§ 31-13-21. Temporary or Permanent Injunction; Restraining Order
Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute any violation of this chapter, the director may apply to the superior court of the county where such person resides or, if such person is a nonresident of […]
§ 31-13-22. Representation of Director in Actions
It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or his representative to represent the director in all actions in connection with this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1990, this Code section, which was inadvertently […]
§ 31-13-23. Transfer of Powers and Duties Between Department of Natural Resources and Department of Community Health
The Governor shall have the authority to transfer powers and duties enumerated in this chapter between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Community Health as he deems appropriate by executive order. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § […]
§ 31-13-24. Effect on Proceedings Commenced Before April 4, 1990; Continuation of Federal Aid to Agency Receiving Transfer of Functions
This chapter shall not affect the validity of any judicial or administrative proceeding pending or which was commenced before April 4, 1990, and any successor department shall be substituted as the proper party at interest. Furthermore, upon the transfer of any function under this chapter, the agency assuming the transfer and performing the function in […]
§ 31-13-25. Rules, Regulations, Agreements, and Contracts Formerly Under Department of Human Resources (Now Known as the Department of Community Health for These Purposes)
All rules and regulations, agreements, contracts, or other instruments which involve radioactive materials heretofore under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Community Health for these purposes) will, by operation of law, be assumed by the Department of Natural Resources on April 4, 1990. History. Code 1981, § […]
§ 31-13-15. Investigation of Apparent Violations; Initiation of Legal Proceedings
The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this chapter and to take any action authorized under this chapter as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, […]
§ 31-13-16. Authorization to Remedy Violation by Conference, Conciliation, or Persuasion; Order to Undertake Corrective Action
Whenever the director has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter has occurred, he shall attempt to obtain a remedy with the violator or violators by conference, conciliation, or persuasion. In the case of failure of such conference, conciliation, or […]
§ 31-13-17. Declaration of Existence of Emergency
Whenever the director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or well-being, the director, with the concurrence of the Governor, 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 […]
§ 31-13-18. Hearing on Order or Notice of Action
Whenever a person is aggrieved or adversely affected by any action or by any order or orders of the director, such person may request and obtain a hearing by filing a petition with the director within 30 days after service of the order or notice of action. Such hearing and any other hearing under this […]
§ 31-13-19. Judicial Review
Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available before the director and who is aggrieved by a final order or action in a contested case is entitled to judicial review under this chapter. In this connection, all proceedings for judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with subsections (b) through (h) of Code Section […]