Rule 570-38-6-.13 - Display of License Number in Advertisements(1) A ride share network service, taxi service, transportation referral service, or transportation referral service provider which violates O.C.G.A. § 40-1-195(a)shall be required to pay a civil penalty as provided for in that code section after notice and an opportunity for a hearing unless the violator consents in writing to such penalties.(2) Notice under this rule shall be made by certified mail to the most recent address provided by the license holder pursuant to paragraph (4)(b) of Rule 570-38-6-.03 and as updated by Rules 570-38-6-.05 and 570-38-6-.06. If the person or entity is not a license holder, notice shall be made by certified mail to the person or entity's last known address based upon reasonable efforts by the Department to ascertain the person or entity's most current address.(3) A person or entity shall be notified of the Department's decision to assess a civil penalty against that person, or entity. Notice shall be made by the method described in paragraph (2) of this Rule.(4) Notice under this rule shall be deemed effective by the earlier of (a) the date upon which delivery by certified mail is made of the notice to the license holder, person, or entity; or(b) three days after notice is sent by certified mail to the license holder, person, or entity.(5) A person or entity shall be entitled to a hearing to contest the assessment of civil penalties under this Subchapter upon written request made within 30 days of the date of notice of assessment of civil penalty.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-6-.13
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54; 40-1-195; 40-1-198.
Original Rule entitled "Display of License Number in Advertisements" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.