Rule 515-16-14-.02 - Definitions(1) Carrier. A person who undertakes the transporting of goods or passengers for compensation.(2) Consent Agreement. An agreement entered into by the Commission and a carrier or person resolving allegations that the carrier or person violated applicable law and/or Commission rules and regulations.(3) Contested Case. A proceeding in which the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party are required by law to be determined by an agency after an opportunity for hearing.(4) Civil Penalties. Monetary fines the Commission may assess against a carrier or person for willfully failing to comply with applicable laws and/or Commission rules and regulations.(5) Hearing Officer. The Commission employee who presides over contested cases.(6) Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Any safety or hazardous material regulations that have been promulgated and adopted by the Commission.(7) Notice of Noncompliance. Official notice issued by the Commission setting forth a carrier's violations of applicable laws and/or Commission rules and regulations.(8) Person. Any individual, partnership, trust, private or public corporation, municipality, county, political subdivision, public authority, cooperative, association, or public or private organization of any character.(9) Transportation Statutes. All statutes regulating motor carriers administered and enforced by the Commission, including O.C.G.A. Chapters 46-2 and 46-7 and §§ 46-1-1, 44-1-13, and 46-1-4, Act 68, Georgia Laws 2005, pages 334 - 450.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-16-14-.02
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 44-1-13, 46-1-1, 46-2-58, 46-2-90 to 46-2-93, 46-7-27, 46-7-39.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. June 10, 2008; eff. June 30, 2008.