O.C.G.A. § 12-6-81 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-81
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-81
Status: in_force

The General Assembly, recognizing that the forest lands and resources of the state are a natural resource of great economic value to the citizens of the state, comprising two-thirds of the state's area, or 24 million acres, and giving employment to over 177,000 Georgia citizens and bringing to the state a $19.5 billion economic impact; that uncontrolled forest fires threaten not only lands on which they occur, but also the health of the lands and the citizens of the state; that the present and potential production of forest products are materially menaced and reduced through recurring uncontrolled forest fires, thereby resulting in loss to owners of forest lands, industries, workers, and communities; that it is of vital importance to the state to protect and develop forest lands for the continuous production of forest products; and that this cannot be accomplished without organized and coordinated state-wide protection, declares that protection against uncontrolled fire and preservation of the forest lands and forest resources of the state are essential for the economic welfare of the state and its people and further declares that prescribed burning is an effective method of reducing fuel loads and the potential hazards and impact associated with uncontrolled fires.
O.C.G.A. § 12-10-5 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 12-10-5
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-10-5
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article III(a) of the compact, the Southern States Energy Board shall submit its budgets of estimated expenditures to the Governor for presentation to the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-553 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-553
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-553
Status: in_force

In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority consistent with the following criteria:

(1) Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;

(1) Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds;

(2) Efficient operation; and

(2) Efficient operation; and

(3) Performance of its statutory responsibilities.

(3) Performance of its statutory responsibilities.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-247 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-247
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-247
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall not sell any residential lot unless obligated to do so under the terms of a valid lease agreement entered into prior to May 30, 2007, and such a sale shall be made only to the person who shall hold such lease, his or her assignee, or assigns. No conveyance of the fee simple title to any residential lot shall be made until the lessee of such lot has performed all the obligations regarding the improvement and erection of structures on the lot as are imposed by the lease.

(a) The authority shall not sell any residential lot unless obligated to do so under the terms of a valid lease agreement entered into prior to May 30, 2007, and such a sale shall be made only to the person who shall hold such lease, his or her assignee, or assigns. No conveyance of the fee simple title to any residential lot shall be made until the lessee of such lot has performed all the obligations regarding the improvement and erection of structures on the lot as are imposed by the lease.

(b) The authority shall not sell any commercial property on which improvements were erected prior to March 1, 1957; and the authority shall not sell any other commercial property unless obligated to do so under the terms of a valid lease agreement entered into prior to May 30, 2007, in which event the commercial property may be sold in the same manner as provided by this part for the sale of leased residential lots.

(b) The authority shall not sell any commercial property on which improvements were erected prior to March 1, 1957; and the authority shall not sell any other commercial property unless obligated to do so under the terms of a valid lease agreement entered into prior to May 30, 2007, in which event the commercial property may be sold in the same manner as provided by this part for the sale of leased residential lots.

(c) All sales of residential lots and commercial property shall be made at the conversion price set by the authority in accordance with Code Section 12-3-250 , provided that any person who purchases any residential lot sold by the authority shall be entitled to credit on the purchase price to the extent of all payments made by him or his assignors or predecessors in interest on such lease, provided that such credit shall not exceed the purchase price of such lot. If such credit shall equal the purchase price for such lot, the lessee shall be entitled to a conveyance of the fee simple title to such lot, and the authority shall thereupon pay into the state treasury an amount equal to the value of the state's interest in such property as determined as provided in Code Section 12-3-249 . The authority shall establish proper reserves to ensure that funds will be available for such purpose.

(c) All sales of residential lots and commercial property shall be made at the conversion price set by the authority in accordance with Code Section 12-3-250 , provided that any person who purchases any residential lot sold by the authority shall be entitled to credit on the purchase price to the extent of all payments made by him or his assignors or predecessors in interest on such lease, provided that such credit shall not exceed the purchase price of such lot. If such credit shall equal the purchase price for such lot, the lessee shall be entitled to a conveyance of the fee simple title to such lot, and the authority shall thereupon pay into the state treasury an amount equal to the value of the state's interest in such property as determined as provided in Code Section 12-3-249 . The authority shall establish proper reserves to ensure that funds will be available for such purpose.

(c.1) On and after May 30, 2007, the authority shall not enter into, extend, or renew any agreement providing for the sale of any residential or commercial lot on Jekyll Island, and Code Section 12-3-250 shall not apply to any new, extended, or renewed agreement.

(c.1) On and after May 30, 2007, the authority shall not enter into, extend, or renew any agreement providing for the sale of any residential or commercial lot on Jekyll Island, and Code Section 12-3-250 shall not apply to any new, extended, or renewed agreement.

(d) No credit shall be allowed to purchasers of commercial property for any prior rental payments.

(d) No credit shall be allowed to purchasers of commercial property for any prior rental payments.
O.C.G.A. § 12-7-22 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-7-22
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-7-22
Status: in_force

In order to achieve efficiencies and economies for both the division and the regulated community by the use of electronic filing for certain application and reporting requirements of this chapter and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits, the division and the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division of the department shall jointly work toward implementing such an electronic filing and reporting system as soon as practicable and allowable under federal regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-230 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-230
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-230
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Jekyll Island--State Park Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-41 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-41
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-41
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Foresters provided for by this part.

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Foresters provided for by this part.

(2) “Professional forestry” or “practice of professional forestry” means any professional service relating to forestry, such as investigation, evaluation, development of forest management plans or responsible supervision of forest management, forest protection, silviculture, forest utilization, forest economics, or other forestry activities in connection with any public or private lands, provided that forestry instructional and educational activities shall be exempted. The board shall issue licenses only to those applicants who meet the requirements of this Code section, provided that no person shall be eligible for registration as a registered forester who is not of good character and reputation; provided, further, that employees of the state and federal governments assisting farmers in agricultural programs shall be exempt from this part.

(2) “Professional forestry” or “practice of professional forestry” means any professional service relating to forestry, such as investigation, evaluation, development of forest management plans or responsible supervision of forest management, forest protection, silviculture, forest utilization, forest economics, or other forestry activities in connection with any public or private lands, provided that forestry instructional and educational activities shall be exempted. The board shall issue licenses only to those applicants who meet the requirements of this Code section, provided that no person shall be eligible for registration as a registered forester who is not of good character and reputation; provided, further, that employees of the state and federal governments assisting farmers in agricultural programs shall be exempt from this part.

(3) “Registered forester” means a person who has registered and qualified under this part to engage in professional forestry practices as defined in this Code section.

(3) “Registered forester” means a person who has registered and qualified under this part to engage in professional forestry practices as defined in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-81 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-81
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-81
Status: in_force

(a) The custodian of all submerged cultural resources shall be the Department of Natural Resources. The Board of Natural Resources is empowered to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to preserve, survey, protect, and recover such underwater properties and are necessary for the effective administration of this part.

(a) The custodian of all submerged cultural resources shall be the Department of Natural Resources. The Board of Natural Resources is empowered to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to preserve, survey, protect, and recover such underwater properties and are necessary for the effective administration of this part.

(b) All findings of submerged cultural resources shall be reported to the department within two days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after being found.

(b) All findings of submerged cultural resources shall be reported to the department within two days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after being found.

(c) The state archeologist shall have such duties in conducting and supervising the surveillance, protection, preservation, survey, and recovery of submerged cultural resources as he is given by Code Section 12-3-53 for similar land resources.

(c) The state archeologist shall have such duties in conducting and supervising the surveillance, protection, preservation, survey, and recovery of submerged cultural resources as he is given by Code Section 12-3-53 for similar land resources.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-181 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-181
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-181
Status: in_force

The director or any agents or employees of the division shall be permitted access in or upon any private or public property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions, processes, methods of treatment, and records relating to the operation of any public water system, or in order to test any feature of a public water system, including its raw water source.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-1
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural Resources: (1) To formulate in cooperation with other state agencies, interested organizations, and citizens a comprehensive recreation policy for the State of Georgia; (2) To study and appraise recreational needs of the state and to assemble and disseminate information relative to recreation; (3) To cooperate in the promotion and organization of local recreational systems or programs for municipalities, counties, school districts, and other areas of the state and upon request to advise them in the planning of recreation areas and facilities and to consult with them in the planning and financing of recreational programs; (4) To aid in recruiting, educating, and placing recreation workers and in promoting recreational institutes and conferences; (5) To help establish and promote recreation standards; (6) To cooperate with state and federal agencies, commercial and industrial recreational interests, voluntary agencies, and other agencies interested in the promotion of recreational opportunities; (7) To submit an annual report of activities and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient; and (8) To do such other things as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural Resources:

(1) To formulate in cooperation with other state agencies, interested organizations, and citizens a comprehensive recreation policy for the State of Georgia;

(1) To formulate in cooperation with other state agencies, interested organizations, and citizens a comprehensive recreation policy for the State of Georgia;

(2) To study and appraise recreational needs of the state and to assemble and disseminate information relative to recreation;

(2) To study and appraise recreational needs of the state and to assemble and disseminate information relative to recreation;

(3) To cooperate in the promotion and organization of local recreational systems or programs for municipalities, counties, school districts, and other areas of the state and upon request to advise them in the planning of recreation areas and facilities and to consult with them in the planning and financing of recreational programs;

(3) To cooperate in the promotion and organization of local recreational systems or programs for municipalities, counties, school districts, and other areas of the state and upon request to advise them in the planning of recreation areas and facilities and to consult with them in the planning and financing of recreational programs;

(4) To aid in recruiting, educating, and placing recreation workers and in promoting recreational institutes and conferences;

(4) To aid in recruiting, educating, and placing recreation workers and in promoting recreational institutes and conferences;

(5) To help establish and promote recreation standards;

(5) To help establish and promote recreation standards;

(6) To cooperate with state and federal agencies, commercial and industrial recreational interests, voluntary agencies, and other agencies interested in the promotion of recreational opportunities;

(6) To cooperate with state and federal agencies, commercial and industrial recreational interests, voluntary agencies, and other agencies interested in the promotion of recreational opportunities;

(7) To submit an annual report of activities and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient; and

(7) To submit an annual report of activities and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient; and

(8) To do such other things as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

(8) To do such other things as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

(b) The department shall have the following powers: (1) To assist upon request any department, commission, board, agency, or officer of the state in rendering recreational services in conformity with their respective authorized powers and duties and to encourage and assist in the coordination of federal, state, and local recreation activities; (2) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work with regard to recreation; all of these agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department; and (3) To make recommendations as to the operation of recreation facilities.

(b) The department shall have the following powers:

(1) To assist upon request any department, commission, board, agency, or officer of the state in rendering recreational services in conformity with their respective authorized powers and duties and to encourage and assist in the coordination of federal, state, and local recreation activities;

(1) To assist upon request any department, commission, board, agency, or officer of the state in rendering recreational services in conformity with their respective authorized powers and duties and to encourage and assist in the coordination of federal, state, and local recreation activities;

(2) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work with regard to recreation; all of these agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department; and

(2) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work with regard to recreation; all of these agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department; and

(3) To make recommendations as to the operation of recreation facilities.

(3) To make recommendations as to the operation of recreation facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-24-3 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-24-3
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-24.3
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill shall notify the local governing authorities of any city and county in which such landfill is located of any release from the site of such landfill of a contaminant which is likely to pose a danger to human health. In addition, such owner or operator shall cause notice of such release to be published in the legal organ of the county in which such landfill is located. Compliance with the requirements of this Code section shall occur within 14 days of confirmation of such release by the division.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-257 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-257
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-257
Status: in_force

The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or combined project and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of the chairman of the authority under such restrictions, if any, as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture mentioned in Code Section 12-3-262 may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined project, then unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of such deficit, which bonds, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided for in Code Section 12-3-264 for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-501 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-501
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-501
Status: in_force

The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties as set forth in this part. The committee may employ not more than two staff members and may secure the services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants.
O.C.G.A. § 12-17-5 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 17 / Section 12-17-5
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-17-5
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ aggrieved or adversely affected ” means a challenged action has caused or will cause persons injury in fact and where the injury is to an interest within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the provisions of this chapter that the director is empowered to administer and enforce.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ aggrieved or adversely affected ” means a challenged action has caused or will cause persons injury in fact and where the injury is to an interest within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the provisions of this chapter that the director is empowered to administer and enforce.

(b) Any person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a decision or action of the director under this chapter shall, upon filing a petition within 30 days after the issuance of such order or taking of such action, have a right to a hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the board. The hearing before the administrative law judge shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of the director, and any party to the hearing, including the department, shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) Any person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a decision or action of the director under this chapter shall, upon filing a petition within 30 days after the issuance of such order or taking of such action, have a right to a hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the board. The hearing before the administrative law judge shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of the director, and any party to the hearing, including the department, shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(c) In the event the director asserts in response to the petition before the administrative law judge that the petitioner is not aggrieved or adversely affected, the administrative law judge shall take evidence and hear arguments on this issue and thereafter make a ruling on same before continuing with the hearing. The burden of going forward with evidence on this issue shall rest with the petitioner.

