It is the purpose of this part to provide for the inspection and permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all the citizens of the state by reducing the risk of failure of such dams. The General Assembly finds and declares that the inspection and permitting of certain dams is properly a matter for regulation under the police powers of the state.
History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 795, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Article 5 - Rivers and River Basins
§ 12-5-371. Declaration of Purpose
§ 12-5-373. Powers and Duties of Director Generally
§ 12-5-374. Powers and Duties of Board as to Dams and Artificial Barriers
§ 12-5-376. Permits to Construct and Operate Dams
§ 12-5-376.1. Subclassification of Category I Dams by Director; Minimum Spillway Design Requirements
§ 12-5-380. Administrative and Judicial Review
§ 12-5-382. Power of Commissioner of Transportation as to Contracts Relating to Part
§ 12-5-383. Liability for Damages
§ 12-5-384. Conformance to and Compliance With Part Required