Rule 570-38-7-.06 - NCT Permit Renewal(1) Applications to renew a permit issued pursuant to this Rule must be submitted on a form designated by the Department no sooner than 60 days prior to the expiration of the permit.(2) Unless otherwise provided by these Rules or by the form designated by the Department for the purpose of renewing a permit issued under this Subchapter, an applicant for a renewed permit must comply with all of the requirements to which that applicant would be subject under Rule 570-38-7-.03 as a new applicant in order for the renewal application to be considered complete.(3) Applications for renewal shall be accompanied by an annual renewal fee of no more than $300.00 as set forth on the application. A renewal application shall not be complete and ready for favorable Department action until such fee is paid. Such fees are nonrefundable.(4) The Department shall renew a permit if: (a) The applicant's application is complete;(b) The applicant has paid the required annual filing fee;(c) The applicant has complied with all other requirements of state law and these Rules relevant to the receipt of a permit to perform nonconsensual towing; and(d) The applicant demonstrates the willingness and ability to comply with (1) the laws of Georgia, (2) the rules and regulations of the Department related to NCT Carriers, (3) the Maximum Rate Tariff, and (4) the orders of the Department pertaining to NCT Carriers.(5) The Department may refuse to renew a permit if the applicant has failed to meet the requirements set forth in paragraph (4) of this Rule. If the Department denies an applicant renewal of a permit under this Rule, the applicant shall be entitled to a hearing to contest the denial only upon written request made within 30 days of notice of denial as defined in paragraph (6) of this Rule.(6) The Department shall notify applicants for renewal of a permit under this Rule of any renewal application denial by certified mail to the address provided by the applicant in their application for renewal (or an updated address provided by the applicant). 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; or(b) three days after notice is sent by certified mail to the license holder, person, or entity.(7) Renewed licenses shall expire in accordance with Rule 570-38-7-.04.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-7-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54; 44-1-13.
Original Rule entitled "NCT Permit Renewal" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020