It is found that soil erosion and sediment deposition onto lands and into waters within the watersheds of this state are occurring as a result of widespread failure to apply proper soil erosion and sedimentation control practices in land clearing, soil movement, and construction activities and that such erosion and sediment deposition result in pollution of state waters and damage to domestic, agricultural, recreational, fish and wildlife, and other resource uses. It is therefore declared to be the policy of this state and the intent of this chapter to strengthen and extend the present erosion and sediment control activities and programs of this state and to provide for the establishment and implementation of a state-wide comprehensive soil erosion and sediment control program to conserve and protect the land, water, air, and other resources of this state.
History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
§ 12-7-2. Legislative Findings; Policy of State and Intent of Chapter
§ 12-7-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Localities Without Ordinances
§ 12-7-7.1. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Prepared; Completion; Implementation
§ 12-7-10. Referral of Application and Plan to District; Time for Action
§ 12-7-12. Orders Directed to Violators; Stop Work Order Procedures
§ 12-7-16. Hearings and Review
§ 12-7-18. Effect of Chapter on Requirements of the “Georgia Water Quality Control act.”
§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; Responsibilities; Procedures