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§ 12-5-7. Local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering; limitations on outdoor irrigation; exceptions.
§ 12-5-7. Local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering; limitations on outdoor irrigation; exceptions
(1) Any political subdivision of this state or local government authority may, upon application to and approval by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the department for good cause shown, impose more stringent restrictions on outdoor water use during nondrought periods or state declared periods of drought than those applicable restrictions, if any, imposed by the state during such periods. For purposes of this subsection, "good cause" means evidence sufficient to support a reasonable conclusion, considering available relevant information, that such additional restrictions are necessary and appropriate to avoid or relieve a local water shortage. A variance granted pursuant to this subsection shall be valid for such period as determined by the director.
(1) Persons may irrigate outdoors daily for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants only between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M.
(A) Commercial agricultural operations as defined in Code Section 1-3-3 ;
(1) Any permittee who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any order or action of the director of the Environmental Protection Division pursuant to this Code section shall have a right to a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 12-2-2.
Cite as OCGA § 12-5-7
History. Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 245, §12, eff. 5/13/2011.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 542, §4, eff. 6/4/2010.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 716, §1, eff. 5/14/2008.
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