Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

§ 12-7-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 12-7-2. Legislative Findings; Policy of State and Intent of Chapter - It is found that soil erosion and sediment deposition onto...

§ 12-7-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (2.1) “Coastal marshlands”...

§ 12-7-4. Adoption of Comprehensive Ordinances Relating to Land-Disturbing Activities; Delegation of Responsibility to Planning and Zoning Commission; Other Local Ordinances Relating to Land Development; Effect of Chapter on Design Professionals - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Localities Without Ordinances - The board, by appropriate rules and regulations, shall adopt the...

§ 12-7-6. Best Management Practices; Compliance With Federal Law; Minimum Requirements for Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, or Resolutions - Unless exempted under division (v) of this subparagraph, buffers of...

§ 12-7-7. Permit or Notice of Intent Required for Land-Disturbing Activities; Approval of Application and Issuance of Permit; Denial of Permit; Bond Requirement - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-7.1. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Prepared; Completion; Implementation - History. Code 1981, § 12-7-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-7-8. Certification of Locality as Local Issuing Authority; Periodic Review; Procedure for Revoking Certification; Enforcement Actions - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-9. Applications for Permits; Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Data; Time for Issuance or Denial - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-10. Referral of Application and Plan to District; Time for Action - Except as otherwise provided by Code Section 12-7-7, immediately upon...

§ 12-7-11. Statement of Reasons for Denial of Permit Required; Conditions for Approval; Suspension, Revocation, or Modification of Permit - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-12. Orders Directed to Violators; Stop Work Order Procedures - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-13. Injunctions - Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has...

§ 12-7-14. Actions to Restrain Imminent Danger; Emergency Orders; Duration of Effectiveness of Orders - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 12-7-15. Civil Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, the...

§ 12-7-16. Hearings and Review - All hearings on and review of contested matters, orders, or...

§ 12-7-17. Exemptions - This chapter shall not apply to the following activities: History....

§ 12-7-18. Effect of Chapter on Requirements of the “Georgia Water Quality Control act.” - No provision of this chapter shall authorize any person to...

§ 12-7-19. Education and Training Requirements; Required Programs; Instructor Qualifications; Expiration of Certification - History. Code 1981, § 12-7-19 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; Responsibilities; Procedures - History. Code 1981, § 12-7-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 12-7-21. Appointment of Panel to Study Controls Implemented Pursuant to Chapter; Procedure and Operation of Panel - Reserved. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in...

§ 12-7-22. Electronic Filing and Reporting System - In order to achieve efficiencies and economies for both the...