(c) In the event the director asserts in response to the petition before the administrative law judge that the petitioner is not aggrieved or adversely affected, the administrative law judge shall take evidence and hear arguments on this issue and thereafter make a ruling on same before continuing with the hearing. The burden of going forward with evidence on this issue shall rest with the petitioner.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-104-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-104-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-104.1
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Voluntary Remediation Escrow Account. The director shall serve as the trustee of the escrow account. The account shall consist of the application fees and reimbursement fees collected by the director pursuant to this part and pursuant to Code Section 12-8-209 , and such fees shall be held in an interest-bearing account.

(a) There is established the Voluntary Remediation Escrow Account. The director shall serve as the trustee of the escrow account. The account shall consist of the application fees and reimbursement fees collected by the director pursuant to this part and pursuant to Code Section 12-8-209 , and such fees shall be held in an interest-bearing account.

(b) The director is authorized to expend the principal balance of the escrow account for costs incurred in administering the voluntary remediation program including reimbursing state contractors used in the administration of such program. The director is also authorized to expend interest earned on the account for the administration of the voluntary remediation program; provided, however, that interest funds collected must be expended within the same fiscal year in which the interest was earned and any interest not so expended shall be deposited in the state treasury. Any unused funds remaining following the conclusion of a project shall be deposited in the general treasury.

(b) The director is authorized to expend the principal balance of the escrow account for costs incurred in administering the voluntary remediation program including reimbursing state contractors used in the administration of such program. The director is also authorized to expend interest earned on the account for the administration of the voluntary remediation program; provided, however, that interest funds collected must be expended within the same fiscal year in which the interest was earned and any interest not so expended shall be deposited in the state treasury. Any unused funds remaining following the conclusion of a project shall be deposited in the general treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-263 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-263
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-263
Status: in_force

The authority shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer, person, agency, bank, or trust company. The recipient so designated by the authority shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes enumerated in this part, subject to such regulations as this part and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-116 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-116
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-116
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to hunt, fish, swim, trap, camp, hike, sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.

(a) Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to hunt, fish, swim, trap, camp, hike, sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-70 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-70
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-70
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-151 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-151
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-151
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources.

(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources.

(2) “Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L.)” means a single stemmed plant arising from a cylindrical root, with prongs (compound leaves) attached to the stem. Each prong is divided into three to seven leaflets. The flower of the plant is green and is located at the leaf petiole. The fruit is a cluster of red berries.

(2) “Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L.)” means a single stemmed plant arising from a cylindrical root, with prongs (compound leaves) attached to the stem. Each prong is divided into three to seven leaflets. The flower of the plant is green and is located at the leaf petiole. The fruit is a cluster of red berries.

(3) “Ginseng dealer” means any person who purchases ginseng for the purpose of resale.

(3) “Ginseng dealer” means any person who purchases ginseng for the purpose of resale.

(4) “Grower” means any person who cultivates ginseng for purposes of sale or export from this state or both.

(4) “Grower” means any person who cultivates ginseng for purposes of sale or export from this state or both.

(5) “Harvest” means to cut, dig, pull up, or otherwise remove a plant or its seed from its habitat.

(5) “Harvest” means to cut, dig, pull up, or otherwise remove a plant or its seed from its habitat.

(6) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity.

(6) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity.

(7) “Purchase” means to acquire, obtain, or receive, or to attempt to acquire, obtain, or receive, by exchange of money or other valuable consideration. This term specifically includes barter or exchange.

(7) “Purchase” means to acquire, obtain, or receive, or to attempt to acquire, obtain, or receive, by exchange of money or other valuable consideration. This term specifically includes barter or exchange.

(8) “Sell” means to dispose of, transfer, or convey, or to attempt to dispose of, transfer, or convey, by exchange of money or other valuable consideration. This term specifically includes barter or exchange.

(8) “Sell” means to dispose of, transfer, or convey, or to attempt to dispose of, transfer, or convey, by exchange of money or other valuable consideration. This term specifically includes barter or exchange.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-6 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-6
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-6
Status: in_force

The commissioner of natural resources, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to implement the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, 1 by creating within the Department of Natural Resources or within any other department of the executive branch an office to administer the federal funds available to the state and its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, and political subdivisions.

1 16 U.S.C.A. § 460l-4 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-121 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-121
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-121
Status: in_force

No later than January 15 of each year, each judge of the probate court with whom a register has been filed pursuant to Code Section 12-4-120 shall, by certified copy, make a report to the state geologist of the registers received by that judge during the preceding year. The state geologist shall keep a record of the report open for public inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-81 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-81
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-81
Status: in_force

The director of the division may file in the superior court of the county wherein the mining operator under order resides, or if such mining operator is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business, or in the county wherein the violation occurred or in which jurisdiction is appropriate, a certified copy of a final order issued pursuant to this part which is unappealed from, or of a final order issued pursuant to this part which is affirmed upon appeal, whereupon such court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though such judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by such court.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-120 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-120
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-120
Status: in_force

Every person purchasing within this state native gold, gold bullion, gold dust, gold nuggets, or gold amalgam shall keep in a book a register of the date of purchase, amount purchased, name of seller, and lands from which the gold was obtained. On or by the first day of January, April, July, and October of each year, every such purchaser shall file with the judge of the probate court of the county of his residence a copy of the register kept for the previous quarter.
O.C.G.A. § 12-12-16 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12-16
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-12-16
Status: in_force

(a) Any person violating any provision of this chapter or rules or regulations under this chapter or failing or refusing to comply with any final order issued under this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation or failure continues shall be a separate violation.

(a) Any person violating any provision of this chapter or rules or regulations under this chapter or failing or refusing to comply with any final order issued under this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation or failure continues shall be a separate violation.

(b) Whenever the director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations under this chapter or has failed or refused to comply with any final order issued under this chapter, he or she may, upon written notice, require a hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the board to determine whether applicable civil penalties should be imposed. The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of the board and any party to the hearing, including the director, shall have a right of judicial review as provided in this chapter. Such hearing and judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2 .

(b) Whenever the director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations under this chapter or has failed or refused to comply with any final order issued under this chapter, he or she may, upon written notice, require a hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the board to determine whether applicable civil penalties should be imposed. The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of the board and any party to the hearing, including the director, shall have a right of judicial review as provided in this chapter. Such hearing and judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2 .

(c) All civil penalties recovered by the director as provided in this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury.

(c) All civil penalties recovered by the director as provided in this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-531 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-531
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-531
Status: in_force

Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this part shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to impair any rights afforded the state under the Constitution of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-3 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-3
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-3
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall elect a chairman annually.

(a) The commission shall elect a chairman annually.

(b) The members of the commission, including the chairman, shall receive such per diem subsistence allowances for each day of actual attendance at the meetings of the commission, as well as mileage to and from the place of meeting and their respective homes by the nearest practical route, as may be authorized by the commission. The per diem and mileage allowances received shall not exceed those authorized by law for other state commissions and boards. Such per diem and travel expense shall be paid from funds of the commission.

(b) The members of the commission, including the chairman, shall receive such per diem subsistence allowances for each day of actual attendance at the meetings of the commission, as well as mileage to and from the place of meeting and their respective homes by the nearest practical route, as may be authorized by the commission. The per diem and mileage allowances received shall not exceed those authorized by law for other state commissions and boards. Such per diem and travel expense shall be paid from funds of the commission.

(c) The commission shall meet at such times at the state capitol or at other points as it may determine, and it shall convene in all sessions upon call by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the commission.

(c) The commission shall meet at such times at the state capitol or at other points as it may determine, and it shall convene in all sessions upon call by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-266 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-266
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-266
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this part and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to the same shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this part insofar as the same may be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-470 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-470
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-470
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Water Supply Act of 2008.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-10-6 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 12-10-6
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-10-6
Status: in_force

Any supplementary agreement entered into pursuant to Article VI of the compact and requiring the expenditure of funds or the assumption of an obligation to expend funds in addition to those already appropriated shall not become effective as to this state prior to the making of an appropriation by the General Assembly therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-20 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-20
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Water Quality Control Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-9-8 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-9-8
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-9-8
Status: in_force

(a) Upon proper application, the director may renew, revise, modify, amend, or reissue a permit for an additional term.

(a) Upon proper application, the director may renew, revise, modify, amend, or reissue a permit for an additional term.

(b) If an application for permit renewal has not been denied or a renewal permit issued by the date the current permit expires or if issuance or denial of the permit renewal is contested pursuant to Code Section 12-9-15 and administrative or judicial review has not resulted in a final determination by the date the current permit expires, the conditions of the current permit shall remain binding and enforceable until such time as a final determination on the permit renewal is issued.

(b) If an application for permit renewal has not been denied or a renewal permit issued by the date the current permit expires or if issuance or denial of the permit renewal is contested pursuant to Code Section 12-9-15 and administrative or judicial review has not resulted in a final determination by the date the current permit expires, the conditions of the current permit shall remain binding and enforceable until such time as a final determination on the permit renewal is issued.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-25-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-25-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-25.1
Status: in_force

In order to preserve historic sites and their natural and built environments, no permit shall be issued for a solid waste disposal facility within 5,708 yards of the geographic center of any of the three sites currently designated in Georgia as a National Historic Site; provided, however, that the director may permit a solid waste disposal facility at such a site if the applicant provides evidence that no alternative sites or methods are available in that jurisdiction for the handling of its solid waste. This Code section shall apply to all permit applications made on or after July 1, 1988, and to all permits issued prior to July 1, 1988, which permits are the subject of an appeal or judicial review and such appeal or judicial review is in process.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-210 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-210
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-210
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article applicable to prospective purchasers shall also apply to any person who purchased a property after July 1, 2002, and before July 1, 2005, where there was a preexisting release at the time of purchase, such purchaser did not cause or contribute to such preexisting release, and such purchaser applies for the limitation of liability provided by this article on or before January 1, 2006.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-242 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-242
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-242
Status: in_force

The department shall provide technical assistance to any local unit of government which requests such assistance in order to develop an ordinance meeting the requirements of this part. The department shall also develop a model ordinance which may be used by such local units of government.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-291 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-291
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-291
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Authority” means the North Georgia Mountains Authority created by this part.

(1) “Authority” means the North Georgia Mountains Authority created by this part.

(2) “Cost of project” means the cost of acquisition of properties or the use thereof, both real and personal, and the cost of construction, remodeling, erection, establishment, maintenance, repair, and equipping of classrooms, laboratories, housing, accommodations, tourist and recreational facilities, experimental facilities, and other facilities necessary to the operation and maintenance of the Georgia Recreation Experiment Station, and the cost of financing charges, interest incurred on construction and one year after completion of construction, as well as the cost of engineering, architectural, administrative, fiscal, and legal expenses and services as well as the cost of plans and specifications, as well as expenses incurred for feasibility or practicability studies.

(2) “Cost of project” means the cost of acquisition of properties or the use thereof, both real and personal, and the cost of construction, remodeling, erection, establishment, maintenance, repair, and equipping of classrooms, laboratories, housing, accommodations, tourist and recreational facilities, experimental facilities, and other facilities necessary to the operation and maintenance of the Georgia Recreation Experiment Station, and the cost of financing charges, interest incurred on construction and one year after completion of construction, as well as the cost of engineering, architectural, administrative, fiscal, and legal expenses and services as well as the cost of plans and specifications, as well as expenses incurred for feasibility or practicability studies.

(2.1) “Master plan” means that document to be created under the auspices of and adopted by the authority of one of its projects and as that master plan may be amended from time to time pursuant to Code Section 12-3-294.1 .

(2.1) “Master plan” means that document to be created under the auspices of and adopted by the authority of one of its projects and as that master plan may be amended from time to time pursuant to Code Section 12-3-294.1 .

(3) “Project” means the acquisition, construction, equipping, maintaining, operating, managing, and promotion of recreation and accommodation and tourist facilities and services, including, but not limited to, recreation centers, outdoor recreation experiment stations, playgrounds, parks, swimming and wading pools, lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields and courts, club houses, gymnasiums, museums, convention halls, pageants, auditoriums, stables, restaurants, hotels, motels, hunting and fishing preserves, historic sites and attractions, and any other facilities or services that the authority may desire to undertake, including the related buildings and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to any undertakings and any extensions or improvements of any facilities, and the acquisition of necessary property therefor, all as may be related to the development of recreational and tourist accommodations and facilities as the authority may deem necessary, convenient, or desirable. The term also means the acquisition, construction, equipping, and maintenance of housing accommodations, classrooms, laboratories, experimental facilities, and other facilities to be utilized in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Georgia Recreation Experiment Station, which shall be located in White County, Georgia, and which shall have as its principal purposes experimentation and research in the recreational uses and the preservation of the natural resources of the state, and which shall also develop and implement programs of instruction as to such uses and preservation for the public, for persons employed in the management of public parks or recreation areas and for persons employed in or seeking employment in the outdoor recreation-tourist industry.

