Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-13-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Radiation Control Act.’’ History. — Code 1933, § 88-1301, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1. 31-13-2. Declaration of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-12 License required
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It shall be unlawful for any person to use, manufacture, assemble, distribute, produce, transport, receive, acquire, own, or possess any source of radiation required to be licensed or registered under this chapter unless licensed by or registered with the Department of Natural Re…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-13 Penalties
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(a) Any person who violates the provisions of Code Section 31-13-7 or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to such Code section, or who violates the provisions of Code Section 31-13-12, or who hinders, obstructs, or otherwise interferes with any representative of the Depar…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-14 Inspections and investigations
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The director or his duly authorized representatives shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspection and investigation of conditions relating to the handling of radioactive materials in the state. History. — Code …
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-15 Investigation of apparent violations; initiation of legal proceedings
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The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this chapter and to take any action authorized under this chapter as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this chapter. History. — C…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-17 Declaration of existence of emergency
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Whenever the director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or well-being, the director, with the concurrence of the Governor, may issue an order declaring the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action …
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-18 Hearing on order or notice of action
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Whenever a person is aggrieved or adversely affected by any action or by any order or orders of the director, such person may request and obtain a hearing by filing a petition with the director within 30 days after service of the order or notice of action. Such hearing and any ot…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-19 Judicial review
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Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available before the director and who is aggrieved by a final order or action in a contested case is entitled to judicial review under this chapter. In this connection, all proceedings for judicial review shall be conducted…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-2 Declaration of policy
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It is the policy of this state, in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the environment and the public health and safety of its citizens and, to the extent authorized under Article VI, Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States: (1) To institute and maintain progr…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-21 Temporary or permanent injunction; restraining order
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Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute any violation of this chapter, the director may apply to the superior court of the county where such person resides or, if such p…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-22 Representation of director in actions
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It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or his representative to represent the director in all actions in connection with this chapter. History. — Code 1981, § 31-13-22, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Accelerator produced radioactive material’’ means any material made radioactive by a particle accelerator. (1.1) ‘‘By-product material’’ means any radioactive material, except special nuclear material, yielded in or made radioactive by exp…
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-6 Bonding licensees
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(a) The Department of Natural Resources may require the posting of a bond not to exceed $5 million by an existing general or specific licensee by amendment to an existing license or by a person making an 723 31-13-7 application for a new general or specific license, in order to a…