The director, with the approval of the commission, is authorized to establish and from time to time alter rules and regulations governing the use, occupancy, and protection of the land and property under the commission’s control and to preserve the peace therein. The director, with the approval of the commission, shall have full power and authority to exchange, sell, or lease lands under its jurisdiction when in the judgment of the director and the commission it is advantageous to the state to do so in the highest orderly development and management of state forests, provided that such lease, sale, or exchange shall not be contrary to the terms of any contract which the commission has entered into.
History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 264, § 9; Ga. L. 1955, p. 309, § 29.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 6 - Forest Resources and Other Plant Life
Part 1 - State Forestry Commission
§ 12-6-3. Chairman; Reimbursement of Members for Expenses; Meetings
§ 12-6-4. Dismissal of Members for Failure to Attend Meetings
§ 12-6-5. Powers and Duties of Commission Generally; Volunteer Services
§ 12-6-5.1. Legislative Findings; Reforestation Incentives Program Authorized; Powers of Commission
§ 12-6-10. Reports to General Assembly
§ 12-6-11. Director — Appointment; Qualifications; Salary; Reimbursement for Expenses; Term
§ 12-6-13. Director — Oath; Bond; Location of Office
§ 12-6-15. Director — Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Methods of Administration
§ 12-6-16. Director — Control of Tree Diseases and Insect Infestation
§ 12-6-17. Director — Regulation of Controlled Burning Where Drought or Other Conditions Exist
§ 12-6-20. Investigation and Enforcement of Forestry Laws; Powers of Forestry Investigators