§ 25-10-11. Enforcement; Cease and Desist Orders; License Revocation; Opportunity for Hearing; Penalty for Failure to Comply With Order; Authority to Bring Civil Action
Whenever the Safety Fire Commissioner shall have reason to believe that any person is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter, the Safety Fire Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or other designated persons may issue and deliver to the person an order to cease and desist such violation. An […]
§ 25-10-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Consumer fireworks” means any small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition, designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, that comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as provided for in Parts 1500 and […]
§ 25-10-12. Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of License
In addition to the grounds set forth in Code Section 25-10-11, it is cause for revocation or suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal by the Safety Fire Commissioner of any license issued under this chapter if it is determined that the licensee or applicant has: Failed to comply with all the requirements of this chapter or the […]
§ 25-10-2. Prohibited Fireworks Activities; Application of Noise Ordinances
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership to offer for sale at retail or wholesale, to use or ignite or cause to be ignited, or to possess, manufacture, transport, or store any consumer fireworks or fireworks, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to […]
§ 25-11-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Fire Sprinkler Act.” History. Code 1981, § 25-11-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1212, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1698, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 128, § 25. Administrative rules and regulations. Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the […]
§ 25-10-2.1. Use of Fireworks and Consumer Fireworks While Under the Influence; Violation
It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks while: Under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is unsafe for such person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks; or Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of […]
§ 25-11-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Certificate” or “certificate of competency” means the document issued by the Commissioner to a certificate holder who has demonstrated adequate technical knowledge and ability to design in accordance with recognized standards as adopted by the Commissioner and to perform and supervise the installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or […]
§ 25-10-3. Permitted Sales and Uses of Fireworks
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the following: The wholesale or retail sale of fireworks for use in a public exhibition or public display and the transportation of fireworks for such use, provided that any person selling at wholesale or retail or transporting fireworks for such use must have a duplicate copy […]
§ 25-11-3. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner; Delegation of Authority
The Commissioner is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter. Any authority, power, or duty vested in the Commissioner by any provision of this chapter may be exercised, discharged, or performed by any deputy, assistant, or other designated employee acting in the Commissioner’s name and by his or her delegated […]
§ 25-10-3.1. Storage of Fireworks by Licensed Nonmanufacturers
Fireworks defined as Class B explosives or the equivalent thereof by regulations of the United States Department of Transportation set forth in Part 173 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and which are to be used only for purposes of a public exhibition or display pursuant to Code Section 25-10-4 may be […]