Georgia Water/Policy/Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act/OCGA Sections
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Note: A summary of specific provisions for each code section is here.
Overview of the Act, by code section
12-7-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the
- "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975, as amended."
12-7-2. Legislative findings; policy of state and intent of chapter.
12-7-3. Definitions.
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.
12-7-5. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances.
12-7-6. Best Management Practices;
- minimum requirements for rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions.
- minimum requirements for rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions.
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.
12-7-7.1. Erosion and sediment control plan prepared; completion; implementation.
12-7-8. Certification of locality as local issuing authority;
- periodic review;
- procedure for revoking certification;
- enforcement actions.
12-7-9. Applications for permits;
- erosion and sediment control plans and data;
- time for issuance or denial.
12-7-10. Referral of application and plan to district; time for action.
12-7-11. . Statement of reasons for denial of permit required;
- conditions for approval;
- suspension, revocation, or modification of permit.
12-7-12. . Orders directed to violators; stop work order procedures.
12-7-13. Injunctions.
12-7-14. Actions to restrain imminent danger;
- emergency orders; duration of effectiveness of orders.
- emergency orders; duration of effectiveness of orders.
12-7-15. Civil penalty.
12-7-16. Hearings and review.
12-7-17. Exemptions.
12-7-18. Effect of chapter on requirements of the “Georgia Water Quality Control Act.”
12-7-19. Education and training requirements;
- required programs; instructor qualifications; expiration of certification.
- required programs; instructor qualifications; expiration of certification.
12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; responsibilities; procedures.
12-7-21. (Repealed effective July 1, 2006)
- Appointment of panel to study controls implemented pursuant to chapter;
- procedure and operation of panel.
12-7-22. Electronic Filing and reporting system.