Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 672-6-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through August 15, 2024

Rule 672-6-.08 - Revocation or Expiration of a Permit

(1) If the Department believes that a permit holder has violated the conditions or certifications of his permit, the Department shall give thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail to the permit holder notifying him of said violation or violations. The notice shall contain the following information:

(a) Permit Number;

(b) Location and Description of Sign;

(c) The section or sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or these Rules which are being violated.

(2) A Permit or renewal thereof may be revoked when:

(a) Vegetation has been poisoned, cut, or otherwise unlawfully destroyed on state rights-of-way at the sign location by or at the direction of the sign owner or the landowner;

(b) A permit has been issued in error;

(c) A renewal has been issued in error;

(d) The revision of a permit has not been completed in accordance with Section 672-6-.06 or an approved revision has been abandoned;

(e) The permit holder has violated any section of these rules and regulations or the O.C.G.A. §§ 32-6-70 through 32-6-97; and

(f) The sign has not had any advertising message for a period of 12 months.

(3) Permits shall expire for the following reasons:

(a) Failure to erect and operate the sign within twelve (12) months of the issuance of the permit or within the term of an approved supplement;

(b) An approved revision has not been completed or is not operating within twelve (12) months; and

(c) Failure to pay renewal fees within the time allotted under O.C.G.A § 32-6-74 and 672-6-07.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-6-.08

O.C.G.A. Secs. 32-2-2, 32-6-90, 50-13-4.

Original Rule entitled "Invalid or Revocation of a Permit" adopted. F. Dec. 2, 1976; eff. Dec. 22, 1976.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Sept. 24, 1980; eff. Oct. 14, 1980.

Amended: F. Dec. 4, 1986; eff. Dec. 24, 1986.

Amended: F. July 15, 1988; eff. August 4, 1988.

Amended: F. Sept. 15, 1988; eff. Oct. 5, 1988.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 22, 2005; eff. Mar. 14, 2005.

Amended: Rule amended with new title "Revocation or Expiration of a Permit." F. Mar. 19, 2012; eff. Apr. 8, 2012.