(3) “Project” means the acquisition, construction, equipping, maintaining, operating, managing, and promotion of recreation and accommodation and tourist facilities and services, including, but not limited to, recreation centers, outdoor recreation experiment stations, playgrounds, parks, swimming and wading pools, lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields and courts, club houses, gymnasiums, museums, convention halls, pageants, auditoriums, stables, restaurants, hotels, motels, hunting and fishing preserves, historic sites and attractions, and any other facilities or services that the authority may desire to undertake, including the related buildings and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to any undertakings and any extensions or improvements of any facilities, and the acquisition of necessary property therefor, all as may be related to the development of recreational and tourist accommodations and facilities as the authority may deem necessary, convenient, or desirable. The term also means the acquisition, construction, equipping, and maintenance of housing accommodations, classrooms, laboratories, experimental facilities, and other facilities to be utilized in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Georgia Recreation Experiment Station, which shall be located in White County, Georgia, and which shall have as its principal purposes experimentation and research in the recreational uses and the preservation of the natural resources of the state, and which shall also develop and implement programs of instruction as to such uses and preservation for the public, for persons employed in the management of public parks or recreation areas and for persons employed in or seeking employment in the outdoor recreation-tourist industry.
O.C.G.A. § 12-12-8 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12-8
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-12-8
Status: in_force

The director, upon application, may issue a license to any person who holds a license in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, provided that the licensing requirements of asbestos abatement contractors under which the person's license was issued do not conflict with this chapter and are of a standard not lower than that specified by regulation adopted under this chapter; provided, further, that reciprocal privileges are granted to licensed asbestos abatement contractors of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6a-2 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6A / Section 12-6a-2
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6A-2
Status: in_force

This chapter is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(p) of the Constitution , which authorizes up to 80 percent of all moneys received by the state from the sales and use tax collected by outdoor recreation equipment establishments classified under the 2007 North American Industry Classification Code 451110, sporting goods stores in the immediately preceding fiscal year to be dedicated to the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for the purpose of funding the protection of conservation land.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-157 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-157
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-157
Status: in_force

Any person who engages in any action made unlawful by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-45 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-45
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-45
Status: in_force

The division may file in the superior court in the county in which the person under order resides, or in the county in which the violation occurred or, if the person is a corporation, in the county in which the corporation maintains its principal place of business, a certified copy of a final order of the director or the administrative law judge unappealed from or of a final order of the administrative law judge affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. The judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-2 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-2
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created and established a State Forestry Commission.

(a) There is created and established a State Forestry Commission.

(b) The commission shall be composed of seven members. Four of the members shall be owners, or representatives of owners, of 50 acres or more of forest land within the State of Georgia. Two members shall be manufacturers or processors of forest products, or representatives thereof. One additional member shall be a person other than a member of either such identified group. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(b) The commission shall be composed of seven members. Four of the members shall be owners, or representatives of owners, of 50 acres or more of forest land within the State of Georgia. Two members shall be manufacturers or processors of forest products, or representatives thereof. One additional member shall be a person other than a member of either such identified group. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(c) The term of office of all members appointed to the commission shall be for seven years each and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

(c) The term of office of all members appointed to the commission shall be for seven years each and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

(d) The Governor shall not be a member of the commission.

(d) The Governor shall not be a member of the commission.

(e) Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Any appointment, whether for a full term or to fill a vacancy, made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate.

(e) Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Any appointment, whether for a full term or to fill a vacancy, made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-403 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-403
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-403
Status: in_force

The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business of the authority shall be the acquisition or establishment of projects consistent with but not limited to one or more of the goals specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 12-6A-2 ; their maintenance and protection; and their development or restoration. The authority's purpose also shall be to engage in such other activities as it deems appropriate to promote use of any project by means of promoting tourism and educational, entertainment, recreational, athletic, or other events within the state and to promote the use of the educational, historical, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the state by persons using or visiting any project.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-37-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-37-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-37.1
Status: in_force

(a) The state is authorized to make grants, as funds are available, to any county, municipality, or any combination of the same, or to any public authority, agency, commission, or institution, to assist such governmental or public body in the construction of solid waste handling systems which are consistent with local and regional solid waste management plans prepared in accordance with the requirements of this part.

(a) The state is authorized to make grants, as funds are available, to any county, municipality, or any combination of the same, or to any public authority, agency, commission, or institution, to assist such governmental or public body in the construction of solid waste handling systems which are consistent with local and regional solid waste management plans prepared in accordance with the requirements of this part.

(b) The director shall administer all funds granted by the state pursuant to this Code section.

(b) The director shall administer all funds granted by the state pursuant to this Code section.

(c) The corpus of the Solid Waste Trust Fund established in Code Section 12-8-27.1 may be used to make grants and loans to cities and counties, any combination of cities and counties, authorities, state agencies, or the Georgia Recycling Market Development Council for the cleanup of solid waste disposal facilities, including those used for the disposal of scrap tires; for the development and implementation of solid waste enforcement programs for the prevention and abatement of illegal dumping of solid waste, including without limitation the prevention and abatement of litter; for the funding of grants or loans, in accordance with procedures developed by the division; for the implementation of innovative technologies for the recycling and reuse of solid waste, including without limitation scrap tires; and for educational and other efforts to promote waste reduction, recycling, and recycling market development.

(c) The corpus of the Solid Waste Trust Fund established in Code Section 12-8-27.1 may be used to make grants and loans to cities and counties, any combination of cities and counties, authorities, state agencies, or the Georgia Recycling Market Development Council for the cleanup of solid waste disposal facilities, including those used for the disposal of scrap tires; for the development and implementation of solid waste enforcement programs for the prevention and abatement of illegal dumping of solid waste, including without limitation the prevention and abatement of litter; for the funding of grants or loans, in accordance with procedures developed by the division; for the implementation of innovative technologies for the recycling and reuse of solid waste, including without limitation scrap tires; and for educational and other efforts to promote waste reduction, recycling, and recycling market development.
O.C.G.A. § 12-14-4 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-14-4
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-14-4
Status: in_force

(a) Any person knowingly violating any provision of this chapter or rules or regulations established pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation continues may be considered a separate violation.

(a) Any person knowingly violating any provision of this chapter or rules or regulations established pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation continues may be considered a separate violation.

(b) Whenever the director has probable cause to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter, a violation of any rule or regulation of the board, or a violation of any order of the director has occurred, he may attempt to remedy the same by conference, conciliation, and persuasion. In the case of failure of such conference, conciliation, or persuasion to correct or remedy any violation, the director may issue an order directed to such violator or violators. The order shall specify the provisions of the chapter, the rules and regulations, or the order alleged to have been violated and the director may direct that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in the order. Any order issued by the director under this subsection shall be signed by the director. Any such order shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request in writing a hearing which shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 12-2-2 .

(b) Whenever the director has probable cause to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter, a violation of any rule or regulation of the board, or a violation of any order of the director has occurred, he may attempt to remedy the same by conference, conciliation, and persuasion. In the case of failure of such conference, conciliation, or persuasion to correct or remedy any violation, the director may issue an order directed to such violator or violators. The order shall specify the provisions of the chapter, the rules and regulations, or the order alleged to have been violated and the director may direct that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in the order. Any order issued by the director under this subsection shall be signed by the director. Any such order shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request in writing a hearing which shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 12-2-2 .

(c) Whenever the director has probable cause to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, he may, upon written request, cause a hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the board. Upon a finding that such person has violated any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, the hearing officer shall issue his initial decision imposing civil penalties as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 12-2-2 .

(c) Whenever the director has probable cause to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, he may, upon written request, cause a hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the board. Upon a finding that such person has violated any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, the hearing officer shall issue his initial decision imposing civil penalties as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 12-2-2 .

(d) In rendering a decision under subsection (c) of this Code section imposing civil penalties, the hearing officer shall consider all factors which are relevant, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The amount of assessment necessary to ensure immediate and continued compliance and the extent to which the violator may have profited by failing or delaying compliance; (2) The character and degree of impact of the violation on the natural resources of the state, especially any rare or unique natural phenomena; (3) The conduct of the person incurring the civil penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct the violation; (4) Any prior violations by such person, or failures by such person to comply with, statutes or regulations; (5) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, public health, safety, or welfare which is caused or threatened to be caused by such violation; and (6) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, reasonable use of property which is caused by such violation.

(d) In rendering a decision under subsection (c) of this Code section imposing civil penalties, the hearing officer shall consider all factors which are relevant, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The amount of assessment necessary to ensure immediate and continued compliance and the extent to which the violator may have profited by failing or delaying compliance;

(1) The amount of assessment necessary to ensure immediate and continued compliance and the extent to which the violator may have profited by failing or delaying compliance;

(2) The character and degree of impact of the violation on the natural resources of the state, especially any rare or unique natural phenomena;

(2) The character and degree of impact of the violation on the natural resources of the state, especially any rare or unique natural phenomena;

(3) The conduct of the person incurring the civil penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct the violation;

(3) The conduct of the person incurring the civil penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct the violation;

(4) Any prior violations by such person, or failures by such person to comply with, statutes or regulations;

(4) Any prior violations by such person, or failures by such person to comply with, statutes or regulations;

(5) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, public health, safety, or welfare which is caused or threatened to be caused by such violation; and

(5) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, public health, safety, or welfare which is caused or threatened to be caused by such violation; and

(6) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, reasonable use of property which is caused by such violation.

(6) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, reasonable use of property which is caused by such violation.

(e) All civil penalties recovered by the director as provided in this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund.

(e) All civil penalties recovered by the director as provided in this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-311 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-311
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-311
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts.

(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts.

(b) The authority may delegate to one or more of its members, or to its agents and employees, such powers and duties as it may deem proper.

(b) The authority may delegate to one or more of its members, or to its agents and employees, such powers and duties as it may deem proper.

(c) The authority shall exist for 99 years and, upon the expiration thereof, shall exist for an additional 40 years.

(c) The authority shall exist for 99 years and, upon the expiration thereof, shall exist for an additional 40 years.

(d) The authority is assigned to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only.

(d) The authority is assigned to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-532 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-532
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-532
Status: in_force

(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make full disclosure of such interest to the authority. Failure to disclose such an interest shall constitute cause for which a member of the authority may be removed or an employee discharged or otherwise disciplined at the discretion of the authority.

(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make full disclosure of such interest to the authority. Failure to disclose such an interest shall constitute cause for which a member of the authority may be removed or an employee discharged or otherwise disciplined at the discretion of the authority.

(b) The provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Code Sections 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , and 16-10-93 , regulating the conduct of officers, employees, and agents of political subdivisions, municipal and other public corporations, and other public organizations, shall be applicable to the conduct of members, officers, employees, and agents of the authority.

(b) The provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Code Sections 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , and 16-10-93 , regulating the conduct of officers, employees, and agents of political subdivisions, municipal and other public corporations, and other public organizations, shall be applicable to the conduct of members, officers, employees, and agents of the authority.

(c) Any contract or transaction of the authority involving a conflict of interest which is not disclosed under subsection (a) of this Code section, or involving a violation of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 or Code Section 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , or 16-10-93 , or involving a violation of any other provision of law regulating conflicts of interest which is applicable to the authority or its members, officers, or employees shall be voidable by the authority.

(c) Any contract or transaction of the authority involving a conflict of interest which is not disclosed under subsection (a) of this Code section, or involving a violation of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 or Code Section 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , or 16-10-93 , or involving a violation of any other provision of law regulating conflicts of interest which is applicable to the authority or its members, officers, or employees shall be voidable by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-402 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-402
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-402
Status: in_force

(a) In carrying out its purposes under this part, the department shall have the following powers: (1) To administer all funds available to the department under this part; (2) To accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under this part; (3) To accept gifts, bequests, devises, and endowments to be used in carrying out the purposes of this part; (4) To act either independently or jointly with any other state department or with any commission, board, or institution of the state in order to carry out its powers and duties under this part; (5) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work. All such agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department; (6) To make such recommendations and reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly as it deems necessary or advisable, in addition to the annual report required as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; (7) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations pursuant to its functions under this part; (8) To do all other things necessary and proper to exercise its powers and perform its duties to effectuate the purposes of this part.

(a) In carrying out its purposes under this part, the department shall have the following powers:

(1) To administer all funds available to the department under this part;

(1) To administer all funds available to the department under this part;

(2) To accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under this part;

(2) To accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under this part;

(3) To accept gifts, bequests, devises, and endowments to be used in carrying out the purposes of this part;

(3) To accept gifts, bequests, devises, and endowments to be used in carrying out the purposes of this part;

(4) To act either independently or jointly with any other state department or with any commission, board, or institution of the state in order to carry out its powers and duties under this part;

(4) To act either independently or jointly with any other state department or with any commission, board, or institution of the state in order to carry out its powers and duties under this part;

(5) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work. All such agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department;

(5) To request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work. All such agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the department;

(6) To make such recommendations and reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly as it deems necessary or advisable, in addition to the annual report required as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section;

(6) To make such recommendations and reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly as it deems necessary or advisable, in addition to the annual report required as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section;

(7) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations pursuant to its functions under this part;

(7) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations pursuant to its functions under this part;

(8) To do all other things necessary and proper to exercise its powers and perform its duties to effectuate the purposes of this part.

(8) To do all other things necessary and proper to exercise its powers and perform its duties to effectuate the purposes of this part.

