Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
§ 12-7-13. Injunctions

Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or would constitute a violation of this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any order or permit conditions in a county or municipality which is not certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8, he or she may make application to the superior court of the county where such person resides or, if such person is a nonresident of the state, to the superior court of the county in which the violative act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in for an order enjoining such act or practice or for an order requiring compliance with this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or the order or permit condition. Upon a showing by the director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such violative act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing the lack of an adequate remedy at law.
History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

§ 12-7-1. Short Title

§ 12-7-2. Legislative Findings; Policy of State and Intent of Chapter

§ 12-7-3. Definitions

§ 12-7-4. Adoption of Comprehensive Ordinances Relating to Land-Disturbing Activities; Delegation of Responsibility to Planning and Zoning Commission; Other Local Ordinances Relating to Land Development; Effect of Chapter on Design Professionals

§ 12-7-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Localities Without Ordinances

§ 12-7-6. Best Management Practices; Compliance With Federal Law; Minimum Requirements for Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, or Resolutions

§ 12-7-7. Permit or Notice of Intent Required for Land-Disturbing Activities; Approval of Application and Issuance of Permit; Denial of Permit; Bond Requirement

§ 12-7-7.1. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Prepared; Completion; Implementation

§ 12-7-8. Certification of Locality as Local Issuing Authority; Periodic Review; Procedure for Revoking Certification; Enforcement Actions

§ 12-7-9. Applications for Permits; Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Data; Time for Issuance or Denial

§ 12-7-10. Referral of Application and Plan to District; Time for Action

§ 12-7-11. Statement of Reasons for Denial of Permit Required; Conditions for Approval; Suspension, Revocation, or Modification of Permit

§ 12-7-12. Orders Directed to Violators; Stop Work Order Procedures

§ 12-7-13. Injunctions

§ 12-7-14. Actions to Restrain Imminent Danger; Emergency Orders; Duration of Effectiveness of Orders

§ 12-7-15. Civil Penalty

§ 12-7-16. Hearings and Review

§ 12-7-17. Exemptions

§ 12-7-18. Effect of Chapter on Requirements of the “Georgia Water Quality Control act.”

§ 12-7-19. Education and Training Requirements; Required Programs; Instructor Qualifications; Expiration of Certification

§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; Responsibilities; Procedures

§ 12-7-21. Appointment of Panel to Study Controls Implemented Pursuant to Chapter; Procedure and Operation of Panel

§ 12-7-22. Electronic Filing and Reporting System