Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 570-31-.01
To create and establish a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the "Motor Carrier Compliance Division." The members of which shall be designated as Law Enforcement Officers. Department Employees designated as Law Enforcement Officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division of the Department of Public Safety, shall have the authority to carry firearms, to make arrests, to stop and enter motor vehicles, to examine the facilities, the books and the records of motor carriers, to regulate vehicle sizes and weights, to certify and permit motor carriers, to establish vehicle and vehicle component safety standards, and to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials, and any other powers authorized by the provisions of this Rule of the Department of Public Safety and Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32, O.C.G.A., as well as, Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35, O.C.G.A.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-31-.01
O.C.G.A. Secs. 32-1et seq., 35-2-100, 35-2-101.