(b) The department shall have the following duties under this part: (1) To formulate, in cooperation with other state agencies, agencies of the United States government, and interested organizations and citizens of the State of Georgia, a comprehensive program and plan for the development of the Chattahoochee River Basin; (2) To submit an annual report of its activities under this part and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the members of the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report and recommendations in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.

(b) The department shall have the following duties under this part:

(1) To formulate, in cooperation with other state agencies, agencies of the United States government, and interested organizations and citizens of the State of Georgia, a comprehensive program and plan for the development of the Chattahoochee River Basin;

(1) To formulate, in cooperation with other state agencies, agencies of the United States government, and interested organizations and citizens of the State of Georgia, a comprehensive program and plan for the development of the Chattahoochee River Basin;

(2) To submit an annual report of its activities under this part and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the members of the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report and recommendations in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.

(2) To submit an annual report of its activities under this part and recommendations to the Governor and to notify the members of the General Assembly of the availability of the annual report and recommendations in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-420 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-420
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-420
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Altamaha River Basin Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-20 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-20
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-20
Status: in_force

There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Recreational Authorities Overview Committee to be composed of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives from the membership of the committee, and the vice chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from the membership of the committee. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of chairperson or vice chairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the North Georgia Mountains Authority, and the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority and shall periodically review and evaluate the success with which each of the said authorities is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-2 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-2
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-2
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department is authorized to retain all miscellaneous funds generated by the operation of its park, historic, and recreational sites and facilities for use in the operation and maintenance of those sites and facilities. Any such funds not expended for this purpose in the fiscal year in which they are generated shall be deposited in the state treasury, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution of Georgia to be paid into the state treasury; provided, further, that the department shall comply with all provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act,” except Code Section 45-12-92 , prior to expending any such miscellaneous funds.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-295 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-295
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-295
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to the following:

(1) Activities of the Department of Transportation incident to constructing, repairing, and maintaining a public road system in Georgia;

(1) Activities of the Department of Transportation incident to constructing, repairing, and maintaining a public road system in Georgia;

(2) Activities of the Department of Transportation and political subdivisions in maintaining existing drainage systems and ditches as long as such activities do not impact additional marshlands;

(2) Activities of the Department of Transportation and political subdivisions in maintaining existing drainage systems and ditches as long as such activities do not impact additional marshlands;

(3) Agencies of the United States charged by law with the responsibility of keeping the rivers and harbors of this state open for navigation, and agencies of this state charged by existing law with the responsibility of keeping the rivers and harbors of this state open for navigation including areas for utilization for spoilage designated by such agencies;

(3) Agencies of the United States charged by law with the responsibility of keeping the rivers and harbors of this state open for navigation, and agencies of this state charged by existing law with the responsibility of keeping the rivers and harbors of this state open for navigation including areas for utilization for spoilage designated by such agencies;

(4) Activities of public utility companies regulated by the Public Service Commission, electric membership corporations, public authorities operating electric systems, or municipal electric systems incident to constructing, erecting, repairing, and maintaining utility lines for the transmission of gas, electricity, or telephone messages;

(4) Activities of public utility companies regulated by the Public Service Commission, electric membership corporations, public authorities operating electric systems, or municipal electric systems incident to constructing, erecting, repairing, and maintaining utility lines for the transmission of gas, electricity, or telephone messages;

(5) Activities of companies regulated by the Public Service Commission incident to constructing, erecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad lines and bridges;

(5) Activities of companies regulated by the Public Service Commission incident to constructing, erecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad lines and bridges;

(6) Activities of political subdivisions incident to constructing, repairing, and maintaining pipelines that have been approved by the department or appropriate authority for the transport of drinking water and sewage;

(6) Activities of political subdivisions incident to constructing, repairing, and maintaining pipelines that have been approved by the department or appropriate authority for the transport of drinking water and sewage;

(7) The building of a private dock exclusively for the noncommercial use of the owner or his or her invitees and constructed on pilings, the walkways of which are above the marsh grass not obstructing tidal flow, by: (A) The owner of a lot on which a detached single-family residence is located on high land adjoining such dock; or (B) The owner of a lot having at least 50 front feet of land abutting the marshlands which contains high land suitable for the construction of a detached single-family residence and where the construction of such a residence is not prohibited. The lot owner shall and is authorized to maintain the structure in good condition and repair the same as necessary, and the use of repair or replacement materials comparable in quality to the original authorized materials shall be sufficient for such purposes;

(7) The building of a private dock exclusively for the noncommercial use of the owner or his or her invitees and constructed on pilings, the walkways of which are above the marsh grass not obstructing tidal flow, by:

(A) The owner of a lot on which a detached single-family residence is located on high land adjoining such dock; or

(A) The owner of a lot on which a detached single-family residence is located on high land adjoining such dock; or

(B) The owner of a lot having at least 50 front feet of land abutting the marshlands which contains high land suitable for the construction of a detached single-family residence and where the construction of such a residence is not prohibited.

(B) The owner of a lot having at least 50 front feet of land abutting the marshlands which contains high land suitable for the construction of a detached single-family residence and where the construction of such a residence is not prohibited.

The lot owner shall and is authorized to maintain the structure in good condition and repair the same as necessary, and the use of repair or replacement materials comparable in quality to the original authorized materials shall be sufficient for such purposes;

(7.1) The building of a single private dock by the owners of up to four adjoining lots, each of which is riparian and would qualify for an exemption as provided in paragraph (7) of this Code section, for the exclusive noncommercial use of such owners or their invitees and constructed as a single walkway on pilings above the marsh grass not obstructing tidal flow and in a size to be determined by the department taking into consideration the number of adjoining lots utilizing the dock; provided, however, that the exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only if each of the owners of such adjoining lots has entered into a binding covenant that runs with the land, in favor of the state, which covenant prohibits the building of any future private dock on his or her lot unless the dock exempted pursuant to this paragraph is removed or converted to a single-family private dock which would qualify for an exemption as provided in paragraph (7) of this Code section. The granting of the exemption provided by this paragraph shall be the state's consideration for the covenant of each such lot owner. The lot owners shall and are authorized to maintain the structure in good condition and repair the same as necessary, and the use of repair or replacement materials comparable in quality to the original authorized materials shall be sufficient for such purposes;

(7.1) The building of a single private dock by the owners of up to four adjoining lots, each of which is riparian and would qualify for an exemption as provided in paragraph (7) of this Code section, for the exclusive noncommercial use of such owners or their invitees and constructed as a single walkway on pilings above the marsh grass not obstructing tidal flow and in a size to be determined by the department taking into consideration the number of adjoining lots utilizing the dock; provided, however, that the exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only if each of the owners of such adjoining lots has entered into a binding covenant that runs with the land, in favor of the state, which covenant prohibits the building of any future private dock on his or her lot unless the dock exempted pursuant to this paragraph is removed or converted to a single-family private dock which would qualify for an exemption as provided in paragraph (7) of this Code section. The granting of the exemption provided by this paragraph shall be the state's consideration for the covenant of each such lot owner. The lot owners shall and are authorized to maintain the structure in good condition and repair the same as necessary, and the use of repair or replacement materials comparable in quality to the original authorized materials shall be sufficient for such purposes;

(8) The reclamation of manmade boat slips as a part of any publicly funded construction project and ancillary development projects including, without limitation, hotels, restaurants, retail facilities, and recreational facilities, whether public or private, within any industrial areas continued in existence pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution which are wholly contained on an island; or

(8) The reclamation of manmade boat slips as a part of any publicly funded construction project and ancillary development projects including, without limitation, hotels, restaurants, retail facilities, and recreational facilities, whether public or private, within any industrial areas continued in existence pursuant to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution which are wholly contained on an island; or

(9) The placement of gear for mariculture activities regulated by the department such as anchors, cages, upwellers, and any other gear as the department determines to be required.

(9) The placement of gear for mariculture activities regulated by the department such as anchors, cages, upwellers, and any other gear as the department determines to be required.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-411 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-411
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-411
Status: in_force

Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this part or pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this part shall be brought in the Superior Court of Baldwin County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to impair any rights afforded the state under the Constitution of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-51 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-51
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-51
Status: in_force

When written examinations are required, they shall be held at such time and place as the division director of the professional licensing boards division, as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 43, shall determine. The methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the division director of the professional licensing boards division, as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 43. A candidate failing on examination may apply for reexamination in the manner provided for by the division director of the professional licensing boards division, as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 43. Subsequent examination will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 12-14-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-14-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-14-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Animal waste ” means feces, urine, or other excrement, digestive emission, urea, or similar substances emitted by animals, including any form of livestock, poultry, or fish. This term includes animal waste that is mixed or commingled with bedding, compost, feed, soil, or any other material typically mixed or commingled with animal waste on a farm.

(1) “ Animal waste ” means feces, urine, or other excrement, digestive emission, urea, or similar substances emitted by animals, including any form of livestock, poultry, or fish. This term includes animal waste that is mixed or commingled with bedding, compost, feed, soil, or any other material typically mixed or commingled with animal waste on a farm.

(2) “ Board ” means the Board of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia.

(2) “ Board ” means the Board of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia.

(3) “ Director ” means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(3) “ Director ” means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(4) “ Division ” means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(4) “ Division ” means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(5) “ Farm ” means a site or area, including associated structures, that is used for: (A) The production of one or more crops; or (B) The raising or selling of animals, including livestock, poultry, or fish.

(5) “ Farm ” means a site or area, including associated structures, that is used for:

(A) The production of one or more crops; or

(A) The production of one or more crops; or

(B) The raising or selling of animals, including livestock, poultry, or fish.

(B) The raising or selling of animals, including livestock, poultry, or fish.

(6) “ Hazardous substance ” means any substance designated pursuant to Section 311(b)(2)(A) of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1321(b)(2)(A) ; any element, compound, mixture, solution, or substance designated pursuant to Section 102 of 42 U.S.C. Section 9602 ; any hazardous waste having the characteristics identified under or listed pursuant to Section 3001 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6921 , but not including any waste the regulation of which under the Solid Waste Disposal Act has been suspended by act of Congress; any toxic pollutant listed under Section 307(a) of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1317(a) ; any hazardous air pollutant listed under Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7412 ; and any imminently hazardous chemical substance or mixture with respect to which the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has taken action pursuant to Section 7 of the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2606 . The term does not include petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof, which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance in the first sentence of this paragraph, and the term does not include natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, synthetic gas usable for fuel, or mixtures of natural gas and such synthetic gas.

(6) “ Hazardous substance ” means any substance designated pursuant to Section 311(b)(2)(A) of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1321(b)(2)(A) ; any element, compound, mixture, solution, or substance designated pursuant to Section 102 of 42 U.S.C. Section 9602 ; any hazardous waste having the characteristics identified under or listed pursuant to Section 3001 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6921 , but not including any waste the regulation of which under the Solid Waste Disposal Act has been suspended by act of Congress; any toxic pollutant listed under Section 307(a) of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1317(a) ; any hazardous air pollutant listed under Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7412 ; and any imminently hazardous chemical substance or mixture with respect to which the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has taken action pursuant to Section 7 of the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2606 . The term does not include petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof, which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance in the first sentence of this paragraph, and the term does not include natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, synthetic gas usable for fuel, or mixtures of natural gas and such synthetic gas.

(7) “ Oil ” includes but is not limited to gasoline, crude oil, fuel oil, diesel oil, lubricating oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with wastes, and any other petroleum related product.

(7) “ Oil ” includes but is not limited to gasoline, crude oil, fuel oil, diesel oil, lubricating oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with wastes, and any other petroleum related product.

(8) “ Person ” includes an individual, trust, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, partnership, association, county, municipal corporation, political subdivision, interstate body, the state and any agency or authority thereof, and the federal government and any agency thereof.

(8) “ Person ” includes an individual, trust, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, partnership, association, county, municipal corporation, political subdivision, interstate body, the state and any agency or authority thereof, and the federal government and any agency thereof.

(9) “ Reportable quantity ” means the amount of a hazardous substance which, if released into the environment in such quantity within any 24 hour period, must be reported to the division in the event of a spill or release. The reportable quantity for mixtures is the amount of the hazardous substance components of a mixture. Reportable quantities are those listed in 40 C.F.R. Part 302 --Designation, Reportable Quantities and Notification.

(9) “ Reportable quantity ” means the amount of a hazardous substance which, if released into the environment in such quantity within any 24 hour period, must be reported to the division in the event of a spill or release. The reportable quantity for mixtures is the amount of the hazardous substance components of a mixture. Reportable quantities are those listed in 40 C.F.R. Part 302 --Designation, Reportable Quantities and Notification.

(10) “ Spill or release ” means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, emitting, releasing, leaking, or placing of any hazardous substance into the air or into or on any land or water of the state, except from an underground storage tank and all plumbing and piping relating thereto or except high-level or low-level radioactive waste from a federally licensed nuclear facility or as authorized by state or federal law or a permit from the division. This term shall also mean the discharge of oil into waters of this state which will cause a significant film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of such waters or adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of such waters or upon adjoining shorelines. Accidental discharges of oil made by an individual during maintenance of that individual's personal vehicle or farm machinery shall be exempt.

