O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-30.1 (2019)
Emergency orders
✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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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 shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours.
History
Code 1981, § 12-8-30.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 412, § 1.