Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation

§ 12-3-5. Authority of State to Make Grants, Leases, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements in Regard to Public-Use Areas; Powers of Department - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 273, § 1.

§ 12-3-6. Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 — Creation of Office for Administration of Federal Funds - The commissioner of natural resources, with the approval of the...

§ 12-3-7. Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 — Designation of Office as State Agency to Deal With Secretary of Interior; Powers of Head of Office - The office created by the commissioner of natural resources under...

§ 12-3-8. Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 — Establishment of State Assistance Fund to Provide Matching Funds for Local Recreational Projects; Limitations on Use of Fund; Approval of Projects by Federal Government - The commissioner of natural resources, with the approval of the...

§ 12-3-9. Adoption and Promulgation by Board of Natural Resources of Rules and Regulations Regarding Parks, Historic Sites, and Recreational Areas - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1160, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-9.1. Discount for Certified Disabled Veterans - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-9.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-10. Directing Persons to Leave Parks, Historic Sites, or Recreational Areas Upon Their Refusal to Observe Rules and Regulations; Prohibited Acts Generally - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1160, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-10.1. Directing Persons to Leave Parks, Historic Sites, or Recreation Areas; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-10.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-11. Civil Penalty; Reports to Department by Clerk of Court Regarding Disposition of Actions; Compensation of Clerk for Reports - Any person who violates any provision of Code Section 12-3-9...

§ 12-3-12. Notification of Local Governing Authorities Prior to Certain Significant Changes in Services at State Parks, Historic Sites, or Recreational Areas - of any state park, historic site, or recreational area operated...

Part 2 - Recreational Authorities Overview Committee

§ 12-3-20. Creation of Committee; Members and Organization; Duty to Review Operations of Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Jekyll Island — State Park Authority, North Georgia Mountains Authority, and Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority - There is created as a joint committee of the General...

§ 12-3-21. Assistance by State Officers and Agencies - The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies...

§ 12-3-22. Reporting Requirements; Enforcement - The Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the Jekyll Island—State Park Authority,...

§ 12-3-23. Evaluation Criteria - In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate...

§ 12-3-24. Authorized Expenditures; Compensation of Members; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-24 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-25. Information Required in Annual Reports - The committee shall report in each of its annual reports...

Article 2 - State Parks and Recreational Areas Generally

§ 12-3-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 12-3-31. Parks and Recreational Areas Acquired by State as Constituting State Park System; Control and Management of System by Department - All parks and recreational areas acquired by the state, whether...

§ 12-3-32. Powers and Duties of Department as to Parks and Recreational Areas and Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 264, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-33. County and Municipal Aid to State Park System - Any county, and any municipality therein, may use any available...

§ 12-3-34. Permits for Construction, Maintenance, and Use of Boat Docks and Boat Shelters on High Falls Lake - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-34 , enacted by Ga. L....

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...

Article 4 - Natural Areas

§ 12-3-90. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-91. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Purpose - The General Assembly finds that there is an increasing nation-wide...

§ 12-3-92. “Natural Areas” Defined - As used in this article, the term “natural areas” means...

§ 12-3-93. Powers and Duties of Department as to Natural Areas - It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural...

§ 12-3-94. Appropriation of Funds to Department - Any funds necessary to carry out this article shall come...

Article 5 - Scenic Trails

§ 12-3-110. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-111. Legislative Purpose - In order to provide for the increasing outdoor recreation needs...

§ 12-3-112. “System” Defined - As used in this article, the term “system” means the...

§ 12-3-113. Duties and Powers of Department as to System; Requirements as to Title to Land Traversed by System - The Department of Natural Resources shall have the responsibility of...

§ 12-3-114. Policies to Guide Department in Creating and Administering System - The department shall be guided by the following policies in...

§ 12-3-115. Construction of Bicycle Trails and Bikeways by Department of Transportation - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 470, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-116. Responsibility and Liability of Owners of Premises Traversed by System - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 142, § 6.

§ 12-3-117. Adoption and Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board of Natural Resources - The Board of Natural Resources is authorized to adopt and...

Article 6 - Memorials

Part 2 - Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial

§ 12-3-150. Duty of Department to Administer and Maintain Memorial - It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural...

§ 12-3-151. Powers of Department - The department shall have the following powers: History. Ga. L....