(10) “ Spill or release ” means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, emitting, releasing, leaking, or placing of any hazardous substance into the air or into or on any land or water of the state, except from an underground storage tank and all plumbing and piping relating thereto or except high-level or low-level radioactive waste from a federally licensed nuclear facility or as authorized by state or federal law or a permit from the division. This term shall also mean the discharge of oil into waters of this state which will cause a significant film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of such waters or adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of such waters or upon adjoining shorelines. Accidental discharges of oil made by an individual during maintenance of that individual's personal vehicle or farm machinery shall be exempt.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-622 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-622
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-622
Status: in_force

(a) After December 1, 1992, it shall be unlawful for any person to buy, sell, trade, import, or export for purposes of buying, selling, or trading for profit any American Indian burial object, sacred object, or object of cultural patrimony, with knowledge that the object is an American Indian burial or sacred object or an object of cultural patrimony.

(a) After December 1, 1992, it shall be unlawful for any person to buy, sell, trade, import, or export for purposes of buying, selling, or trading for profit any American Indian burial object, sacred object, or object of cultural patrimony, with knowledge that the object is an American Indian burial or sacred object or an object of cultural patrimony.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each burial object, sacred object, or object of cultural patrimony involved in such violation.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each burial object, sacred object, or object of cultural patrimony involved in such violation.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-184 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-184
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-184
Status: in_force

Whenever a public water system:

(1) Is not in compliance with the Georgia primary drinking water regulations, including, but not limited to, failure to comply with a maximum contaminant level;

(1) Is not in compliance with the Georgia primary drinking water regulations, including, but not limited to, failure to comply with a maximum contaminant level;

(2) Fails to perform monitoring required by regulations adopted pursuant to this part;

(2) Fails to perform monitoring required by regulations adopted pursuant to this part;

(3) Is subject to a variance granted for an inability to meet a maximum contaminant level requirement;

(3) Is subject to a variance granted for an inability to meet a maximum contaminant level requirement;

(4) Is subject to an exemption from a maximum contaminant level; or

(4) Is subject to an exemption from a maximum contaminant level; or

(5) Fails to comply with the requirements prescribed by a variance or exemption,

(5) Fails to comply with the requirements prescribed by a variance or exemption,

the owner or operator of such system shall as soon as practicable notify the local public health department, the director, and communications media serving the area served by the system, of the nature, extent, and possible adverse health effects of such situation. Such notice shall also be given by the owner or operator of such system in a form and manner and to the extent reasonably prescribed by the director, which shall, at a minimum, include publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the area served by such water system at least once every three months so long as the violation, variance, exemption, or other such situation continues. Such notice shall also be included with the water bills of the system so long as such situation continues, as follows: If the water bills of a public water system are issued more often than once every three months, such notice shall be included in at least one water bill of the system for each customer every three months; if the system issues its water bills less often than once every three months, such notice shall be included in each of the water bills issued by the system for each customer; provided, however, that the director may prescribe in regulations alternative notice requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-55 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-55
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-55
Status: in_force

A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the authority. However, any action with respect to any project of the authority must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the directors.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-10-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-10-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-10.1
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-3-9 and who refuses to cease such violation after notice may be directed to leave the park, historic site, or recreational area on which the violation occurs. A person shall have no legal authority, right, or privilege to remain upon a state park, historic site, or recreational area after receiving such a direction.

(a) Any person who violates any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-3-9 and who refuses to cease such violation after notice may be directed to leave the park, historic site, or recreational area on which the violation occurs. A person shall have no legal authority, right, or privilege to remain upon a state park, historic site, or recreational area after receiving such a direction.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-78 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-78
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-78
Status: in_force

Any person who is a party to a proceeding and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of the division shall have the right to appeal to the superior court of the county of the residence of such party. Such appeal shall be by petition which shall be filed in the office of the clerk of such court within 30 days after the final order or action of the division. The enforcement of the order or action appealed from shall not be stayed unless so ordered and directed by the reviewing court. No bond or cash shall be forfeited during an appeal. Upon the filing of such petition, the petitioner shall serve a copy thereof on the director of the division in the manner prescribed by law for the service of process.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-3 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-3
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-3
Status: in_force

The center is authorized to enter into contracts, agreements, and arrangements with other colleges and universities for participation in the work of the center. The center shall also be authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the federal government, with political subdivisions of this state, with private firms, foundations, or institutions, or with individuals for specific research into any aspects of water problems as may be related to the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-520 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-520
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-520
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-9-50 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-9-50
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-9-50
Status: in_force

Any duly appointed agent of the director, including without limitation any person with whom the board has contracted pursuant to paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-9-46 , may enter private or public property at reasonable times and upon presentation of the agent's credentials to inspect, monitor, or investigate the operation of any emission inspection station or any establishment suspected of holding itself out as being an emission inspection station to determine whether such emission inspection station or establishment is in compliance with the requirements of this article; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall prohibit other investigative techniques from being utilized by the director.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-12 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-12
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-12
Status: in_force

The director shall devote his full time to the duties of his office; and when the commission is not in session, the director shall have power, and it shall be his duty, to act in all matters as fully as the commission is authorized, except in such matters where the approval of the commission is specifically required by this part.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-30-10 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-30-10
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-30.10
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to any individual disposing of solid waste originating from his own residence onto land or facilities owned by him when disposal of such waste does not thereby adversely affect the public health.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-540 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-540
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-540
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Flint River Drought Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-7 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-7
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-7
Status: in_force

The office created by the commissioner of natural resources under Code Section 12-3-6 shall be considered as the state agency authorized to deal with the secretary of the interior pursuant to the requirements of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, 1 and in this respect the head of the agency thus designated is authorized, with the approval of the Governor and the commissioner of natural resources, to appoint personnel for such office, establish the compensation for such personnel, and set out the powers, duties, and authority of such office and personnel therein.

1 16 U.S.C.A. § 4601-4 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-256 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-256
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-256
Status: in_force

This article shall not be construed so as to affect any landowner that harvests or handles saw palmetto berries for home or personal use.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-5 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-5
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-5
Status: in_force

Any local water authority created pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly shall have the authority to solicit and receive from its customers voluntary donations to be used for such programs and projects as the authority may designate designed to protect and improve the quality of the waters of the state. Each such authority shall have the authority to establish and operate one or more such programs or projects.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-241 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-241
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-241
Status: in_force

(a) To the authority is granted, for and on the part of the State of Georgia, a lease for a term of 99 years, beginning on February 13, 1950, which term shall be automatically extended an additional 40 years upon the ending of the initial term. The lease shall be for all of that island of the State of Georgia, County of Glynn, being known as Jekyll Island and the marshes and marsh islands adjacent and adjoining the same owned by the State of Georgia; being that island of 11,000 acres, more or less, lying east of the mainland coast of Georgia, County of Glynn, bounded on its easterly shore by the Atlantic Ocean; bounded upon its northerly shore by Brunswick River, bounded on its westerly shore by Brunswick River, Jekyll Creek, Jekyll River, and Jekyll Sound; and bounded on its southerly shore by Jekyll Sound, together with the adjacent and adjoining marshes and marsh islands; which properties may also be described as all of the lands acquired by the State of Georgia in a certain condemnation proceeding, State of Georgia vs. Jekyll Island Club, Inc., et al. , filed June 6, 1947, in Glynn County Superior Court; which properties may also be described in all conveyances, conveying any and all parts of Jekyll Island and the adjacent and adjoining marshes and marsh islands to the State of Georgia, recorded upon the official deed books of Glynn County as of February 13, 1950, all and each one of said conveyances being, by reference, expressly incorporated into this Code section and made in their entireties a part hereof.

(a) To the authority is granted, for and on the part of the State of Georgia, a lease for a term of 99 years, beginning on February 13, 1950, which term shall be automatically extended an additional 40 years upon the ending of the initial term. The lease shall be for all of that island of the State of Georgia, County of Glynn, being known as Jekyll Island and the marshes and marsh islands adjacent and adjoining the same owned by the State of Georgia; being that island of 11,000 acres, more or less, lying east of the mainland coast of Georgia, County of Glynn, bounded on its easterly shore by the Atlantic Ocean; bounded upon its northerly shore by Brunswick River, bounded on its westerly shore by Brunswick River, Jekyll Creek, Jekyll River, and Jekyll Sound; and bounded on its southerly shore by Jekyll Sound, together with the adjacent and adjoining marshes and marsh islands; which properties may also be described as all of the lands acquired by the State of Georgia in a certain condemnation proceeding, State of Georgia vs. Jekyll Island Club, Inc., et al. , filed June 6, 1947, in Glynn County Superior Court; which properties may also be described in all conveyances, conveying any and all parts of Jekyll Island and the adjacent and adjoining marshes and marsh islands to the State of Georgia, recorded upon the official deed books of Glynn County as of February 13, 1950, all and each one of said conveyances being, by reference, expressly incorporated into this Code section and made in their entireties a part hereof.

(b) Also included in the lease granted by this Code section are all rights, rights of ways, water rights, immunities, easements, profits, appurtenances, and privileges thereof or relating thereto of every kind; all improvements, permanent or temporary, located thereon or dedicated to the use or service thereof; and in addition all personal property or property of any kind of the State of Georgia located thereon or dedicated to the use or service thereof.

(b) Also included in the lease granted by this Code section are all rights, rights of ways, water rights, immunities, easements, profits, appurtenances, and privileges thereof or relating thereto of every kind; all improvements, permanent or temporary, located thereon or dedicated to the use or service thereof; and in addition all personal property or property of any kind of the State of Georgia located thereon or dedicated to the use or service thereof.

(c) This lease shall be for and in consideration of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or fraction thereof paid in hand to and receipted for by the Office of the State Treasurer, and in consideration of the reasonable compliance of the authority with this part; provided, that the grant and conveyance made by this Code section shall include the right of the authority to dispose of that portion of the personal property conveyed by this Code section as is defined in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 12-3-235 .

(c) This lease shall be for and in consideration of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or fraction thereof paid in hand to and receipted for by the Office of the State Treasurer, and in consideration of the reasonable compliance of the authority with this part; provided, that the grant and conveyance made by this Code section shall include the right of the authority to dispose of that portion of the personal property conveyed by this Code section as is defined in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 12-3-235 .
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-326 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-326
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-326
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds issued under this part shall have and are declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments. Such bonds and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the state.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-350 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-350
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-350
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Scenic Rivers Act of 1969.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-77 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-77
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-77
Status: in_force

Neither the dedication of a piece of property as a heritage preserve nor any action taken by the board pursuant to this part shall operate to void, preempt, or dilute any protected status which that property had or would have had but for its dedication as a heritage preserve.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-131 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-131
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-131
Status: in_force

The council may from time to time amend its rules and regulations governing water well contractors. The council will notify each water well contractor on the official list of licensed water well contractors of any changes in the rules and regulations prior to the effective date of the changes. This notification or lack thereof will in no way affect the effective date of the changes in the rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 12-13-7 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-13-7
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-13-7
Status: in_force

Until the effective date of rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Code Section 12-13-5 , no person may install an underground storage tank for the purpose of storing regulated substances unless such tank meets the performance standards established pursuant to the federal act.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-26 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-26
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-26
Status: in_force

Any duly appointed agent of the division may enter private or public property at reasonable times to inspect or investigate conditions relating to pollution and to inspect the operating records of any sewage system, waste treatment work, or sewage disposal plant, provided that no person shall be required to disclose any secret formula, process, or methods used in any manufacturing operations carried on by him or under his direction or any confidential information concerning business activities carried on by him or under his supervision.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-153 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-153
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-153
Status: in_force

This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-133 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-133
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-133
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who engages in or follows the business or occupation of, or advertises, holds himself or herself out, or acts, temporarily or otherwise, as a water well contractor without having first secured the required license or renewal thereof or any person who otherwise violates any provisions of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00. Each day during which such violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(a) Any person who engages in or follows the business or occupation of, or advertises, holds himself or herself out, or acts, temporarily or otherwise, as a water well contractor without having first secured the required license or renewal thereof or any person who otherwise violates any provisions of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00. Each day during which such violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) In order to prove a violation of this part, it shall not be necessary for a state or local enforcement official to actually observe a well being drilled by a person who does not possess a valid license as required by this part. Other evidence of a violation of this part, including, but not limited to, bills, invoices, photographs, proposals, or any form of advertising, may be sufficient for a conviction.

