Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.02 - Administration

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate any motor vehicle racetrack or other facility, by whatever name called, within this State whereby motor vehicles engage in any contest of speed or endurance unless such racetrack or other facility is designed and constructed in such a manner to conform to the standards set forth herein.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate or conduct any motor vehicle race or any permanent racetrack or other place where such races are to be held unless there shall first be obtained a license to operate or conduct such races from the Safety Fire Commissioner. Such license shall expire on December 31 of each year. Application for renewal of license shall be made on or before November 30 of each year. Application for license or renewal of license shall be made to the Safety Fire Commissioner and shall include at a minimum the following:

(a) A full and complete address of the racetrack or other place desired to be licensed.

(b) The name and address of the licensee.

(c) The name and address of the promoter of such race or exhibition if applicable.

(d) Proof of a valid public liability insurance policy or valid public liability bond in the amounts as specified in O.C.G.A. § 43-25-4.

(e) An inspection report of the racetrack conducted by the proper local fire official, state inspector, or authorized representative of the Safety Fire Commissioner indicating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Inspection requests shall be made 21 calendar days in advance.

(f) A diagram of the track indicating all spectator areas.

(g) Any further information as may be required by the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate any motor vehicle racetrack or other facility, by whatever name called, within this State without first having a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the State Fire Marshal or the proper local fire or building official. This Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the State Fire Marshal or the proper local fire or building official, only when the authority having jurisdiction is satisfied that such Rules and Regulations have been complied with. The fee for such Certificate of Occupancy shall be as specified in O.C.G.A Section 25-2-4.1.

(4) The Certificate of Occupancy shall be valid for the life of the occupancy, provided the internal or external features of the occupancy are not materially altered, the type of occupancy remains unchanged, and there has been no fire of serious consequence or other hazard discovered.

(5) All racetrack owners, operators, managers, and promoters shall be familiar with all applicable state laws and the provisions of this Chapter.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.02

O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4.

Original Rule entitled "Administration" adopted. F. Aug. 17, 1970; eff. Jun. 16, 1970, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980. Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Dec. 31, 1992; eff. Jan. 20, 1993. Repealed: New Rule with same adopted. F. Jan. 13, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.