Georgia Code, Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 10 - Sale and Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- § 10-1-260 - Short Title
This article may be cited and referred to as the "Liquefied Petroleum Safety Act of Georgia."
- § 10-1-261 - Legislative Finding
The General Assembly of Georgia finds, determines, and declares that this article is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and
- § 10-1-262 - "Liquefied Petroleum Gas" Defined
As used in this article, the term "liquefied petroleum gas" means any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons or...
- § 10-1-263 - State Fire Marshal to Enforce Article
The state fire marshal, ex officio, shall be designated as the officer charged with the duty and authority of enforcing this article.
- § 10-1-264 - Assistants and Employees of State Fire Marshal
The state fire marshal is authorized to appoint and employ such assistants and employees, fix their salaries, and assign and delegate such duties and...
- § 10-1-265 - Rules and Regulations Setting Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment
(a) The state fire marshal shall make, promulgate, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering the design, construction, location,...
- § 10-1-266 - Issuance of Licenses or Permits; Annual Fees
The state fire marshal is authorized and empowered to issue a license or permit to such person, firm, or corporation qualifying under the terms...
- § 10-1-267 - Insurance or Bond Requirements for License or Permit Holders
The state fire marshal is authorized and empowered as a prerequisite to a license or permit to require the applicant for such license or...
- § 10-1-268 - Minimum Storage Facilities Required
(a) Every entity licensed to sell or distribute liquefied petroleum gas in this state shall have located within the State of Georgia storage capacity...
- § 10-1-269 - Suspension or Revocation of License or Imposition of Penalty by State Fire Marshal
The state fire marshal, upon ten days' written notice in the form of a show cause order to the licensee stating his contemplated action...
- § 10-1-270 - Conflicting Local Ordinances or Regulations Prohibited
No municipality or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with this article or...
- § 10-1-271 - Reciprocal Agreements With Other States
The state fire marshal is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with another state to effectuate the purposes of this article.
- § 10-1-272 - Penalty for Violating Article or Rules and Regulations
Any person, firm, association, or corporation violating this article or any of the rules and regulations of the state fire marshal made under this...
Last modified: October 14, 2016