Georgia Code
Part 1 - Hazardous Waste Management
§ 12-8-79. Effect of Other Laws on Permits Issued Under Article and Rules and Regulations

Subject to the provisions of the Constitution of Georgia, no other law of this state and no action, ordinance, regulation, or law of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall operate to prevent the location or operation of a hazardous waste facility holding a valid hazardous waste facility permit issued under this article and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, provided that nothing in this Code section shall prevent any county, municipality, or other political subdivision from challenging a facility’s compliance with this article or any rule or regulation, order, or permit provision or condition adopted or issued under this article.
History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1127, § 21; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2234, § 5.
Law reviews.
For survey article on constitutional law, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 53 (1982).
For survey article on environment, natural resources, and land use, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 145 (1982).
For survey article on real property, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 255 (1982).

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