(b) In order to prove a violation of this part, it shall not be necessary for a state or local enforcement official to actually observe a well being drilled by a person who does not possess a valid license as required by this part. Other evidence of a violation of this part, including, but not limited to, bills, invoices, photographs, proposals, or any form of advertising, may be sufficient for a conviction.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-253 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-253
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-253
Status: in_force

The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the authority may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest.
O.C.G.A. § 12-7-10 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-7-10
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-7-10
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by Code Section 12-7-7 , immediately upon receipt of an application for a permit the application and plan for sediment and erosion control shall be referred to the appropriate district wherein such land-disturbing activities are proposed to take place, for its review and approval or disapproval concerning the adequacy of the erosion and sediment control plan proposed by the applicant. A district shall approve or disapprove a plan within 35 days of receipt. Failure of a district to act within 35 days shall be considered an approval of the pending plan.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-569 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-569
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-569
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies with respect to use of any part of the project. The rentals and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect to the aggregate thereof from the project or any part thereof so as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of such project, if any, to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project, including the reserves for extraordinary repairs and insurance, unless such cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost shall be deemed to include the expenses incurred by the authority on account of the project for water, light, sewer, and other services furnished by other facilities at the project.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-209 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-209
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-209
Status: in_force

The initial compliance status report or a corrective action plan submitted for any qualifying property under Code Section 12-8-207 shall be deemed to be an application to participate in the program described in this article and shall be submitted in such form as may be prescribed by the director. By making said initial submission, the prospective purchaser agrees to the provisions of this Code section. A nonrefundable application review fee of $3,000.00 shall be submitted with the application. Within 30 days of the receipt of the application, the director shall cause to be prepared and delivered to the applicant an estimate of the projected costs of the division to review the application. The director may, at any time during the application review process, invoice the applicant for any costs of the division in reviewing the application that exceed the initial application review fee. Failure to remit payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice may cause rejection of the application. The director may not issue a written concurrence with a certification of compliance if there is an outstanding fee to be paid by the prospective purchaser.
O.C.G.A. § 12-13-4 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-13-4
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-13-4
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1) Any farm or residential tank of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes;

(1) Any farm or residential tank of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes;

(2) Any tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored;

(2) Any tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored;

(3) Any septic tank;

(3) Any septic tank;

(4) Any pipeline facility, including gathering lines: (A) Regulated under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, 49 U.S.C. Section 1671, et seq. ; (B) Regulated under the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, 49 U.S.C. Section 2001, et seq. ; or (C) Which is an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state law comparable to the provisions of law referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph;

(4) Any pipeline facility, including gathering lines:

(A) Regulated under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, 49 U.S.C. Section 1671, et seq. ;

(A) Regulated under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, 49 U.S.C. Section 1671, et seq. ;

(B) Regulated under the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, 49 U.S.C. Section 2001, et seq. ; or

(B) Regulated under the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, 49 U.S.C. Section 2001, et seq. ; or

(C) Which is an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state law comparable to the provisions of law referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph;

(C) Which is an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state law comparable to the provisions of law referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph;

(5) Any surface impoundment, pit, pond, or lagoon;

(5) Any surface impoundment, pit, pond, or lagoon;

(6) Any storm-water or waste-water collection system;

(6) Any storm-water or waste-water collection system;

(7) Any flow-through process tank;

(7) Any flow-through process tank;

(8) Any liquid trap or associated gathering lines directly related to oil or gas production and gathering operations; or

(8) Any liquid trap or associated gathering lines directly related to oil or gas production and gathering operations; or

(9) Any storage tank situated in an underground area (such as a basement, cellar, mine working, drift, shaft, or tunnel), if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor.

(9) Any storage tank situated in an underground area (such as a basement, cellar, mine working, drift, shaft, or tunnel), if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-183 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-183
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-183
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than October 1, 1994, the division shall complete a pollution prevention assistance plan to achieve voluntary participation by businesses and industries within the state in programs and activities designed to prevent the pollution of the environment by the products and by-products of such businesses and industries. The plan shall establish the objectives of the division and address such matters as the division deems appropriate.

(a) Not later than October 1, 1994, the division shall complete a pollution prevention assistance plan to achieve voluntary participation by businesses and industries within the state in programs and activities designed to prevent the pollution of the environment by the products and by-products of such businesses and industries. The plan shall establish the objectives of the division and address such matters as the division deems appropriate.

(b) The division shall publish the plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section for public comment and shall send a copy of the plan to the board, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate for comment. The division shall seek and encourage public comment on the plan and shall document and consider such comments.

(b) The division shall publish the plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section for public comment and shall send a copy of the plan to the board, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate for comment. The division shall seek and encourage public comment on the plan and shall document and consider such comments.

(c) The division shall present a final plan to the commissioner within 60 days after publication for public comment. If the commissioner approves, the division shall implement the plan. The plan may be amended from time to time as required or appropriate, after public notice and comment.

(c) The division shall present a final plan to the commissioner within 60 days after publication for public comment. If the commissioner approves, the division shall implement the plan. The plan may be amended from time to time as required or appropriate, after public notice and comment.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-57 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-57
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-57
Status: in_force

Except for gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority, acting on behalf thereof and while acting within the scope of his responsibilities, shall be subject to any liability resulting from:

(1) The design, construction, ownership, maintenance, operation, or management of a project; or

(1) The design, construction, ownership, maintenance, operation, or management of a project; or

(2) The carrying out of any of the discretionary powers or duties expressly provided for in this part.

(2) The carrying out of any of the discretionary powers or duties expressly provided for in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-9-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-9-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-9.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Disabled veteran” means a veteran discharged under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States who has a physical disability which was incurred during the period of service in the armed forces and who is a resident of the State of Georgia. (2) “Fee” means the charge or fee established by the Board of Natural Resources for the use or occupancy of any state park, historic site, or recreational area and specifically includes, but is not limited to, entrance or admittance fees, rental fees for cabins or other overnight lodgings, rental fees for campsites, and fees for the use of golf courses or other recreational facilities.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Disabled veteran” means a veteran discharged under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States who has a physical disability which was incurred during the period of service in the armed forces and who is a resident of the State of Georgia.

(1) “Disabled veteran” means a veteran discharged under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States who has a physical disability which was incurred during the period of service in the armed forces and who is a resident of the State of Georgia.

(2) “Fee” means the charge or fee established by the Board of Natural Resources for the use or occupancy of any state park, historic site, or recreational area and specifically includes, but is not limited to, entrance or admittance fees, rental fees for cabins or other overnight lodgings, rental fees for campsites, and fees for the use of golf courses or other recreational facilities.

(2) “Fee” means the charge or fee established by the Board of Natural Resources for the use or occupancy of any state park, historic site, or recreational area and specifically includes, but is not limited to, entrance or admittance fees, rental fees for cabins or other overnight lodgings, rental fees for campsites, and fees for the use of golf courses or other recreational facilities.

(b) Any disabled veteran may apply to the commissioner of veterans service for certification as a disabled veteran as defined by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. The commissioner of veterans service is authorized and directed to certify such applicants as disabled veterans and to issue to such applicants such proof of certification as the commissioner finds appropriate. The commissioner of veterans service may by rule or regulation require such documentation as may be necessary to certify disabled veterans as provided in this subsection.

(b) Any disabled veteran may apply to the commissioner of veterans service for certification as a disabled veteran as defined by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. The commissioner of veterans service is authorized and directed to certify such applicants as disabled veterans and to issue to such applicants such proof of certification as the commissioner finds appropriate. The commissioner of veterans service may by rule or regulation require such documentation as may be necessary to certify disabled veterans as provided in this subsection.

(c) Any disabled veteran who is certified as such by the commissioner of veterans service as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be granted a discount of 25 percent of the fee otherwise applicable at any state park, historic site, or recreational area operated by or pursuant to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources or any division or other agency of said department.

(c) Any disabled veteran who is certified as such by the commissioner of veterans service as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be granted a discount of 25 percent of the fee otherwise applicable at any state park, historic site, or recreational area operated by or pursuant to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources or any division or other agency of said department.

(d) The discount provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section: (1) Shall apply to rental fees for cabins, campsites, or other overnight accommodations for the disabled veteran and members of the disabled veteran's immediate family who occupy the overnight accommodations with the disabled veteran; and (2) Shall not apply to rental or use fees for any group facilities or accommodations.

(d) The discount provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section:

(1) Shall apply to rental fees for cabins, campsites, or other overnight accommodations for the disabled veteran and members of the disabled veteran's immediate family who occupy the overnight accommodations with the disabled veteran; and

(1) Shall apply to rental fees for cabins, campsites, or other overnight accommodations for the disabled veteran and members of the disabled veteran's immediate family who occupy the overnight accommodations with the disabled veteran; and

(2) Shall not apply to rental or use fees for any group facilities or accommodations.

(2) Shall not apply to rental or use fees for any group facilities or accommodations.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-380-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-380-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-380.1
Status: in_force

The division may file in the superior court in the county in which the person under order resides or in the county in which the violation occurred or, if the person is a corporation, in the county in which the corporation maintains its principal place of business a certified copy of a final order of the director or the administrative law judge unappealed from, or a final order of the administrative law judge affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. The judgment shall have the same effect as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-202 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-202
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-202
Status: in_force

The association shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of the principal and interest thereon, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the association may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone or as to both principal and interest.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-325 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-325
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-325
Status: in_force

In case any officer whose signature appears on any bonds or whose facsimile signature appears on any coupon ceases to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairman or vice-chairman of the authority, and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by the secretary or assistant secretary of the authority; and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairman or vice-chairman of the authority. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signature of such person, and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-244 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-244
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-244
Status: in_force

The commission shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Forest Heritage Trust Program:

(1) To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves;

(1) To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves;

(2) To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law;

(2) To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law;

(3) To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and

(3) To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and

(4) To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves.

(4) To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves.
O.C.G.A. § 12-12-5 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12-5
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-12-5
Status: in_force

The director shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To collect all fees authorized by this chapter and remit such fees to the state treasury;

(1) To collect all fees authorized by this chapter and remit such fees to the state treasury;

(2) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated under this chapter;

(2) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated under this chapter;

(3) To license contractors, and to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses;

(3) To license contractors, and to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses;

(4) To issue all orders and processes as may be necessary to enforce compliance with provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(4) To issue all orders and processes as may be necessary to enforce compliance with provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(5) To conduct such public hearings as are deemed necessary for the proper administration of this chapter;

(5) To conduct such public hearings as are deemed necessary for the proper administration of this chapter;

(6) To make investigations, analyses, and inspections to determine and ensure compliance with this chapter, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and any orders which the director may issue;

(6) To make investigations, analyses, and inspections to determine and ensure compliance with this chapter, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and any orders which the director may issue;

(7) To institute and prosecute such court actions as may be necessary to enforce compliance with any provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(7) To institute and prosecute such court actions as may be necessary to enforce compliance with any provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(8) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and

(8) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and

(9) To encourage voluntary cooperation by persons in affected groups to achieve the purpose of this chapter.

(9) To encourage voluntary cooperation by persons in affected groups to achieve the purpose of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 12-12-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-12-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Asbestos Safety Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-47 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-47
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-47
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the issuance of a permit to drill any well covered by this part, the owner, operator, contractor, driller, or other person responsible for the conduct of the drilling operation shall furnish the state a bond or undertaking in the form prescribed by the board and in an amount set by the board, executed by a bonding, surety, or insurance company authorized to do business in this state in the favor of the state. Alternatively, the board in its discretion may require a similar undertaking executed only by such person to ensure a faithful performance of the requirements of this part, of any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or of any condition of a permit. Such bond or undertaking is intended to protect the state or any citizen thereof from any injury which may result from improper drilling.

(a) Prior to the issuance of a permit to drill any well covered by this part, the owner, operator, contractor, driller, or other person responsible for the conduct of the drilling operation shall furnish the state a bond or undertaking in the form prescribed by the board and in an amount set by the board, executed by a bonding, surety, or insurance company authorized to do business in this state in the favor of the state. Alternatively, the board in its discretion may require a similar undertaking executed only by such person to ensure a faithful performance of the requirements of this part, of any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or of any condition of a permit. Such bond or undertaking is intended to protect the state or any citizen thereof from any injury which may result from improper drilling.

(b) Any bond required under this part shall be released two years from the date of receipt by the director of all geological information required under this part or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this part; provided, however, that the director shall have examined and approved the abandoned well for which the bond was furnished.

(b) Any bond required under this part shall be released two years from the date of receipt by the director of all geological information required under this part or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this part; provided, however, that the director shall have examined and approved the abandoned well for which the bond was furnished.

(c) No bond required under this part shall exceed $100,000.00.

(c) No bond required under this part shall exceed $100,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-201 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-201
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-201
Status: in_force

(a) All bonds of the association shall be sold at public competitive bidding at a price of not less than par plus accrued interest to date of delivery, provided that the association may obligate itself to deliver any given issue of bonds to the purchasers thereof within any reasonable period of time after the sale and may pay as a penalty for delay in such delivery such reasonable sums as may be agreed upon in advance in writing with the purchasers. All bonds of the association shall be advertised and offered prior to the fixing of the interest rates thereon; and bids thereon shall be competitive as to the interest rate offered by each bidder, provided that as to any issue of bonds the association may make rules limiting the number of divisions into which the bonds of various maturity dates may be divided and the number and percentage spreads of the different interest rates which may be bid to apply to such divisions of bonds. The association may require reasonable security for the performance of the contract of purchase of any successful bidder at any public competitive bidding.

