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
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Part 1 - Hazardous Waste Management
§ 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
§ 12-8-65.2. Updating Plans and Reports; Technical Assistance; Information Available to Public
§ 12-8-65.4. Duplication of Prior Reporting Requirements Not Required
§ 12-8-67. Hazardous Waste in Transit to Be Accompanied by Manifest
§ 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
§ 12-8-76. Legal Assistance by Attorney General
§ 12-8-77. Contracts to Provide Solid Waste Handling, Reclamation, or Recycling Services
§ 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