Section 22-3-85. Procedure for hearings and appeals

   All hearings and appeals on applications for certificates and permits required under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," provided that if the final decision of the Administrative Law Judge on any appeal is not rendered within 120 days from the date of filing of a petition for review, the decision of the director shall be affirmed by operation of law; and provided further that judicial review of the approval or denial of an application under Code Section 22-3-84 shall be governed by Code Section 12-2-1.

Code 1981, § 22-3-85, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 161, § 2.