O.C.G.A. § 12-17-6 (2019)

History

Code 1981, § 12-17-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 744, § 1/HB 413.

Index ACID - Cont’d Lead acid batteries. Disposal, §12-8-28.

A ABORIGINAL SITES. Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to Protection of aboriginal sites, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. ABSCONDERS AND ABSENTEES. Drilling. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc. Enforcement of provisions. Grounds for seizure, §12-4-48. ACCOUNTANTS. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Employment, §12-3-314. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management commission. Employment, §12-8-122. Southern states energy board. Audits, §12-10-1. ACCOUNTS AND ACCOUNTING. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Money received deemed trust funds, §12-3-528. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Maintaining financial records, §12-3-234. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Maintenance of financial records and books, §12-3-313. North Georgia mountains authority. Maintenance of financial records and books, §12-3-293. Parks and recreation. Department of natural resources. Disposition of miscellaneous funds, §12-3-2. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Financial records required, §12-3-448. ACID. Board of natural resources. Program to reduce adverse effects of acid deposition. Establishment, §12-9-5.

ACTIONS. Asbestos. Environmental protection division director. Powers and duties, §12-12-5. Imminent and substantial endangerment, §12-12-15. Sovereign immunity, §12-12-21. Hazardous site cleanup costs. Recovery of costs and damages, §12-8-96.1. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Venue and jurisdiction for actions, §12-3-275. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Landscape irrigation systems. Contest of “rain sensor shut-off switch” installation, §12-5-6. Oconee river greenway authority. Jurisdiction, §12-3-411. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Jurisdiction of actions against authority, §12-3-451. Power to sue, §12-3-443. Scrap tires. Property owners possessing or controlling, §12-8-40.1. Sports hall of fame authority. Venue and jurisdiction, §12-3-571. Water pollution. Administrative hearings. Judgment in accordance with division’s orders. Right of action, §12-5-46. Civil liability, §12-5-51. Representation of division and its agents, §12-5-49. ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS. Office for administration of federal funds. Powers, §12-3-7. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. Board of natural resources. Adverse board decisions, §12-2-1.

INDEX ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Cont’d Environmental protection division. Inspection pursuant to an inspection warrant, §12-2-2. Underground storage tanks. Hearings and review, §12-13-16.

AGRICULTURE - Cont’d Soil and water conservation - Cont’d Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Water rights. Regulated riparian rights to surface water for farm use, §12-5-31. Waters and watercourses. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Water withdrawal permits. Farm use ground water withdrawal permits, §12-5-105. Farm use surface water withdrawal permits, §12-5-31.

ADVERSE POSSESSION. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority’s property not subject to adverse possession, §12-3-447. ADVERTISING. Forestry. Practice of professional forestry. Prohibited acts, §12-6-61. AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY OVERVIEW COMMITTEE. Creation, §12-3-500. AGRICULTURE. Conservation. Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Department of agriculture. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. Erosion. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Farm use water withdrawal permits. Ground water, §12-5-105. Surface water, §12-5-31. Farm water use. Measuring, §§12-5-31, 12-5-105. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Ground water. Permits for agricultural purposes. Generally, §12-5-105. Pine straw, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Riparian rights. Regulated rights to surface water for farm use, §12-5-31. Farm use defined, §12-5-31. Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525.

AIR-CLEANING DEVICES. Defined, §12-9-3. Required use. Powers and duties of board of natural resources, §12-9-5. AIR CONDITIONERS. Sale or use of cleaning agents containing phosphorus. Corrosive inhibitors. Used in closed systems such as, §12-5-27.1. AIRCRAFT. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Aviation assets assigned to commission. Powers and duties as to, §12-6-22.1. Natural resources. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties of department as to aviation assets and services assigned, §12-2-11. AIR POLLUTION, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Administrative proceedings, §12-9-13. Delayed compliance orders, §12-9-13. Final orders. Judgments in accordance, §12-9-16. Hearings on contested matters, §12-9-15. Judgment in accordance with final orders, §12-9-16. Judicial review, §12-9-15. Proceedings before director, §12-9-13. Air quality act. Short title, §12-9-1.

INDEX AIR POLLUTION - Cont’d Board of natural resources. Effect of chapter on powers, §12-9-21. Powers and duties generally, §12-9-5. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-9-24. Compliance orders. Delayed compliance orders, §12-9-13. Continuation of effect of orders, §12-9-20. Confidentiality of information. Disclosure limitations, §12-9-19. Declaration of public policy, §12-9-2. Definitions, §12-9-3. Period of covered noncompliance, §12-9-22. Delayed compliance orders, §12-9-13. Continuation of effect of orders, §12-9-20. Environmental policy, §§12-16-1 to Environmental protection division. Administration of chapter, §12-9-4. Director. Gasoline additives, study and review of, §12-9-70. Powers and duties generally, §12-9-6. Effect of chapter on powers, §12-9-21. Enforcement of chapter, §12-9-4. Ethylene oxide. Spill or release, reporting requirements, permit holders, §12-9-7. Evidence. Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-9-24. Forest areas. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Gasoline additives. Study and review, §12-9-70. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to

AIR POLLUTION - Cont’d Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Governor’s powers, §12-9-18. Injunctive relief. Application, §12-9-12. Situations involving imminent and substantial danger to public health, §12-9-14. Inspections of source or facility, §12-9-11. Investigations of source or facility, §12-9-11. Legal assistance, §12-9-17. Legislative intent, §12-9-2. Motor vehicle emission control. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Noncompliance penalties, §12-9-22. Notice requirements, §12-9-9. Penalties. Civil penalties, §12-9-23. Criminal penalties, §12-9-24. Noncompliance penalties, §§12-9-22, Procedures for imposition of civil penalties, §12-9-23. Permits. Amendment, §§12-9-7, 12-9-8. Application, §12-9-7. Continuation of effect of permits, §12-9-20. Costs of public notice, §12-9-10. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-9-7. Ethylene oxide, spill or release. Reporting requirements, §12-9-7. Fees, §12-9-10. Issuance, §12-9-7. Notice requirements, §12-9-9. Reissuance, §12-9-8. Renewal, §12-9-8. Revision, §12-9-8. Short title. Air quality act, §12-9-1. Small business compliance advisory panel. Stationary source technical and environmental compliance advisory panel, §12-9-25. Small business compliance office. Stationary source technical and environmental compliance office, §12-9-25.

INDEX AIR POLLUTION - Cont’d Small business compliance program. Stationary source technical and environmental compliance program, §12-9-25. Solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to

ANTENNAE. Height restrictions, §12-2-8.

AIRPORTS. Environmental evaluation. Construction projects for roads or airports, when environmental evaluation required, §12-16-9.

APARTMENTS. Water and waste-water usage. Allocating among tenants, charging tenants, measuring usage, §12-5-180.1.

AIR QUALITY ACT. Georgia air quality act. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Short title, §12-9-1. AIR RIFLES. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Possession prohibited, §12-3-10. ALABAMA-COOSA-TALLAPOOSA RIVER BASIN COMPACT, §12-10-110. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Georgia music hall of fame. Sale on premises, §12-3-524. ALLERGIES. Fluoridation of public water system. Device for removal of fluoride from water. Tax-deductible medical expense for persons deemed allergic to fluoridated water, §12-5-175. ALTAMAHA RIVER BASIN ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-420 to Short title, §12-5-420. AMALGAM. Gold amalgam. Purchasers. Duties, §12-4-120. ANIMALS. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Hazardous materials and waste. Discharge of hazardous materials. Applicability of provisions, §12-14-3.

ANTIQUE VEHICLES. Emission testing, exemption, §12-9-45. APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN COMPACT, §12-10-100.

APPEALS. Air pollution control. Hearings on contested matters, §12-9-15. Archeological exploration, excavation, etc. Department of natural resources. Administrative appeal of department orders, §12-3-52. Asbestos. License determinations, §12-12-9. Procedure, §12-12-17. Violations of chapter, §12-12-16. Board of natural resources. Adverse board decisions, §12-2-1. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act. Administrative and judicial review, §12-5-244. Dam safety. Administrative and judicial review, §12-5-380. Department of natural resources. Archaeological exploration, excavation, etc. Administrative appeal of department orders, §12-3-52. Drinking water. Emergency orders, §12-5-187. Hearings. Contested cases, §12-5-186. Procedures for imposing civil penalties, §12-5-192. Environmental protection division. Inspection pursuant to an inspection warrant, §12-2-2. Flint river drought protection act violations, §12-5-549. Ground water. Administrative hearings, §12-5-96. Emergency orders, §12-5-102.

INDEX APPEALS - Cont’d Ground water - Cont’d Imposition of civil penalties, §12-5-106. Order by director after failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-99. Hazardous materials and waste. Waste management. Hearings on contested matters, §12-8-73. Metropolitan river protection act. Adverse agency action, §12-5-448. Petroleum pipelines and gas pipelines. Permits. Administrative review, aggrieved or adversely affected parties, §12-17-5. Surface mining. Appeal to superior court, §12-4-78. Imposition of civil penalties. Judicial review, §12-4-83. Water pollution. Administrative hearings, §12-5-43. APPRAISALS. Brownfields. Qualification of property for liability limitation, §12-8-205. APPROPRIATIONS. Forest fires, §12-6-93. Forestry research, §12-6-112. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §12-3-554. Ground water. Prospecting for underground water supplies, §12-5-73. Hazardous waste trust fund, §12-8-95. Solid waste. Deposit of unexpended funds, §12-8-38. Federal government or other sources, §12-8-37. State grants authorized, §12-8-37.1. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-6, 12-10-8. Water pollution. Surface-water management. Receipt, etc., of federal and state appropriations. Intent of article with regard to state contributions, §12-5-37.

APPURTENANCES. Wastewater. Publicly owned treatment works. Defined as including appurtenances, §12-5-30.1. Water supply and waterworks. Water facilities. Defined as including appurtenances, §12-5-471. AQUEDUCTS. Water facilities. Defined, §12-5-471. AQUIFERS. Deep drilling, §12-4-43. Defined, §§12-5-92, 12-5-122. Environmentally sensitive area of the coastal zone. Defined, §12-4-42. Filled, sealed and plugged. Defined, §12-5-122. Groundwater. Permits, §12-5-96. Pumping levels, §12-5-95. Nonconsumptive use. Defined, §12-5-92. Pollutant. Defined, §12-5-122. Protection standards, §12-2-8. Well. Defined, §§12-5-92, 12-5-122. Wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. Well screens, §12-5-134. ARCHAEOLOGY. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to State archaeologist. Appointment, §12-3-53. Duties, §§12-3-53, 12-3-81. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. ARKANSAS. Southern states energy compact, §12-10-1. ARREST. Forestry investigators, §12-6-20. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Prohibited acts, §12-3-10.

INDEX ARROWS. Directional arrows. Recreational areas, §12-3-10. Labeling containers, §12-8-34. ARTESIAN WELLS, §§12-5-150 to Applicability of part provisions, §12-5-152. Free-flowing artesian wells. Applicability of part provisions, §12-5-152. Tapping. Conditions under which wells may be tapped, §12-5-150. Penalty for violations, §12-5-153. Wells on government property, §12-5-151. ARTIFACTS. Exclusive control by state, §12-3-52. Stolen artifacts. Possession without written permission of owner as evidence of theft, §12-3-621. Submerged cultural resources. Defined, §12-3-80. ASBESTOS, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Actions. Sovereign immunity, §12-12-21. Appeal of license determinations, §12-12-9. Appeals of determination from violation hearings, §12-12-16. Appeals procedure generally, §12-12-17. Asbestos safety act. Short title, §12-12-1. Asbestos supervisor. Defined, §12-12-3. Training requirements, §12-12-7. Board of natural resources. Administration of licensing programs, §12-12-2. Rulemaking authority, §12-12-4. Cease and desist orders. Violation of chapter, §12-12-13. Certification of completion of project, §12-12-10. Compliance with chapter, §12-12-11. Cease and desist orders for noncompliance, §12-12-13. Civil penalties, §12-12-16. Imminent and substantial danger. Remedies of director, §12-12-15. Injunctions, §12-12-14.

ASBESTOS - Cont’d Conflict of laws, §12-12-20. Contractors. Defined, §12-12-3. Declaration of public policy, §12-12-2. Definitions, §12-12-3. Environmental protection division. Director. Duties, §12-12-5. Investigation rights, §12-12-12. Legal representation, §12-12-19. Powers, §12-12-5. Remedies for imminent and substantial endangerment, §12-12-15. Federal rules and regulations. Conflict of laws, §12-12-20. Hearings. Procedure, §12-12-17. Injunctions. Imminent and substantial endangerment, §12-12-15. Noncompliance with chapter, §12-12-14. Investigation rights of director, §12-12-12. Judgments. Order of director or administrative law judge, §12-12-18. Legal representation of director, §12-12-19. Legislative intent, §12-12-2. Licenses. Application, §12-12-6. Denial, §12-12-9. Environmental protection division director. Powers and duties, §12-12-5. Exemptions, §12-12-6. Reciprocity, §12-12-8. Renewal, §12-12-6. Requirement, §12-12-6. Revocation, §12-12-9. Rulemaking authority of board, §12-12-4. Suspension, §12-12-9. Training requirements, §12-12-7. Notice of commencement of projects, §12-12-10. Orders or director or administrative law judge. Filing of judgments, §12-12-18. Projects. Commencement by contractors, §12-12-10.

INDEX ASBESTOS - Cont’d Projects - Cont’d Compliance with chapter, §12-12-11. Defined, §12-12-3. Imminent and substantial endangerment. Remedies of director, §12-12-15. Project fee, §12-12-10. Records. Inspection rights of director, §12-12-12. Short title. Asbestos safety act, §12-12-1. Sovereign immunity. Effect of chapter, §12-12-21. Training requirements for supervisors, §12-12-7. Violations of chapter. Cease and desist orders, §12-12-13. Civil penalties, §12-12-16. Imminent and substantial endangerment. Remedies of director, §12-12-15. Injunctions, §12-12-14.

ATTACHMENT - Cont’d Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from legal process, §12-3-449.

ASBESTOS SAFETY ACT. Georgia asbestos safety act, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Short title, §12-12-1. ASPHALT SHINGLES. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.3. ASSESSMENTS. Solid waste. Enforcement of collection by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3. ASSIGNMENTS. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Rentals due under lease contracts, §12-3-195. ATHLETICS. Georgia sports hall of fame authority. General provisions, §§12-3-560 to ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Cooperation by commission with district, §12-5-579. ATTACHMENT. Exemption. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §12-3-449.

ATTORNEY GENERAL. Air pollution control. Legal assistance, §12-9-17. Asbestos safety. Legal representation of director, §12-12-19. Bonds, surety. Phosphates. Prerequisite to commencement of operations. Approval of affidavit and bond, §12-4-101. Coastal waters and beaches. Construction along shoreline. Actions to enjoin or abate construction, §12-5-245. Department of natural resources. Parks and recreation. Conveyances to be approved by attorney general, §12-3-3. Drinking water. Legal assistance by attorney general, §12-5-190. Forestry. Legal assistance, §12-6-62. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee. Assistance to, §12-3-551. Cooperation with state auditor, §12-3-552. Ground water. Legal representation of department and its agents, §12-5-103. Underground water supply contracts. Approval by attorney general, §12-5-72. Hazardous waste management. Legal assistance, §12-8-76. Music hall of fame authority. Legal services for authority, §12-3-530. North Georgia mountains authority. Legal advisor to authority, §12-3-296. Oconee river greenway authority. Legal services for authority, §12-3-410. Phosphates. Commencement of operations. Approval of affidavit and bond, §12-4-101. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Legal services, §12-3-450. Solid waste duties, §12-8-30.5.

INDEX AUTHORITIES - Cont’d Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Solid waste. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2.

ATTORNEY GENERAL - Cont’d Sports hall of fame authority. Legal services, §12-3-570. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Acquisition of property by condemnation, §12-3-196. Legal services rendered by attorney general, §12-3-194. Underground storage tanks. Legal representation to director, §12-13-22. Water pollution. Legal advisor, §12-5-49. Water wells. Legal services to council, §12-5-123. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. Hazardous site cleanup costs. Recovery of costs, §12-8-96.1. AUDITS. Georgia music hall of fame authority, §12-3-522. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority. Submitting records and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-234. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Submitting records, books and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-313. North Georgia mountains authority. Submitting records, books and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-293. AUTHORITIES. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Overview committee, §§12-3-500 to Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §§12-3-550 to 12-3-554. Georgia music hall of fame authority. General provisions, §§12-3-520 to Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. General provisions, §§12-3-310 to North Georgia mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300.

AVIATION. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Aviation assets assigned to commission. Powers and duties as to, §12-6-22.1. Natural resources. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties of department as to aviation assets and services assigned, §12-2-11. AVIATION AUTHORITY. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Transfer of aviation assets from authority to commission, §12-6-22.1. Natural resources department. Transfer of aviation assets from authority to department, §12-2-11. B BACKFIRES. Setting to save life or property, §12-6-17. BAD FAITH. Hazardous materials and waste. Hazardous waste trust fund, §§12-8-68, 12-8-95. Storage, treatment or disposal facilities, §12-8-68. Underground storage tanks. Financial responsibility, §12-3-9. BALES. Trespasses for bailing pinestraw, §12-6-201. BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY. Brownfields act. Property qualifications for liability limitation, §12-8-205.

INDEX BARNS. Historic areas. Restoration and utilization of barns and other agricultural structures erected prior to 1965, §12-3-50. BATTERIES. Lead acid vehicle batteries. Disposal and recycling, §12-8-28. BATTLEFIELDS. Historic preservation, §12-3-50. B B GUNS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Possession limitations, §12-3-10. BEACHES. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Jekyll island state park. Free and open, sale prohibited, §12-3-243. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to BICYCLES. Bicycle trails and bikeways. Georgia scenic trails system. Construction by department of transportation, §12-3-115. Generally, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Paths or sidewalks designated for use of bicycle. Bicycle paths and bikeways. Scenic trails system, §§12-3-114, Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. Scenic trails system. Bicycle paths and bikeways, §§12-3-114, 12-3-115. BIDS AND BIDDING. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Leasing of property by competitive bidding, §12-3-322. BIOENERGY. Yard trimmings. Using to promote, §12-8-21. BIOMEDICAL WASTE. Permit for thermal treatment technology facility, §12-8-24.

BIRDS. Shore protection act. Nesting shore birds and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. BOARDS. Forest fires. Unit forestry boards, §§12-6-86 to Historic preservation of state owned historic property, §12-3-55. Natural resources. Board of natural resources, §§12-2-20 to 12-2-24. Oil and gas board. Power to create board, members, §12-4-43. BOARDWALKS. Defined, §12-5-232. Permits, §12-5-239. BOAT DOCKS. High Falls lake. Permits for construction, maintenance and use on lake, §12-3-34. BOATHOUSES. High Falls lake. Permits for construction, maintenance and use of boat shelters on lake, §12-3-34. BOATS AND OTHER WATERCRAFT. Marine toilets. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties to control water pollution, §12-5-23. Sewage and waste disposal. Certificate requirement, §12-5-29. Parks, historic sites or recreation areas. Restriction or prohibition of boat use, §12-3-10. Surface water. Marine toilets. Certificate required for use of vessels with marine toilets on lakes, §12-5-29. BONA FIDE PURCHASERS. Hazardous site response. Limitation of liability, purchasers of affected property, §12-8-96.3. BOND ISSUES. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Revenue bonds generally, §§12-3-252 to 12-3-269.

