Title 46 — Title 46
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O.C.G.A. § 46-11-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act.’’ (Ga. L. 1979, p. 789, § 1; Code 1981, § 32-6-220; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 2; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 2; Ga. L. 2000,…
O.C.G.A. § 46-11-2 Purpose of chapter
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The General Assembly finds that the transportation of hazardous materials on the public roads of this state presents a unique and potentially catastrophic hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Georgia and that the protection of the public health, safet…
O.C.G.A. § 46-11-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Carrier’’ means any person engaged in the transportation on the public roads of this state of goods or property in, to, or through this state, whether or not such transportation is for hire. (2) ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the commissioner of m…
O.C.G.A. § 46-11-4 Short title
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Purpose of chapter. Definitions. Regulation of transportation of hazardous materials on public roads of state generally. Editor’s notes. — The provisions of this chapter were enacted by both Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 2 and Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 2 (which Acts enacted identical lang…
O.C.G.A. § 46-11-5 Promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner
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The commissioner is authorized and empowered to adopt, promulgate, amend, repeal, or modify such standards, rules, and regulations and to issue such orders, authorizations, or amendments or modifications thereof as are necessary to implement this chapter. Any standards, rules, or…
O.C.G.A. § 46-11-6 Enforcement of chapter
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(a) The commissioner is authorized to employ such persons as may be necessary, in the discretion of the commissioner, for the proper enforcement of this chapter, the salaries for such employees to be fixed by the commissioner. (b) The commissioner is vested with police powers and…