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THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

Meteorology forecasts for much of the State of Georgia
predict significant inclement Weather for the coming
days; and

Sustained lower than average temperatures throughout
Georgia has adversely affected the supply of liquid
petroleum gas; and

Price gouging related to this fuel is detrimental to the
social and economic welfare of the citizens of Georgia;
and

Wholesale and retail prices have substantially increased
in some markets in recent days; and

In light of these circumstances, and to protect public
Health, safety and welfare, it is necessary to prevent
Price gouging using the authority vested in me as
Governor by virtue of O.C.G.A Section 38—3—51.

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY
VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia

and that the O.C.G.A Section 10—1—393.4, prohibiting
price gouging, is activated.

Qammag I-z‘7~ 1?

GOVERNOR