2021 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; Compliance With Federal Law; 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
- Duties of Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia with regard to conservation of soil used for agricultural purposes, ยง 2-6-1 et seq.
Shore protection, T. 12, C. 5, A. 4, P. 2.
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.
Law reviews.- For article discussing regulation of selected activities to effect environmental planning, see 10 Ga. L. Rev. 53 (1975). For article discussing nuisances as "hidden liens," see 14 Ga. St. B.J. 32 (1977). For article surveying recent legislative and judicial developments in zoning, planning, and environmental law, see 31 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1979). For survey article on environment, natural resources, and land use, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 145 (1982). For article surveying 1999 Eleventh Circuit cases involving environmental law, see 51 Mercer L. Rev. 1151 (2000). For note on 1995 amendments of Code sections in this chapter, see 12 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 39 (1995). For note on the 2003 amendments of Code sections in this chapter, see 20 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 244 (2003).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
ALR.
- Validity and construction of statutes regulating strip mining, 86 A.L.R.3d 27.