§ 12-3-152. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Advisory Committee Created; Composition; Duties of Committee; Officers; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Appointment of Successors; Terms of Members - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 593, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-153. Construction of Part - This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes...

Part 3 - Ty Cobb Memorial

§ 12-3-170. Making and Developing Plans for Administration and Maintenance of Memorial or Shrine - It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural...

§ 12-3-171. Powers of Department as to Memorial or Shrine - The department shall have the following powers and authority under...

§ 12-3-172. Construction of Part - This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes...

Part 4 - Stone Mountain Memorial Association

§ 12-3-190. Short Title - This part may be cited as the “Stone Mountain Memorial...

§ 12-3-191. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 12-3-192. Creation of Association - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-192.1. Purposes of Association - The purposes of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association shall include:...

§ 12-3-193. Members of Association; Terms; Vacancies; Officers; Bylaws; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Compensation of Employees; Books and Records - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-194. Powers of Association Generally - The association shall have, in addition to any other powers...

§ 12-3-194.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Police and Legislative Powers of Association; Appointment of Peace Officers; Jurisdiction and Venue of Park Offenses; Sale of Confederate Memorabilia - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 649, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-194.1. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Police and Legislative Powers of Association; Appointment of Peace Officers; Jurisdiction and Venue of Park Offenses; Sale of Confederate Memorabilia - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 649, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-194.2. Adherence to Master Plan; Survey Required; Amendment of Plan; Uses to Which Natural District May Be Put - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-194.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-195. Obligations of State Under Lease Contracts With Association; Failure or Refusal of Lessee to Perform; Assignment of Rentals Due - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 22; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-196. Condemnation of Property for Developing Stone Mountain; Conveyance of Property and Rights of Way to Association; Facilities, Equipment, and Services - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-197. Transfer of Funds to Association - The Governor is authorized and directed to transfer to the...

§ 12-3-198. Location, Construction, Improvement, and Maintenance of Highways, Roads, Streets, and Rights of Way - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 8.

§ 12-3-199. Association Fund - provided, however, that funds so invested and income from such...

§ 12-3-200. Revenue Bonds — Power of Association to Adopt Resolutions Providing for and to Issue Bonds - The association, or any association, authority, or body which has...

§ 12-3-201. Revenue Bonds — Sale by Public Competitive Bidding; Determination of Price and Rate of Interest; Dating of Bonds; Payment of Principal and Interest; Time of Maturity - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 11.

§ 12-3-202. Revenue Bonds — Form; Denominations; Place of Payment of Principal and Interest; Issuance in Coupon or Registered Form - The association shall determine the form of the bonds, including...

§ 12-3-203. Revenue Bonds — Signatures; Seal - All bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the...

§ 12-3-204. Revenue Bonds — Status as Negotiable Instruments; Tax Exemption for Bonds and Income Therefrom - All bonds issued under this part shall have and are...

§ 12-3-205. Revenue Bonds — Use and Manner of Disbursement of Proceeds; Procedure Where Proceeds Are Less Than or Greater Than Cost of Projects - The proceeds of bonds shall be used solely for the...

§ 12-3-206. Revenue Bonds — Issuance of Interim Receipts, Interim Certificates, and Temporary Bonds - Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the association may,...

§ 12-3-207. Revenue Bonds — Replacement of Mutilated, Destroyed, or Lost Bonds - The association may provide for the replacement of any bond...

§ 12-3-208. Revenue Bonds — Immediate Effectiveness of Resolutions Providing for Issuance of Bonds; Time and Manner of Passage of Resolutions - Resolutions for the issuance of bonds may be adopted without...

§ 12-3-209. Revenue Bonds — Status as Constituting Debt or Pledge of Credit of State; Effect of Issuance of Bonds on Obligation of State to Tax or Make Appropriations; Recitals on Face of Bonds - Bonds issued under this part shall not be deemed to...

§ 12-3-210. Revenue Bonds — Securing Bonds by Trust Indenture - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 20.

§ 12-3-211. Revenue Bonds — Designation of Recipient of Bond Proceeds - The association shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of...

§ 12-3-212. Revenue Bonds — Establishment of Sinking Funds for Payment of Principal, Interest, and Other Costs - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 22.

§ 12-3-213. Revenue Bonds — Revenue Refunding Bonds - The association is authorized, subject to the provisions of any...

