This executive order you see below is from the year 2015. It was signed by the Governor on Friday, Feb 27.
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.l, ,2“ THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: ORDERED: The uninterrupted supply of poultry products to residential and commercial establishments is vital to Georgia’s economy; and The continued period of inclement weather has interrupted the supply of the above referenced products and has dramatically increased the need for additional deliveries to residential and commercial customers; and The Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, 49 CFR 390, et seq., limit the hours of operators of commercial motor vehicles may drive; and 49 CFR 390.23 allows the Governor of a State to suspend these rules and regulations for up to 30 days if the Governor determines that an emergency condition exists. Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY That a State of Emergency is hereby declared for the limited purpose of suspending the federal rules and regulations that limit the hours operators of commercial vehicles may drive, in order to ensure the uninterrupted supply of poultry products throughout Georgia. This emergency justifies a suspension of Part 395 (drivers’ hours of service) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The suspension shall begin at noon on Sunday, March 1, 2015, and remain in effect until noon on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Nothing herein shall be construed as an exemption from the Commercial Driver’s License requirements in 49 CFR 383, the financial requirements in 49 CFR 387, or applicable federal size and weight limitations.