THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 
BY THE GOVERNOR: 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
A critical fuel pipeline that delivers petroleum products to the State of Georgia and other parts of the Southeastern United States encountered a serious leak and has been under repair, thereby creating a shortage of motor fuel supplies to the state of Georgia; and 
 
WHEREAS: Price gouging related to motor fuels is detrimental to the social and economic welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and 
 
WHEREAS: There have been recent repmts that wholesale and retail gas prices have substantially increased in some markets; and 
 
WHEREAS: 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 the Governor by virtue ofO.C.G.A.  38-3-51. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY 
 
ORDERED: 
 
That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia and that O.C.G.A.  10-1393-4, prohibiting price gouging, is activated. 
q This 19~ day of September, 2016 at :oo AM/~. 
 
GOVERNOR