Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-31
Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) Except as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 25-15-25, any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article shall, after notice and hearing, be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Commissioner of not more than $5,000.00. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this article shall not be construed as excusing the violation or permitting it to continue. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this subsection.
(b) In addition to other powers granted to the Commissioner under this article, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article.
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