The commissioner of natural resources, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to implement the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, by creating within the Department of Natural Resources or within any other department of the executive branch an office to administer the federal funds available to the state and its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, and political subdivisions.
History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 855, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 183, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1532.
U.S. Code.
The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, referred to in this Code section, is codified at 16 U.S.C. § 460 l-4 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-3-1. Duties and Powers of Department as to Recreational Policies and Programs
§ 12-3-2. Disposition of Miscellaneous Funds by Department
§ 12-3-3. Powers of Department as to Projects Generally
§ 12-3-4. Powers of Department and Board of Natural Resources as to Lake Lanier Islands Development
§ 12-3-9.1. Discount for Certified Disabled Veterans
§ 12-3-10.1. Directing Persons to Leave Parks, Historic Sites, or Recreation Areas; Penalty