INDEX BOND ISSUES - Cont’d Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Revenue bonds generally, §§12-3-323 to 12-3-339. North Georgia mountains authority. Issuance, §12-3-298. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-413. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-58 to 12-8-59.2. Bonds not subject to other state law, §12-8-59.1. Indebtedness of state or political subdivision not pledged, §12-8-59. Issuance. Limitations, §12-8-58. Procedures, §12-8-58. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-573. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds generally, §§12-3-200 to 12-3-220. BONDS, SURETY. Attorney general. Phosphates. Prerequisite to commencement of operations. Approval of affidavit and bond, §12-4-101. Board of natural resources, §12-2-22. Drinking water. Performance bonds for permittees, §12-5-179. Erosion. Permit for land-disturbing activities. Bond requirement, §12-7-7. Motor vehicle emission inspection stations, §12-9-49. Oil and gas deep drilling. Persons conducting drilling operations, §12-4-47. Phosphate mining licensees, §12-4-101. Scrap tire carriers or processors, §12-8-40.1. State forestry commission. Director, §12-6-13. Timber harvesting. Advance notice of timber harvesting, bond requirements for persons subject to providing, §12-6-24. Water well contractors. Requirement of bond or letter of credit, §12-5-135.

BONDS, SURETY - Cont’d Wood removal. Advance notice of timber harvesting, bond requirements for persons subject to providing, §12-6-24. BORROWING MONEY. North Georgia mountains authority. Approval of indebtedness by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority. General powers, §12-3-404. BOTANICAL GARDENS. Designation of official gardens and nature centers, §12-3-640. BOWS AND ARROWS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Possession prohibited, §12-3-10. BRINE. Deep drilling, §12-4-43. Wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. BROWNFIELDS, §§12-8-200 to Applicability of liability limitation, §12-8-208. Compliance status reports. Initial compliance status report, §12-8-209. Requirement for obtaining limitation of liability, §12-8-207. Corrective action plan. Approval by director, §12-8-204. Good faith compliance by purchaser, §12-8-208. Requirement for obtaining limitation of liability, §12-8-207. Definitions, §12-8-202. Director. Powers and duties, §12-8-204. Requirements for obtaining limitation of liability, §12-8-207. Eligibility for liability limitation. Property, §12-8-205. Prospective purchasers, §12-8-206. Georgia brownfield act. Short title, §12-8-200. Initial compliance status report, §12-8-209. Legislative intent, §12-8-201. Liability limitations. Exceptions, §12-8-208. Procedure for obtaining, §12-8-207.

INDEX BROWNFIELDS - Cont’d Liability limitations - Cont’d Property qualification criteria, §12-8-205. Prospective purchasers. Application, §12-8-207. Qualification criteria, §12-8-206. Purchasers after July 1, 2002 and before July 1, 2005, §12-8-210. Purchasers after May 1, 2012, §12-8-211. Rules and regulations, §12-8-203. Transfer of title, effect, §12-8-208. Policy of state, §12-8-201. Powers and duties of directors, §12-8-203. Public policy, §12-8-201. Purchasers after July 1, 2002 and before July 1, 2005. Applicability of limitation of liability, §12-8-210. Purchasers after May 1, 2012. Application of limitation of liability, §12-8-211. Redevelopment plan. Requirement for obtaining limitation of liability, §12-8-207. Reports. Initial compliance status report, §12-8-209. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-203. Title of act, §12-8-200. Transfer of title. Effect on limitation of liability, §12-8-208.

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING - Cont’d Demolition. Archaeologist of state. Power to protect objects of archaeological significance discovered during demolition work, §12-3-53. Solid waste management authorities. Powers of regional authorities, §12-8-36. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to BULLION. Penalty for noncompliance with code, §12-4-122. Purchasers’ duties, §12-4-120. BURNING WOODS AND LANDS. Backfires, §12-6-17. Permits, §12-6-90. Prescribed burning. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. BUSINESSES. Forestry. Practice of professional forestry, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62.

BUFFERS. Watershed protection, §12-2-8.

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BUILDING AUTHORITY. General assembly. State collection program. Establishment in conjunction with general assembly, §12-8-36. State collection program. Establishment in conjunction with state agencies in state-owned buildings, §12-8-36.

CABINS. Disabled veterans. Discount for use of state parks, historical sites, etc., §12-3-9.1.

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING. Carbon sequestration registry. Sustainable building material technical advisory committee, §12-6-224.1.

CAMPGROUNDS. Historic preservation, promotion, etc. Powers and duties of department of natural resources, §12-3-50.

CABIN AREAS. Speed limit within intensive-use area in park, historic site or recreation area, §12-3-10.

INDEX CAMPING. Campsites. Scenic trails. Guideline policies in creating and administering, §12-3-114. Disabled veterans. Parks, historical areas, memorials, etc. Discount, §12-3-9.1. Extreme forest fire emergency, §12-6-89. Motor vehicles. Speed limit in park, historic site or recreational area. Intensive-use areas used for camping, §12-3-10. Parks, historic areas, memorials, etc. Powers of department and board of natural resources generally, §12-3-4. Scenic trails. Policies to guide department in creating rural hiking trails, §12-3-114. Responsibility and liability of owners of premises traversed by system, §12-3-116. Speed limit near camping areas, §12-3-10. CAPITOL OF STATE. State forestry commission. Directors’ offices at site of state capitol, §12-6-13. Meetings at state capitol, §12-6-3. CAPPING OF ARTESIAN WELLS. Conditions under which wells may be tapped, §12-5-150. Penalty for violations, §12-5-153. CARBON DIOXIDE. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Carbon sequestration results. Defined, §12-6-221. Protocols and procedures. Recognition by state, §12-6-225. Registry credit for certified results, §12-6-228. Reporting results, §12-6-228. Standardized forms, adoption, §12-6-229. Citation of act, §12-6-220.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY - Cont’d Commission. Defined, §12-6-221. Responsibilities, §§12-6-224, 12-6-232. Definitions, §12-6-221. Establishment, §12-6-222. Forest land, ongoing use. Protocols and procedures construed, §12-6-226. Greenhouse gas emissions. Commission review of international and federal programs, §12-6-232. Reduction as goal, §12-6-223. International and federal programs. Duties of commission, §12-6-232. List of approved third-party organizations. Certification of methodologies and results. Criteria for certification, §12-6-230. Duties of commission, §12-6-232. Protocols and procedures. Certification of methodologies and results. Baseline carbon results, §12-6-230. List of approved third-party organizations, §12-6-230. Commission to establish, §12-6-224. Construction and interpretation, §12-6-226. Recognition by state, §12-6-225. Standardized forms, adoption of, §12-6-229. Public policy, §12-6-223. Reporting requirements. Director to governor and general assembly, §12-6-231. Participants, §12-6-228. Standardized forms, adoption of, §12-6-229. Right of withdrawal, §12-6-227. Rulemaking authority, §12-6-224. Statewide uniform automated electronic information system. Establishment and maintenance, §12-6-222. Sustainable building material technical advisory committee, §12-6-224.1. Title of act, §12-6-220. Voluntary participation, §12-6-227. CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-220 to

INDEX CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY ACT - Cont’d Short title, §12-6-220. CARCASSES. Caves or sinkholes. Dumping or disposing in, §12-4-145. CAR WASHES. Water use by permanent facility car wash. When not deemed outdoor water use for purpose of restrictions, §12-5-102. CASKETS. Archaeological, aboriginal, prehistoric and historic site protection. Burial object defined, §12-3-620. Buying, selling, trading, etc., burial objects, §12-3-622. Prohibited acts as to burial objects, §12-3-621. CATAMARANS. Storing or parking on sand dunes, §12-5-248. CATTLE. Solid waste management. Exemption for livestock-feeding facility, §12-8-40. CATWALKS. Fisherman catwalks. Authority of state to make grants, §12-3-5. CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES. Water pollution. Civil liability, §12-5-51. CAVE PROTECTION ACT OF 1977. General provisions, §§12-4-140 to Short title, §12-4-140. CAVERNS. Cave protection. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. CAVES, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. Access to caves. Controlling or preventing, §12-4-143. Breaking or tampering with gates, doors, etc., §12-4-143. Cave protection act of 1977. Short title, §12-4-140. Defacing or disturbing caves, etc., §12-4-143.

CAVES - Cont’d Definitions, §12-4-142. Hazardous chemicals or materials. Dumping, §12-4-145. Hazardous waste management. Land disposal. Placement of hazardous waste in underground mine or cave, §12-8-62. Legislative purpose, §12-4-141. Liability of owners and their agents, officers, etc., §12-4-147. Owners. Defined, §12-4-142. Liability of owners and their agents, officers, etc., §12-4-147. Public policy, §12-4-141. Speleothems. Defined, §12-4-142. Sale, etc., §12-4-144. Storing of hazardous chemicals or materials, §12-4-145. Tampering with gates, doors, etc., §12-4-143. Wildlife. Killing, harming, etc., §12-4-146. CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS. Asbestos violations, §12-12-13. Coastal marshlands. Enforcement remedy, §12-5-291. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act, §12-5-247. Metropolitan river protection act. Appeal, §12-5-448. Violations, §12-5-452. CEILINGS. Asbestos safety. Friable asbestos-containing material. Material applied on to ceilings, §12-12-3. CELLAR DIRT. Pollutant defined, §§12-5-22, 12-5-122. CELLARS. Storage tanks situated in underground areas. Exceptions to chapter, §12-13-4. CEMETERIES. Historic site preservation. Powers and duties of department, §12-3-50. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS. Revitalization, §12-3-56.

INDEX CERAMIC VESSELS. Burial objects defined, §12-3-620. CERTIFICATES FOR HOLDING TANKS. Vessels having marine toilets, §12-5-29. CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT. State board of registration for foresters, §12-6-42. CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION FOR EMISSION INSPECTION STATIONS. Amendment, modification, revocation or suspension, §12-9-52. Authorization to conduct emission inspection, §12-9-49. Defined, §12-9-43.

CERTIFICATES OF EMISSION INSPECTION, §12-9-45. Defined, §12-9-43. Making of, §12-9-51. Requirements, §12-9-48. Sale of vehicle, §12-9-54.

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER BASIN ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-400 to Short title, §12-5-400.

CERTIFICATES OF HARVEST. Pine straw harvest and sale, §12-6-202. CERTIFIED MAIL. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Master plan amendment procedure, §12-3-243.1.

CHARCOAL. Regional solid waste management authorities. Project defined, §12-8-52. CHARITIES. Jekyll Island state-park authority. Leases to counties for charitable purposes, §12-3-251.

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER. Protection generally, §§12-5-440 to Waste-water discharge limitations. Person issued national pollutant discharge elimination system permit, §12-5-23.2. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER BASIN, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Department of natural resources. Annual report, §12-5-422. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-402. Purpose of department, §12-5-401. Short title, §12-5-400. Water pollution control. Combined sewer overflow, §12-5-29.1.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE. Product packaging, §12-8-164. Protection of metropolitan rivers, §12-5-444.

CERTIORARI. Stone Mountain park association. Jurisdiction of superior court of DeKalb county to review park convictions by certiorari, §12-3-194.1.

CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Cooperation by center with district, §12-5-579.

CHEMOTHERAPY WASTE. Biomedical waste defined, §12-8-22. CHILDREN. Georgia youth conservation corps act, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. CHILD SUPPORT. Forestry licenses, revocation for failure to pay, §12-6-49.1. Licenses for driving motor vehicle, engaging in a profession, etc. Suspension or denial of license for failure to pay support. Forestry licenses, §12-6-49.1. CHIMNEYS. Natural resources, environment and vital areas of state. Promulgation of minimum standards and procedures, §12-2-8.

INDEX CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. Air pollution. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-9-24. Water pollution. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-5-53.

CLERKS OF COURT - Cont’d Parks and recreation. Civil penalties. Reporting requirements regarding disposition of actions, §12-3-11.

CLAIMS. Hazardous site cleanup costs, §12-8-96.1.

CLOGGING OF WELLS OR BOREHOLES. Well screens designed to prevent, §12-5-134.

CLINICS. Cleaning agents containing phosphorus. Sale or use in clinics, §12-5-27.1.

CLAMS. Coastal marshland removal, filling, dredging, etc., permits. Considerations in passing upon application, §12-5-286.

CLOTHING. Burial objects defined, §12-3-620. COAL. Surface mining generally, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. Georgia youth conservation corps. Number of hours, §12-11-7. CLASSROOMS. North Georgia mountains authority. Costs of project defined, §12-3-291. CLEAN AIR ACTS. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Environmental policy, §§12-16-1 to Georgia air quality act. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Motor vehicle emission control. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. CLEANING. Asbestos supervisor. Defined, §12-12-3. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING PHOSPHORUS. Sale or use, §12-5-27.1. CLEARINGHOUSES. Hazardous waste transfers through, §12-8-91. CLERKS OF COURT. Compensation. Parks and recreational areas. Reports regarding disposition of civil actions, §12-3-11.

COAL-BURNING SOURCES. Air pollution. Noncompliance penalties, §12-9-22. COASTAL MANAGEMENT, §§12-5-320 to 12-5-328. Board of natural resources. Definition of board, §12-5-322. Rules and regulations, §12-5-324. Citation of act, §12-5-320. Definitions, §12-5-322. Department of natural resources. Cooperation and coordination with state agencies, §§12-5-325, Coordination and cooperation with other state agencies, §12-5-325. Definition of department, §12-5-322. Duties, §12-5-323. Coordination and cooperation with other state agencies, §12-5-325. Document for submission to governor. Preparation, §12-5-327. Powers, §12-5-323. Reports, §12-5-327. Exercise of regulatory jurisdiction by other states. Provisions not to be construed as consent for, §12-5-328. Federal immunity under eleventh amendment. Provisions not to be construed as waiver of, §12-5-328. Findings of legislature, §12-5-321.

INDEX COASTAL MANAGEMENT - Cont’d Land-disturbing activities. Coastal marshlands buffer zones, §12-7-6. Legislative declaration, §12-5-321. Reports. Department of natural resources, §12-5-327. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources, §12-5-324. State agencies. Defined, §12-5-322. Department of natural resources. Cooperation and coordination with state agencies, §§12-5-325, Duties, §12-5-326. Title of act, §12-5-320. Water well contractors or drillers. Injecting surface water into Floridan aquifer in counties governed by program. Moratorium on accepting bond or letter of credit from contractor or driller, §12-5-135. COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-320 to Short title, §12-5-320. COASTAL MARSHLANDS PROTECTION ACT OF 1970. General provisions, §§12-5-280 to Short title, §12-5-280. COASTAL WATERS AND BEACHES. Birds. Shore protection act. Nesting shore birds and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to Construction of part, §12-5-213. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §§12-5-210 to 12-5-213. Marshlands protection act, §12-5-284. Shore protection, §12-5-234. Development of coastal and offshore waters. Departmental powers and duties, §§12-5-210, 12-5-211. Dynamic dune fields. Defined, §12-5-232.

COASTAL WATERS AND BEACHES - Cont’d Dynamic dune fields - Cont’d Permit requirements, §12-5-286. Emergencies, §12-5-294. Land-disturbing activities. Coastal marshlands buffer zones, §12-7-6. Local shore assistance programs, §§12-5-242, 12-5-243. Marshlands. Buffer zones. Land-disturbing activities, §12-7-6. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Board of natural resources. Powers generally, §12-5-285. Citation of title, §12-5-280. Civil penalties, §12-5-291. Committee. Creation, §12-5-283. Members, §12-5-283. Powers, §12-5-283. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-281. Definitions, §12-5-282. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-284. Enforcement of part provisions, §12-5-291. Injunctive relief, §12-5-291. Estuarine areas. Defined, §12-5-282. Permits to fill, drain, etc., marshlands, §12-5-286. Injunctive relief, §12-5-287. Enforcement of part, §12-5-291. Inspections of marshlands, §12-5-289. Jurisdiction of superior court. Injunctive relief, §12-5-290. Leasing of state owned marshland or water bottoms, §12-5-287. Legislative findings, §12-5-281. Letters of permission. Defined, §12-5-282. Issuance, §12-5-284. Permit exemption for activities conducted pursuant to, §12-5-286. Liability of landowners, §12-5-291. Operation of part provisions. Effect of emergency, §12-5-291. Permits to fill, drain, etc., marshlands, §12-5-286. Application, §12-5-286.

INDEX COASTAL WATERS AND BEACHES - Cont’d Marshlands - Cont’d Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970 - Cont’d Permits to fill, drain, etc., marshlands - Cont’d Denial, §12-5-286. Dynamic dune fields, §12-5-286. Defined, §12-5-232. Effect of conveyance, etc., of land, §12-5-293. Failure to obtain, §12-5-297. Issuance, §12-5-286. Liability for damages. Failure to obtain permit, §12-5-297. Posting of permit, etc., §12-5-292. Procedure, §12-5-286. Public hearing, §12-5-286. Public interest considerations, §12-5-288. Required, §12-5-286. Restrictions on granting, §12-5-288. Size restriction, §12-5-288. Report by department. Lease applications and leases granted, §12-5-287. Rulemaking. Power of board, §12-5-285. Short title, §12-5-280. State owned marshland or water bottoms. Leasing, §12-5-287. Title of act, §12-5-280. Misdemeanors. Violations of part, §12-5-296. Posting requirements. Permits. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §12-5-292. Shore protection act, §§12-5-239, Purposes. Liberal construction of part, §12-5-213. Reporting requirements, §§12-5-211, Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970. Lease applications and leases granted, §12-5-287. Rules and regulations. Shore protection act. Rulemaking authority, §§12-5-235,

COASTAL WATERS AND BEACHES - Cont’d Sand. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to Removal of sand from watercourse, §12-5-454. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Cutting, harvesting, etc., prohibited, §12-5-311. Legislative purpose, §12-5-310. Penalty. Cutting, harvesting, etc., of sea oats, §12-5-312. Public policy, §12-5-310. Sea turtles. Shore protection act. Nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to Administrative review, §12-5-244. Area of operation of part, §12-5-233. Birds. Nesting shore birds and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. Civil penalties, §12-5-247. Committee. Creation, §12-5-235. Defined, §12-5-232. Powers generally, §12-5-235. Criminal violations, §12-5-248. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-231. Definitions, §12-5-232. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-234. Enforcement remedies, §12-5-247. Injunctive relief, §12-5-245. Enforcement of part, §12-5-247. Jurisdiction of superior court, §12-5-246. Judicial review, §12-5-244. Jurisdiction of superior court, §12-5-246. Legislative purpose, §12-5-231. Letters of permission. Defined, §12-5-232. Permit exemption for activities conducted pursuant to, §12-5-237. Powers and duties of department, §12-5-234. Liability of landowners, §12-5-247.

