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-.06 - Issuance of Interim Certificate

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 570-38-2-.06

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Upon submission of a completed application which complies with the requirements of Rule 570-38-2-.04, the Department shall give notice of the pending application in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 40-1-110.

(2) If a protest to the completed application is timely filed, the Department shall follow the procedure described in Rule 570-38-2-.07. If no timely protest is filed, the Department shall consider the application for approval as described in this Rule.

(3) After following the procedure set forth in this Rule, the Department shall approve an applicant's application submitted in accordance with Rule 570-38-2-.04 if, in the judgment of the Department, the applicant:

(a) Is fit, willing, and able as defined by O.C.G.A. § 40-1-106(a)(1) through (3) to provide the transportation services for which the certificate is sought;

(b) Has not been convicted of any felony related to the operation of a motor vehicle;

(c) Successfully attends and completes a training class regarding the laws of Georgia and the rules and regulations of the Department, regularly given by the Department;

(d) Has, in the case of applicants for certificates as a carrier governed by Subchapters 570-38-3 (Household Goods Carriers), 570-38-4 (Passenger Carriers), and/or 570-38-5 (Limousine Carriers) demonstrated that the applicant possesses and is capable of maintaining minimum assets in the amount of $50,000; and

(e) Is otherwise in compliance with these rules, the laws of this State and the United States, and any other applicable regulations or tariffs pertaining to the applicant.

(4) An applicant whose application under Rule 570-38-2-.04 is approved by the Department shall be granted an Interim Certificate by the Department.

(5) An Interim Certificate granted in accordance with this rule shall be valid for a period of one year, except that the Department may extend that period in accordance with Rule 570-38-2-.08 or may suspend or revoke the certificate as provided in these Rules.

O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-101; 40-1-102; 40-1-103; 40-1-106; 40-1-107; 40-1-110.

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