§ 12-3-214. Revenue Bonds — Remedies of Bondholders, Coupon Holders, and Trustee - Except to the extent the rights given in this Code...

§ 12-3-215. Revenue Bonds — Status as Legal Investment and as Securities for Deposits - The bonds authorized by this part shall be securities in...

§ 12-3-216. Revenue Bonds — Protection of Bondholders; Part As Constituting a Contract With Bondholders - While any of the bonds issued by the association remain...

§ 12-3-217. Revenue Bonds — Validation - Bonds of the association shall be confirmed and validated in...

§ 12-3-218. Moneys Received by Association as Constituting Trust Funds; Bondholders’ Lien on Funds - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part,...

§ 12-3-219. Association Property, Activities, Income, and Bonds Exempt From Taxation and Assessment; Facilities, Services, and Charges Subject to Certain Taxes - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 61, § 26; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-220. Venue and Jurisdiction for Actions Under Part - Any action to declare, protect, or enforce any rights or...

Article 7 - Public Authorities

Part 1 - Jekyll Island—state Park Authority

§ 12-3-230. Short Title - This part may be cited as the “Jekyll Island—State Park...

§ 12-3-231. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 12-3-232. Creation of Authority as Instrumentality of State and Public Corporation; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Duration of Existence - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-233. Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies; Officers; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Members as Constituting Policy-Making Body of Authority; Executive Director - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-233.1. Jekyll Island Citizens Resource Council; Purpose; Members; Meetings; Reimbursement for Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-233.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-234. Accountability of Authority Members as Trustees; Maintenance of Financial Records and Books; Creation of Jekyll Island—state Park Authority Oversight Committee - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-235. Powers of Authority Generally - The authority shall have power: (22.1) To sell, upon obtaining...

§ 12-3-236. Exercise of Police Power of Authority; Delegation of Power to State or County - The authority is empowered to exercise such of the police...

§ 12-3-236.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Adoption and Enforcement of Ordinances and Resolutions - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1436, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-236.1. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Adoption and Enforcement of Ordinances and Resolutions - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1436, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-236.2. Continuation of Ordinances and Resolutions of Authority in Force as of April 13, 1981 - All of the provisions of any ordinances and resolutions adopted...

§ 12-3-237. Rules and Regulations for Operation of Projects Authorized - It shall be the duty of the authority to prescribe...

§ 12-3-238. Easements and Rights of Way for Intracoastal Waterway - The authority shall be authorized to execute to the United...

§ 12-3-239. Establishment of Museum - The authority shall retain all books, china, furnishings, materials, and...

§ 12-3-240. Transfer of Funds to Authority; Cooperation Between Authority and Department - The Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to transfer...

§ 12-3-241. Lease to Authority of Jekyll Island, Adjacent Marshes and Marsh Islands, Rights of Way, and Rights and Privileges of Every Kind - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-242. Lease Payments by Authority as Constituting Good, Valuable, and Sufficient Consideration - It is found, determined, and declared that the consideration paid...

§ 12-3-243. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Limitations on Developed Area; Beaches to Remain Free and Open; Protected Areas; Disposition of Proceeds of Sale; Creation of Reserve Fund; Signing Conveyances - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-243.1. Master Plan as to Jekyll Island; Maintenance; Contents; Adherence to Plan; Amendments - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-243.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-244. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Sale and Lease Restrictions - The leasing and sale of subdivided lots shall be under...

§ 12-3-245. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Term of Leases; Assignment; Preservation, Continuance, and Survival of Rights and Privileges - The leasing of the subdivided lots shall be for not...

§ 12-3-246. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Limitation as to Number of Lots to Be Leased or Sold to One Party - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-247. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Conditions on Sale of Residential Lots; Sale of Commercial Property; Sale Price; Payment of State’s Share Into State Treasury - (c.1) On and after May 30, 2007, the authority shall...

§ 12-3-248. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Sales of Property for Which Approval by General Assembly Is Required - Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the authority shall...

§ 12-3-249. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Publication of Schedule of Lease Rentals; Applications Exceeding Available Lots; Leasing by Negotiation; Leases as Constituting Contracts - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-250. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Conversion Prices of Lots - Immediately upon the approval of this part, or as soon...

