Rule 120-3-16-.10. Compliance with Rules and Regulations; Penalties

1. (1) All persons shall manufacture, distribute, sell, store, transport, use and otherwise handle liquefied petroleum gases in conformity with this Chapter. After notice and hearing provided in accordance with Rule 120-3-2-.02 of the Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, or as provided in O.C.G.A. § 10-1-269, any person who is found to have violated any of the rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to such penalties as authorized by law or Regulation.
2. (2) The Commissioner may impose a monetary fine of up to $1,000 against any person, firm, corporation, or partnership responsible for the operation of any installation, vehicle, or operations covered under this Chapter for each violation of these regulations, related statutes, or any order of the Commissioner.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-263, 10-1-269, 25-2-3, 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.

History. Original Rule entitled "Compliance with Rules and Regulations; Penalties" adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Severability" adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 6, 1998; eff. Aug. 26, 1998.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Compliance with Rules and Regulations; Penalties" adopted. F. July 23, 2003; eff. August 12, 2003.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Jan. 7, 2010; eff. Jan. 27, 2010.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015.

Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Apr. 11, 2025; eff. May 1, 2025.