INDEX COASTAL WATERS AND BEACHES - Cont’d Shore protection act - Cont’d Local shore assistance programs. Adoption of more restrictive ordinances permissible, §12-5-243. Minor activity. Permits, §12-5-235. Ordinances. Adoption of more restrictive ordinances permissible, §12-5-243. Model ordinance. Local shore assistance programs, §12-5-242. Technical assistance to local governments, §12-5-242. Permits. Application. Agency action, §12-5-239. Contents, §12-5-238. Form, §12-5-238. Information required, §12-5-238. Notice of proposed activity, §12-5-239. Exceptions to permit requirement, §12-5-237. Issuance, §12-5-239. Posting requirements, §12-5-240. Requirements, §12-5-239. Restrictions, §12-5-239. Minor activity, §12-5-235. Posting requirements, §12-5-240. Procedure for issuance, §12-5-239. Required, §12-5-237. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-236. Scope of part, §12-5-233. Sea turtles. Nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. Shoreline engineering activities, etc. Permit required, §12-5-237. Short title, §12-5-230. Utilization of coastal and offshore resources. Departmental powers and duties, §§12-5-210, 12-5-211.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Georgia youth conservation corps. Use of members to impair collective bargaining agreements prohibited, §12-11-8.

COAST GUARD. Oil spill response cost. Federal on-scene coordinator defined, §12-5-500.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Department of community affairs. Historic preservation. Additional powers and duties, §12-3-50.1. Generally, §§12-3-50 to 12-3-58. Historical and cultural museum assistance program, §12-3-57.

COLISEUMS. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Powers, §12-3-194.

COLLECTOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Emission testing, exemption, §12-9-45. COMMANDEERING. Extreme forest fire emergency. Assistance of state agency and personnel at direction of governor, §12-6-89. COMMERCE AND TRADE. Altamaha river basin act, §§12-5-420 to 12-5-422. Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Pine straw. Harvest and sale, §§12-6-200 to COMMERCIAL WASTE, §§12-15-20 to COMMISSIONS. Forest resources. State forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to Georgia forestry commission. General provisions, §§12-6-1 to State forestry commission. General provisions, §§12-6-1 to COMMON LAW. Hazardous waste management. Financial responsibility for persons operating facilities. Liability of guarantors, §12-8-68. Hazardous waste trust fund. Liability of guarantors, §12-8-95. Underground storage tank trust fund. Financial responsibility. Liability of guarantors, §12-13-9.

INDEX COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - Cont’d Department of community affairs - Cont’d Historic preservation - Cont’d Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Historic preservation review board, §12-3-55. Locating state facilities. State agencies to give first consideration to historic properties within historic districts, §12-3-56. Revitalization of central business districts, §12-3-56. State owned historic property, §12-3-55. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. Historic preservation. Department of community affairs. Additional powers and duties, §12-3-50.1. Generally, §§12-3-50 to 12-3-58. Historic and cultural museum assistance, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Historic preservation review board, §12-3-55. Locating state facilities. Consideration given to historic properties in historic district, §12-3-56. Revitalization of central business districts, §12-3-56. State owned historic property, §12-3-55. COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. COMPACTS. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Energy. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8.

COMPACTS - Cont’d Environmental protection. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Forest fires. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Water pollution. Surface-water management, §12-5-24. COMPLIANCE HISTORY DISCLOSURE. Applicant for permit to discharge pollutants into water, §12-5-23. COMPOST. Local and regional solid waste plan, §12-8-31.1. State agency recycling and collection program, §12-8-36. Yard trimmings, §§12-8-21, 12-8-40.2. COMPREHENSIVE LAND AND WATER USE PLANS. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-443 to 12-5-445. COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Short title, §12-8-20. COMPREHENSIVE STATE-WIDE WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING. General provisions, §§12-5-520 to Short title, §12-5-520.

INDEX CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Contracts or transactions involving authority, §12-3-532. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Members, employees, etc., §12-3-340. Voiding of contracts or transactions involving conflict of interest, etc., §12-3-340. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-572.

CONCILIATION. Flint river drought protection act violations. Obtaining compliance with act, §12-5-549. CONCRETE. Industrial solid waste defined, §12-8-22. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. CONCRETE PIPES. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. CONDEMNATION. Palmetto berries. Seizure of berries for noncompliance, §12-6-255. CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL AT STONE MOUNTAIN. Stone Mountain memorial association, §§12-3-190 to 12-3-220. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. Air pollution control. Protection of confidential information, §12-9-19. Ground water. Right of entry. Protection of confidential information, §12-5-98. Hazardous waste management. Access to confidential information by federal officers, etc., §12-8-78. Protection of confidential information, §12-8-78. Pollution prevention assistance division. Information provided by business or industry, §12-8-184. Solid waste. Handling facilities, §12-8-29.2. Underground storage tanks. Public access to records, §12-13-21. Water pollution. Right of entry for purposes of investigation and inspection. Protection of confidential information, §12-5-26. CONFISCATION. Historical artifacts. Possession without written permission of owner, §12-3-621.

CONFLICTS OF LAW. Asbestos, §12-12-20. Ground water. Effect of part provisions on other laws, §12-5-104. Hazardous materials and wastes. Effect of other laws on permits issued under article, §12-8-79. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Applicability of other laws to conduct of authority members, employees, etc., §12-3-340. Metropolitan river protection act. Other laws not superseded by part provisions, §12-5-449. Oil and gas deep drilling. Effect of part provisions on other laws, §12-4-51. Water pollution. Intent of article provisions as to conflicts with federal laws, §12-5-50. Remedial action to avoid conflicts of law and loss of eligibility, §12-5-50. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Air pollution, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Asbestos safety, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Board of natural resources. General provisions, §§12-2-20 to Brownfields, §§12-8-200 to 12-8-211.

INDEX CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Cave protection. General provisions, §§12-4-140 to Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Chattahoochee river protection, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Coastal waters and beaches. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to Control of soil erosion and sedimentation, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Dam safety, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Department of natural resources. General provisions, §§12-1-1 to Drinking water. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Energy. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Environmental protection. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to Forest fires. Georgia forest fire protection act, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Forest heritage trust act program, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Forest resources. Forest fire prevention and control. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Forest resources - Cont’d Forest fire prevention and control - Cont’d Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to 12-10-64. Forestry research. Georgia forestry research council, §§12-6-110 to 12-6-112. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Ginseng protection, §§12-6-150 to Harvest and sale of pine straw, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Practice of professional forestry, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62. State forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to Wildflower preservation, §§12-6-170 to Forestry. Practice of professional forestry, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Overview committee, §§12-3-500 to Georgia air quality control act, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Georgia asbestos safety act, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Georgia brownfield act, §§12-8-200 to Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to Georgia forest fire protection act. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Georgia forestry commission. General provisions, §§12-6-1 to Georgia hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §§12-8-60 to Georgia natural areas act, §§12-3-90 to 12-3-94.

INDEX CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Georgia youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Ginseng protection. Generally, §§12-6-150 to 12-6-157. Gold, §§12-4-120 to 12-4-122. Ground water, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Hazardous waste. Discharges of hazardous materials. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Georgia brownfield act, §§12-8-200 to Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Interstate compacts. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41.

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Jekyll Island-state park authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. General provisions, §§12-3-310 to Land conservation. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to Local water authorities. Contributions for conservation and environmental projects, §12-5-5. Marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Memorials. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs memorial generally, §§12-3-150 to Stone Mountain memorial association, §§12-3-190 to 12-3-220. Ty Cobb memorial, §§12-3-170 to Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to Mineral resources and caves. Cave protection, §§12-4-140 to Environmental protection division. Powers, duties, etc., §12-4-1. Gold, §§12-4-120 to 12-4-122. Mining and drilling. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to Phosphates, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Mountain protection act, §12-2-8. Natural areas. Georgia natural areas act, §§12-3-90 to Nongame wildlife conservation programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. North Georgia Mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Oil and gas. Discharges of hazardous materials. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4.

INDEX CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Oil and gas - Cont’d Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Oil spills. Costs of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Parks and recreation. Memorials. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs memorial generally, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Stone Mountain memorial association, §§12-3-190 to Ty Cobb memorial, §§12-3-170 to Natural areas. Identification, preservation, etc., of natural areas, §§12-3-90 to Nongame wildlife conservation and wildlife habitat acquisition programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Public authorities. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee, §§12-3-500 to 12-3-504. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §§12-3-310 to North Georgia Mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. State parks and recreational areas. General provisions, §§12-3-30 to

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Phosphates, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Prevention and control of air pollution, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Public authorities. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee, §§12-3-500 to 12-3-504. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §§12-3-310 to 12-3-341. North Georgia mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Public water systems. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. Rivers. Chattahoochee river protection, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Sea oats. General provisions, §§12-5-310 to Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525.

INDEX CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Soil and water conservation - Cont’d Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Solid waste. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. State parks and recreational areas. General provisions, §§12-3-30 to Stone Mountain Memorial Association Act, §§12-3-190 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. Trails. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Waste management. Dumping certain wastes in sewers, §12-8-2. Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to Hazardous waste disposal, treatment, etc. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Georgia brownfield act, §§12-8-200 to 12-8-211. Mitigating effect of hazardous materials discharge, §§12-8-140 to 12-8-142. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Sewage disposal permits, §12-8-1. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Waste management - Cont’d Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Water authorities. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Local water authorities. Contributions for conservation and environmental projects, §12-5-5. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water resources. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Chattahoochee river protection, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Coastal waters, beaches, sand dunes, etc. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to Coastal marshlands, §§12-5-280 to Engineering, construction, etc., along shoreline. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to General provisions, §§12-5-210 to Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Conservation. Programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, §12-5-4. Control of water pollution and surface-water use, §§12-5-20 to Costs of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, General provisions, §§12-5-1 to 12-5-3. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §§12-5-570 to Oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Public water systems, §§12-5-170 to Rivers and river basins. Dam safety, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Development of Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to 12-5-422.

INDEX CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Water resources - Cont’d Rivers and river basins - Cont’d Development of Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. General provisions, §12-5-331. Georgia scenic river system, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Protection of metropolitan rivers, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply. Programs for, §12-5-4. Water supply, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Wells and drinking water. Ground water. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to Ground water use generally, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Prospecting for underground water supplies, §§12-5-70 to Water well standards, §§12-5-120 to 12-5-138. Water supply, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Wildflower preservation. Generally, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176. Wildlife habitat acquisition programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state, §12-3-76. CONTAINERIZATION. Hazardous waste management defined, §12-8-62. CONTAINERS. Product packaging, §§12-8-160 to CONTAINMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. Storage defined, §12-8-62. CONTINUING EDUCATION. Forestry. Licensing requirements, §12-6-56.

CONTRABAND. Deep drilling for oil and gas. Illegal minerals and products, §12-4-48. Motor vehicles. Dumping certain wastes in sewers, §12-8-2. Water wells. Equipment used by unlicensed or unsupervised contractor, §12-5-137. CONTRACTORS. Sewage holding tanks. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with chapter, §12-15-6. Water wells. Bond or letter of credit, §12-5-135. Fines, §12-5-133.1. Licenses, §12-5-127. Contents of license, §12-5-128. Display of license, §12-5-128. Electrical or plumbing work incidental to well work. Electrician or plumbing licensing not required, §12-5-131.1. Suspension and revocation of licenses, §12-5-129. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Violation of provisions. Two year ineligibility for licensing, §12-5-127. Notification requirements by council, §12-5-131. Seizure of drilling equipment used in commission of violation of provisions, §12-5-129. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. CONTRACTS. Consideration. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Lease payments by authority as constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-317. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Conflict of interest involving contracts or transactions, §12-3-532. Ground water. Prospecting for underground water supplies, §12-5-72. Hazardous materials and wastes. Solid waste handling, etc., services, §12-8-77.

INDEX CONTRACTS - Cont’d Jekyll Island-State Park Authority. Revenue bonds. Part provisions as constituting contract with bondholders, §12-3-265. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Generally, §§12-3-241 to 12-3-251. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Conflicts of interest involving authority members, employees, etc. Voiding of contract or transaction, §12-3-340. Lease payments by authority. Payments constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-317. Revenue bonds. Part provisions as constituting a contract with bondholders, §12-3-337. Use of appropriations, etc., in performing lease contracts, §12-3-331. Landfills. Sale, lease or management of landfill. Public hearing prior to entering contract, §12-8-24.2. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Powers as to, §§12-5-574, 12-5-577. North Georgia Mountains authority. Approval of indebtedness by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority. General powers, §12-3-404. Parks and recreation. Public-use areas. Authority of state to make grants, leases, contracts, etc., §12-3-5. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Power to contract, §12-3-443. Solid waste. Sale, lease or management of landfill or solid waste disposal facility. Public hearing prior to entering contract, §12-8-24.2.

CONTRACTS - Cont’d Solid waste - Cont’d Surcharge. Owners or operators of facilities to charge waste surcharge. Rate per ton, retention of percentage by owners or operators. Exempt contracts, §12-6-24. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Obligations of state, etc., under lease contracts with association, §12-3-195. Revenue bonds. Part as constituting a contract with bondholders, §12-3-216. Protection of bondholders against obstruction, etc., by state performance of rental or lease agreements, etc., §12-3-216. Submerged cultural resources. Authorization to contract for investigation, survey, etc., §12-3-82. Water pollution. Surface-water management, §12-5-24. Water resources center. Power to enter into contracts, agreements, etc., §12-5-3. Water supply. Acquisition, construction and maintenance of projects, §12-5-472. Projects with local governments for planning, construction, etc., §12-5-476. Public entities for services or use of facilities or equipment, §12-5-479. User agreement for environmental services, §12-5-479. Youth conservation corps. Contracting authority, §12-11-8. CONTRIBUTION. Hazardous site cleanup costs. Liability for costs and damages, §12-8-96.1.

INDEX CONVEYANCES. Coastal waters and beaches. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970. Effect of conveyance, etc., of land, §12-5-293. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state, §12-3-76. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority’s property not subject to filing requirements, §12-3-446. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Property, etc., to association, §12-3-196. COOSA VALLEY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Cooperation by center with district, §12-5-579. CORDGRASS. Vegetated marshlands defined, §12-5-282. CORPORATIONS. Brownfields act. Property qualifications for limitation of liability, §12-8-205. Prospective purchaser qualifications for limitation of liability, §12-8-206. Forestry licenses. Ineligibility of corporations for registration, §12-6-55. CORPUS. Solid waste trust fund. Interest earned upon paid over to division, §12-8-27.1. State grants authorized from, §12-8-37.1. Underground storage tank trust fund. Interest earned paid over to division, §12-13-9. COST EFFECTIVE. Georgia youth conservation corps. Cost effectiveness analysis by director, §12-11-5. COUNCILS. Water wells council, §§12-5-123,

COUNTIES. Drinking water. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Drought. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Forest fire protection. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Taxation by counties, §12-6-93. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state, §12-3-76. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Irrigation. Outdoor irrigation limitations, exceptions. Growing or maintaining ground cover, trees, scrubs, other plants, §12-5-7. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Addition of adjoining localities to district, §12-5-578. Generally, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Referendum. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Reservoirs. Construction of new water supply reservoir. Permits, §12-5-31.1. Division funded, requirements, §12-5-472.

INDEX COUNTIES - Cont’d Reservoirs - Cont’d Georgia water supply act of 2008. Generally, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Rivers. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Scrap tires. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1. Solid waste. Report on status of management, §12-8-31.1. Timber harvesting. Notice of wood removal. Effect of provisions on local governments, §12-6-24. Water authorities. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Local water authorities. Contributions for conservation and environmental projects, §12-5-5. Watering lawns or gardens. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Watershed protection plans to be submitted to department, §12-2-8. Water supply. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Yard trimmings. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. Air pollution control. Violation of chapter provisions, §12-9-24. American Indian burial, sacred or cultural objects. Buying, selling, etc., §12-3-622. Artesian wells. Failure to comply with requirements, §12-5-153. Asbestos. Compliance with chapter, §12-12-11. Cave protection. Breaking or tampering with gates, doors, etc., §12-4-143.

CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE - Cont’d Cave protection - Cont’d Controlling or preventing access to caves, §12-4-143. Defacing or disturbing caves, etc., §12-4-143. Dumping of hazardous chemicals or materials in caves, §12-4-145. Killing, harming, etc., of wildlife, §12-4-146. Sale, etc., of speleothems, §12-4-144. Storing of hazardous chemicals or materials in caves, §12-4-145. Coastal marshlands. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-291. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act. Criminal violations, §12-5-248. Violations of part, §12-5-296. Dam safety, §12-5-385. Dam removal, §12-5-377. Refusal of access to and interference with access, §12-5-379. Requirement of construction, operation, etc., §12-5-384. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-385. Drinking water. Prohibited acts, §12-5-191. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-193. Environmental protection division. Refusal of inspection pursuant to warrant, §12-2-2. Forest fires. Permit requirement for burning woods, lands, etc., §12-6-90. Forest resources. Scale ticket requirement for wood removal, §12-6-23. Forestry. Prohibited acts, §12-6-62. Ginseng harvesting, §12-6-152. Ginseng protection. Violation of article, §12-6-157. Gold purchasers. Failure to carry out duties, §12-4-122. Ground water. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-107. Hazardous materials and waste. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Hazardous waste management. Violation of article provisions, §12-8-82. Historic areas. Archaeological exploration, excavation, etc., §12-3-54.

INDEX CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE - Cont’d Historic areas - Cont’d Malicious destruction of property, §12-3-54. Protection of historic sites, §§12-3-621, Oil and gas deep drilling. Enforcement proceedings. Use of evidence in criminal prosecutions, §12-4-50. Palmetto berries. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Parks and recreation. Prohibited acts generally, §12-3-10. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Persons violating order to leave, §12-3-10.1. Prosecution for violations, §12-3-10. Phosphate mining. Failure to obtain license, §12-4-103. Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Violation of article, §12-6-207. Radioactive waste. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Refusal of inspection pursuant to an inspection warrant, §12-2-2. Sea oats. Cutting, harvesting, etc., §12-5-311. Solid waste. Confidentiality of information, §12-8-29.2. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Product packaging, §12-8-166. Unlawful acts, §12-8-30.7. Violations, §12-8-30.8. Storm and sanitary sewers. Dumping of certain wastes prohibited, §12-8-2. Submerged cultural resources. Prohibited acts, §12-3-83. Surface mining. Violation of part provisions, §12-4-84. Trespass. Parks and recreational areas. Directing persons to leave upon refusal to obey rules and regulations, §12-3-10. Underground storage tanks. Imposition of criminal penalties, §12-13-19.

CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE - Cont’d Water pollution. Violation of article provisions, §12-5-53. Water wells. Unlicensed operation and other violations, §12-5-133. Wildflower preservation. Violation of article, §12-6-176. CROSS CONNECTIONS. Public water systems. Defined, §12-5-172. Powers and duties of board of natural resources, §12-5-174. CROSSWALKS. Beaches, eroding sand dune areas and submerged land. Defined, §12-5-232. Permits for structure on, §12-5-239. CRUSTACEANS. Wildlife defined, §12-4-142. CULTURAL MUSEUMS. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. CULTURAL PATRIMONY. Historical site protection. Object of cultural patrimony defined, §12-3-620. CURBS. Wells and boreholes to be curbed, §12-5-134. D DAMAGES. Coastal waters and beaches. Failure to obtain permit, §12-5-297. Marshlands. Enforcement remedy, §12-5-291. Shore protection act, §12-5-247. Dams. Dam safety. Liability for damages, §12-5-383. Forest fires. Prescribed burning. Liability for negligence, §12-6-148. Hazardous site cleanup costs. Punitive damages, §12-8-96.1. Oil spills. Liability for removal costs or damages, §12-5-501.