§ 12-3-251. Subdivision, Improvement, Lease, or Sale of Island by Authority — Leases to Counties for Charitable Purposes - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-252. Revenue Bonds — Issuance by Authority; Payment of Principal and Interest From Special Fund; Dating of Bonds; Determination of Rate of Interest; Medium of Payment; Redemption Before Maturity - The authority, or any authority or body which has succeeded...

§ 12-3-253. Revenue Bonds — Form of Bonds; Denominations; Place of Payment of Principal and Interest; Issuance in Coupon or Registered Form; Registration of Coupon Bonds - The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including...

§ 12-3-254. Revenue Bonds — Signatures; Seal - In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any...

§ 12-3-255. Revenue Bonds — Status as Negotiable Instruments - All revenue bonds issued under this part shall have and...

§ 12-3-256. Revenue Bonds — Manner of Sale; Determination of Price - The authority may sell such bonds in such manner and...

§ 12-3-257. Revenue Bonds — Use and Manner of Disbursement of Proceeds; Procedure Where Proceeds Are Less Than or Greater Than Cost of Projects - The proceeds of such bonds shall be used solely for...

§ 12-3-258. Revenue Bonds — Issuance of Interim Receipts, Interim Certificates, and Temporary Bonds - Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may,...

§ 12-3-259. Revenue Bonds — Replacement of Mutilated, Destroyed, or Lost Bonds - The authority may provide for the replacement of any bond...

§ 12-3-260. Revenue Bonds — Bonds of a Single Issue as Payment for One or More Projects; Immediate Effectiveness of Resolutions Providing for Issuance of Bonds; Time and Manner of Passage of Resolutions - Revenue bonds may be issued without the conducting of any...

§ 12-3-261. Revenue Bonds — Status as Constituting Debt or Pledge of Faith and Credit of State; Effect of Issuance on Obligation of State to Tax or Make Appropriation; Recitals on Face of Bonds - Revenue bonds issued under this part shall not be deemed...

§ 12-3-262. Revenue Bonds — Securing by Trust Indenture - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, §§ 19, 20; Ga....

§ 12-3-263. Revenue Bonds — Payment of Proceeds to Trustee - The authority shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of...

§ 12-3-264. Revenue Bonds — Pledging and Allocating Funds to Payment of Bonds; Establishment of Sinking Fund for Payment of Principal, Interest, and Other Costs - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 89, § 1.

§ 12-3-265. Revenue Bonds — Remedies of Bondholders, Coupon Holders, and Trustees - History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 152, § 20; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-266. Revenue Bonds — Revenue Refunding Bonds - The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the...

§ 12-3-267. Revenue Bonds — Status as Legal Investment and as Securities for Deposits - The bonds authorized by this part are made securities in...

§ 12-3-268. Revenue Bonds — Protection of Bondholders; Part As Constituting a Contract With Bondholders - While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain...

§ 12-3-269. Revenue Bonds — Validation - Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in...

§ 12-3-270. Use of Rentals and Other Charges Collected From Leases and Contracts for Projects; Obligations Under Lease Contracts With Authority; Failure or Refusal of Lessee to Perform; Assignment of Rentals Due - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 89, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-271. Utilization of Income and Revenues - All income and revenues arising out of the operation of...

§ 12-3-272. Acceptance by Authority of Grants and Contributions - The authority, in addition to the moneys which may be...

§ 12-3-273. Moneys Received by Authority as Constituting Trust Funds - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part,...

§ 12-3-274. Authority Property, Activities, Income, and Bonds Exempt From Taxation and Assessment - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 12-3-275. Venue and Jurisdiction for Actions Under Part - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

§ 12-3-276. Supplemental Nature of Part - This part shall be deemed to provide an additional and...

§ 12-3-277. Construction of Part - This part, being necessary for the welfare of the state...

Part 2 - North Georgia Mountains Authority

§ 12-3-290. Creation of Authority as Constituting Instrumentality of State and Public Corporation; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Duration of Authority’s Existence - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 297, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-291. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: (2.1) “Master plan”...

§ 12-3-292. Membership of Authority; Officers; Bylaws; Quorum; Action by Majority Vote; Vacancies; Reimbursement for Expenses; Compensation of Employees - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 297, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-293. Accountability of Members as Trustees; Maintenance of Financial Records and Books; Submitting Records, Books, and Statement of Financial Position to State Auditor - The members of the authority shall be accountable in all...

