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GA Code § 12-6A-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 6A - Outdoor Stewardship|§ 12-6A-10. Annual Report by Department

 Following the close of each state fiscal year, the department shall submit an annual report of its activities and program administration expenditures for the preceding year pursuant to this chapter to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee, the chairpersons of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives and the Appropriations Committee of the Senate, and the chairpersons of the Natural Resources and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives and the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee of the Senate, and make such report available to the General Assembly.    (Code 1981, §12-6A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332; Ga. L. 2019, p. 648, § 4/HB 382.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, inserted "and program administration expenditures" near the middle of this Code section.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2018, Code Section 12-6A-9, as enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332, was redesignated as Code Section 12-6A-10.
GA Code § 12-6A-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 6A - Outdoor Stewardship|§ 12-6A-11. Authority to Promulgate Rules and Regulations

 The department shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §12-6A-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.)
GA Code § 12-6A-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 6A - Outdoor Stewardship|§ 12-6A-12. Annual Grant When State Owns Property; Calculations

  Each county in which is located 20,000 acres or more of unimproved real property belonging to the state and under the custody or control of the department, in which such state-owned property exceeds 10 percent of the taxable real property in the county, and in which such property represents 10 percent or more of the assessed tax digest of the county may receive from the department an annual grant as provided in this Code section.   For each county eligible to receive a grant pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall calculate the approximate value of public services which the county provides the department each year; provided, however, that such sum shall not exceed the amount the county would charge any other landowner for such services. The department shall request funds in its annual operating budget each year to reimburse all eligible counties for the provision of such services. In the event the amount appropriated in any year is less than the amount requested, each eligible county shall receive a pro rata share based on the estimated value of services provided.   The department is directed to make an annual calculation of the amount of unimproved state-owned real property under its custody or control and determine which counties are eligible for a grant pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The first such determination shall be completed not later than December 31, 2020, and each subsequent determination shall be made not later than December 31 of each year. The department is further directed to calculate the approximate value of public services provided by each eligible county as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.   Only land acquired with Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund moneys shall be used in the calculation of this grant.   No more than 10 percent of Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund moneys shall be allocated to grants to offset local taxes during any fiscal year.   No county shall be authorized to receive a grant of funds pursuant to both this Code section and Code Section 48-14-1.     (Code 1981, §12-6A-12, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.)
GA Code § 12-7-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975."   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "From Marshes to Mountains, Wetlands Come Under State Regulation," see 41 Mercer L. Rev. 865 (1990). For article, "Local Government Litigation: Some Pivotal Principles," see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2003). For annual survey of zoning and land use law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 477 (2006).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Construction with other law.    - When a landowner made no effort to comply with the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-7-1 et seq., until the landowner covenanted to maintain the property in agricultural use for a period of ten years, and the record did not show that the landowner fulfilled the necessary regulatory requirements as was necessary for the landowner to have a valid permit under the rule, the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in the landowner's favor and ruling that the landowner's subsequent use of the property as a landfill was grandfathered as a non-conforming use under the applicable zoning ordinance. Flippen Alliance for Cmty. Empowerment, Inc. v. Brannan, 267 Ga. App. 134, 601 S.E.2d 106 (2004).   Organization lacked standing to appeal consent order.    - Trial court erred by concluding that an organization had standing to appeal a consent order between a property owner and the Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) with regard to soil erosion as it lacked standing to appeal based upon its inability to demonstrate redressability as it failed to identify a procedural requirement the EPD violated, and the consent order did not fall within the categories of orders that required provision of notice and opportunity for comment. Ctr. for a Sustainable Coast, Inc. v. Turner, 324 Ga. App. 762, 751 S.E.2d 555 (2013).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Post development regulatory framework not mandated.    - Erosion and Sedimentation Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-7-1 et seq., does not mandate a post-development regulatory framework and it cannot serve as a basis for local governments to assert regulatory authority over the state in a post-development capacity. 2013 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 13-3.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Waters, § 324.   C.J.S.   - 93 C.J.S., Waters, § 187.
GA Code § 12-7-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-2. Legislative Findings; Policy of State and Intent of Chapter

