Georgia Code
Part 1 - Jekyll Island—state Park Authority
§ 12-3-247. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Conditions on Sale of Residential Lots; Sale of Commercial Property; Sale Price; Payment of State’s Share Into State Treasury

(c.1) On and after May 30, 2007, the authority shall not enter into, extend, or renew any agreement providing for the sale of any residential or commercial lot on Jekyll Island, and Code Section 12-3-250 shall not apply to any new, extended, or renewed agreement.
History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 608, § 3; Ga. L. 2007, p. 711, § 9/HB 214.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, “ensure” was substituted for “insure” in the last sentence of subsection (c).
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2007, “May 30, 2007” was substituted for “the effective date of this Code section” in subsections (a), (b), and (c.1).
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2007, p. 711, § 1/HB 214, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “The Georgia General Assembly finds that Jekyll Island is home to some of the state’s most treasured natural and cultural resources and it is the expressed intent of this body to ensure the preservation of these resources for the enjoyment of all Georgians now and for future generations to come. For this reason, the state shall continue its commitment that not less than 65 percent of the land area of Jekyll Island which lies above water at mean high tide shall remain undeveloped. Jekyll Island proudly displays one of Georgia’s largest stretches of barrier island property. It is the expressed intent of this body that the beach areas of Jekyll Island will remain free and open for the use of the people of the state. Commercial improvement is intended to better existing and future development of the remaining 35 percent of Jekyll Island while retaining public access to the beaches for the pleasure of all of Georgia’s citizens. The General Assembly further finds that the deteriorating conditions of public and commercial facilities is of great interest to the legislature and to the public and that by significantly extending the existing lease authority for the island’s property, the state will thereby help to secure and encourage future investments and provide a basis for long-term revitalization of the island. Jekyll Island is recognized by this body as ‘Georgia’s Jewel,’ and its remarkable beauties are hereby preserved so that they may continue to shine for all citizens of Georgia.

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