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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-9-52. Amendment, modification, revocation, or suspension of certificate of authorization.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-9-52. Amendment, modification, revocation, or suspension of certificate of authorization.

The director may amend, modify, revoke, or suspend any certificate of authorization issued to an emission inspection station or any license issued to a mechanic inspector for cause, including but not limited to:

(1) Violating the provisions of this article concerning the inspection of any responsible motor vehicle;

(2) A determination by the board that the number, location, or type of certified inspection stations or licensed mechanic inspectors needs to be limited to ensure effective implementation of this article or to comply with the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act, as amended; or

(3) Receipt of a request for an amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation by the emission inspection station or mechanic inspector.

## History

Code 1981, § 12-9-52, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 918, § 2.