Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 3 - Historic Areas

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 12-3-50. Powers and Duties of Department as to Historic Preservation and Promotion - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 789, § 14; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-50.1. Grants for Preservation of “Historic Properties”; Additional Powers and Duties of Department - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-50.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-50.2. Georgia Register of Historic Places - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-50.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-51. Grants and Gifts to Department - For carrying out any of the objectives stated in Code...

§ 12-3-52. Archeological Exploration, Excavation, or Surveying; Administrative Appeal of Department Orders - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 993, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-53. State Archeologist - In order to implement the protective and research policies as...

§ 12-3-54. Penalty - Any person who intentionally violates Code Section 12-3-52 or who...

§ 12-3-55. General Provisions; Preservation of State Owned Historic Properties - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-55 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-56. Revitalization of Central Business Districts; Government Presence in Historic Districts - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-56 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-57. Legislative Findings; Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program; Responsibilities - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-57 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-58. Powers, Duties, and Authority of the Department of Community Affairs; Historic Preservation Grant Program - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-58 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Heritage Trust Program

§ 12-3-70. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-71. Legislative Purpose - The General Assembly finds that certain real property in Georgia,...

§ 12-3-72. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 12-3-74. Powers and Duties of Board as to Heritage Trust Program - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 962, § 5. Cross references....

§ 12-3-75. Dedication of Property as a Heritage Preserve - A heritage area which has been acquired by the Department...

§ 12-3-76. Use of Heritage Preserves; State Authorized to Transfer Interest in Heritage Preserve Property to County, Local Government, or Private Entity Upon Certain Conditions - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 962, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-77. Effect on Protected Status of Property of Dedication or Other Action Taken by Board - Neither the dedication of a piece of property as a...

Part 3 - Submerged Cultural Resources

§ 12-3-80. “Submerged Cultural Resources” Defined; Title and Exclusive Right to Regulate Investigation, Survey, and Recovery; Exceptions - As used in this part, the term “submerged cultural resources”...

§ 12-3-81. Department Named Custodian of Submerged Cultural Resources; Rules and Regulations; Reporting Findings; Duties of State Archeologist - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-81 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-82. Permits and Authorization to Contract for Investigation, Survey, or Recovery Operations; Renewal and Revocation of Permits - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-82 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-83. Prohibited Acts Constituting Misdemeanor - Any person who violates this part by failing to obtain...