The general welfare and public interest require that the water resources of the state be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent to which they are capable, subject to reasonable regulation in order to conserve these resources and to provide and maintain conditions which are conducive to the development and use of water resources.
History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 976, § 2.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of local government law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 267 (2006).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Article 3 - Wells and Drinking Water
Part 2 - Ground-Water Use Generally
§ 12-5-91. Declaration of Policy
§ 12-5-93. Power of Director to Employ Personnel
§ 12-5-94. Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board of Natural Resources
§ 12-5-100. Judgment in Accordance With Director’s Order
§ 12-5-102. Emergency Orders; Restrictions; Hearing; Appeal; Use by Certain Entities
§ 12-5-103. Representation of Department by Attorney General
§ 12-5-104. Effect of Part on Other Laws
§ 12-5-106. Civil Penalties; Procedure for Imposing Penalties; Hearing; Judicial Review