§ 12-3-294. Powers of Authority Generally - The authority shall have power: (14.1) To do any other...

§ 12-3-294.1. Master Plan; Creations; Contents; Notice and Hearing on Preliminary Plan; Adherence to Plan; Amendment - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-294.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-295. Security Officers - The North Georgia Mountains Authority is authorized to appoint security...

§ 12-3-296. Provision of Legal Services by Attorney General - The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority,...

§ 12-3-297. Lease of State Lands to Authority - The Governor is authorized to execute for and on behalf...

§ 12-3-298. Revenue Bonds — Issuance for Purpose of Paying for Cost of Projects - History. Ga. L. 1964, p. 369, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-299. Jurisdiction of Authority - The North Georgia Mountains Authority shall exercise all of its...

§ 12-3-300. Approval of Indebtedness by Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission - Any other provision of this part to the contrary notwithstanding,...

Part 3 - Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority

§ 12-3-310. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: (3.1) “Master plan”...

§ 12-3-311. Creation of Authority; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Duration of Authority’s Existence - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 736, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-312. Membership of Authority; Election of Officers; Bylaws; Quorum; Action by Majority Vote; Voting by Proxy; Effect of Vacancy; Reimbursement for Expenses; Compensation of Employees - Each member appointed by the Governor under this Code section...

§ 12-3-313. Accountability of Members as Trustees; Maintenance of Financial Records and Books; Submitting Records, Books, and Statement of Financial Position to State Auditor - The members of the authority shall be accountable in all...

§ 12-3-314. Powers of Authority Generally - The authority shall have power: The authority shall determine by...

§ 12-3-314.1. Master Plan; Creation; Contents; Notice and Hearing on Preliminary Plan; Adherence to Plan; Amendment - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-314.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-315. Exercise of Police Powers by Authority; Delegation of Powers - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 736, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-316. Security Force - The authority shall have the power to contract for or...

§ 12-3-317. Lease Payments by Authority as Constituting Good, Valuable, and Sufficient Consideration - It is found, determined, and declared that the consideration paid...

§ 12-3-318. Purposes for Which Income, Gifts, Grants, Appropriations, Bonds, or Loans May Be Used; Consultation With Others; Projects for Lake Lanier Watershed Area - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 736, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-319. Location, Construction, Improvement, and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, Roads, and Rights of Way - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 397, § 3.

§ 12-3-320. Power of Authority to Survey, Subdivide, Improve, and Lease Island Property - The authority is empowered to survey, subdivide, improve, and lease...

§ 12-3-321. Restrictions Under Lease; Restrictions on Subleasing - The leasing of the property shall be for not more...

§ 12-3-322. Leasing of Property by Competitive Bidding - Only after notice is published once a week for four...

§ 12-3-323. Revenue Bonds — Power of Authority to Issue Bonds; Payment of Principal and Interest; Dating of Bonds; Determination of Maturity Dates, Interest Rates, and Medium of Payments; Redemption Before Maturity - The authority, or any authority or body which has succeeded...

§ 12-3-324. Revenue Bonds — Form of Bonds; Interest Coupons; Denominations; Place of Payment; Issuance in Coupon or Registered Form; Registration of Coupon Bonds - The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including...

§ 12-3-325. Revenue Bonds — Signatures; Seal - In case any officer whose signature appears on any bonds...

§ 12-3-326. Revenue Bonds — Status as Negotiable Instruments; Tax Exemption for Bonds and Income Therefrom - All revenue bonds issued under this part shall have and...

§ 12-3-327. Revenue Bonds — Manner of Sale; Determination of Price; Use and Manner of Disbursement of Proceeds - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 397, § 2.

§ 12-3-328. Revenue Bonds — Issuance of Interim Receipts, Interim Certificates, and Temporary Bonds - Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may,...

§ 12-3-329. Revenue Bonds — Replacement of Mutilated, Destroyed, or Lost Bonds - The authority may provide for the replacement of any bond...

§ 12-3-330. Revenue Bonds — Bonds; Application of Bonds of a Single Issue as Payment for One or More Projects; Immediate Effectiveness of Resolutions Providing for Issuance of Bonds; Time and Manner of Passage of Resolutions - Revenue bonds may be issued without the conducting of any...

