The department, through its officers, staff, and game wardens, shall, in addition to its other duties prescribed by law, make reasonable inspections of the marshlands to ascertain whether the requirements of this part and the rules, regulations, and permits promulgated or issued under this part are being faithfully complied with.
History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 939, § 6; Code 1981, § 12-5-286 ; Code 1981, § 12-5-289 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2294, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 808, § 7/SB 72.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted “game wardens” for “conservation rangers” near the beginning of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Article 4 - Coastal Waters, Beaches, and Sand Dunes
§ 12-5-281. Legislative Findings and Declarations
§ 12-5-284. Authority of Department as to Coastal Marshlands Generally
§ 12-5-285. Power of Board to Promulgate Rules and Regulations
§ 12-5-287. Leasing of State Owned Marshland or Water Bottoms
§ 12-5-289. Inspection of Marshlands
§ 12-5-290. Jurisdiction to Restrain Violation of Part
§ 12-5-291. Enforcement of Part
§ 12-5-293. Effect on Permit of Sale, Lease, or Other Conveyance of Land
§ 12-5-294. Existence of an Emergency; Order; Right to Hearing
§ 12-5-295. Applicability of Part