2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 12 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (§§ 12-1-1 — 12-17-6)
Chapter 5 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 12-5-1 — 12-5-586)
Article 5 - RIVERS AND RIVER BASINS (§§ 12-5-330 — 12-5-457)
Part 3 - DAM SAFETY (§§ 12-5-370 — 12-5-385)
Section 12-5-371 - Declaration of purpose

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 12-5-371 (2023)
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It is the purpose of this part to provide for the inspection and permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all the citizens of the state by reducing the risk of failure of such dams. The General Assembly finds and declares that the inspection and permitting of certain dams is properly a matter for regulation under the police powers of the state.


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