The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to protect persons and property, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and otherwise preserve and protect the public peace, health, and safety. For these purposes, a member of such force shall be a peace officer and, as such, shall have authority equivalent to the authority of a police officer or law enforcement officer of the county in which he or she is discharging his or her duties.
History. Code 1981, § 12-3-407 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 820, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 7 - Public Authorities
Part 6 - Oconee River Greenway Authority
§ 12-3-402. Creation; Membership; Compensation; Qualifications; Accountabilities; Assignment
§ 12-3-403. Purpose and Nature of Authority
§ 12-3-405. Exemption From Taxation
§ 12-3-408. Receipt of Moneys Deemed to Be Trust Funds
§ 12-3-409. Authority to Fix Rentals and Other Charges for Use of Project
§ 12-3-410. Attorney General Providing Legal Services
§ 12-3-411. Jurisdiction of Actions Under This Part