Rule 570-11-.08. Revocation

1. (1) Permits issued by the Department of Public Safety and designations as emergency vehicle may be revoked for just cause by the Department. The holder of a permit will be given ten days notice of intention to revoke. Revocation will become effective on the tenth day unless a written request for a hearing is received by the Commissioner within ten days of such notice. The hearing and procedures for revocation of permits will be in accordance with Rule 570-1-.05.

2. (2) Just cause for revocation of emergency vehicle designations and flashing light permits shall include, but not be limited to:

   1. (a) Improper use.
   2. (b) Failure to remove decal upon change of use or ownership.
   3. (c) Falsified, inaccurate, or improper application.
   4. (d) Use of flashing or revolving lights when not involved in emergency operations.
   5. (e) Any violation of law or unsafe conduct with respect to a flashing or revolving light.
   6. (f) Use of emergency lights for purpose other than stated on application and statement of use.

Authority: Ga. L. 1977; Act 627.

History. Original Rule entitled "Effective Date" was filed on September 14, 1972; effective January 1, 1973, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule 570-11-0.1 entitled "Emergency Rule Suspending Enforcement of Chapter 570-11" was filed on January 9, 1973; effective January 1, 1973 for 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Refusals to Grant Permits and Designations" adopted. Filed May 24, 1973; effective June 13, 1973.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Change of Use of Ownership" adopted. Filed November 29, 1973; effective January 1, 1974, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Revocation" adopted. Filed June 8, 1977; effective June 28, 1977.

Amended: F. Dec. 19, 2012; eff. Jan. 8, 2013.