Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 570-38 - MCCD REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SECTION
Subject 570-38-2 - CERTIFICATES FOR MOTOR CARRIERS GENERALLY
Rule 570-38-2-.04 - Application for Certificate
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Except as provided for by law or as otherwise authorized by this Subchapter, before any person or entity to whom or to which this Subchapter is applicable operates or holds itself out as an intrastate motor carrier in this State, such person or entity shall complete and submit to the Department an application for the necessary certificate(s).
(2) An applicant shall submit a written application in the form prescribed by the Department. The application shall include:
(3) The application shall be typed or handwritten legibly in blue or black ink. All information required on the application shall be given in full and all questions thereupon shall be answered truthfully and fully. In the event portions or the application are not applicable to the applicant, the applicant shall mark that the relevant portion of the application is not applicable to the applicant.
(4) The business name provided by the applicant in its application must match the business name listed on all additional documentation the applicant is required or requested to submit to the Department in accordance with law or these Rules during the application process or while operating as a motor carrier.
(5) Where an applicant has submitted a complete application in accordance with this Rule, the Department will accept the application for consideration. Within 90 days of acceptance of an application, the applicant shall submit to the Department the required insurance forms in accordance with Rule 570-38-2-.05 and as directed by the Department.
(6) The Department will not consider applications if:
(7) The Department may notify an applicant that a submitted application is not complete or otherwise cannot be considered and afford the applicant an opportunity to complete or rectify the application. In such circumstances, the applicant shall be afforded no longer than 90 days to complete or rectify the application. If the applicant does not complete or rectify its application within the required time period, the Department shall deem the application abandoned and the applicant shall be required to complete a new application if such applicant later seeks a certificate or certificates as a carrier.
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-101; 40-1-102; 40-1-103; 40-1-106; 40-1-107; 40-1-109; 40-1-111.