Georgia Code
Part 1 - Hazardous Waste Management
§ 12-8-62. Definitions

As used in this part, the term:
History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1127, § 4; Ga. L. 1985, p. 266, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 12; Ga. L. 1986, p. 761, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 12; Ga. L. 1988, p. 727, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1427, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 456, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2234, § 5; Ga. L. 1996, p. 319, § 2; Ga. L. 2006, p. 275, § 3-3/HB 1320; Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 4/SB 78; Ga. L. 2010, p. 828, § 1/SB 490.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2006, p. 275, § 1-1/HB 1320, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Comprehensive Litter Prevention and Abatement Act of 2006.”’
Ga. L. 2006, p. 275, § 5-1/HB 1320, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the Act shall become effective April 21, 2006, for purposes of adopting local ordinances to become effective on or after July 1, 2006.
U.S. Code.
The federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, referred to in paragraph (6) of this Code section, was formerly codified at 42 U.S.C. § 3251 et seq. The federal Solid Waste Disposal Act was amended, reorganized, and expanded by the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, referred to and cited in paragraph (6) of this Code section.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 8 - Waste Management

Article 3 - Hazardous Waste

Part 1 - Hazardous Waste Management

§ 12-8-60. Short Title

§ 12-8-61. Legislative Policy

§ 12-8-62. Definitions

§ 12-8-63. Administration of Article by Division; Enforcement of Article by Director

§ 12-8-64. Powers and Duties of Board as to Hazardous Waste

§ 12-8-65. Powers and Duties of Director as to Hazardous Waste

§ 12-8-65.1. Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans; Specific Performance Goals; Biennial Progress Reports; Rules and Regulations

§ 12-8-65.2. Updating Plans and Reports; Technical Assistance; Information Available to Public

§ 12-8-65.3. Plans and Reports by Out-of-State Generators Storing, Treating, or Disposing of Hazardous Waste in State

§ 12-8-65.4. Duplication of Prior Reporting Requirements Not Required

§ 12-8-66. Permits for Construction, Installation, Operation, or Alteration of Hazardous Waste Facilities

§ 12-8-67. Hazardous Waste in Transit to Be Accompanied by Manifest

§ 12-8-68. Requirement of Financial Responsibility for Persons Operating or Maintaining Hazardous Waste Storage, Treatment, or Disposal Facility; Hazardous Waste Facility Trust Fund

§ 12-8-69. Variances

§ 12-8-70. Inspections and Investigations

§ 12-8-71. Proceedings for Enforcement

§ 12-8-72. Application for Injunctive Relief

§ 12-8-73. Hearings on Contested Matters; Judicial Review

§ 12-8-74. Judgment in Accordance With Final Orders

§ 12-8-75. Powers of Director in Situations Involving Imminent and Substantial Endangerment to Environment or to Public Health

§ 12-8-76. Legal Assistance by Attorney General

§ 12-8-77. Contracts to Provide Solid Waste Handling, Reclamation, or Recycling Services

§ 12-8-78. Public Access to Information; Protection of Confidential Information; Access to Confidential Information by Federal Government and Courts

§ 12-8-79. Effect of Other Laws on Permits Issued Under Article and Rules and Regulations

§ 12-8-81. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalties

§ 12-8-82. Criminal Penalty

§ 12-8-83. Use of Material Mixed With Dioxin or Other Hazardous Waste for Dust Suppression or Road Treatment Prohibited