The state fire marshal is authorized and empowered as a prerequisite to a license or permit to require the applicant for such license or permit to furnish insurance, surety bond, or a personal bond with security in such amounts and terms as the state fire marshal may deem advisable and expedient for the protection of the general public and to indemnify for losses and damages which proximately result from any act of negligence of the principal, his agents, or employees while he or they may be engaged in the performance of duties with reference to the liquefied petroleum business. The state fire marshal is also authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing such insurance and bonds. Such regulations shall be adopted by the state fire marshal only after a public hearing thereon.
History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1128, § 4; Ga. L. 1955, p. 221, § 4; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2134, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 10 - Sale and Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
§ 10-1-261. Legislative Finding
§ 10-1-262. “Liquefied Petroleum Gas” Defined
§ 10-1-263. State Fire Marshal to Enforce Article
§ 10-1-264. Assistants and Employees of State Fire Marshal
§ 10-1-265. Rules and Regulations Setting Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment
§ 10-1-266. Issuance of Licenses or Permits; Annual Fees
§ 10-1-267. Insurance or Bond Requirements for License or Permit Holders
§ 10-1-268. Minimum Storage Facilities Required
§ 10-1-269. Suspension or Revocation of License or Imposition of Penalty by State Fire Marshal
§ 10-1-270. Conflicting Local Ordinances or Regulations Prohibited
§ 10-1-271. Reciprocal Agreements With Other States
§ 10-1-272. Penalty for Violating Article or Rules and Regulations