(a) All bonds of the association shall be sold at public competitive bidding at a price of not less than par plus accrued interest to date of delivery, provided that the association may obligate itself to deliver any given issue of bonds to the purchasers thereof within any reasonable period of time after the sale and may pay as a penalty for delay in such delivery such reasonable sums as may be agreed upon in advance in writing with the purchasers. All bonds of the association shall be advertised and offered prior to the fixing of the interest rates thereon; and bids thereon shall be competitive as to the interest rate offered by each bidder, provided that as to any issue of bonds the association may make rules limiting the number of divisions into which the bonds of various maturity dates may be divided and the number and percentage spreads of the different interest rates which may be bid to apply to such divisions of bonds. The association may require reasonable security for the performance of the contract of purchase of any successful bidder at any public competitive bidding.

(b) Bonds shall be dated, shall bear interest determined as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, and shall be payable as to both principal and interest in such manner as may be determined by the association. The principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in Code Section 12-3-212 for such payment.

(b) Bonds shall be dated, shall bear interest determined as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, and shall be payable as to both principal and interest in such manner as may be determined by the association. The principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in Code Section 12-3-212 for such payment.

(c) Bonds shall mature not more than 25 years from the date of such bonds and may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the association at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the association in the resolution providing for the issuance of bonds.

(c) Bonds shall mature not more than 25 years from the date of such bonds and may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the association at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the association in the resolution providing for the issuance of bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-166 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-166
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-166
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-148 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-148
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-148
Status: in_force

(a) Prescribed burning conducted under the requirements of this part shall: (1) Be accomplished only when an individual with previous prescribed burning experience or training is in charge of the burn and is present on site until the fire is adequately confined to reasonably prevent escape of the fire from the area intended to be burned; (2) Be considered in the public interest and shall not create a public or private nuisance; (3) Be considered a property right of the landowner; and (4) Be conducted in accordance with a permit issued under Part 3 of this article.

(a) Prescribed burning conducted under the requirements of this part shall:

(1) Be accomplished only when an individual with previous prescribed burning experience or training is in charge of the burn and is present on site until the fire is adequately confined to reasonably prevent escape of the fire from the area intended to be burned;

(1) Be accomplished only when an individual with previous prescribed burning experience or training is in charge of the burn and is present on site until the fire is adequately confined to reasonably prevent escape of the fire from the area intended to be burned;

(2) Be considered in the public interest and shall not create a public or private nuisance;

(2) Be considered in the public interest and shall not create a public or private nuisance;

(3) Be considered a property right of the landowner; and

(3) Be considered a property right of the landowner; and

(4) Be conducted in accordance with a permit issued under Part 3 of this article.

(4) Be conducted in accordance with a permit issued under Part 3 of this article.

(b) No property owner or owner's agent conducting an authorized prescribed burn under this part shall be liable for damages or injury caused by fire or resulting smoke unless it is proven that there was gross negligence in starting, controlling, or completing the burn.

(b) No property owner or owner's agent conducting an authorized prescribed burn under this part shall be liable for damages or injury caused by fire or resulting smoke unless it is proven that there was gross negligence in starting, controlling, or completing the burn.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-29 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-29
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-29
Status: in_force

The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this part and to take any action authorized under this part as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this part.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-529 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-529
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-529
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies with respect to use of any part of the project. The rentals and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect to the aggregate thereof from the project or any part thereof so as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of such project, if any, to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project, including the reserves for extraordinary repairs and insurance, unless such cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost shall be deemed to include the expenses incurred by the authority on account of the project for water, light, sewer, and other services furnished by other facilities at the project.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-208 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-208
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-208
Status: in_force

(a) The limitation of liability provided by subsection (a) of Code Section 12-8-207 shall be contingent upon the prospective purchaser's good faith implementation of the corrective action plan as approved by the director as well as the certification of compliance with the risk reduction standards and corrective action requirements. Such limitation of liability shall not be applicable during any time the director's approval of the corrective action plan has been suspended or revoked.

(a) The limitation of liability provided by subsection (a) of Code Section 12-8-207 shall be contingent upon the prospective purchaser's good faith implementation of the corrective action plan as approved by the director as well as the certification of compliance with the risk reduction standards and corrective action requirements. Such limitation of liability shall not be applicable during any time the director's approval of the corrective action plan has been suspended or revoked.

(b) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall not affect any right of indemnification which any person has or may acquire by contract against any other person who is otherwise liable for creating an environmental hazard; apply to persons who intentionally, wantonly, or willfully violate federal or state regulations in the cleanup process; or apply to any release occurring or continuing after the date of the certification of compliance unless any such continuing release is specifically addressed in the director's concurrence with the certification of compliance.

(b) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall not affect any right of indemnification which any person has or may acquire by contract against any other person who is otherwise liable for creating an environmental hazard; apply to persons who intentionally, wantonly, or willfully violate federal or state regulations in the cleanup process; or apply to any release occurring or continuing after the date of the certification of compliance unless any such continuing release is specifically addressed in the director's concurrence with the certification of compliance.

(c)(1) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall survive any subsequent change in the nature of a prospective purchaser's interest in the qualifying property and shall automatically inure to the benefit of heirs, assigns, successors in title, and designees of the person to whom such limitation of liability is granted and to any person acquiring any other property interest in the property for which the limitation of liability was granted; provided, however, that in no event shall the director's approval of a corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance operate to absolve from liability any party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the qualifying property. (2) Any voluntary transfer of the title to a property or any portion thereof for which a limitation of liability has been granted to any party that would be disqualified from obtaining a limitation of liability for such property under Code Section 12-8-206 shall terminate any limitation of liability applicable to the transferor under this article.

(c)(1) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall survive any subsequent change in the nature of a prospective purchaser's interest in the qualifying property and shall automatically inure to the benefit of heirs, assigns, successors in title, and designees of the person to whom such limitation of liability is granted and to any person acquiring any other property interest in the property for which the limitation of liability was granted; provided, however, that in no event shall the director's approval of a corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance operate to absolve from liability any party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the qualifying property.

(c)(1) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall survive any subsequent change in the nature of a prospective purchaser's interest in the qualifying property and shall automatically inure to the benefit of heirs, assigns, successors in title, and designees of the person to whom such limitation of liability is granted and to any person acquiring any other property interest in the property for which the limitation of liability was granted; provided, however, that in no event shall the director's approval of a corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance operate to absolve from liability any party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the qualifying property.

(2) Any voluntary transfer of the title to a property or any portion thereof for which a limitation of liability has been granted to any party that would be disqualified from obtaining a limitation of liability for such property under Code Section 12-8-206 shall terminate any limitation of liability applicable to the transferor under this article.

(2) Any voluntary transfer of the title to a property or any portion thereof for which a limitation of liability has been granted to any party that would be disqualified from obtaining a limitation of liability for such property under Code Section 12-8-206 shall terminate any limitation of liability applicable to the transferor under this article.

(d) For the purpose of determining liability for continuing or future releases of regulated substances upon or from any qualifying property for which the director has concurred with a certification of compliance pursuant to Code Section 12-8-207 , the background or baseline concentration for any and all releases for which corrective action was performed or compliance certified or both shall be equivalent to the risk reduction standard for which compliance was certified in order to invoke the limitation of liability.

(d) For the purpose of determining liability for continuing or future releases of regulated substances upon or from any qualifying property for which the director has concurred with a certification of compliance pursuant to Code Section 12-8-207 , the background or baseline concentration for any and all releases for which corrective action was performed or compliance certified or both shall be equivalent to the risk reduction standard for which compliance was certified in order to invoke the limitation of liability.

(e) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall have no effect on liability for releases of hazardous waste, hazardous constituents, or hazardous substances not addressed in the corrective action plan or the certification of compliance. Any such release shall constitute a new, separate, and distinct release, subject to the provisions of Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter.

(e) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall have no effect on liability for releases of hazardous waste, hazardous constituents, or hazardous substances not addressed in the corrective action plan or the certification of compliance. Any such release shall constitute a new, separate, and distinct release, subject to the provisions of Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter.

(f) Nothing in this article shall limit the authority of the director or the division to take action in response to any release or threat of release. Except as provided in this article, nothing shall limit the authority of the director or the division to seek recovery of costs from persons liable under Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter.

(f) Nothing in this article shall limit the authority of the director or the division to take action in response to any release or threat of release. Except as provided in this article, nothing shall limit the authority of the director or the division to seek recovery of costs from persons liable under Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-440 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-440
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-440
Status: in_force

This part shall be known as and may be cited as the “Metropolitan River Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-6 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-6
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-6
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ rain sensor shut-off switch ” means an electric device that detects and measures rainfall amounts and overrides the cycle of an irrigation system so as to turn off such system when a predetermined amount of rain has fallen.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ rain sensor shut-off switch ” means an electric device that detects and measures rainfall amounts and overrides the cycle of an irrigation system so as to turn off such system when a predetermined amount of rain has fallen.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2005, no person shall install within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District area created under Article 10 of this chapter any landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller that does not have a rain sensor shut-off switch. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to either landscape irrigation systems installed on golf courses or any system dependent upon a nonpublic water source.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2005, no person shall install within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District area created under Article 10 of this chapter any landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller that does not have a rain sensor shut-off switch.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 2005, no person shall install within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District area created under Article 10 of this chapter any landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller that does not have a rain sensor shut-off switch.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to either landscape irrigation systems installed on golf courses or any system dependent upon a nonpublic water source.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to either landscape irrigation systems installed on golf courses or any system dependent upon a nonpublic water source.

(c)(1) Any person who installs a landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller in violation of this Code section shall be liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $100.00 per violation. (2) The magistrate and municipal courts shall have jurisdiction in such cases.

(c)(1) Any person who installs a landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller in violation of this Code section shall be liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $100.00 per violation.

(c)(1) Any person who installs a landscape irrigation system equipped with an electronic controller in violation of this Code section shall be liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $100.00 per violation.

(2) The magistrate and municipal courts shall have jurisdiction in such cases.

(2) The magistrate and municipal courts shall have jurisdiction in such cases.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-554 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-554
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-554
Status: in_force

(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff personnel, paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff personnel, paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.

(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-47 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-47
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-47
Status: in_force

Whenever the division finds that an emergency exists requiring that such action be taken as it deems necessary to meet the emergency, notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, on application to the division, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. On the basis of such hearing, the division shall continue such order in effect, revoke it, or modify it.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-247 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-247
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-247
Status: in_force

Neither the dedication of a piece of property as a forest heritage preserve nor any action taken by the commission pursuant to this article shall operate to void, preempt, or dilute any protected status which that property had or would have had but for its dedication as a forest heritage preserve.
O.C.G.A. § 12-11-9 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 12-11-9
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-11-9
Status: in_force

(a) The corps may receive grants, donations, bequests, and any other forms of funds or assistance from any sources, public or private.

(a) The corps may receive grants, donations, bequests, and any other forms of funds or assistance from any sources, public or private.

(b) The corps may employ an insignia or logo of appropriate design identifying specifically the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps. Control of the use of such insignia shall be governed by the commissioner.

(b) The corps may employ an insignia or logo of appropriate design identifying specifically the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps. Control of the use of such insignia shall be governed by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 12-11-8 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 12-11-8
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-11-8
Status: in_force

(a) Corps projects may take place on any property owned or used by the federal government, by the state or any of its departments, agencies, or political subdivisions, or by nonprofit agencies which otherwise qualify for contracting of services by the corps.

(a) Corps projects may take place on any property owned or used by the federal government, by the state or any of its departments, agencies, or political subdivisions, or by nonprofit agencies which otherwise qualify for contracting of services by the corps.

(a.1) Corps projects may take place on private residential property for purposes of paragraph (8.1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 12-11-4 but only to the extent that federal funds are available for such purposes. No public funds other than federal funds made available to the state shall be expended on such corps projects on private residential property.

(a.1) Corps projects may take place on private residential property for purposes of paragraph (8.1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 12-11-4 but only to the extent that federal funds are available for such purposes. No public funds other than federal funds made available to the state shall be expended on such corps projects on private residential property.

(b) The commissioner may, subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board, contract with the federal government, with any department or agency of the state or its political subdivisions, or with nonprofit agencies for projects by the corps or by other corps programs meeting the specifications of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board.

(b) The commissioner may, subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board, contract with the federal government, with any department or agency of the state or its political subdivisions, or with nonprofit agencies for projects by the corps or by other corps programs meeting the specifications of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board.

(c) The assignment of corps members shall not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours of nonovertime work, wages, or other employment benefits. Agencies that participate in the corps program may not terminate, lay off, or reduce the working hours of any employee for the purpose of using a corps member with available funds. In circumstances where substantial efficiencies or a public purpose may result, agencies may use corps members to carry out essential agency work or contractual functions without displacing current employees.

(c) The assignment of corps members shall not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours of nonovertime work, wages, or other employment benefits. Agencies that participate in the corps program may not terminate, lay off, or reduce the working hours of any employee for the purpose of using a corps member with available funds. In circumstances where substantial efficiencies or a public purpose may result, agencies may use corps members to carry out essential agency work or contractual functions without displacing current employees.

