Whenever the director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or well-being, the director may issue an order declaring the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken to meet the emergency as the director specifies. Such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but on application to the director shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours. On the basis of such hearing, the director may continue such order in effect, revoke it, or modify it.
History. Code 1981, § 12-13-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 2072, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 804, § 13.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1994, p. 804, § 14, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for severability.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 13 - Underground Storage Tanks
§ 12-13-4. Exceptions to Chapter
§ 12-13-5. Rules and Regulations; Enforcement Powers
§ 12-13-6. Powers and Duties of Director
§ 12-13-7. Performance Standards Applicable Until Rules and Regulations Effective
§ 12-13-10. Environmental Assurance Fees; Late Participation Fee
§ 12-13-11. Corrective Action for Release of Petroleum Product Into Environment
§ 12-13-12. Recovery in Event of Discharge or Threat of Discharge of Regulated Substance; Lien
§ 12-13-13. Notification by Owner of Underground Storage Tank
§ 12-13-15. Injunctions and Restraining Orders
§ 12-13-16. Hearings and Review
§ 12-13-17. Judgment in Accordance With Division’s Order
§ 12-13-19. Violations; Imposition of Penalties
§ 12-13-20. Emergency Orders; Hearing