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2015 Georgia Code
Title 12 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 7 - CONTROL OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
- § 12-7-1 - Short title
- § 12-7-2 - Legislative findings; policy of state and intent of chapter
- § 12-7-3 - Definitions
- § 12-7-4 - Adoption of comprehensive ordinances relating to land-disturbing activities; delegation of responsibility to planning and zoning commission; other local ordinances relating to land development; effect of chapter on design professionals
- § 12-7-5 - Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances
- § 12-7-6 - Best management practices; minimum requirements for rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions
- § 12-7-7 - Permit or notice of intent required for land-disturbing activities; approval of application and issuance of permit; denial of permit; bond requirement
- § 12-7-7.1 - Erosion and sediment control plan prepared; completion; implementation
- § 12-7-8 - Certification of locality as local issuing authority; periodic review; procedure for revoking certification; enforcement actions
- § 12-7-9 - Applications for permits; erosion and sediment control plans and data; time for issuance or denial
- § 12-7-10 - Referral of application and plan to district; time for action
- § 12-7-11 - Statement of reasons for denial of permit required; conditions for approval; suspension, revocation, or modification of permit
- § 12-7-12 - Orders directed to violators; stop work order procedures
- § 12-7-13 - Injunctions
- § 12-7-14 - Actions to restrain imminent danger; emergency orders; duration of effectiveness of orders
- § 12-7-15 - Civil penalty
- § 12-7-16 - Hearings and review
- § 12-7-17 - Exemptions
- § 12-7-18 - Effect of chapter on requirements of the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act."
- § 12-7-19 - Education and training requirements; required programs; instructor qualifications; expiration of certification
- § 12-7-20 - Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; responsibilities; procedures
- § 12-7-21 - Appointment of panel to study controls implemented pursuant to chapter; procedure and operation of panel
- § 12-7-22 - Electronic filing and reporting system
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