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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-15-31. Civil penalties for violations; authority of Commissioner to bring civil action.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-15-31. Civil penalties for violations; authority of Commissioner to bring civil action.

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 25-15-25, any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article shall, after notice and hearing, be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Commissioner of not more than $5,000.00. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this article shall not be construed as excusing the violation or permitting it to continue. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this subsection.

(b) In addition to other powers granted to the Commissioner under this article, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 25-15-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 729, § 1/SB 353.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Notice of Hearing and Penalties, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, Rules and Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Valves, Rule 120-3-26-.20.