INDEX DAMAGES - Cont’d Punitive damages. Hazardous site cleanup costs, §12-8-96.1. Waste management. Immunity of persons from liability, §12-8-141. Water pollution. Civil liability, §12-5-51. DAMS, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-374. Category I dams, §12-5-375. Category II dams, §12-5-375. Clerks of superior courts. Information relating to category I and category II dams in county. Director to supply annually to, §12-5-375. Commissioner of transportation. Powers as to contracting requirements, §12-5-382. Construction resulting in change in category of dam. Notice to owner and local unit of government, §12-5-375. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §§12-5-373, 12-5-375. Erosion and sedimentation act. Inapplicability to public water system reservoirs, §12-7-17. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Administrative and judicial review, §12-5-380. Orders of director or administrative law judge. Superior court filing, §12-5-380.1. Citation of title, §12-5-370. Construction, operation, etc. Administrative orders to enforce compliance with part, etc., §12-5-378. Permits, §12-5-376. Requirement of conformance with rules and regulations, etc., §12-5-384. Right to require statements and reports, §12-5-379. Criminal and civil penalties, §12-5-385. Dam removal, §12-5-377. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-371.

DAMS - Cont’d Georgia safe dams act of 1978 - Cont’d Definitions, §12-5-372. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-5-385. Injunctive relief, §12-5-381. Inspection of dams and other barriers, §12-5-378. Interference with right of access, §12-5-379. Investigations, §12-5-379. Legislative purpose, §12-5-371. Liability for damages, §12-5-383. Minimum spillway design requirements, §12-5-376.1. Penalties, §12-5-385. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-5-376. Permits. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-5-376. Minimum spillway design requirements, §12-5-376.1. Subclassification of category I dams, §12-5-376.1. Powers and duties. Board of natural resources, §12-5-374. Commissioner of transportation, §12-5-382. Environmental protection division, §§12-5-373, 12-5-375. Refusal of access, §12-5-379. Right of access, §12-5-379. Short title, §12-5-370. Title of act, §12-5-370. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Inventory and classification of dams in state, §12-5-375. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to Right of entry. Inventorying, classifying and investigating dams, §12-5-375. Safety orders. Superior court filing, §12-5-380.1. Scenic rivers. Construction, operation, etc., of dams on scenic rivers, §12-5-354. Water supply. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484.

INDEX DEEP DRILLING FOR OIL, GAS, ETC. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Short title, §12-4-40. DEER. Forestry resources. Prescribed burning as benefiting deer, §12-6-146. DEFACEMENT. Aquacultural resources, §12-3-83. Archaeological objects or sites, §12-3-54. Caves, §12-4-143. Historical objects, §12-3-54. Historic sites, §§12-3-10, 12-3-54. Park property, §12-3-10. Recreational areas, §12-3-10. Underwater cultural resources, §12-3-83. DEFENSES. Water pollution. Criminal liability, §12-5-53. DEFINED TERMS. Abandoned well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Acceptable Flint river basin stream flow, §12-5-542. ACF. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. ACF basin. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Acre-feet. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-376.1. ACT. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. ACT basin. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Active farm use surface water withdrawal permit, §12-5-31. Activities associated with the cleanup of environmental hazards. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-96.2.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Activity. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Additional recovery methods. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-45. Affected area. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Affected county. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Affected land. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Affected property. Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-96.3. Agencies. Sapelo Island Heritage authority, §12-3-442. Aggrieved or adversely affected. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §12-5-283. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-2. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-96. Petroleum pipelines, permits, §12-17-5. Shore protection act, §12-5-244. Air-cleaning device. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Air contaminant. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Air pollution. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Allocation formula. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Ambient air. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. American Indian. Historic site protection, §12-3-620. Animal waste. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-1. Applicant. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Shore protection, §12-5-232.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d A proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Aquifer. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Area. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Area of the state. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Asbestos. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Asbestos supervisor. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Augmentation. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Authority. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §12-5-201. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-401. Bare sand surface. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Barrier islands. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Beach. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Biomedical waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Boardwalk. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Bona fide purchaser. Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-96.3. Bonds. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Borehole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Borrowers. Foresters, §12-6-49.2. Borrow pit. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Buffer. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Building embodied carbon. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Burial objects. Historic site protection, §12-3-620. Cap. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Capping. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Carbon sequestration results. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Casing. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Cave. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Certificate. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Certificate of authorization. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Certificate of emission inspection. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Certification. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Certification of consistency. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Change in services. Parks and recreation, §12-3-12. Cleaning agent. Water pollution, §12-5-27.1. Cleanup standards. Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-96.3. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Closure. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Coastal area, §12-5-322. Coastal marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Coastal zone, §12-5-322. Collection. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Combined sewer overflow, §12-5-30.2. Water pollution, §12-5-29.1. Commercial cave. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Commercial solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Commercial waste. Solid waste, §12-15-20. Compliance plan. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Compliance with an order for child support. Forestry licenses, §12-6-49.1. Composting. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Conservation land. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. Consistently exceeding an effluent limitation. Water pollution, §12-5-30.1. Constituents of concern. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Construct. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Construction. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Construction or demolition waste, §12-8-22. Construction period. Sewage holding tank act, §12-15-3. Construction site. Sewage holding tank act, §12-15-3. Consumptive use. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Contaminant. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Contaminant - Cont’d Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Contractor. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Contractual relationship. Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-96.3. Control measure. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Controls. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Corehole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Corps. Georgia youth conservation corps, §12-11-3. Corrective action. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Corrective action contractor. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Corrective action plan. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Cost of the project. Georgia music hall of fame authority, §12-3-521. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §12-3-231. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §12-3-310. North Georgia Mountains authority, §12-3-291. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-401. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-561. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Costs of acquisition. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. County. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Covered action. Environmental quality, §12-16-20.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Cross-connection. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Crosswalk. Shore protection, §12-5-232. CSO. Water pollution, §§12-5-29.1, 12-5-30.2. Damages. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Default. Foresters, §12-6-49.2. Designated hazardous waste. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Determination of consistency. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Developed land. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. Dewatering well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Director. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §12-5-521. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §12-5-573. Disabled veteran. Parks and recreation, §12-3-9.1. Discharge. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Hazardous materials discharge, §12-8-140. Disposal. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Disposal facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Distributor. Product packaging, §12-8-161. District. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §12-5-573. Emergency water supply plan, §12-5-201. District area. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §12-5-573. Diversion. Water pollution, §12-5-31. Division. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §12-5-521.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Drainage structure. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Driller. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Drilling. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Drilling operation. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Drought conditions. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Drought protection funds. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Dynamic dune field. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Effects on welfare. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Effluent limitation. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Eligible person. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Embodied carbon results. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Emergency plan. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §12-5-201. Emergency project. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Emission. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Emission inspection station. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Emission inspection sticker. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Emission limitation. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Emission offset. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Emitting. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Encapsulation. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Engineering borehole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Engineering controls. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Enlargement. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Environment. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Environmental effects report. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Environmentally sensitive area of the coastal zone. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Environmental regulation. Environmental quality, §12-16-20. Environmental services. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Erosion. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Erosion and sediment control plan. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Essential water needs. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §12-5-201. Estuarine area. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Evaporative emission. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Exhaust emissions. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Existing petroleum pipeline, §12-17-1. Expansion. Petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Exposure. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Exposure domain. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Exposure pathway. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Extension. Petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Extractor. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Facility. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Farm. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-1. Farm uses. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Water pollution, §12-5-31. Fate and transport parameters. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Federal act. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Federal agency. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Federal Clean Air Act. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Federally administered permit. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Federal on-scene coordinator. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Fee. Parks and recreation, §12-3-9.1. Feedstock. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Field. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Filled, sealed and plugged. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Final disposition. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Financial responsibility mechanism. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Flint river basin. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Flood plain. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Floridan aquifer. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Forest. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Forest fire. Georgia forest fire protection act, §12-6-82. Forest heritage area. Forest heritage trust act program, §12-6-242. Forest heritage preserve. Forest heritage trust act program, §12-6-242. Forest lands. Georgia forest fire protection act, §12-6-82. Forestry laws, §12-6-20. Free-flowing. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §12-5-351. Friable asbestos-containing material. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Gas. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Gasification to fuels and chemicals. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Gasification to fuels and chemicals facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Gate. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Generator. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Geographic jurisdiction of the authority. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-401. Geologic borehole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Georgia coastal management program, §12-5-322. Georgia primary drinking water regulation. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Geothermal borehole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Ginseng. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Ginseng dealer. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Global warming potential. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Good cause. Local emergency restrictions on outdoor watering, §12-5-7. Governing authority. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Governing authority of a county. Parks and recreation, §12-3-3. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Governing authority of a municipality. Parks and recreation, §12-3-3. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Governing bodies. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Government agency. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Government securities. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Grant fund. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Grant program. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Ground water. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Ground water - Cont’d Brownfields, §12-8-202. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Grower. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Guarantor. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Harvest. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Harvesting. Palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Pine straw harvest and sale, §12-6-200. Hazardous constituent. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Hazardous materials. Hazardous materials discharge, §12-8-140. Hazardous substance. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-1. Hazardous waste. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Hazardous waste facility. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Hazardous waste generation. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Hazardous waste management. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Height. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-376.1. Heritage area. Heritage trust program, §12-3-72. Heritage preserve. Heritage trust program, §12-3-72.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Highway. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Historic property. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Human remains. Historic site protection, §12-3-620. Hydraulic fracturing. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Hydrocarbons. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Illegal mineral. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Illegal product. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Impoundment. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Water pollution, §12-5-31. Inactive farm use surface water withdrawal permit, §12-5-31. Indirect source. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Individual sewage disposal system. Waste management, §12-8-1. Individual water well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Industrial solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Industrial wastes. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Industrial well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Inspection term. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Inspector. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Institutional controls. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Intensive-use area. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Inventory. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Irrigated land. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Irrigation efficiency. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Irrigation reduction auction. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Irrigation well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Islands. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §12-3-310. Label. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Lake. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-23.1. Lake Lanier Islands. Parks and recreation, §12-3-4. Land. State parks and recreational areas, §12-3-30. Land disposal. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Land-disturbing activity. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-8. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Landfill. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Landowner. Palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Pine straw harvest and sale, §12-6-200. Large quantity generator. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Larger common plan of development or sale. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d LAS permit, §12-5-23.3. Leachate collection system. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Lease. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Lessee. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Letter of permission. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Liner pipe. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Litter, §12-8-22. Live-aboard. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Local governing authority. Commercial waste, §12-15-20. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Local government. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §12-5-573. Local issuing authority. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Local jurisdiction. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Local unit of government. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Maintenance. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Major spill. Water pollution, §12-5-30.1. Major stream. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Management services. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Manager. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Manifest. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Manual for erosion and sediment control in Georgia. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Manufacturers. Product packaging, §12-8-161. Marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Master plan. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §12-3-310. North Georgia mountains authority, §12-3-291. Stone Mountain memorial association, §12-3-191. Materials recovery facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. May. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Means of emission limitation. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Mechanic inspector. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Mined land use plan. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Mineral. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Mineral product. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Mining operator. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Minor activity. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Minor alteration. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Model year. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Modification. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Monitoring. Water pollution, §12-5-30.1. Monitoring well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Motor vehicle. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Mountain. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-8. Multijurisdictional solid waste management plan. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Municipal corporations. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Municipality. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Municipal solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Municipal solid waste disposal facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Municipal solid waste landfill. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Museum. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. NAAQS. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. National ambient air quality standard. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. National contingency plan. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. National primary drinking water regulations. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Native forest. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Natural areas, §12-3-92. New petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Nitrogen oxides. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Nonattainment area. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Nonconsumptive use. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Nongame wildlife. Conservation and natural resources, §12-3-601. Nongovernmental entity. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. Nonoperational storage tank. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Nonpoint source. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Nonprofit organization. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Nonpublic water well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Nonrecycled feedstock. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. NPDES permit, §12-5-23.3. Nutrient. Water pollution, §12-5-27.1. Object of cultural patrimony. Historic site protection, §12-3-620. Obligation. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Oil. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-1. Onshore facility. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Operate. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Operations. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Operator. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Ordinary high-water mark. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Ordinary low-water mark. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Organization. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Water pollution, §12-5-53. Other wastes. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Outdoor recreation equipment establishments. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. Out-of-state generator. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-65.3. Overburden. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Owners. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Package. Product packaging, §12-8-161. Packaging component. Product packaging, §12-8-161. Parallel petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Park. State parks and recreational areas, §12-3-30.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Park, historical site or recreational area. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §12-3-231. Parks and recreation, §12-3-10. Participant. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Peak. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Period of covered noncompliance. Georgia air pollution act of 1978, §12-9-22. Permanently protected conservation areas. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. Permittee. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Flint River drought protection act, §12-5-546.2. Person. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-372. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Hazardous materials discharge, §12-8-140.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Person - Cont’d Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Pine straw harvest and sale, §12-6-200. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Wildflower preservation act of 1973, §12-6-171. Person who has contributed or is contributing to a release. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-96.3. Petroleum. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Petroleum pipeline company, §12-17-1. Petroleum pipelines, §12-17-1. Petroleum product. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Pine straw. Harvest and sale of pine straw, §12-6-200. Pine straw dealer. Harvest and sale of pine straw, §12-6-200. Pit. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Plan. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. PMP. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-376.1. Point of demonstration wells. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Point of exposure. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Point source. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Policy. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Political subdivision. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Pollutant. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Pollution prevention. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Pool. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Postclosure. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Post-use plastics. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. POTW. Water pollution, §12-5-30.1. Practice of professional forestry, §12-6-41. Preexisting release. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Prescribed burning. Forest resources, §12-6-147. Preservation. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Private dock. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Private entity. Heritage trust program, §12-3-72. Private industry solid waste disposal facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Process scrap tires, §12-8-40.1. Producer. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Professional engineer. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Professional forestry. Practice of professional forestry, §12-6-41. Professional geologist. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Program. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Project proposal. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-4. Projects, §§12-3-3, 12-3-4. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Georgia music hall of fame authority, §12-3-521. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §12-3-310. North Georgia mountains authority, §12-3-291. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-401. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Solid waste management authorities, §12-8-59.2. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-561. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Proof of compliance. Forestry licenses, §12-6-49.1. Proof of financial assurance. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Property interest. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Proposed governmental action. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Prospective purchaser. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Protected mountain. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-8. Protected species. Wildflower preservation act of 1973, §12-6-171. Protective casing. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Public lands. Wildflower preservation act of 1973, §12-6-171. Publicly owned treatment works. Water pollution, §12-5-30.1. Public notice. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Public practice of soil science. Environmental protection division, §12-2-10. Public use area. Parks and recreation, §12-3-10. Public water system. Efficiency and effectiveness of water use. Minimum standards and best practices for improving, §12-5-4.1. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172. Pump contractor. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Purchase. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Pyrolysis. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Pyrolysis facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Qualified personnel. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Qualified system. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §12-5-201. Qualifying property. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Rain sensor shut-off switch. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §12-5-6. Receptor. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Reclamation. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Recovered materials. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Recovered materials processing facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Recreational area, §12-3-30. Recycling. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Refuse. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Regional landfill. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Regional solid waste disposal facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Regional solid waste management plan. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Registered forester. Practice of professional forestry, §12-6-41. Registry. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Regulated substance. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Release. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Removal. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Removal costs. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Reportable quantity. Oil or hazardous material spills or release, §12-14-1. Representative concentration. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Residential dwelling. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Responsible motor vehicle. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Responsible official. Environmental policy act, §12-16-3. Responsible party. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Retreadable casing. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Revenue bonds. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §12-3-231. Stone Mountain Memorial Association, §12-3-191. Ridge. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Rigid plastic bottle. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Rigid plastic container. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Risk reduction standards. Brownfields, §12-8-202. River. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §12-5-351. River corridor. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-8. Roadway drainage structure. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Sacred object. Historic site protection, §12-3-620. Sand dunes. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Sand-sharing system. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Satisfactory repayment status. Foresters, §12-6-49.2. Saw palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Saw palmetto berry dealers, §12-6-250. Scenic easement. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §12-5-351. Scenic river. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §12-5-351. Schedule and timetable of compliance. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Scrap tire. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Secondary drinking water regulation. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Seismic shot hole. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Sell. Ginseng protection act of 1979, §12-6-151. Seller. Palmetto berries, §12-6-250. Pine straw harvest and sale, §12-6-200. Serious bodily injury. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Water pollution, §12-5-53. Serviceable. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Sewage. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Sewage holding tank act, §12-15-3. Sewage holding tank, §12-15-3. Sewage holding tank system, §12-15-3. Sewage overflow. Water pollution, §12-5-29.1. Sewage system. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Shoreline engineering activity. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Sink. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Sinkhole. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Site. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Sludge, §12-5-30.3. Sludge land application, §12-5-30.3. Small business advisory panel. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Small business stationary source or facility. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Small project. Georgia asbestos safety act, §12-12-3. Small quantity generator. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Soil. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Soil and water conservation district approved plan. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Soil science. Environmental protection division, §12-2-10. Soil scientist. Environmental protection division, §12-2-10. Solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Solid waste handling. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Solid waste handling facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Solid waste thermal treatment technology. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Source. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Source material. Brownfields, §12-8-202. Special event. Sewage holding tank act, §12-15-3. Special solid waste. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Speleothem. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Spill or release. Air pollution, permits, §12-9-7. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-1. Spoil bank. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Stable sand dune. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Standard of performance. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Standards and regulations. Conservation and natural resources, §12-2-2. State agency. Coastal management, §12-5-322.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d State environmental law. Environmental quality, §12-16-20. State general permit. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. State permit. Coastal management, §12-5-322. State waters. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §12-7-3. Stationary source. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Storage. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Stream corridor. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Stream flow. Flint river drought protection act, §12-5-542. Structure. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Submerged cultural resources, §12-3-80. Submerged land. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Submerged shoreline lands. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Supplemental or intermittent means of emission limitation. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Surface mining. Georgia surface mining act of 1968, §12-4-72. Surface waters. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Water pollution, §12-5-31. Surface waters of the state. Water pollution, §12-5-31. System. Scenic trails, §12-3-112. Technical impracticability. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Temporary casing. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Tender. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Terminal. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Third-party liability. Underground storage tanks, §12-13-3. Tidal epoch. Shore protection, §12-5-232. Tidally influenced waters. Coastal management, §12-5-322. Tire. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Tire carrier. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Tire retailer. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Tire retreader. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Title V permit. Georgia air quality act, §12-9-3. Transport. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Transporter. Commercial waste, §12-15-20. Treatment. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Tributary. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Underground storage tank. Georgia underground storage tank act, §12-13-3. Under the direction of a professional geologist or professional engineer. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Undeveloped area. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §12-3-231. United States. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Unitization agreement. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Unused farm use surface water withdrawal permit, §12-5-31.

DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Used tire. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. USEPA. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. Vegetated marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act, §12-5-282. Vehicle. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-102. Voluntary remediation property, §12-8-102. Waste. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Waste reduction. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Waste to energy facility. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Wastewater treatment facilities. Privatization, §12-5-23.3. Water council. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §12-5-521. Watercourse. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-441. Water facility. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §12-5-471. Water resource facility. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Water resources. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Waters. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Waters of the state. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-172.

INDEX DEFINED TERMS - Cont’d Waters of the state - Cont’d Georgia water quality control act, §12-5-22. Water table. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Water well. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Water well contractor. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Well. Ground water use act of 1972, §12-5-92. Oil and gas and deep drilling act of 1975, §12-4-42. Water well standards act of 1985, §12-5-122. Whole building life cycle assessment. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-221. Wildlife. Cave protection act of 1977, §12-4-142. Conservation and natural resources, §12-3-601. Withdrawal. Water pollution, §12-5-31. Yard trimmings. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. DEMOLITION. Buildings and housing. Archaeologist of state. Power to protect objects of archaeological significance discovered during demolition work, §12-3-53. Solid waste management authorities. Powers of regional authorities, §12-8-36. DEPUTIES. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact. Delegation of duties by director, §12-10-62. Southern states energy board. Deputy members. Duties, §12-10-1. DESCENDANTS. American Indians. Defined, §12-3-620.

DESCENDANTS - Cont’d Archaeological exploration. Notification of lineal descendants where burial sites are involved, §12-3-52. Slaves of Thomas Spalding. Sapelo Island heritage, §12-3-441. DETERGENTS. Phosphorus ingredients. Sale or use of detergents containing phosphorus, §12-5-27.1. DETOXIFICATION. Hazardous waste response. Policy of state, §12-8-91. Hazardous waste trust fund, §12-8-95. DETRIMENTAL MATERIALS AND WASTE. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. DEWATERING WELLS. Construction standards, §12-5-134. Defined, §12-5-122. DIESEL FUEL. Underground storage tanks. Definition of petroleum product, §12-13-3. DIESEL OIL. Oil or hazardous materials spills or releases. Definition of oil, §12-14-1. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to DIGGING. Archaeological, aboriginal, prehistoric or historic sites, §12-3-621. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Parks, historical sites and recreational areas, §12-3-10. Phosphate deposit removal, §§12-4-100, 12-4-103. Water well standards generally, §§12-5-120 to 12-5-138. Wild flowers. Protected species, §12-6-173.

INDEX DRAPERIES. Speleothem. Defined as including, §12-4-142.

DISCIPLINING. Forestry licensees, §12-6-57. Georgia youth conservation corps. Members, §12-11-4. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Members or employees failing to disclose conflicting interests, §12-3-340.

DREDGING. Land-disturbing activity defined as including, §§12-5-441, 12-7-3, Marshlands. Permits required, §12-5-286. Water pollution. Permits. Discharge of dredged or fill material, §12-5-30. Water well standards. Pollutant. Defined as including dredged spoil, §12-5-122.

DISCONTINUANCE. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program, §12-9-57. DISCOUNT FOR ADMISSION TO STATE PARKS, ETC. Disabled veterans, §12-3-9.1. DISCOUNTING BONDS. Regional solid waste management authorities, §12-8-58.

DRILLING AND MINING. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to

DISFIGUREMENT. Air pollution. Definition of serious bodily injury, §12-9-24. Hazardous waste management. Definition of serious bodily injury, §12-8-62. Water pollution controls. Definition of serious bodily injury, §12-5-53. DISINFECTION. Wells and boreholes. Standards, §12-5-134. DISTRICTS. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §§12-5-570 to DISTURBANCE OF GRAVES. Historic areas, §12-3-621. DIVERSION OF SURFACE WATERS. Permit, §12-5-31. DOCKS. High Falls lake. Permits for construction, maintenance and use on lake, §12-3-34. DONATIONS. Youth conservation corps, §12-11-9. DRAIN FIELDS. River corridors. Perennial river corridors. Septic tanks. Requirements as to drain fields, §12-2-8.

DRINKING WATER, §§12-5-170 to Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties generally. Public water systems, §§12-5-174, Charging tenants or units in multiunit buildings for water usage, §12-5-180.1. Citation of title, §12-5-170. Conservation of water, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, agencies providing, §12-5-4. Cutting off water service. Privately owned public water suppliers. Public waste-water sewers used by customers. Water service cut off for nonpayment of sewer charges, §12-5-179. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-171. Definitions, §12-5-172. Economic allocation methodology. Charging tenants or units individually for water usage in multiunit buildings, §12-5-180.1.

INDEX DRINKING WATER - Cont’d Efficiency and effectiveness of water use. Minimum standards and best practices for improving. Adoption by division, §12-5-4.1. Emergency orders, §12-5-187. Emergency provision of water, §12-5-183. Emergency water supply plan. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §§12-5-200 to Environmental protection division. Administration of part, §12-5-171. Designation as state agency for receipt of federal aid, §12-5-173. Duties generally, §12-5-176. Efficiency and effectiveness of water use. Minimum standards and best practices for improving. Adoption, §12-5-4.1. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-176. Federal aid. Environmental protection division. Designation as state agency for receipt of federal aid, §12-5-173. Fire sprinkler protection systems, water service for. Fee limitations, §12-5-180.2. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Fluoride-removing devices. Tax deduction for medical expenses, §12-5-175. Georgia primary drinking water regulations. Applicability, §12-5-177. Defined, §12-5-172. Minimum requirements, §12-5-177. Ground water. General provisions, §§12-5-90 to Hearings. Contested matters generally, §12-5-186. Order by director after failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-185. Procedures for imposing penalties, §12-5-192. Injunctions. Prohibited acts, §12-5-188.

DRINKING WATER - Cont’d Injunctions - Cont’d Protection of public from contaminants presenting imminent and substantial danger, §12-5-182. Inspections. Right of entry, §12-5-181. Investigations. Right of entry, §12-5-181. Legal assistance, §12-5-190. Legislative intent, §12-5-171. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §§12-5-200 to 12-5-204. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Multiunit residential, retail, light industrial buildings. Common area water usage. Reimbursement for, §12-5-180.1. Measurement of water use by each unit. Construction requirements, §12-5-180.1. Economic allocation methodology. Reimbursement for water usage by units, §12-5-180.1. Notification requirements. Manner of giving notice of violations, variances, exemptions, etc., §12-5-184. Order by director. Emergency orders, §12-5-187. Failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-185. Filing certified copy of final order, §12-5-189. Judgment in accordance with director’s order, §12-5-189. Penalties. Civil penalties, §12-5-192. Criminal penalty, §12-5-193. Permits. Disciplinary actions, §12-5-179. Duty of permit applicants and holders. Supplying information as requested by director, §12-5-180. Hearing on permit issued by director, §12-5-185. Issuance generally, §12-5-179. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583.

INDEX DRINKING WATER - Cont’d Permits - Cont’d Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district - Cont’d Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Operation of public water systems, §12-5-179. Performance bonds, §12-5-179. Plan for emergency provision of water, §12-5-183. Privately owned public water suppliers. Public waste-water sewers used by customers. Cutting off water service for nonpayment of sewer charges, §12-5-179. Information provided by supplier to public entity, §12-5-179. Prohibited acts, §12-5-191. Civil penalties, §12-5-192. Criminal penalty, §12-5-193. Injunctive relief, §12-5-188. Notice of violations. Manner of giving notice, §12-5-184. Recordkeeping requirements, §12-5-177. Reporting requirements, §12-5-177. Right of entry. Inspections and investigations, §12-5-181. Rules and regulations. Enforcement, §12-5-177. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-174. Variances and exemptions, §12-5-178. Manner of giving notice of violations, variances, exemptions, etc., §12-5-184. Short title, §12-5-170. Taxation. Fluoridation of public water systems. Tax deduction for fluoride-removing devices, §12-5-175. Tenants or unit in multiunit buildings. Allocation of water usage to individual tenant or unit, charging tenant or unit, measuring water usage, §12-5-180.1.

DRINKING WATER - Cont’d Title of act, §12-5-170. Water quality control. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Water resources center, §§12-5-1 to Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to DROUGHT. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Outdoor watering. Local emergency restrictions on, §12-5-7. Rules and regulations relating to drought management, §12-5-8. DROUGHT FIRES. Forest fires generally, §§12-6-80 to Regulation of setting of fires where drought conditions exist, §12-6-17. DUNES. Sand dunes. Coastal waters and beaches generally, §§12-5-210 to 12-5-328. DUST SUPPRESSION. Highways, roads and streets. Hazardous materials, §12-8-83. DYES. Solid waste. Product packaging, §12-8-162. E EARTHEN EMBANKMENTS. Dams. Protection of earthen embankments from surface erosion, §12-5-376. EASEMENTS. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Intracoastal waterway, §12-3-238. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Department of economic development. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Generally, §§12-3-520 to 12-3-536.

INDEX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Cont’d Department of economic development - Cont’d Georgia sports hall of fame authority. Generally, §§12-3-560 to 12-3-574. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS. Water pollution control. Assistance in development of limitations. Operator of facility. Authority to require cooperation with division, §12-5-27. Combined sewer overflow systems. Achievement of effluent limitations. Director authorized to required, §12-5-30.2. Construction milestones schedule compliance, §12-5-23.2. Defined, §12-5-22. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties, §12-5-23. Permits. Conditions, §12-5-30. Transfer of water from one river basin to another, §12-5-29. Publicly owned treatment works. Consistently exceeding effluent limitation. Defined, §12-5-30.1. Violations of limitations. Criminal sanctions, §12-5-53. ELECTIONS. Fluoridation of public water systems. Referendum to remove county or municipality from requirements, §12-5-175. ELECTRICAL AND LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS. Water well contractors. Incidental electrical or plumbing work. Electrical or plumbing license not required, §12-5-131.1. EMBANKMENTS. Dams. Earthen embankments serving as. Protection from surface erosion, §12-5-376. EMERGENCIES. Coastal waters and beaches, §12-5-294.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY. Water pollution emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. EMINENT DOMAIN. Oil and gas deep drilling. Condemnation proceedings, §12-4-48. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Stone Mountain development projects, §12-3-196. EMISSION CONTROL. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. ENCUMBRANCES. North Georgia mountains authority. Approval of indebtedness by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority. General powers, §12-3-404. ENERGY COMPACT. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Appropriation of funds, §12-10-8. Submittal of estimated budget expenditures, §12-10-5. Supplemental agreements, §12-10-6. Board. Appointment of representatives, §12-10-2. Compensation of representatives, §12-10-2. Establishment of retirement system, §12-10-3. Interagency cooperation, §12-10-7. State agency for facilitating of personnel services, §12-10-4. State personnel administration for employees, §12-10-3. Submission of estimated budget expenditures, §12-10-5. Enactment, §12-10-1. Implementation of compact. Appropriation of funds, §12-10-8. Interagency cooperation, §12-10-7. Personnel services. State agency for obtaining, §12-10-4. Ratification, §12-10-1. Supplemental agreements. Appropriations, §12-10-6. Text, §12-10-1.

INDEX ENGINEERS. Erosion and sedimentation control. Education and training certification, §12-7-19. Land-disturbing activities. Effect of ordinances on professional services, §12-7-4. ENGINES. Emission control. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. ENTIRETIES. Estates by the entireties. Jekyll Island. Leased to authority. Conveyance to be by entireties, §12-3-241. ENTRY UPON LAND FOR INSPECTION AND OTHER PURPOSES. Underground storage tank discharges, §12-13-18. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, §12-2-2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE FEES. Underground storage tank trust fund. Imposed on petroleum products imported into state, §12-13-10. ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §§12-5-200 to 12-5-204. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, §§12-16-1 to 12-16-23. Adverse effect on quality of environment. Challenge to decision, §12-16-5. Construction projects for roads or airports, when environmental evaluation required, §12-16-9.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY - Cont’d Adverse effect on quality of environment - Cont’d Consultation with other agencies, §12-16-4. Determination, §12-16-4. Environmental effects report, §12-16-4. Defined, §12-16-3. Notice of decision, §12-16-5. Publication of notice of proposed action, §12-16-4. Proposed governmental action. Defined, §12-16-3. Public hearing, §12-16-5. Citation of title, §12-16-1. Construction of chapter. Federal environmental policy requirements, §12-16-7. Construction projects for roads or airports, when environmental evaluation required, §12-16-9. Definitions, §12-16-3. Existing authority. Reconciliation required, §12-16-6. Issuance of guidelines, §12-16-8. Federal environmental policy. Effect of chapter on requirements, §12-16-7. Government agency. Defined, §12-16-3. Issuance of guidelines to assist agencies, §12-16-8. Guidelines. Issuance to assist government agencies, §12-16-8. Land conservation. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to Legislative findings, §12-16-2. Procedure for amending environmental regulations, §§12-16-20 to 12-16-23. Public policy, §12-16-2. Reconciliation of existing authority. Issuance of guidelines to assist government agencies, §12-16-8. Required, §12-16-6. Short title, §12-16-1. Title of act, §12-16-1. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Short title, §12-16-1.

INDEX ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND REGULATIONS. Environmental policy generally, §§12-16-1 to 12-16-23. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Air pollution, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Asbestos safety. Generally, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Brownfields, §§12-8-200 to 12-8-211. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Cave protection. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Definitions. Procedure for amending environmental regulations, §12-16-20. Drinking water. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Energy. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to Forest areas. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Forest fires. Georgia forest fire protection act, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Forest heritage trust act program, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Geological resources. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-1. Georgia air quality act, §§12-9-1 to Georgia asbestos safety act, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Georgia brownfield act, §§12-8-200 to Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Cont’d Georgia forest fire protection act. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Georgia hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §§12-8-60 to Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Georgia youth conservation corps act, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Ginseng protection, §§12-6-150 to Ground water use. Generally, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to Hazardous waste, §§12-8-60 to 12-8-83. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Adoption, §12-10-40. Commissioner of natural resources. State representative, §12-10-41. Enactment, §12-10-40. State representative, §12-10-41. Text, §12-10-40. Marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Mineral resources. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-1.

INDEX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Cont’d Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to Natural areas. Georgia natural areas act, §§12-3-90 to Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases. Discharges of hazardous materials, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Procedure for amending environmental regulations, §§12-16-20 to 12-16-23. Administrative procedure act, construction with, §12-16-23. Construction with administrative procedures act, §12-16-23. Definitions, §12-16-20. Detailed statement. Rationale for regulatory change, §12-16-21. Public safety and welfare waiver, §12-16-22. Rationale for regulatory change. Detailed statement required, §12-16-21. Waiver of provisions, grounds, §12-16-22. Public water systems. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Rivers. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Scenic river system, §§12-5-350 to Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Cont’d Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Soil scientists. Qualification to practice as, §12-2-10. Solid waste. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. Trails. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water supply. Generally, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Wildflower preservation, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION, §12-2-2. Air pollution control. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Applications for permits or variances. Certification by qualified professional, §12-2-2.

INDEX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION - Cont’d Asbestos safety. General provisions, §§12-12-1 to Civil penalties for violation of laws enforced by division. Hearing, §12-2-2. Conference, conciliation or persuasion. Required to convince violator to cease violation, §12-2-2. Control of water pollution and surface-water use. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-23. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Drinking water. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Expedited handling of applications for permits, §12-2-2. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Geospatial advisory council, §12-5-9. Ground water. General provisions, §§12-5-90 to Hazardous waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Hearings before administrative law judge. Persons aggrieved by actions of director, §12-2-2. Inspection warrants. Application by director, §12-2-2. Judicial review of director’s orders or actions, §12-2-2. Laboratories. Accreditation of commercial analytical laboratories submitting regulatory data. Regulations of division, §12-2-9. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to Powers and duties unaffected by part, §12-5-457. Mineral resources, geological resources, etc. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-1.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION - Cont’d Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to Orders, permits, variances, certification. Powers of director, §12-2-2. Professionals qualified to review permit applications. Removal of qualified status, §12-2-2. Soil scientist. Qualifications to practice as, §12-2-10. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Stay of order or action by director granting permit or variance. Filing of petition for hearing by person to whom order or action not directed, §12-2-2. Surface mining. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-73. Underground storage tanks. General provisions, §§12-13-1 to Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. Water use efficiency and effectiveness. Minimum standards and best practices for improving. Adoption, §12-5-4.1. Water wells. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to EROSION, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Applicability of chapter provisions, §12-7-17. Effect of chapter on water quality control requirements, §12-7-18. Best management practices. Rules and regulations, ordinances or resolutions to require, §12-7-6. Citation of title, §12-7-1. Civil penalties for violations, §12-7-15. Declaration of public policy, §12-7-2.

INDEX EROSION - Cont’d Definitions, §12-7-3. Education and training certification, §12-7-19. Advisory board, §12-7-20. Electronic filing and reporting, §12-7-22. Exemption from chapter applicability, §12-7-17. Hearings and review. Generally, §12-7-16. Injunctions, §§12-7-13, 12-7-14. Issuing authority. Certification of locality, §12-7-8. Defined, §12-7-3. Enforcement actions, §12-7-8. Periodic review of local actions, §12-7-8. Procedure for revoking certification, §12-7-8. Land-disturbing activities. Applications for permits, §12-7-9. Approval of application. Conditions for approval, §12-7-11. Buffer zones, §12-7-6. Defined, §12-7-3. Denial of permit, §12-7-9. Requirement of statement of reasons, §12-7-11. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-7-11. Hearings and review, §12-7-16. Erosion and sedimentation control plan. Required of department of transportation and state road and tollway authority, §12-7-7.1. Issuance of permit, §12-7-7. Bond requirement, §12-7-7. Modification of permit, §12-7-11. Permit requirement, §12-7-7. Approval of application, §12-7-7. Plans and data. Referral of application and plan to district, §12-7-10. Requirements, §12-7-9. Referral of application and plan to district, §12-7-10. Suspension or revocation of permit, §12-7-11. Time of issuance of permit, §12-7-9. Legislative findings, §12-7-2. Manual for erosion and sediment control in Georgia. Defined, §12-7-3.

