2018 Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 12 - Asbestos Safety
§ 12-12-5. Powers and duties of director

Universal Citation: GA Code § 12-12-5 (2018)
    The director shall have the following powers and duties:
  • (1) To collect all fees authorized by this chapter and remit such fees to the state treasury;

  • (2) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated under this chapter;

  • (3) To license contractors, and to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses;

  • (4) To issue all orders and processes as may be necessary to enforce compliance with provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

  • (5) To conduct such public hearings as are deemed necessary for the proper administration of this chapter;

  • (6) To make investigations, analyses, and inspections to determine and ensure compliance with this chapter, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and any orders which the director may issue;

  • (7) To institute and prosecute such court actions as may be necessary to enforce compliance with any provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

  • (8) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and

  • (9) To encourage voluntary cooperation by persons in affected groups to achieve the purpose of this chapter.

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