(d) No corps members may be used in any manner in connection with a work or labor dispute or to impair existing contracts or collective bargaining agreements with existing employees.

(d) No corps members may be used in any manner in connection with a work or labor dispute or to impair existing contracts or collective bargaining agreements with existing employees.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-410 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-410
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-410
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable the same as if the authority were identified therein as a state authority.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-313 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-313
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-313
Status: in_force

The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit for inspection all the books together with the proper statement of the authority's financial position once a year on or about December 31 to the state auditor. The books and records shall be inspected and audited by the state auditor at least once in each year.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-276 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-276
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-276
Status: in_force

This part shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-352 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-352
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-352
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Scenic River System shall be comprised of the following: (1) That portion of the Jacks River contained within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 16 miles; (2) That portion of the Conasauga River located within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin, Gilmer, and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 17 miles; (3) That portion of the Chattooga River and its West Fork which are now designated as part of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River and located in Rabun County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 34 miles; and (4) That portion of Ebenezer Creek from Long Bridge on County Road S 393 to the Savannah River and located in Effingham County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately seven miles.

(a) The Georgia Scenic River System shall be comprised of the following:

(1) That portion of the Jacks River contained within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 16 miles;

(1) That portion of the Jacks River contained within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 16 miles;

(2) That portion of the Conasauga River located within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin, Gilmer, and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 17 miles;

(2) That portion of the Conasauga River located within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin, Gilmer, and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 17 miles;

(3) That portion of the Chattooga River and its West Fork which are now designated as part of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River and located in Rabun County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 34 miles; and

(3) That portion of the Chattooga River and its West Fork which are now designated as part of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River and located in Rabun County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 34 miles; and

(4) That portion of Ebenezer Creek from Long Bridge on County Road S 393 to the Savannah River and located in Effingham County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately seven miles.

(4) That portion of Ebenezer Creek from Long Bridge on County Road S 393 to the Savannah River and located in Effingham County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately seven miles.

(b) The Georgia Scenic River System shall also be comprised of any river or section of a river designated as a scenic river by Act or resolution of the General Assembly.

(b) The Georgia Scenic River System shall also be comprised of any river or section of a river designated as a scenic river by Act or resolution of the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-252 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-252
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-252
Status: in_force

(a) As a condition of selling saw palmetto berries to a saw palmetto berry dealer within this state, the seller shall obtain and present to the saw palmetto berry dealer a certificate of harvest. A certificate of harvest shall be a written or printed document signed by the landowner from which the saw palmetto berries were harvested granting permission for the harvest of the saw palmetto berries and shall include a harvest start date and end date, which harvest period shall not exceed one year. A certificate of harvest shall be valid for one year. In addition to the permission of the landowner to harvest saw palmetto berries, a certificate of harvest shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner that granted permission to harvest the saw palmetto berries; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to harvest the saw palmetto berries; and (3) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest.

(a) As a condition of selling saw palmetto berries to a saw palmetto berry dealer within this state, the seller shall obtain and present to the saw palmetto berry dealer a certificate of harvest. A certificate of harvest shall be a written or printed document signed by the landowner from which the saw palmetto berries were harvested granting permission for the harvest of the saw palmetto berries and shall include a harvest start date and end date, which harvest period shall not exceed one year. A certificate of harvest shall be valid for one year. In addition to the permission of the landowner to harvest saw palmetto berries, a certificate of harvest shall include:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner that granted permission to harvest the saw palmetto berries;

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner that granted permission to harvest the saw palmetto berries;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to harvest the saw palmetto berries; and

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to harvest the saw palmetto berries; and

(3) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest.

(3) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest.

(b) A saw palmetto berry dealer that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner or a person harvesting saw palmetto berries from another's property shall obtain a landowner's certificate of harvest. A landowner's certificate of harvest shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner; (2) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest; and (3) The landowner's signature.

(b) A saw palmetto berry dealer that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner or a person harvesting saw palmetto berries from another's property shall obtain a landowner's certificate of harvest. A landowner's certificate of harvest shall include:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner;

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner;

(2) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest; and

(2) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest; and

(3) The landowner's signature.

(3) The landowner's signature.
O.C.G.A. § 12-6-50 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-6-50
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-6-50
Status: in_force

(a) Applications for registration shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the board; shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work; and shall contain not fewer than five references, of whom three or more shall be registered foresters having personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience.

(a) Applications for registration shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the board; shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work; and shall contain not fewer than five references, of whom three or more shall be registered foresters having personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience.

(b) The registration fee for a license as a registered forester shall be an amount established by the board. Should the board deny the issuance of a license to any applicant, the initial fee deposited shall be retained by the board as an application fee.

(b) The registration fee for a license as a registered forester shall be an amount established by the board. Should the board deny the issuance of a license to any applicant, the initial fee deposited shall be retained by the board as an application fee.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-29-1 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-29-1
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-29.1
Status: in_force

The director or his duly authorized representatives shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspection and investigation of conditions relating to solid waste handling in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-478 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-478
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-478
Status: in_force

This article, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-586 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-586
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-586
Status: in_force

The district shall submit a written report not later than December 31 of each year to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, and the chairperson of the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, which report shall contain a detailed account of the activities and progress of the district throughout the previous year and an accurate accounting of all funds received and expended by the district and of the implementation of plans and attainment of goals.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-220 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-220
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-220
Status: in_force

Any action to declare, protect, or enforce any rights or duties under this part, brought in the courts of the state, shall be brought in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia; and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this part shall likewise be brought in such court, which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such actions.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-53 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-53
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-53
Status: in_force

The following activities are prohibited:

(1) The waste of oil or gas as defined in this part;

(1) The waste of oil or gas as defined in this part;

(2) The sale, purchase, or acquisition or the transportation, refining, processing, or handling of illegal minerals or illegal products;

(2) The sale, purchase, or acquisition or the transportation, refining, processing, or handling of illegal minerals or illegal products;

(3) The sale, purchase, or acquisition or the transportation, refining, processing, or handling in any other way of any mineral, including oil and gas, or any mineral product without complying with this part or any rule or regulation of the board promulgated pursuant to this part;

(3) The sale, purchase, or acquisition or the transportation, refining, processing, or handling in any other way of any mineral, including oil and gas, or any mineral product without complying with this part or any rule or regulation of the board promulgated pursuant to this part;

(4) Intentionally or negligently permitting any gas or oil well to get out of control;

(4) Intentionally or negligently permitting any gas or oil well to get out of control;

(5) The drilling of any well covered by the provisions of this part by any person without a permit for such drilling; and

(5) The drilling of any well covered by the provisions of this part by any person without a permit for such drilling; and

(6) Any other violation of any provision of this part or any rule or regulation promulgated under this part.

(6) Any other violation of any provision of this part or any rule or regulation promulgated under this part.
O.C.G.A. § 12-8-121 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-8-121
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-8-121
Status: in_force

The Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-572 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-572
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-572
Status: in_force

(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make full disclosure of such interest to the authority. Failure to disclose such an interest shall constitute cause for which a member of the authority may be removed or an employee discharged or otherwise disciplined at the discretion of the authority.

(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any firm or corporation doing business with the authority shall make full disclosure of such interest to the authority. Failure to disclose such an interest shall constitute cause for which a member of the authority may be removed or an employee discharged or otherwise disciplined at the discretion of the authority.

(b) The provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Code Sections 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , and 16-10-93 , regulating the conduct of officers, employees, and agents of political subdivisions, municipal and other public corporations, and other public organizations, shall be applicable to the conduct of members, officers, employees, and agents of the authority.

(b) The provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Code Sections 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , and 16-10-93 , regulating the conduct of officers, employees, and agents of political subdivisions, municipal and other public corporations, and other public organizations, shall be applicable to the conduct of members, officers, employees, and agents of the authority.

(c) Any contract or transaction of the authority involving a conflict of interest which is not disclosed under subsection (a) of this Code section, or involving a violation of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 or Code Section 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , or 16-10-93 , or involving a violation of any other provision of law regulating conflicts of interest which is applicable to the authority or its members, officers, or employees shall be voidable by the authority.

(c) Any contract or transaction of the authority involving a conflict of interest which is not disclosed under subsection (a) of this Code section, or involving a violation of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 or Code Section 16-10-21 , 16-10-22 , 16-10-92 , or 16-10-93 , or involving a violation of any other provision of law regulating conflicts of interest which is applicable to the authority or its members, officers, or employees shall be voidable by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-115 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-115
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-115
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to construct bicycle trails and bikeways in this state after the routes of such trails and bikeways have been determined by the Department of Natural Resources or by local governing authorities and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.

(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to construct bicycle trails and bikeways in this state after the routes of such trails and bikeways have been determined by the Department of Natural Resources or by local governing authorities and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from constructing bicycle trails in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such trails.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from constructing bicycle trails in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such trails.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-183 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-183
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-183
Status: in_force

The director shall develop an adequate plan for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When, in the judgment of the director, emergency circumstances exist in the state with respect to a need for safe drinking water, he may take such actions as he may deem necessary in order to provide such water where it otherwise would not be available.
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-22 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-3-22
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-3-22
Status: in_force

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, the North Georgia Mountains Authority, and the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority shall cooperate with the committee, its agents, the Attorney General, the state auditor, the state accounting officer, and other state agencies in order that the duties of the committee set forth in this part may be timely and efficiently discharged. Each of the named authorities shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require of the authority in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. At least annually the commissioner of natural resources and the department's director of state parks and historic sites shall make a report to the committee of any legislative changes or revisions that may be needed to assist the named authorities in accomplishing their statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter, either individually or as a group. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the authorities named in this part. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the chairpersons of the appropriate standing committees of each house of the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of each of the named authorities, as set forth in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-200 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-200
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-200
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Water is an essential resource, the continued provision of which is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the State of Georgia; and

(1) Water is an essential resource, the continued provision of which is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the State of Georgia; and

(2) It is in the best interests of the State of Georgia for public water systems in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to evaluate their withdrawal, treatment, and distribution systems and to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of catastrophic interruptions of water service during emergencies.

(2) It is in the best interests of the State of Georgia for public water systems in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to evaluate their withdrawal, treatment, and distribution systems and to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of catastrophic interruptions of water service during emergencies.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-182 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-182
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-182
Status: in_force

The director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system and that such contaminant may present imminent and substantial danger to the public health, may take such authorized action as he may deem necessary in order to protect the public health. The actions which the director may take include, but shall not be limited to, issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers; commencing actions under Code Section 12-5-187 ; and commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, an action to obtain a restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction.
O.C.G.A. § 12-5-578 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-5-578
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-5-578
Status: in_force

Any county or municipality adjoining a member county or municipality shall be added to the district area upon the application of such entity to be included in the district by resolution of its governing authority and upon approval of the director.
O.C.G.A. § 12-4-21 — GA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-21
Georgia Code Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources § 12-4-21
Status: in_force

Such amount shall be distributed as follows:

(1) The sum of $50,000.00 to the owner or owners of the minerals or the property, or both, where the well is drilled, to be divided, where there are multiple owners of the minerals, among them in the proportion of their respective interest therein; provided, however, that the owner or owners of any mineral interest which does not include oil shall not share in such payment;

(1) The sum of $50,000.00 to the owner or owners of the minerals or the property, or both, where the well is drilled, to be divided, where there are multiple owners of the minerals, among them in the proportion of their respective interest therein; provided, however, that the owner or owners of any mineral interest which does not include oil shall not share in such payment;

(2) The sum of $100,000.00 to the company or individual, or combination of persons, firms, and corporations, which drills or causes to be drilled such oil well, being those persons, firms, or corporations which own the working interest in the well as “working interest” is known and defined in the oil industry;

(2) The sum of $100,000.00 to the company or individual, or combination of persons, firms, and corporations, which drills or causes to be drilled such oil well, being those persons, firms, or corporations which own the working interest in the well as “working interest” is known and defined in the oil industry;

(3) The sum of $87,500.00 to the contractor who furnishes the equipment for the drilling of such well, and who performs the job of drilling and completion of the well, provided that if there is more than one contractor, such sum shall be divided only between or among those who engage in drilling the well and in completing same for production and who carry out and complete their contracts;

(3) The sum of $87,500.00 to the contractor who furnishes the equipment for the drilling of such well, and who performs the job of drilling and completion of the well, provided that if there is more than one contractor, such sum shall be divided only between or among those who engage in drilling the well and in completing same for production and who carry out and complete their contracts;

(4) The sum of $12,500.00 to be equally divided among the workmen and employees actually engaged in the job of drilling and completing the well, being those persons certified to the Governor by the contractor or contractors, or owners of the working interest, or both, as being his or their bona fide employees who were working on the job when the drilling, or completion of the well for production, or the contractor's contract, was completed, or who otherwise carried out and completed their employment.

(4) The sum of $12,500.00 to be equally divided among the workmen and employees actually engaged in the job of drilling and completing the well, being those persons certified to the Governor by the contractor or contractors, or owners of the working interest, or both, as being his or their bona fide employees who were working on the job when the drilling, or completion of the well for production, or the contractor's contract, was completed, or who otherwise carried out and completed their employment.