EROSION - Cont’d Manual for erosion and sediment control in Georgia - Cont’d Erosion and sedimentation control overview council approval of plan and best management practices, §12-7-7.1. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to National pollution discharge elimination system. Electronic filing and reporting, §12-7-22. Orders directed to violators, §12-7-12. Actions to restrain imminent danger, §12-7-14. Duration of effectiveness of orders, §12-7-14. Emergency orders, §12-7-14. Hearings and review, §12-7-16. Injunctive relief, §12-7-13. Ordinances. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances, §12-7-5. Land-disturbing activities, §12-7-4. Minimum requirements for ordinances, §12-7-6. Penalties. Criteria for imposition of civil penalty, §12-7-15. Purpose, §12-7-2. River protection. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Rules and regulations. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances, §12-7-5. Minimum requirements for regulations, §12-7-6. Short title, §12-7-1. Stakeholder advisory board, §12-7-20. Stop work order, procedures, §12-7-12. Title of act, §12-7-1. Training certification, §12-7-19. Advisory board, §12-7-20. Water pollution. Effect of chapter requirements on water quality control, §12-7-18. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to

INDEX EROSION - Cont’d Zoning. Delegation of responsibilities of governing authorities to planning and zoning commissions, §12-7-4. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ACT OF 1975. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to Short title, §12-7-1. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN. Required of department of transportation and state road and tollway authority. Before contracting for land-disturbing activities, §12-7-7.1. Transportation department. Hiring consultants, contractors or subcontractors to monitor, §12-7-7.1. ESCROW ACCOUNTS. Voluntary remediation escrow account, §12-8-104.1. ESTUARIES. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970. Estuarine areas. Defined, §12-5-282. Permits to fill, drain, etc., marshland, §12-5-286. General provisions, §§12-5-280 to Shore protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-230 to

EVIDENCE - Cont’d Circumstantial evidence - Cont’d Water pollution violations. Person placed in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-5-53. Historical artifacts. Possession without written permission of owner, §12-3-621. Oil and gas deep drilling. Administrative enforcement proceedings. Use of evidence in criminal prosecutions, §12-4-50. Surface mining. Mining on unauthorized site. Grounds for permit disciplinary action, §12-4-77. Removal of minerals, etc. Prima facie evidence of surface mining, §12-4-80. Water pollution. Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-5-53. Water wells. Proof of violations of part, §12-5-133. EXCRETA. Sewage. Defined as including human excreta, §12-15-3. EXHAUST SYSTEMS. Motor vehicles. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57.

ETHYLENE OXIDE. Air pollution. Spill or release, reporting requirements, permit holders, §12-9-7.

EXPORTS. Indian objects, §12-3-622. F

EVIDENCE. Air pollution. Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-9-24. Circumstantial evidence. Air pollution violations. Placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-9-24.

FARM USE WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMITS. Ground water, §12-5-105. Surface water, §12-5-31. FEDERAL AID. Drinking water. Environmental protection division. Designation as state agency for receipt of federal aid, §12-5-173. Forest resources, §§12-6-7, 12-6-8.

INDEX FEDERAL AID - Cont’d Water pollution. Surface-water management. Receipt, etc., of federal and state appropriations. Intent of article with regard to state contributions, §12-5-37. FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT. Motor vehicle emission control. Defined, §12-9-43. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. Effect of federal clean air act requirements, §12-9-57. FEES. Asbestos. Licenses, §12-12-6. Powers and duties of director, §12-12-5. Project fees, §12-12-10. Foresters. Registered foresters. Licenses. Application fee, §12-6-50. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Rentals and other charges. Authority to fix for users and exhibitors, §12-3-529. Hazardous materials and waste. Hazardous substance reporting fees, §12-8-95.1. Hazardous waste management fees, §12-8-95.1. Oconee river greenway authority. Rentals and other charges for use of project, §12-3-409. Oil and gas deep drilling. Drilling permits, §12-4-46. Parks and recreation. Discount fees for certified disabled veterans, §12-3-9.1. Phosphate mining licensees, §12-4-101. Solid waste. Commercial waste. Registration of waste transporters, §12-15-21. Cost reimbursement fees, §12-8-39. Enforcement of collection by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3. Tires. Retail sale of replacement tires, §12-8-40.1.

FEES - Cont’d Water pollution. National pollution discharge elimination system. Fees to offset implementation costs, §§12-5-23, 12-5-30. Surface waters. Permits for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment. Applications for farm use within Flint River basin, §§12-5-31, Water supply. Services of division or department, §12-5-476.1. Waiver, §12-5-483. FELONIES. Palmetto berries. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Water pollution. Violation of article provisions, §12-5-53. FINES. Asbestos. Violations, §12-12-16. Coastal waters and beaches. Marshlands. Enforcement remedy, §12-5-29. Shore protection act, §12-5-247. Dams. Georgia safe dams act of 1978. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-5-385. Dam safety. Civil and criminal fines, §12-5-385. Drinking water. Procedures for imposing civil penalties, §12-5-192. Ground water. Procedure for imposition, §12-5-106. Hazardous waste management. Criminal fines, §12-8-82. Procedures for imposition of civil penalties, §12-8-81. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Landscape irrigation systems. Failure to install rain sensor shut-off switch equipment, §12-5-6. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-452. Motor vehicles. Emission inspection and maintenance. Sale of vehicle, §12-9-54.

INDEX FINES - Cont’d Oil and gas deep drilling, §12-4-48. Enforcement proceedings, §12-4-48. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases. Procedure for imposing civil penalties, §12-14-4. Palmetto berries. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Parks and recreational areas. Directing persons to leave upon refusal to obey rules and regulations, §12-3-10. Soil erosion and sedimentation control. Criteria for imposition of penalty, §12-7-15. Solid waste. Commercial waste. Regulatory violations, §12-15-21. Solid waste violations, §12-8-30.6. Criminal conviction, §12-8-30.8. Surface mining. Violation of part provisions. Civil penalty, §12-4-83. Criminal penalty, §12-4-84. Underground storage tanks. Imposition of civil and criminal penalties, §12-13-19. Water pollution, §§12-5-52, 12-5-53. Civil fines, §12-5-52. Combined sewer overflow, §12-5-29.1. Construction milestones schedules, failure to meet, §12-5-23.2. Criminal fines, §12-5-53. Water wells. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Violations of provisions, §12-5-133.1. FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY. Fire sprinklers. Fee limitations on water service for fire sprinkler protection systems, §12-5-180.2. FIRES. Forest fires. Georgia forest fire protection act, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93. Georgia forest fire protection act. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Georgia prescribed burning act. General provisions, §§12-6-145 to

FIRE SPRINKLERS. Fee limitations on water service used for fire sprinkler protection systems, §12-5-180.2. FIREWOOD. Land disturbing activity. Defined, §12-2-8. Wood removal. Notice of removal, §12-6-24. Scale ticket, §12-6-23. FIREWORKS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Prohibition, §12-3-10. FISHERMAN CATWALKS. Authority of state to make grants, §12-3-5. FISHING. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. FISHING RODS. Fishing devices allowed in public parks, §12-3-10. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. Spills or releases of hazardous substances. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to FLINT RIVER. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Water pollution. Permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters for farm use, §§12-5-31, 12-5-105. FLINT RIVER DROUGHT PROTECTION ACT, §§12-5-540 to Acceptable Flint river basin stream flows. Defined, §12-5-542. Power of director to establish, §12-5-544. Administration of drought protection funds, §12-5-545. Agreement not to irrigate particular acres. Irrigation reduction auction, §12-5-546. Defined, §12-5-542.

INDEX FLINT RIVER DROUGHT PROTECTION ACT - Cont’d Compensation to permittees. Agreement not to irrigate, §12-5-546. Orders not to irrigate, §12-5-547. Conciliation or persuasion. Obtaining compliance believing violation has occurred, §12-5-549. Contested matters. Hearings, procedure, §12-5-549. Definitions, §12-5-542. Drought protection funds. Administration by authority, §12-5-545. Defined, §12-5-542. Enhancement of programming and incentives to support projects and efficiency measures, §12-5-546.1. Establishment of drought abatement program, §12-5-543. Farm use permits. Voluntary retirement or modification of permits, §12-5-546.1. Findings of general assembly, §12-5-541. Hearing on orders issued by director. Time for requesting, conduct, §12-5-549. Intent of general assembly, §12-5-541. Investigations and inspections by division, §12-5-548. Irrigation efficiency measures, §12-5-546.1. Irrigation reduction auction. Defined, §12-5-542. Prediction of severe drought conditions, §12-5-546. Judgment on final order of director. Place of filing by director, court rendering, effect, §12-5-549. Judicial review of final orders, procedure, §12-5-549. Measuring agricultural uses, duties of department and commission, §12-5-546.1. Minimum stream flows, augmentation projects for. Advance notice to downstream permittees, §12-5-546.2. Mobile irrigation systems. Irrigation efficiency measures, §12-5-546.1. Notice of violations to permittees, time for mailing, contents, §12-5-550.

FLINT RIVER DROUGHT PROTECTION ACT - Cont’d Orders of director. Judgment on final order, §12-5-549. Orders of director of environmental protection division. Requiring permittees not to irrigate, §12-5-547. Petition challenging notice of violation, §12-5-550. Powers of director of environmental protection division, §12-5-544. Prediction as to drought conditions. Division to issue each year, §12-5-546. Prima facie establishing violation, §12-5-549. Refusal of entry or access by division representative prohibited, §12-5-548. Repayment penalty for irrigation violation, §12-5-550. Requiring permittees not to irrigate. Orders of director, §12-5-547. Right of division to enter property. Investigations and inspections, §12-5-548. Rules establishing drought abatement program, §12-5-543. Severe drought conditions prediction. Division to issue each year, §12-5-546. Short title, §12-5-540. Solid-set irrigation sprinklers. Irrigation efficiency measures, §12-5-546.1. State-funded augmentation projects. Advance notice to downstream permittees, §12-5-546.2. Time for paying repayment penalty, §12-5-550. Title of act, §12-5-540. Voluntary retirement of unused farm permits, §12-5-546.1. FLOODS. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to FLOWERS. Wildflower preservation. Generally, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176. FLUORIDATION. Compliance not required unless state provides funds, §12-5-175.

INDEX FLUORIDATION - Cont’d Referendum to remove county or municipality from requirements, §12-5-175. Requirements and exemptions, §12-5-175. FOREST FIRE PROTECTION ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Short title, §12-6-80. FOREST FIRES, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93. Appropriations, §12-6-93. Backfires. Setting to save life or property, §12-6-17. Citation of title, §12-6-80. Controlled burning, §12-6-91. County taxation for fire protection, §12-6-93. Declaration of public policy, §12-6-81. Definitions, §12-6-82. Extreme forest fire emergency, §12-6-89. Drought fires. Regulation of setting of fires where drought conditions exist, §12-6-17. Extreme forest fire emergency. Authority of governor, §12-6-89. Defined, §12-6-89. Fire manager program. Prescribed burning. Program authorized, §12-6-149. Fire protection units, §12-6-85. County composition, §12-6-85. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Legislative purpose, §12-6-81. Permit requirement. Burning woods, lands, etc., §12-6-90. Rulemaking authority. State forestry commission, §12-6-83. Short title, §12-6-80. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Adoption. Legislative approval of compact, §12-10-61. Required procedure, §12-10-60. Advisory committee, §§12-10-62, Compact administrator. Construction of powers granted under compact, §12-10-64.

FOREST FIRES - Cont’d Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact - Cont’d Compact administrator - Cont’d Delegation of powers, §12-10-62. Director of state forestry commission, §12-10-62. Powers under compact, §12-10-63. Construction of compact, §12-10-64. Exchange of official documents, §12-10-60. Execution, §12-10-61. Required procedure, §12-10-60. Ex officio chairman. Director of state forestry commission, §12-10-62. Interagency cooperation, §12-10-63. Ratification. Legislative approval of compact, §12-10-61. Required procedure, §12-10-60. State officers. Powers under compact, §12-10-63. State forestry commission. Agreements between commission and counties, §12-6-93. Annual forest fire protection plans. Preparation by commission, §12-6-88. Direction and supervision of forest fire protection work, §12-6-83. Entry upon land for fire prevention purposes, etc., §12-6-84. Rulemaking authority, §12-6-83. Vesting of title to property, §12-6-92. Title of act, §12-6-80. Uncontrolled fires. Constituting a public nuisance, §12-6-21. Duties and liabilities of person, etc., responsible, §12-6-21. Unit forestry boards. Annual forest fire protection plans. Presentation to boards, §12-6-88. Appointment of members, §12-6-86. Creation, §12-6-86. Duties generally, §12-6-87. Filling of vacancies, §12-6-86. Powers generally, §12-6-87. Qualifications of members, §12-6-86. Service without compensation, §12-6-86. Terms of office, §12-6-86.

INDEX FOREST HERITAGE TRUST ACT OF 2004. General provisions, §§12-6-240 to Short title, §12-6-240. FOREST HERITAGE TRUST ACT PROGRAM, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Citation of act, §12-6-240. Commission. Advisory body, §12-6-242. Defined, §12-6-242. Powers and duties, §§12-6-242, Rulemaking authority, §12-6-243. Definitions, §12-6-242. Forest heritage areas. Defined, §12-6-242. Power of commission to acquire, §12-6-244. Forest heritage preserves. Defined, §12-6-242. Designated uses, §12-6-246. Effective date of dedication, §12-6-245. Effect of dedication on other protected property, §12-6-247. Exemption from dedicated use, §12-6-246. Power of commission to dedicate, §12-6-244. Procedure for dedication, §12-6-245. Protected status of property. Dedication, commission action, no effect, §12-6-247. Legislative findings, §12-6-241. Public policy, §12-6-241. Title of act, §12-6-240. FOREST RESOURCES. Acquisition of land by commission generally, §12-6-9. Burning forest areas. Permit requirements, §12-6-90. Prescribed burning, §§12-6-145 to Citation of title, §12-6-145. Defined, §12-6-147. Fire manager program authorized, §12-6-149. Legislative findings, §12-6-145. Limitation on liability, §12-6-148. Public information campaign, §12-6-149. Public policy, §12-6-145. Recordkeeping requirements, §12-6-149.

FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d Burning forest areas - Cont’d Prescribed burning - Cont’d Requirements, §12-6-145. Short title, §12-6-145. Controlled burning by owners over own forest land, §12-6-91. Control of tree diseases and insect infestation. Disposition of proceeds derived from sale of trees, §12-6-22. Entry upon land to investigate, §12-6-22. Notification of landowner, §12-6-22. Recommendations, §12-6-22. Powers of director, §12-6-16. Drought fires. Forest fires generally, §§12-6-80 to Regulation of setting of fires where drought conditions exist, §12-6-17. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Forest farming, marketing of forest products, etc. Federal financial aid, §12-6-8. Production, sale, etc., of seedlings, §12-6-6. Sale, etc., of products from controlled lands. Establishment and alteration of rules and regulations, §12-6-19. Expenditure of funds from management, etc., §12-6-18. Sale of forest products from land managed by commission, §12-6-6. Forest heritage trust act program, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Forestry. Practice of professional forestry. General provisions, §§12-6-40 to Forestry commission. State forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to Forestry investigators. Appointment by commission, §12-6-20. Authorized to carry weapons, §12-6-20. Extreme forest fire emergency. Authority in emergency, §12-6-89. Warrant for search or arrest, authority regarding, §12-6-20. Georgia forest fire protection act, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93.

INDEX FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d Georgia forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to 12-6-24. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Gifts of land. Abandonment of use as tower site. Reconveyance of land, §12-6-9. Improvements on land. Subject to reversionary clause, §12-6-9. Use as lookout tower sites, §12-6-9. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Management, conservation, etc., of forest lands. Lands belonging to or controlled by other state entities, §12-6-6. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Prescribed burning, §§12-6-145 to Citation of title, §12-6-145. Defined, §12-6-147. Fire manager program authorized, §12-6-149. Legislative findings, §12-6-145. Limitation on liability, §12-6-148. Public information campaign, §12-6-149. Public policy, §12-6-145. Recordkeeping requirements, §12-6-149. Requirements, §12-6-145. Short title, §12-6-145. Professional forestry. Practice of professional forestry. Generally, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62. Reforestation incentive programs. Authorized, §12-6-5.1. Seedlings. Production, sale, etc., of seedlings, §12-6-6. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to

FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d State forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to 12-6-24. Acquisition of land generally, §12-6-9. Federal financial aid. Forest farming, marketing of forest products, etc., §12-6-8. Improvements on land. Subject to reversionary clause, §12-6-9. Appointment of director, §12-6-11. Aviation assets assigned to commission. Powers and duties as to, §12-6-22.1. Bond of director, §12-6-13. Chairman, §12-6-3. Control of tree disease and insect infestation, §12-6-16. Entry upon land to investigate, §12-6-22. Creation, §12-6-2. Declaration of public policy, §12-6-5.1. Defined, §12-6-1. Director. Defined, §12-6-1. Expenses. Reimbursement, §12-6-11. Oath of office, §12-6-13. Office. Location, §12-6-13. Powers and duties. Acts for when commission not in session, §12-6-12. Term of office, §12-6-11. Dismissal of members. Failure to attend meetings, §12-6-4. Drought fires. Regulation of setting of fires where drought conditions exist, §12-6-17. Duties generally, §12-6-5. Forestry research, §12-6-110. Duty of director to devote full time to office, §12-6-12. Eligibility of commission members for directorship, §12-6-14. Employment of commission members under commission or director, §12-6-14. Expenditure of funds for management, etc., §12-6-18.

INDEX FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d State forestry commission - Cont’d Federal financial aid. Federally funded projects. Contributions by counties and fire departments to projects, §12-6-7. Forest farming, marketing of forest products, etc. Expenditure by commission of funds, §12-6-8. Rural fire prevention and control programs. Participation in federally funded programs, §12-6-7. Filling of vacancies, §12-6-2. Forest fires generally, §§12-6-80 to Forestry investigators. Appointment, §12-6-20. Forestry research. Appropriations, grants, etc., §12-6-112. Duties of employees, §12-6-111. Employment of assistants and other employees, §12-6-111. Powers and duties generally, §12-6-110. Gifts of land for use as lookout tower sites, §12-6-9. Legislative findings, §12-6-5.1. Location of director’s office, §12-6-13. Management, conservation, etc., of forest lands. Lands belonging to or controlled by other state entities, §12-6-6. Meetings. Dismissal of members for failure to attend, §12-6-4. Frequency, §12-6-3. Location, §12-6-3. Methods of administration by director, §12-6-15. Oath of office of director, §12-6-13. Pine straw. Harvest and sale generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Powers and duties of director. Acts for when commission not in session, §12-6-12. Powers generally, §12-6-5. Forestry research, §12-6-110. Reforestation incentive programs, §12-6-5.1. Prescribed burning, §§12-6-145 to

FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d State forestry commission - Cont’d Production, sale, etc., of seedlings, §12-6-6. Qualifications of director, §12-6-11. Reconveyance of land upon abandonment of use as tower site, §12-6-9. Reforestation incentive programs authorized, §12-6-5.1. Reimbursement of director’s expenses, §12-6-11. Reimbursement of members for expenses, §12-6-3. Reporting requirements, §12-6-10. Right of entry, §§12-6-22, 12-6-84. Rulemaking authority, §12-6-15. Rules and regulations. Land under commission’s control, §12-6-19. Salary of director, §12-6-11. Sale, etc., of products from controlled lands, §12-6-18. Expenditure of funds from management, etc., §12-6-18. Sale, lease, etc., of controlled lands, §12-6-19. Expenditure of funds for management, etc., §12-6-18. Sale of forest products from land managed by commission, §12-6-6. Selection of members, §12-6-2. Senate recess appointments, §12-6-2. Standing timber notification website. Duties of commission, §12-6-24. Term of office of director, §12-6-11. Terms of office, §12-6-2. Uncontrolled fires, §12-6-21. Volunteer services, §12-6-5. Website. State-wide notification platform for timber harvesting, §12-3-58. Wood removal. Notice of removal, §12-6-24. Scale ticket requirements, §12-6-23. Timber. Advance notice of timber harvesting and cessation of cutting, §12-6-24. Uncontrolled fires. Constituting public nuisance, §12-6-21. Duties and liabilities of person, etc., responsible, §12-6-21. Forest fires generally, §§12-6-80 to Regulation of setting of fires where drought conditions exist, §12-6-17.