§ 12-3-331. Revenue Bonds — Status as Constituting Debt or Pledge of Faith or Credit of State; Effect of Issuance on Obligation of State to Tax or Make Appropriations; Recitals on Face of Bonds - Revenue bonds issued under this part shall not be deemed...

§ 12-3-332. Revenue Bonds — Securing by Trust Indenture - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 736, §§ 15, 16; Ga....

§ 12-3-333. Revenue Bonds — Designation of Recipient of Bond Proceeds - The authority shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of...

§ 12-3-334. Revenue Bonds — Establishment of Sinking Fund for Payment of Principal, Interest, and Other Costs - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 397, § 2.

§ 12-3-335. Revenue Bonds — Remedies of Bondholders, Coupon Holders, and Trustees - Except to the extent the rights given in this Code...

§ 12-3-336. Revenue Bonds — Revenue Refunding Bonds - The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the...

§ 12-3-337. Revenue Bonds — Protection of Bondholders; Part As Constituting a Contract With Bondholders - While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain...

§ 12-3-338. Revenue Bonds — Validation - Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in...

§ 12-3-339. Authority Property, Activities, Income, and Bonds Exempt From Taxation and Assessment - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 12-3-340. Conflicts of Interest; Applicability of Other Laws Regulating Conduct; Contracts Voidable by Authority - History. Ga. L. 1964, p. 731, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 12-3-341. Venue and Jurisdiction of Actions Under Part - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

Part 6 - Oconee River Greenway Authority

§ 12-3-400. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-401. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-402. Creation; Membership; Compensation; Qualifications; Accountabilities; Assignment - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-402 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-403. Purpose and Nature of Authority - The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business...

§ 12-3-404. General Powers - The authority is authorized: (8.1) To organize a nonprofit corporation...

§ 12-3-405. Exemption From Taxation - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 12-3-406. Police Powers - The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police...

§ 12-3-407. Security Force - The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide...

§ 12-3-408. Receipt of Moneys Deemed to Be Trust Funds - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part,...

§ 12-3-409. Authority to Fix Rentals and Other Charges for Use of Project - The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges...

§ 12-3-410. Attorney General Providing Legal Services - The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority,...

§ 12-3-411. Jurisdiction of Actions Under This Part - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

§ 12-3-412. Applicability of Chapter 10 of Title 45 - Members and employees of the authority shall be subject to...

§ 12-3-413. Issuance of Bonds - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-413 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-414. Authorization of Governor - The Governor is authorized to convey to the authority on...

Part 7 - Sapelo Island Heritage Authority

§ 12-3-440. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-441. Legislative Findings - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-441 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-442. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-443. Creation; Power to Contract and Sue; Assignment to Department of Natural Resources - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-443 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-444. Membership; Officers; Compensation; Quorum; Meetings - Vacancies in the appointed positions shall be filled for the...

§ 12-3-445. Powers and Duties - The authority shall have the following powers and duties, in...

§ 12-3-446. Authority’s Property Subject to Inventory Requirements; Conveyances Not Subject to Filing Requirements - The definition of real property in paragraph (1) of Code...

§ 12-3-447. Authority’s Property Not Subject to Adverse Possession or Prescription - In that the real and personal property of the authority...

§ 12-3-448. Authority Members Accountable as Trustees; Financial Records Required - The members of the authority shall be accountable in all...

§ 12-3-449. Authority and Property Exempt From Taxation, Levy and Sale, Garnishment, and Attachment - As the authority will be performing valuable charitable and public...

§ 12-3-450. Attorney General to Provide Legal Services - The Attorney General shall provide legal services to the authority,...

§ 12-3-451. Jurisdiction of Actions Against Authority - Any action brought against the authority shall be brought in...

§ 12-3-452. Liberal Construction - This part, being for the welfare of the state and...

Part 9 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee

§ 12-3-500. Creation of Committee; Membership; Vacancies; Review of Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority - There is created as a joint committee of the General...

§ 12-3-501. Assistance to Committee in Discharging Duties; Employees; Securing Professional Services - The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies...

§ 12-3-502. Cooperation of Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority - The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority shall cooperate with the committee,...

§ 12-3-503. Committee to Evaluate Performance of Authority - In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate...

