Rule 40-1-2-.02 - Licensing(1) No application to the Department of Agriculture for a license or permit shall be granted if the person, firm or corporation applying is indebted to the Department of Agriculture for any license, permit, penalty, or services previously rendered. Failure to promptly pay any sum owing the Department or the violation of any law of the State of Georgia or any rule or regulation having the effect of law shall constitute good cause for suspension, denial or revocation of any license or permit.(2) Any non-resident person, firm or corporation applying to the Department of Agriculture for a license or permit shall by such application admit to the conduct of business within the state, shall consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Georgia and the Department of Agriculture and as a condition to the granting of such license or permit shall name and appoint an agent for acceptance of service of all legal processes authorized by the laws and regulations of the State of Georgia. Failure to so appoint an agent for acceptance of service shall authorize the Secretary of State to accept service for such person.(3) In any proceeding relating to actions revoking, suspending or denying a license to any party or person, such action cannot be taken without giving the affected party prior written notice of the intended action and affording him an opportunity for hearing.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-1-2-.02
Ga. L. of 1874, p. 5; 1893, p. 136; 1960, p. 245, 246; 1964, p. 338, as amended by Ga. L. of 1965, p. 283.
Original Rule entitled "Licensing" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.Amended: Filed January 27, 1971; effective February 16, 1971.