INDEX FOREST RESOURCES - Cont’d Wood removal. Advance notice of timber harvesting and cessation of cutting, §12-6-24. Scale ticket requirement, §12-6-23. FORESTRY. Child support enforcement. Suspension or denial of license for failure to pay support, §12-6-49.1. Code of professional ethics for foresters. Authority of state board to adopt, §12-6-57. Continuing education requirement, §12-6-56. Forestry investigators. Appointment, §12-6-20. Arrest powers, §12-6-20. Authorized to carry weapons, §12-6-20. Extreme forest fire emergency. Authority in emergency, §12-6-89. Warrant for search or arrest, authority regarding, §12-6-20. Forestry research. State forestry commission. Appropriations, grants, etc., §12-6-112. Employment of assistants and other employees, §12-6-111. Powers and duties generally, §12-6-110. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Injunctive relief, §12-6-60. Licenses. Application fee, §12-6-50. Business organizations. Ineligibility of corporations, partnerships, etc., for registration, §12-6-55. Child support order noncompliance. Denial or suspension of license, §12-6-49.1. Continuing forestry education requirements, §12-6-56. Denial, §12-6-57. Disciplinary actions, §12-6-57. Duplicate license, §12-6-58. Examinations, §12-6-51. Expiration generally, §12-6-56. Indorsement, §12-6-52. Ineligibility of corporations, partnerships, etc., for registration, §12-6-55.

FORESTRY - Cont’d Licenses - Cont’d Issuance. Generally, §12-6-52. Lost, destroyed or mutilated license, §12-6-58. Qualifications for registered foresters, §12-6-49. Reciprocity for nonresidents, §12-6-54. Renewal generally, §12-6-56. Requirements for registered foresters, §12-6-49. Revocation, §12-6-57. Student loan, effect of default, §12-6-49.2. Unlicensed practice prohibited, §12-6-61. Practice of professional forestry. Declaration of public policy, §12-6-40. Definitions, §12-6-41. Injunctive relief, §12-6-60. Legal assistance, §12-6-62. Legislative purpose, §12-6-40. Licenses generally, §§12-6-49 to Prohibited acts, §12-6-61. Authority of board or designees to prefer charges, §12-6-62. Duty of duly constituted officers to enforce part, §12-6-62. Immunity of person bringing charges from liability, §12-6-62. Penalty, §12-6-62. Registered foresters. Applications for registration, §12-6-50. Defined, §12-6-41. Examinations, §12-6-51. Licenses generally, §§12-6-49 to Qualifications, §12-6-49. Registration fee, §12-6-50. Requirements, §12-6-49. Student loan, effect of default, §12-6-49.2. Rules and regulations. State board of registration for foresters, §12-6-47. State board of registration for foresters, §§12-6-41 to 12-6-48. Appointment of members, §12-6-42. Certificate of appointment, §12-6-42. Code of professional ethics. Authorization to adopt, §12-6-57. Compensation of members, §12-6-44. Creation, §12-6-42.

INDEX FORESTRY - Cont’d State board of registration for foresters - Cont’d Defined as board, §12-6-41. Filling of vacancies, §12-6-45. Meetings, §12-6-46. Oath, §12-6-42. Officers, §12-6-46. Prima-facie evidence of proceedings, §12-6-48. Qualifications of members, §12-6-43. Record of proceedings, §12-6-48. Reimbursement of members, §12-6-44. Removal of members, §12-6-45. Residency requirements, §12-6-43. Rulemaking authority, §12-6-47. Seal, §12-6-47. Term of office, §12-6-42. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. State forestry commission. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. FORESTRY RESEARCH. State forestry commission. Appropriations, grants, etc., §12-6-112. Employment of assistants and other employees, §12-6-111. Powers and duties generally, §12-6-110. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. FORFEITURES. Deep drilling for oil and gas. Illegal minerals and products. Seizure and forfeiture of contraband, §12-4-48. Motor vehicles. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Water wells. Forfeiture of contraband equipment. Equipment used by unlicensed or unsupervised contractor, §12-5-137. FORMS. Ginseng. Registration forms, §12-6-156. Report forms, §12-6-156.

FORMS - Cont’d Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds, §12-3-202. FRACKING. Hydraulic fracturing. Defined, §12-4-42. Rulemaking authority regarding, §12-4-44. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS MEMORIAL, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Advisory committee. Composition, §12-3-152. Creation, §12-3-152. Generally, §12-3-152. Construction of part, §12-3-153. Department of natural resources. Construction of part, §12-3-153. Duties generally, §12-3-151. Duty to administer and maintain memorial, §12-3-150. Powers generally, §12-3-151. FUELS. Gasohol. Petroleum defined as including gasohol, §12-13-3. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. FUNDS. Georgia outdoor stewardship trust fund, §12-6A-5. Hazardous waste trust fund. Establishment, §§12-8-68, 12-8-95. Outdoor stewardship trust fund, §12-6A-5. Solid waste trust fund, §12-8-27.1. G GALLON-FOR-GALLON. Environmental assurance fees. Exchanges of petroleum products. Exempted, §12-13-10. GAME AND FISH CODE. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Nongame wildlife conservation programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Wildlife habitat acquisition programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602.

INDEX GASEOUS. Industrial waste. Defined as including gaseous substance, §12-5-22. Other wastes. Defined as including gaseous substances, §12-8-22. Solid waste. Defined as including contained gaseous material, §12-8-22.

GAME WARDENS. Coastal marshlands. General provisions, §§12-5-280 to Inspection, §12-5-289. GARAGES. Service station. Emission inspection station. Application to conduct emission inspections, §12-9-49. Garage defined as, §12-9-43. GARBAGE AND TRASH. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to Georgia hazardous waste management act, §§12-8-60 to Hazardous waste. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Solid waste. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. GARDENS. Designation of official gardens and nature centers, §12-3-640. Watering. Outdoor water use restrictions, §12-5-102. GARNISHMENT. Exemption. Sapelo Island heritage authority, §12-3-449. Sapelo Island heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from legal process, §12-3-449. GAS. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Pipelines. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Wells. Oil and gas deep drilling, §§12-4-40 to

GASOHOL. Petroleum defined as including gasohol, §12-13-3. GASOLINE. Additives. Study and review, §12-9-70. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. GASOLINE ADDITIVES. Study and review, §12-9-70. GATES. Caves. Breaking or tampering with gates, etc., §12-4-143. Gate defined, §12-4-142. Defined. Cave protection act, §12-4-142. Historic areas. Protection of historic sites, §12-3-621. GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Carbon sequestration registry. Reporting to legislature. Contests of report, §12-6-231. Committees. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §§12-3-550 to Georgia water supply act oversight committee, §12-5-484. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee, §§12-3-500 to 12-3-504. Assistance in discharging duties, §12-3-501. Cooperation with authority, §12-3-502. Creation, §12-3-500. Employees, §12-3-501. Evaluation of authority’s performance, §12-3-503.

INDEX GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Cont’d Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee - Cont’d Expenditure of state funds, §12-3-504. Membership, §12-3-500. Compensation, expenses, etc., for members, §12-3-504. Professional services, §12-3-501. Reporting requirements, §12-3-502. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §§12-3-550 to 12-3-554. Appropriations, §12-3-554. Assistance by other state agencies, §12-3-551. Authority cooperation with state agencies, §12-3-552. Creation, §12-3-550. Establishment, §12-3-550. Evaluation of authorities’ performance, §12-3-553. Expenditure of state funds, §12-3-554. Membership, §12-3-550. Per diem and expenses, §12-3-554. Standards for evaluation of authorities’ performance, §12-3-553. Georgia water supply act oversight committee, §12-5-484. House of representatives. Speaker. Conservation corps advisory council. Appointment of members, §12-11-11. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee. Appointment of members, §12-3-500. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee. Appointment of members, §12-3-550. Recycling market development council. Appointment of member, §12-8-33. Senate. President. Conservation corps advisory council. Appointment of members, §12-11-11. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee. Appointment of members, §12-3-500.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Cont’d Senate - Cont’d President - Cont’d Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee. Appointment of members, §12-3-550. Solid waste. State collection program. Establishment in cooperation with Georgia building authority, §12-8-36. Water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning. Approval by general assembly required, §12-5-525. GEODETIC. Hazardous site inventory. National geodetic survey, §12-8-97. GEOLOGISTS. Water wells. Drilling, §12-5-125. GEOLOGY. Department of natural resources. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties as to geological resources, §12-4-1. GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY. Overview committee, §§12-3-500 to Cooperation with authority, §12-3-502. Creation, §12-3-500. Discharging duties. Assistance, §12-3-501. Evaluation of authority’s performance, §12-3-503. Employees, §12-3-501. Expenditure of state funds, §12-3-504. Membership, §12-3-500. Compensation, expenses, etc., for members, §12-3-504. Professional services, §12-3-501. Reporting requirements, §12-3-502. GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION OVERVIEW COMMITTEE. Assistance in discharging duties, §12-3-501. Cooperation with authority, §12-3-502.

INDEX GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION OVERVIEW COMMITTEE - Cont’d Discharging duties. Evaluation of authority’s performance, §12-3-503. Employees, §12-3-501. Expenditure of state funds, §12-3-504. Membership. Compensation, expenses, etc., for members, §12-3-504. Reporting requirements, §12-3-502. GEORGIA AIR QUALITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Short title, §12-9-1. GEORGIA ASBESTOS SAFETY ACT. General provisions, §§12-12-1 to Short title, §12-12-1. GEORGIA BROWNFIELD ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-200 to Short title, §12-8-200.

GEORGIA HALLS OF FAME AUTHORITY OVERVIEW COMMITTEE, §§12-3-550 to Appropriations, §12-3-554. Assistance by other state agencies, §12-3-551. Authority cooperation with state agencies, §12-3-552. Creation, §12-3-550. Establishment, §12-3-550. Evaluation of authorities’ performance. Standards for evaluation, §12-3-553. Expenditure of state funds, §12-3-554. Intrastate agency cooperation, §12-3-552. Membership, §12-3-550. Per diem and expenses, §12-3-554. GEORGIA HAZARDOUS SITE RESPONSE ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-90 to Short title, §12-8-90. GEORGIA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Short title, §12-8-60.

GEORGIA CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-220 to Short title, §12-6-220. GEORGIA COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-320 to Short title, §12-5-320. GEORGIA COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Short title, §12-8-20.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Water resources center. Establishment and operation of center, §12-5-1. General provisions, §§12-5-1 to 12-5-3. GEORGIA MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Short title, §12-9-40. GEORGIA MOUNTAINS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Cooperation by center with district, §12-5-579.

GEORGIA FOREST FIRE PROTECTION ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Short title, §12-6-80. GEORGIA GEOSPATIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, §12-5-9.

GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE, §12-3-535.

INDEX GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY, §§12-3-520 to Accounts and accounting. Money received deemed trust funds, §12-3-528. Advisory committee, §12-3-535. Alcoholic beverages. Sale on premises, §12-3-524. Bond issues. Generally, §12-3-533. Issuance, §12-3-533. Business of authority, §12-3-523. Citation of title, §12-3-520. Commissioner of economic development. Executive director, §12-3-522. Conflicts of interest. Contracts or transactions involving authority, §12-3-532. Construction, acquisition and control over project authorized. Costs of project, payment, §12-3-534. Power of department of economic development, §12-3-534. Contracts. Conflict of interest involving contracts or transactions, §12-3-532. Corporate purpose of authority, §12-3-523. Created, §12-3-522. Definitions, §12-3-521. Department of economic development. Assigned to, §12-3-522. Executive director. Delegation of powers and duties to, §12-3-522. Expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement, §12-3-522. Securing of grants, donations or contributions, §12-3-524.1. Fees. Rentals and other charges. Authority to fix for users and exhibitors, §12-3-529. General powers of authority, §12-3-524. Joint operation with sports hall of fame authority, §§12-3-522.1, Jurisdiction. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-531. Legal services, §12-3-530.

GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY - Cont’d Meetings, §12-3-522. Members, appointment, terms, §12-3-522. New location or alternative ownership. Request for proposal, §§12-3-522.1, Overview committee. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §§12-3-550 to Powers of authority, §12-3-524. Expenditure of funds to aid in securing gifts, grants or donations, §12-3-524.1. Police powers, §12-3-526. Transfer of powers of authority, §12-3-536. Purpose. Corporate purpose, §12-3-523. Rentals and other charges. Authority to fix for users and exhibitors, §12-3-529. Security force, §12-3-527. Exercise of police powers by authority, §12-3-526. Short title, §12-3-520. Taxation. Exemption from taxation, §12-3-525. Title of act, §12-3-520. Transfer of powers of authority, §12-3-536. GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-520 to Short title, §12-3-520. GEORGIA NATURAL AREAS ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-90 to Short title, §12-3-90. GEORGIA OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP ACT. General provisions, §§12-6A-1 to Short title, §12-6A-1. GEORGIA PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-145 to Short title, §12-6-145.

INDEX GEORGIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Establishment, §12-3-50.2. Historic areas generally, §§12-3-50 to Historic properties under jurisdiction of state agency, eligibility, §12-3-55. GEORGIA SAFE DAMS ACT OF 1978. General provisions, §§12-5-370 to Short title, §12-5-370. GEORGIA SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OF 1977. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Short title, §12-5-170. GEORGIA SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 1969. General provisions, §§12-5-350 to Short title, §12-5-350. GEORGIA SCENIC TRAILS ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-110 to Short title, §12-3-110. GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY, §§12-3-560 to Actions. Jurisdiction and venue, §12-3-571. Appointment of members, §12-3-562. Assigned to department of economic development, §12-3-562. Attorney general to provide legal services, §12-3-570. Body corporate and politic, §12-3-562. Charges, §12-3-569. Conflicts of interest, §12-3-572. Created, §12-3-562. Defined terms, §12-3-561. Duties, §12-3-564. Expense allowance, transportation costs, reimbursement, §12-3-562. Facility to house state sports hall of fame. Construction, maintenance, §12-3-563. Department of economic development, §12-3-574.

GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY - Cont’d Foundation to assist with fundraising. Cooperative agreements with nonprofit corporation, §12-3-562. Instrumentality of state and public corporation, §12-3-562. Joint operation with music hall of fame authority, §§12-3-522.1, Jurisdiction of actions, §12-3-571. Legal services, §12-3-570. New location or alternative ownership. Request for proposal, §§12-3-522.1, Operating, advertising, promoting sports hall of fame, §12-3-563. Overview committee. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee, §§12-3-550 to Police powers, §12-3-566. Security force, §12-3-567. Powers, §12-3-564. Police powers, §12-3-566. Project construction and ownership, §12-3-574. Purpose, §12-3-563. Rentals and other charges, §12-3-569. Revenue bonds, §12-3-573. Security force, §12-3-567. Short title, §12-3-560. Staff, appointment, §12-3-562. Tax exemption, §12-3-565. Terms of members, §12-3-562. Trustees. Members accountable as, §12-3-562. Trust fund, §12-3-568. Vacancies, §12-3-562. Venue of actions, §12-3-571. GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-560 to Short title, §12-3-560. GEORGIA SURFACE MINING ACT OF 1968. General provisions, §§12-4-70 to Short title, §12-4-70.

INDEX GEORGIA UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK ACT. General provisions, §§12-13-1 to Short title, §12-13-1. GEORGIA VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-100 to Short title, §12-8-100. GEORGIA WATER QUALITY CONTROL ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Short title, §12-5-20. GEORGIA WATER SUPPLY ACT OF 2008. General provisions, §§12-5-470 to Short title, §12-5-470. GEORGIA YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS ACT. General provisions, §§12-11-1 to Short title, §12-11-1. GEOSPATIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, §12-5-9. GEOTHERMAL BOREHOLES. Contamination. Located safe distance from, minimum safe distances, §12-5-134. Defined, §12-5-122. Generally, §§12-5-120 to 12-5-138. Grouted from bottom to top. Borehole penetrating ground water, §12-5-134. Professional engineer or geologist. Acting under direction of to drill. Requirement, §12-5-125. Water well contractor’s license. Required to drill, §12-5-125. GIFTS. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Expenditure of funds to aid in securing, §12-3-524.1. Water authorities. Local water authorities. Conservation and environmental projects. Voluntary contribution programs, §12-5-5.

GINSENG, §§12-6-150 to 12-6-157. Citation of title, §12-6-150. Dealers. Ginseng dealer defined, §12-6-151. Registration, §12-6-154. Definitions, §12-6-151. Department of natural resources. Commissioner defined, §12-6-151. Determination of continuing necessity of article, §12-6-155. Registration forms and reporting forms, §12-6-156. Growers. Registration, §12-6-154. Penalty. Prohibited acts, §12-6-157. Prohibited acts. Ginseng exported from state, §12-6-153. Harvesting of ginseng, §12-6-152. Penalty, §12-6-157. Registration of ginseng dealers, §12-6-154. Reporting requirements. General assembly, §12-6-155. Ginseng exported from state, §12-6-153. Registration of ginseng dealers, §12-6-154. Ripe berry harvesting. Location where ginseng harvested, §12-6-152. Short title, §12-6-150. Title of act, §12-6-150. GINSENG PROTECTION ACT OF 1979. General provisions, §§12-6-150 to Short title, §12-6-150. GLASSWORT. Bigelow glasswort. Vegetated marshlands. Defined as including, §12-5-282. Woody glasswort. Coastal marshlands defined as including, §12-5-282. GOLD, §§12-4-120 to 12-4-122. Duties of purchasers, §12-4-120. Penalty, §12-4-122. Purchasers of gold bullion, gold dust, etc. Duties, §12-4-120. Reporting requirements. Annual reports by judges of probate court, §12-4-121.

INDEX GOLF COURSES. Fee. Defined as including golf course fees, §12-3-9.1. Irrigation well. Defined as including golf courses, §12-5-122. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §12-3-231. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Landscape irrigation systems. Exception to rain sensor shut-off switch requirement, §12-5-6. North Georgia Mountains authority, §12-3-291. Project defined. Department of natural resources, §12-3-3. Lake Lanier Islands, §12-3-4. GOOD FAITH. Owner or operator. Defined as actor in good faith in a fiduciary capacity, §12-8-92. Phosphates. Licenses to mine, etc., phosphate deposits. Lapse of lease, §12-4-102. Stone Mountain memorial association. Obligations of state, etc., under leased contracts with association, §12-3-195. GOVERNOR. Air pollution control. Powers generally, §12-9-18. Appointments. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §12-3-233. Lake Lanier Islands development authority, §12-3-312. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district governing board, §12-5-575. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste commission, §12-8-123. Stone Mountain Memorial association, §12-3-193. Water well standards advisory council, §12-5-123. Carbon sequestration registry. Reporting to governor. Contests of report, §12-6-231.

