Georgia § 31-28-3 - Denial, suspension, and revocation of permits.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-28-3 — Denial, suspension, and revocation of permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-28-3. Denial, suspension, and revocation of permits.
The county boards of health may suspend or revoke permits where the health, sanitation, and safety of the public require such action. When, in the judgment of such board or its duly authorized agents, it is necessary and proper that such application for a permit be denied or that a permit previously granted be suspended or revoked, the applicant or holder of the permit shall be notified thereof in writing and shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. In the event that such application is finally denied or such permit finally suspended or revoked, the applicant or holder thereof shall be given notice in writing, which notice shall specifically state the reasons why the application or permit has been suspended, revoked, or denied. (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 3; Code 1933, § 88-1103, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 4, § 31.)
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