Rule 120-3-22-.15 - Compliance with Rules and Regulations; Penalties(1) All persons shall, manufacture, transport, and store fireworks 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, 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 and regulation.(2) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement of representation in an application executed pursuant to Code section 25-10-5.1 shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20.(3) Any and all consumer fireworks distributors licenses may be suspended, revoked, refused, or be subject to nonrenewal if the Commissioner finds that a licensee or applicant has: (a) Violated any provision of this Chapter and O.C.G.A. 25-10; or failed to comply with a cease and desist order issued by the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative(b) Failed to maintain the minimum insurance coverage as set forth in O.C.G.A. 25-10-5.1(a)(B);(c) Made a material misstatement or misrepresentation or committed a fraud in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license; or(d) Failed to notify the Safety Fire Commissioner, in writing, within 30 days after a change of residence, principal business address, or name.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-22-.15
O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 25-10-2.
Original Rule entitled "Unlawful Activity"adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015.Amended: New title "Compliance with Rules and Regulations; Penalties."F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.