Business activities in Georgia fall under the supervision of various regulatory bodies. The Labor Inspection, Environmental Supervision, Personal Data Protection Service, National Food Agency, and other agencies regularly inspect companies. Violation of regulations usually leads to administrative liability (fines, suspension of activities), but in certain cases, if the violation is systematic or resulted in severe consequences (e.g., injury in production, environmental pollution), the case may escalate to criminal liability. Early lawyer involvement is essential to prevent an administrative dispute from escalating into a criminal one.
This service covers the defense of companies in their interactions with state regulators, during the inspection process, and in court.
What does the Regulatory Violation Defense service cover?
Administrative and corporate law specialists offer:
- Inspection accompaniment: Physical presence of a lawyer during an inspection by a state agency to prevent abuse of power.
- Appealing protocols: Appealing administrative offense protocols in court or to a superior body.
- Compliance audit: Checking company activities for compliance with legislation to prevent violations.
- Managing criminal risks: If a violation contains signs of a crime (e.g., violation of labor safety rules), the lawyer ensures the defense of the management.
Common Scenarios
Disputes often concern:
- Labor safety: Fines imposed by the Labor Inspection and sealing of the object.
- Environmental protection: Violation of waste management or emission standards.
- Personal data: Illegal processing of customer data.
- Food safety: Violation of hygiene standards in restaurants and factories.
Georgian Legislation
The field is regulated by the Administrative Offences Code and sectoral laws (e.g., Labor Code, Environmental Protection Law). Criminal liability arises under specific articles (e.g., Article 220 - Abuse of authority, Article 170 - Violation of labor protection rules). The lawyer's goal is to prove that there was no violation or that it was insignificant.
Process Flow
The defense strategy includes:
- Prevention: Organizing internal regulations.
- Response: Preparing a substantiated response to the inspection act.
- Court: Canceling or reducing the fine.
Why Legal.ge?
Disputes with regulators require specific knowledge. Legal.ge allows you to find lawyers familiar with the specifics of specific agencies' work. They will protect your business from shutdown and financial loss. Find a defender on Legal.ge.