§ 35-2-83. Permission Required for Use of Department Symbols
Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, current or historical, used by the department without written permission from the commissioner shall be in violation of this article. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-83 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 2.
§ 35-2-84. Procedure for Seeking Permission to Use Department Nomenclature or Symbols
Any person wishing permission to use either department nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the commissioner. The commissioner shall serve notice on the requesting party within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request of his or her decision on whether the person may use the nomenclature or the symbol. If […]
§ 35-2-85. Injunctions Against Violations
Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-2-82 or 35-2-83, the commissioner shall have the right to apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County or to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-85 […]
§ 35-2-86. Civil Penalties
In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 35-2-82 or 35-2-83, where the violation is willful, the commissioner shall be entitled to collect a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 for each violation. Further, when there is a finding of willful violation, the commissioner shall be entitled to […]
§ 35-2-87. Damage Suits Against Violators
Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person’s use of department nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled […]
§ 35-2-88. Criminal Penalties
Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one and not more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a […]
§ 35-2-100. Creation; Members Designated as Law Enforcement Officers
There shall be created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and within the division shall be created a section to be known as the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section. Except as provided in Code Section 35-2-102, the members of the Motor Carrier […]
§ 35-2-101. Jurisdiction; Duties and Powers; Use of Dogs to Detect Controlled Substances
The Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section of the department shall have jurisdiction throughout this state with such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. The primary duties of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section shall be as follows: Enforcement of laws and regulations relating to the size and the weights of motor vehicles, trailers, […]
§ 35-2-102. Weight Inspector Positions; Training; Powers and Responsibilities; Presence of Certified Peace Officer
The commissioner is authorized to establish a position to be known as “weight inspector” within the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section of the Department of Public Safety. Weight inspectors shall be assigned to fixed scales facilities and shall not be authorized to operate outside such facilities. The number of such positions shall be determined by […]
§ 35-2-120. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Capitol Square” means that area designated as such by Code Section 50-2-28. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety. “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. “Division” means the Capitol Police Division of the department created by this article. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-120 , enacted by Ga. […]