Rule 120-3-7-.19 - Compliance With Rules and Regulations; Penalties(1) All persons who engage in activities covered by this Regulation, the Manufactured Homes Act, the Act and Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder shall do so in conformity therewith. After notice and hearing as provided in accordance with this Regulation, any person who is found to have violated any of the Rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties authorized in O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-130et seq., 8-2-160et seq., and 25-2-37, and as may otherwise be authorized by law.(2) Procedures to enforce these provisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Any person who is in violation of any of these Rules shall be subject to the issuance of an Order to become effective at a later date, subject to the person's right to request a hearing within ten (10) days after that person's receipt of such Order, imposing a fine, suspension, probation not to exceed 12 months, or revocation of licensure.(b) Any person who is in violation of any of these Rules shall be subject to the issuance of an Order requiring said person to appear before him, then and there to show cause, if any there be, why the Commissioner should not impose a fine, suspension, probation not to exceed 12 months, or revocation of licensure.(3) Nothing in subparagraph (2), above, shall be construed so as to invalidate the Commissioner's authority to take any action authorized in O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-130et seq., 8-2-160et seq., and 25-2-37, and as may otherwise be authorized by law and by these Rules and Regulations, as stated in subparagraph (1), above.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-7-.19
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-133.
Original Rule entitled "Compliance With Rules and Regulations; Penalties" adopted. F. Nov. 30, 2004; eff. Dec. 20, 2004.Amended: F. Jan. 13, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.