 It is found that soil erosion and sediment deposition onto lands and into waters within the watersheds of this state are occurring as a result of widespread failure to apply proper soil erosion and sedimentation control practices in land clearing, soil movement, and construction activities and that such erosion and sediment deposition result in pollution of state waters and damage to domestic, agricultural, recreational, fish and wildlife, and other resource uses. It is therefore declared to be the policy of this state and the intent of this chapter to strengthen and extend the present erosion and sediment control activities and programs of this state and to provide for the establishment and implementation of a state-wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to conserve and protect the land, water, air, and other resources of this state.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Localities Without Ordinances

 The board, by appropriate rules and regulations, shall adopt the procedures governing land-disturbing activities which are conducted in those counties and municipalities which do not have in effect an ordinance conforming to this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be developed by the division in consultation with the commission and shall contain provisions which meet those minimum requirements set forth in Code Section 12-7-6.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 6; Ga. L. 1988, p. 269, § 25; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1295, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)   Cross references.   - Powers of the commission generally, § 2-6-27.    Powers of districts generally, § 2-6-33.   Administrative Rules and Regulations.   - Erosion and sedimentation control, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Subject 391-3-7.
GA Code § 12-7-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-9. Applications for Permits; Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Data; Time for Issuance or Denial

  Applications for permits shall be submitted in accordance with this chapter and the rules and regulations, ordinances, and resolutions adopted pursuant to this chapter. Such applications shall be accompanied by the applicant's erosion and sediment control plans and by such supportive data as will affirmatively demonstrate that the land-disturbing activity proposed will be carried out in such a manner that the minimum requirements set forth in Code Section 12-7-6 shall be met. All applications shall contain a certification stating that the plan preparer or the designee thereof visited the site prior to creation of the plan or that such a visit was not required in accordance with rules and regulations established by the board.   No permit shall be issued to any applicant unless the local issuing authority affirmatively determines that the plan embracing such activities meets the requirements of Code Section 12-7-6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the land disturbance permit by the local issuing authority.   Permits shall be issued or denied as soon as practicable after the application therefor has been filed with the local issuing authority, but in any event not later than 45 days thereafter.    (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 8; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1295, § 6; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-10. Referral of Application and Plan to District; Time for Action

 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.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 9; Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 6; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)   Cross references.   - Powers of districts generally, § 2-6-33.
GA Code § 12-7-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-11. Statement of Reasons for Denial of Permit Required; Conditions for Approval; Suspension, Revocation, or Modification of Permit

  Within the time specified by Code Section 12-7-9, the local issuing authority shall issue or deny the permit. The local issuing authority, upon denial of a permit, shall state its reasons for the denial, setting forth specifically wherein such application is found to be deficient. Any land-disturbing activity permitted under this chapter shall be carried out in accordance with this chapter and the ordinance, resolution, or rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The local issuing authority shall specify on the permit the conditions under which the activity may be undertaken.   The permit may be suspended, revoked, or modified by the local issuing authority, as to all or any portion of the land affected by the plan, upon a finding that the holder or his or her successor in title is not in compliance with the approved erosion and sediment control plan or that the holder or his or her successor in title is in violation of this chapter or any ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation adopted or promulgated pursuant to this chapter. A holder of a permit shall notify any successor in title to him or her as to all or any portion of the land affected by the approved plan of the conditions contained in the permit.    (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 10; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1295, § 7; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-13. Injunctions

 Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or would constitute a violation of this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any order or permit conditions in a county or municipality which is not certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8, he or she may make application to the superior court of the county where such person resides or, if such person is a nonresident of the state, to the superior court of the county in which the violative act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in for an order enjoining such act or practice or for an order requiring compliance with this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or the order or permit condition. Upon a showing by the director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such violative act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing the lack of an adequate remedy at law.   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-14. Actions to Restrain Imminent Danger; Emergency Orders; Duration of Effectiveness of Orders

  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, upon receipt of evidence that certain land-disturbing activities occurring in a municipality or county which is not certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8 are presenting an imminent and substantial danger to the environment or to the health of humans, the director may bring an action as provided in Code Section 12-7-13 to restrain immediately any person causing or contributing to the danger caused by such land-disturbing activities or to take such other action as may be necessary.   If it is not practicable to assure prompt protection of the environment or the health of humans solely by commencement of such a civil action, the director may issue such emergency orders as may be necessary to protect the environment or the health of humans who are or may be affected by such land-disturbing activities. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such order shall be immediately effective for a period of not more than 48 hours, unless the director brings an action under subsection (a) of this Code section before the expiration of such period. Whenever the director brings such an action within such period, such order shall be effective for such period of time as may be authorized by the court pending litigation or thereafter.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-15. Civil Penalty

 Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to this chapter or who negligently or intentionally fails or refuses to comply with any final or emergency order of the director issued as provided in this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500.00 per day. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, notwithstanding any provision in any city charter to the contrary, municipal courts shall be authorized to impose a penalty not to exceed $2,500.00 for each violation. Notwithstanding any limitation of law as to penalties which can be assessed for violations of county ordinances, any magistrate court or any other court of competent jurisdiction trying cases brought as violations of this chapter under county ordinances approved under this chapter shall be authorized to impose penalties for such violations not to exceed $2,500.00 for each violation. Each day during which the violation or failure or refusal to comply continues shall be a separate violation.   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1224, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1295, § 8; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1650, § 7; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1430, § 4; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-16. Hearings and Review

 All hearings on and review of contested matters, orders, or permits issued by or filed against the director and all hearings on and review of any other enforcement actions or orders initiated by the director under this chapter shall be provided and conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2. The hearing and review procedure provided in this Code section is to the exclusion of all other means of hearings or review.   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-18. Effect of Chapter on Requirements of the "Georgia Water Quality Control act."

 No provision of this chapter shall authorize any person to violate Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title, the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act," or the rules and regulations promulgated and approved under said article or to pollute any waters of this state as defined in said article.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 13; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)
GA Code § 12-7-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; Responsibilities; Procedures

  There shall be a Stakeholder Advisory Board to consist of not more than 13 members.   Members shall be appointed by the Governor, shall serve at the pleasure thereof, and shall represent the following interests:   The division;   The commission;   Soil and water conservation districts;   The Department of Transportation;   Municipal governments;   County governments;   Public utilities;   The engineering and design community;   The construction community;   The development community;   The environmental community;   The Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council; and   Educators.     The Stakeholder Advisory Board shall elect one of its members as chairperson. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the Stakeholder Advisory Board.   The Stakeholder Advisory Board shall be responsible for working together with the division and the commission to establish, evaluate, and maintain the education and training program established pursuant to Code Section 12-7-19, including but not limited to reviewing course curricula, educational materials, and exam and testing procedures; evaluating trainer and instructor qualifications; and reviewing audit results performed by the commission.   The Stakeholder Advisory Board may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Code section. Meetings shall be held on the written notice of the chairperson. The notice of a meeting shall set forth the date, time, and place of the meeting. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings.   A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum of the Stakeholder Advisory Board. The powers and duties of the Stakeholder Advisory Board shall be transacted, exercised, and performed only pursuant to an affirmative vote of a majority of those members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present.   Members of the Stakeholder Advisory Board shall not be entitled to any compensation for the rendering of their services to the Stakeholder Advisory Board.     (Code 1981, §12-7-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)   Law reviews.   - For note on the 2003 enactment of this Code section, see 20 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 244 (2003).
GA Code § 12-7-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-21. Appointment of Panel to Study Controls Implemented Pursuant to Chapter; Procedure and Operation of Panel

 Reserved.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, the designation of this Code section was reserved.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was repealed under its own terms effective July 1, 2006, and was based on Code 1981, § 12-7-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.
GA Code § 12-7-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation|§ 12-7-22. Electronic Filing and Reporting System

 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.    (Code 1981, §12-7-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.)   Law reviews.   - For note on the 2003 enactment of this Code section, see 20 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 244 (2003).
GA Code § 12-11-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 11 - Georgia Youth Conservation Corps|§ 12-11-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Youth Conservation Corps Act."    (Code 1981, §12-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 922, § 1.)
GA Code § 12-11-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources|Chapter 11 - Georgia Youth Conservation Corps|§ 12-11-2. Legislative Findings

 The General Assembly finds and declares that:    A central element in the development of the state's young persons is the provision of meaningful work experience to teach the value of labor and membership in a productive society;   There is a need for a comprehensive youth development program including meaningful work experience and basic education to address unemployment, undereducation, and lack of life-coping skills among young adults;   This state has a continuing need for involvement by young persons in public works and services, especially relating to conservation, the enhancement of our natural resources, and the provision of human services;   The state is still benefiting from the wide range of public works accomplished by the conservation corps many years ago and that a similar program will likewise benefit future generations; and   Values of hard work, public spiritedness, group achievement and cooperation, resource conservation, and environmental appreciation can and should be transmitted to society's youth through a conservation corps program.     (Code 1981, §12-11-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 922, § 1.)