Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-10-.01 - Promulgation and Purpose

(1) These Rules and Regulations for Explosives and Blasting Agents are promulgated and adopted by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner as contemplated by and pursuant to authority set forth in O.C.G.A. Sections 25-2-4, 25-2-17, and 25-8-9. The manufacture, possession, transportation, distribution or use of explosives within the State of Georgia except as provided in these Rules and as provided in Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is a criminal offense and violators shall be subject to criminal prosecution and forfeiture of property as well as administrative penalties as provided in these Rules.

(2) The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to prevent the loss of life, injury of persons, and loss or damage to property in the handling, use, manufacture, storage, and transportation of explosives and blasting agents. These Rules and Regulations supersede former Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pertaining to explosives and blasting agents when such are in conflict with these Rules and Regulations.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-10-.01

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-17, 25-8-9.

Original Rule entitled "Promulgation and Purpose"adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 9, 1998; eff. July 29, 1998. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 17, 2002; eff. May 7, 2002. Amended: ER. 120-3-10-0.4-.01 adopted. F. and eff. Feb. 17, 2006. Amended: ER. 120-3-10-0.5-.01 adopted. F. and eff. June 8, 2006. Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Nov. 1, 2006; eff. Nov. 21, 2006 Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.