§ 12-3-504. Expenditure of State Funds by Committee; Compensation, Expenses, and Allowances for Members - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-504 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 10 - Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

§ 12-3-520. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-521. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-522. Creation; Membership; Meetings; Expense Allowance; Perpetual Existence; Records - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-522 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-523. Corporate Purpose and General Nature of Business - The corporate purpose and general nature of the business of...

§ 12-3-524. General Powers - The authority is authorized: History. Code 1981, § 12-3-524 ,...

§ 12-3-524.1. Expenditure of Funds to Aid in Securing Gifts, Grants, Donations, and Contributions - The authority, in order to make the Georgia Music Hall...

§ 12-3-524.2. Ownership of Music Hall of Fame; Compliance With Copyright and Trademark Laws - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-524.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-525. Exemption From Taxation - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 12-3-526. Police Powers - The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police...

§ 12-3-527. Security Force - The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide...

§ 12-3-528. Moneys Received by Authority Deemed to Be Trust Funds - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part,...

§ 12-3-529. Authority to Fix Rentals and Other Charges for Users and Exhibitors - The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges...

§ 12-3-530. Attorney General to Provide Legal Services for Authority - The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority...

§ 12-3-531. Jurisdiction of Actions Brought Under This Part - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

§ 12-3-532. Contracts or Transactions of Authority Involving Conflict of Interest - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-532 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-533. Issuance of Bonds by Authority - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-533 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-534. Department of Economic Development Authorized to Construct, Erect, Acquire, and Exercise Custodial Responsibility Over Projects - The Department of Economic Development is authorized to construct, erect,...

§ 12-3-535. Creation of Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-535 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-536. Transferring Powers of Authority to the Department of Economic Development - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-536 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 11 - Georgia Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee

§ 12-3-550. Establishment of Georgia Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee; Membership - There is created as a joint committee of the General...

§ 12-3-551. Assistance to Committee by Other State Agencies - The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies...

§ 12-3-552. Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority to Cooperate With State Agencies - The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia...

§ 12-3-553. Standards for Evaluation of Performance of Authority - In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate...

§ 12-3-554. Expenditure of State Funds; per Diem and Expenses; Appropriations - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-554 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 12 - Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

§ 12-3-560. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-3-561. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-562. Creation; Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Expense Allowance; Perpetual Existence; Books and Records; Assignment to Department of Economic Development; Staffing; Cooperative Agreements - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-562 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-562.1. Joint Operation Between Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame; Proposals for Accomplishing Objectives - The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia...

§ 12-3-563. Purpose - The corporate purpose and general nature of the business of...

§ 12-3-564. Powers and Duties - The authority is authorized: (11.1) To receive from the Georgia...

§ 12-3-565. Tax Exemption - It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of...

§ 12-3-566. Police Powers - The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police...

§ 12-3-567. Security Force - The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide...

§ 12-3-568. Trust Fund - All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part,...

§ 12-3-569. Rentals and Other Charges - The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges...

§ 12-3-570. Legal Services - The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority...

§ 12-3-571. Venue and Jurisdiction of Actions - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...

§ 12-3-572. Conflicts of Interest - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-572 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-573. Revenue Bonds - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-573 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-574. Construction and Responsibility Over Project by Department of Economic Development - The Department of Economic Development is authorized to construct, erect,...

Article 8 - Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisition Programs

§ 12-3-600. Legislative Findings; Policy of State - The General Assembly finds that it is in the best...

§ 12-3-601. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-602. Establishment of Programs and Activities; Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisitions Fund; Income Tax Return Form Contribution Option; Administrative Costs of Voluntary Contribution Program - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-602 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 9 - Protection of Archeological, Aboriginal, Prehistoric, and Historic Sites

§ 12-3-620. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 12-3-621. Prohibited Acts as to Archeological, Aboriginal, Prehistoric, or Historic Sites; Notification of State Archeologist Before Beginning Investigation or Disturbance of Site; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-621 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-3-622. Buying, Selling, Trading, Importing, or Exporting American Indian Burial, Sacred, or Cultural Objects - History. Code 1981, § 12-3-622 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 10 - Official Gardens and Nature Centers

§ 12-3-640. Designation - In recognition of the many beautiful and outstanding gardens and...

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Georgia Code Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation

Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation