(a.1) The director, with the approval of the commission, may appoint investigators to enforce the forestry laws of this state.
History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 199, § 8; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 21; Code 1933, § 43-208; Ga. L. 1937, p. 264, § 9; Ga. L. 1952, p. 211, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 309, § 30; Ga. L. 2008, p. 444, § 1/SB 400; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 12/SB 46; Ga. L. 2014, p. 695, § 2/HB 790.
Cross references.
Forest fire prevention and control generally, § 12-6-80 et seq.
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