Whenever the director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or well-being, the director, with the concurrence of the Governor, may issue an order declaring the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken to meet the emergency as the director specifies. Such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours.
History. Code 1981, § 12-8-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 412, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Article 2 - Solid Waste Management
§ 12-8-21. Declaration of Policy; Legislative Intent
§ 12-8-23. Powers and Duties of Board
§ 12-8-23.1. Powers and Duties of Director
§ 12-8-24.1. Certification of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operators
§ 12-8-24.2. Public Hearing Prior to Entering Contract Regarding Landfill
§ 12-8-24.3. Notification of Contaminant Release From Landfill
§ 12-8-25. Sites in Certain Counties Within One-Half Mile of Adjoining County
§ 12-8-25.1. Sites Within 5,708 Yards of National Historic Site
§ 12-8-25.2. Sites Within Two Miles of Significant Ground-Water Recharge Area
§ 12-8-25.4. Limits on the Number of Solid Waste Facilities Within Given Area
§ 12-8-25.5. Locating Disposal Facility Near Private Recreational Camp
§ 12-8-26. Public Meetings on Site Selection; Notice; Decision
§ 12-8-27.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2022] Solid Waste Trust Fund
§ 12-8-27.1. [Effective July 1, 2022] Solid Waste Trust Fund
§ 12-8-27.2. Financial Responsibility
§ 12-8-28. Lead Acid Vehicle Batteries
§ 12-8-29. Investigations by Director; Actions to Enforce Article
§ 12-8-29.1. Authority to Enter Property for Inspection and Investigation
§ 12-8-29.2. Confidentiality of Information Obtained by Director or Agents
§ 12-8-30. Director’s Order for Corrective Action
§ 12-8-30.2. Hearings and Review of Actions and Orders
§ 12-8-30.3. Judgment in Accordance With Director’s Order
§ 12-8-30.4. Injunctive Relief
§ 12-8-30.5. Attorney General’s Duties
§ 12-8-30.6. Civil Penalties for Violations; Procedures
§ 12-8-30.8. Penalties for Violations
§ 12-8-30.9. Powers of Local Governmental Bodies and State Not Limited by This Part
§ 12-8-30.10. Exemption for Private Individuals
§ 12-8-31. State Solid Waste Management Plan; Reporting
§ 12-8-32. Permits for Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facilities
§ 12-8-33. Recycling Market Development Council
§ 12-8-34. Labeling Rigid Plastic Containers or Bottles
§ 12-8-36. State Agency Recycling and Collection Programs
§ 12-8-37. Financial Aid From Federal Government or Other Sources
§ 12-8-37.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2022] State Grants Authorized
§ 12-8-37.1. [Effective July 1, 2022] State Grants Authorized
§ 12-8-39. [Effective July 1, 2022] Cost Reimbursement Fees; Surcharges; Exempt Contracts; Reporting
§ 12-8-39.1. Program for Reduction of Municipal Solid Waste on per Capita Basis
§ 12-8-39.3. Authorization to Enforce Collection of Taxes, Fees, or Assessments
§ 12-8-40. Exemption for Livestock-Feeding Facility
§ 12-8-40.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2022] Tire Disposal Restrictions; Fees
§ 12-8-40.1. [Effective July 1, 2022] Tire Disposal Restrictions; Fees
§ 12-8-40.2. Yard Trimmings Disposal Restrictions