Issuance of Marketing Order

(1) If the Commission determines that the issuance of a marketing order will tend to effectuate the intent and purpose of the Act and these Rules, the Commission may recommend the promulgation of a marketing order with respect to the matters specified in the hearing notice and supported by the record. (2) A marketing order must account for provisions to promote propane education; training; safety compliance; equipment replacement for low-income customers; marketing; advertising; promotion; and customer rebates to encourage energy-efficient appliance and equipment purchases by residential, commercial, industrial, motor fuel, or agricultural customers. (3) No more than 10 percent of the funds collected and no less than the actual administrative expense incurred pursuant to the Act and these Rules shall be used for administrative expenses relating to the expenditure of the funds. (4) The Commission may advance costs of conducting referenda pursuant to Georgia law and Rules and reimburse those costs from the assessment funds. Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 2-8-209 , 2-8-210 , 2-8-219 . History. Original Rule entitled "Issuance of Marketing Order" adopted. F. Aug. 31, 2020; eff. Sept. 20, 2020.