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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-2-27. Administrative penalties in lieu of revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-2-27. Administrative penalties in lieu of revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal.

In addition to the authority granted in Code Sections 27-2-4 and 27-2-25 to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any license or permit, or both, the commissioner or board, or the commissioner and board, may impose a reasonable penalty, with the written consent of the affected party or parties, not to exceed $1,000.00 for each and every violation, in lieu of revocation, suspension, denial, or nonrenewal of a license or permit, or both. All penalties recovered by the commissioner as provided in this Code section shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury.

## History

Code 1933, § 45-324, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.