The office created by the commissioner of natural resources under Code Section 12-3-6 shall be considered as the state agency authorized to deal with the secretary of the interior pursuant to the requirements of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, and in this respect the head of the agency thus designated is authorized, with the approval of the Governor and the commissioner of natural resources, to appoint personnel for such office, establish the compensation for such personnel, and set out the powers, duties, and authority of such office and personnel therein.
History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 855, § 3; Ga. L. 1970, p. 183, § 2.
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