GOVERNOR - Cont’d Environmental advisory council. Appointment, §12-2-2. Forest fires. Extreme forest fire emergency. Authority of governor, §12-6-89. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact. Advisory committee. Appointment and removal of members, §12-10-62. Execution, §§12-10-60, 12-10-61. Oconee river greenway authority. Authority to convey property, §12-3-414. State forestry commission. Ineligibility of governor for membership, §12-6-2. GRADUATE CERTIFICATION. Foresters. Practice of professional forestry. Prohibited acts exclusion, §12-6-61. Registered foresters. Qualifications for license, §12-6-49. GRANITE. Erosion and sedimentation act. Inapplicability to granite quarrying, §12-7-17. GRANTEES. Jekyll Island state-park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Preservation of rights for future security grantees, etc., §12-3-245. Leases. Parks and recreation. Public-use areas, §12-3-5. Parks and recreation. Leases. Public-use areas, §12-3-5. Phosphate mining. Licenses to mine, etc., phosphate deposits. Payment of license fee, §12-4-101. GRANTORS. Forest resources. Acquisition of land, §12-6-9. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact. Commission acceptance of donations and gifts, §12-8-122.

INDEX GRANTS. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Expenditures to aid in securing, §12-3-524.1. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Outdoor stewardship act. Trust fund, grants or loans, §12-6A-6. Solid waste handling systems. Assistance in construction, §12-8-37.1. Water resources center, §12-5-2. GRASS. Bermuda grass. Permits to construct and operate dams. Appropriate vegetation against surface erosion, §12-5-376. Coastal marshlands protection act. Coastal marshlands or marshlands defined as including salt marsh grass, §12-5-282. Inapplicability of part 2. Marsh grass not obstructing tidal flow, §12-5-295. Dams. Permits to construct and operate dams. Protection from surface erosion by appropriate vegetation. Bermuda grass as appropriate vegetation, §12-5-376. Forest fires. Defined, §12-6-82. Uncontrolled fires. Cut-over grassland, §12-6-21. Forest lands. Defined, §12-6-82. Sea oats. Cutting, harvesting, etc., §12-5-311. Watering lawn and garden. Outdoor water use restrictions, §§12-5-7, 12-5-102. Yard trimmings. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. Hierarchy for handling, adoption by state, §12-8-21. GRASS ROOTS PARTICIPATION. Solid waste management plans, §12-8-31.

GRAVEL. Coastal marshlands protection act. Permits to fill, drill, etc., marshlands. Barrier islands defined, §12-5-232. Surface mining act. Mineral defined, §12-4-72. Water wells. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. GRAY WATER. Sewage. Defined as including gray water, §12-15-3. GREASE. Commercial waste, §§12-15-20 to GREASE TRAPS. Conservation of natural resources. Dumping certain wastes in sewers, §12-8-2. GREENHOUSE GASES. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. GREENSPACE. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. GROTTOES. Cave protection act. Cave defined, §12-4-142. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. GROUND WATER, §§12-5-90 to Acquisition of sites for drilling operations. Prospecting for underground water supplies. Powers of department, §12-5-70. Administrative hearings. Emergency orders, §12-5-102. Judgment in accordance with director’s order, §12-5-100. Order after failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-99. Permits generally, §12-5-96. Agricultural use permits. Generally, §12-5-105. No effect on existing common or statutory law, §12-5-105.

INDEX GROUND WATER - Cont’d Agricultural use permits - Cont’d Nonuse, §12-5-105. Suspension or modification by director, §12-5-105. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact. Generally, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact. Generally, §12-10-100. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-94. Adoption, modification, contesting, etc., of regulations, §12-5-95. Preparation of proposed regulations, §12-5-95. Car washes. Use by permanent facility car wash. When not deemed outdoor water use for purpose of restrictions, §12-5-102. Citation of title, §12-5-90. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Confidentiality of information. Right of entry. Protection of confidential information, §12-5-98. Conflict of laws. Effect of part provisions on other laws, §12-5-104. Conservation plans to accompany permit requests, §12-5-96. Declaration of policy, §12-5-91. Definitions, §12-5-92. Emergency orders, §12-5-102. Environmental protection division. Personnel hiring, §12-5-93. Power of director to employ personnel, §12-5-93. Farm use ground water withdrawal permits, §12-5-105. Farm use defined, §12-5-92. Injunctive relief, §12-5-101. Investigations. Right of entry, §12-5-98. Investments. Prior investments in land and nature of plans for water use. Considerations in granting permits, §12-5-97. Legal representation of department and its agents, §12-5-103.

GROUND WATER - Cont’d Legislative intent, §12-5-91. Order by director. Emergency orders, §12-5-102. Failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-99. Judgment in accordance with director’s order, §12-5-100. Outdoor water use restrictions, §§12-5-7, 12-5-102. Penalties. Civil penalty, §12-5-106. Criminal penalty, §12-5-107. Procedure for imposing civil penalties, §12-5-106. Permits. Adverse agency action, §12-5-96. Agricultural purposes, §12-5-105. Conservation plans to accompany, §12-5-96. Continued withdrawal, etc., of ground water pending decision on permit, §12-5-97. Disciplinary actions, §12-5-96. Duration, §12-5-97. Factors to be considered by division, §12-5-96. Farm use ground water withdrawal permits, §12-5-105. Farm use defined, §12-5-92. Grant, modification, etc., by division, §12-5-96. Issuance. Persons withdrawing, etc., ground water prior to July 1, 1973, §12-5-97. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Notice of division’s official acts, §12-5-96. Renewal, §12-5-97. Transferability, §12-5-96. Priority uses. Permits for agricultural purposes, §12-5-105.

INDEX GROUND WATER - Cont’d Prospecting for underground water supplies, §§12-5-70 to 12-5-73. Acceptance of federal grants, §12-5-71. Acquisition of sites for drilling operations. Powers of department, §12-5-70. Appropriation, etc., of funds to department, §12-5-73. Contracts with counties or municipalities for use of water, §12-5-72. Powers of department, §12-5-70. Contracts with counties or municipalities for use of water, §12-5-72. Records of findings, §12-5-71. Protection of water supply, §12-2-8. Public policy, §12-5-91. Regulated reasonable use. Farm use, §12-5-105. Farm use defined, §12-5-92. Generally, §§12-5-96, 12-5-97. Right of entry. Investigations, §12-5-98. Refusal unlawful, §12-5-98. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Adoption of rules and regulations, §12-5-94. Permits generally, §12-5-96. Preparation of proposed regulations, §12-5-95. Short title, §12-5-90. Soil and water conservation commission. Measuring farm uses of water, §12-5-105. Swimming pools. Use for. When not deemed outdoor water use for purpose of restrictions, §12-5-102. Title of act, §12-5-90. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Withdrawal, obtaining, utilization. Permit, §12-5-96. GROUND WATER USE ACT OF 1972. General provisions, §§12-5-90 to Short title, §12-5-90. GROUT. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134.

H HABITATS. Improvements for wildlife, §12-6-146. Wildlife acquisitions, §§12-3-600, HALLS OF FAME. Georgia music hall of fame authority, §§12-3-520 to 12-3-536. Georgia sports hall of fame authority, §§12-3-560 to 12-3-574. HANDGUNS. Parks, historic areas, recreational areas. Possession or use of handgun, §12-3-10. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE. Administration of article, §12-8-63. Administrative proceedings, §12-8-71. Emergency orders, §12-8-75. Final orders. Judgment in accordance with final orders, §12-8-74. Hearings on contested matters, §12-8-73. Judicial review, §12-8-73. Appropriations. Hazardous waste trust fund, §12-8-95. Asbestos safety. Generally, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Bona fide purchasers of property. Limitation of liability for discharges, §12-8-96.3. Citation of titles. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-90. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-60. Conflicts of law. Effect of other laws on permits issued under article, §12-8-79. Contracts. Solid waste handling, etc., services, §12-8-77. Declaration of public policy. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-91. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-61. Definitions. Discharge of hazardous materials, §12-8-140.

INDEX HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE - Cont’d Definitions - Cont’d Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-92. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-62. Out-of-state generator, §12-8-65.3. Discharge of hazardous materials. Definitions, §12-8-140. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to Definitions, §12-8-140. Report of person providing assistance, §12-8-142. Immunity for persons providing assistance or advice, §12-8-141. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Civil penalties, §12-14-4. Definitions, §12-14-1. Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Notification requirements, §12-14-3. Reporting requirements, §12-14-2. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers. Prohibited, §12-8-2. Dust suppression. Use of material mixed with dioxin, etc., prohibited, §12-8-83. Enforcement of article, §12-8-63. Enforcement proceedings, §12-8-71. Fees. Hazardous substance reporting fees, §12-8-95.1. Hazardous waste management fees, §12-8-95.1. Financial responsibility requirement. Persons operating or maintaining hazardous waste storage, treatment, etc., §12-8-68. Funds. Hazardous waste trust fund. Establishment, §12-8-95. Georgia brownfield act, §§12-8-200 to Georgia hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE - Cont’d Georgia voluntary remediation program act, §§12-8-100 to Hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Administrative consent order, §12-8-96. Bona fide purchaser of affected property. Limitation of liability for release, §12-8-96.3. Citation of title, §12-8-90. Claims for contribution, §12-8-96.1. Corrective action, §12-8-96. Bona fide purchaser of affected property, §12-8-96.3. Powers and duties of director, §12-8-94. Corrective action contractors. Defined, §12-8-92. Limitation of liability, §12-8-96.2. Definitions, §12-8-92. Fees, §12-8-95.1. Legislative intent, §12-8-91. Liability for cleanup costs, §12-8-96.1. Notice requirements, §12-8-96. Powers and duties. Board, §12-8-93. Trust fund, §12-8-95. Director, §12-8-94. Trust fund, §12-8-95. Public policy declaration, §12-8-91. Punitive damages, §12-8-96.1. Schedule of fees, §12-8-95.1. Short title, §12-8-90. Site inventory, §12-8-97. Subsequent purchasers of property. Limitation of liability, §12-8-96.3. Title of act, §12-8-90. Trust fund. Establishment, §12-8-95. Lien of state for expenditures from, §12-8-96. Powers of directors as to, §12-8-94. Waiver of fees, §12-8-95.1. Hazardous waste facilities. Defined, §12-8-62. Inspections, §12-8-70. Investigations, §12-8-70. Permits for construction, operation, etc., §12-8-66. Hazardous waste reduction plans, §§12-8-65.1 to 12-8-65.4. Biennial progress reports, §12-8-65.1.

INDEX HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE - Cont’d Hazardous waste reduction plans - Cont’d Goals. Specific performance goals, §12-8-65.1. Out-of-state generators. Plans and reports for storing, treating or disposing of hazardous waste in state, §12-8-65.3. Performance goals, §12-8-65.1. Prior reporting requirements. Duplication not required, §12-8-65.4. Public inspection, §12-8-65.2. Reporting requirements generally. Duplication of prior reporting requirements not required, §12-8-65.4. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-65.1. Technical assistance, §12-8-65.2. Updating of plans and reports, §12-8-65.2. Hazardous waste trust fund. Establishment, §12-8-68. Injunctive relief, §§12-8-72, 12-8-75. Imminent and substantial endangerment to environment or to public health, §12-8-75. Landfills. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Legal assistance, §12-8-76. Legislative intent. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-61. Limitation of liability. Hazardous site response. Bona fide purchasers of affected property, §12-8-96.3. Manifest requirement, §12-8-67. Motor vehicles. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Oil or hazardous waste material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to Penalties. Civil penalties, §12-8-81. Criminal penalties, §12-8-82.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE - Cont’d Permits. Construction, operation, etc. Effect of other laws on permits issued under article, §12-8-79. Hazardous waste facilities, §12-8-66. Pollution prevention assistance division. Biennial needs assessment report on hazardous waste management, §12-8-188. Biennial report of hazardous waste generators and capacity assurance plan, §12-8-187. Duty to advise environmental protection division as to rules and regulations, §12-8-185. Transfer of Georgia Hazardous Waste Management authority personnel and facilities to division, §12-8-189. Public access to information, §12-8-78. Releases. Hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Remediation. Voluntary remediation program, §§12-8-100 to 12-8-108. Reporting requirements. Discharge of hazardous materials, §12-8-142. Hazardous site inventory, §12-8-97. Road treatment. Use of material mixed with dioxin, etc., prohibited, §12-8-83. Rules and regulations. Environmental protection division. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-65. Hazardous site response. Board. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-93. Pollution prevention assistance division. Duty to advise environmental protection division, §12-8-185. Variances, §12-8-69. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Short title. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-90.

INDEX HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE - Cont’d Short title - Cont’d Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-60. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Spills. Hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. State policy. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-61. Subsequent purchasers of property. Limitation of liability for discharges, §12-8-96.3. Title of act. Georgia hazardous site response act, §12-8-90. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §12-8-60. Transport. Defined, §12-8-62. Manifest requirement, §12-8-67. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Variances, §12-8-69. Voluntary remediation program, §§12-8-100 to 12-8-108. HAZARDOUS SITE RESPONSE ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-90 to Short title, §12-8-90. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. Georgia hazardous waste management act. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Short title, §12-8-60.

HEARINGS - Cont’d Drinking water - Cont’d Order by director after failure of conference, conciliation, etc., §12-5-185. Procedure for imposing penalties, §12-5-192. Environmental protection division decisions. Persons aggrieved by, §12-2-2. Flint river drought protection act. Minimum stream flows, augmentation projects for, §12-5-546.2. Violations, §12-5-549. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state. Public hearing, §12-3-76. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Master plan amendment procedure, §12-3-243.1. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Hearings on development plan, §12-3-314.1. Metropolitan river protection act. Comprehensive land and water use plans, §12-5-443. Hearings on violations, §12-5-456. North Georgia mountains authority. Plan hearings, §12-3-314.1. Public hearing on amending master plan, §12-3-294.1. Surface mining. Imposition of civil penalties, §12-4-83. Underground storage tanks. Administrative proceedings, §12-13-16. HERITAGE TRUST ACT OF 1975. General provisions, §§12-3-70 to Short title, §12-3-70.

HEARINGS. Asbestos. Conduct of public hearings, §12-12-5. Procedure, §12-12-17. Violations of chapter, §12-12-16. Coastal waters and beaches. Existence of an emergency, §12-5-294. Drinking water. Contested cases generally, §12-5-186.

HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, §§12-3-70 to 12-3-77. Board of natural resources. Defined as board, §12-3-72. Duties, §12-3-74. Powers, §12-3-74. Citation of title, §12-3-70. Conveyance of heritage preserves. To counties or local governments or private entity, conditions, §12-3-76.

INDEX HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM - Cont’d Declaration of public policy, §12-3-71. Dedication of property. Effect on other protected status conferred, etc., on property, §12-3-77. Heritage preserve generally, §12-3-75. Heritage area. Defined, §12-3-72. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to county or local government or private entity, conditions, §12-3-76. Dedication of property generally, §12-3-75. Defined, §12-3-72. Petition that other use exists. State agencies, departments or authorities, §12-3-76. Use, §12-3-76. Legislative purpose, §12-3-71. Private entity. Defined, §12-3-72. Protected status of property. Dedication, action of board, no effect, §12-3-77. Purpose, §12-3-71. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-74. Short title, §12-3-70. Title of act, §12-3-70. Use of heritage preserves, §12-3-76. HIGH FALLS LAKE. Docks and boat shelters. Permits for construction, maintenance and use on lake, §12-3-34. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT. Georgia youth conservation corps. Coordinated job training and placement services, §12-11-10. HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND STREETS. Commissioner of transportation. Dam safety. Power as to contracts, §12-5-382. Department of transportation. Construction of bicycle trails and bikeways, §12-3-115.

HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND STREETS - Cont’d Department of transportation - Cont’d Erosion control. Erosion and sedimentation control plan. Required of department before contracting for land-disturbing activities, §12-7-7.1. Variances for road construction and maintenance projects requirements, §12-7-6. Dust suppression. Use of material mixed with dioxin, etc., prohibited, §12-8-83. Environmental evaluation. Construction projects for roads or airports, when environmental evaluation required, §12-16-9. Erosion and sedimentation control plan. Required of department of transportation and state road and tollway authority. Before contracting for land-disturbing activities, §12-7-7.1. Hazardous materials. Dust suppression or road treatment. Use of material mixed with dioxin, etc., prohibited, §12-8-83. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Location, construction, etc., of highways, streets, etc., §12-3-319. Road treatment. Use of material mixed with dioxin, etc., prohibited, §12-8-83. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Location, construction, etc., of highways, roads, etc., §12-3-198. HIKING. Primitive hiking trails. Georgia scenic trails system. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Rural hiking trails. Georgia scenic trails system. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL MUSEUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, §12-3-57.

INDEX HISTORICAL TRAILS. Georgia scenic trails system. General provisions, §§12-3-110 to HISTORIC AREAS, §§12-3-50 to Aboriginal site protection, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. American Indian burial, sacred or cultural objects, §§12-3-620 to Buying, selling, etc., prohibited, §12-3-622. Defined, §12-3-620. Investigation or disturbance of site. Notification requirements, §12-3-621. Archaeological exploration, excavation, etc. Appointment of state archaeologist, §12-3-53. Penalty for violations, §12-3-54. Protection of archaeological sites, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. Archaeological site protection, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. Artifacts. Possession without written permission of owner as evidence of theft, §12-3-621. Barns and other agricultural structures erected prior to 1965. Restoration and utilization, §12-3-50. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-9. Boats. Parks, historic sites or recreation areas. Restriction or prohibition of boat use, §12-3-10. Department of community affairs. Powers and duties, §12-3-50.1. Department of natural resources. Administrative appeal of department orders, §12-3-52. Grants and gifts to department, §12-3-51. Notification requirements. Investigation or disturbance of site, §12-3-621. Powers and duties, §12-3-50. Preservation, promotion, etc., §12-3-50. Directing persons to leave sites upon refusal to observe rules and regulations, §12-3-10.

HISTORIC AREAS - Cont’d Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Georgia register of historic places, §12-3-50.2. Establishment, §12-3-50.2. Powers, §12-3-50.2. Gifts and grants, §12-3-51. Grants for preservation of historic properties, §12-3-50.1. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Investigations. Protection of historic sites. Notification requirements, §12-3-621. Prehistoric site protection, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. Prohibited acts, §12-3-10. Protection of historic sites, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. American Indian burial, sacred or cultural objects. Buying, selling, trading, etc., prohibited, §12-3-622. Definitions, §12-3-620. Prohibited acts, §§12-3-621, 12-3-622. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-9. Civil penalty for violations, §12-3-11. Directing persons to leave historical sites upon refusal to observe rules and regulations, §12-3-10. State archaeologist. Appointment, §12-3-53. Duties, §12-3-53. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. HISTORIC DISTRICTS. Location of state facilities. First consideration to historic properties within historic districts, §12-3-56. HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Central business districts, revitalization, §12-3-56. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57.

INDEX HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Cont’d Historic preservation review board, §12-3-55. Locating state agencies. First consideration to historic properties within historic districts, §12-3-56. State owned historic property, §12-3-55. Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to

HOUSEBOATS. Live-aboard. Defined, §12-5-282.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM, §12-3-58.

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Defined, §12-4-42. Rulemaking authority regarding, §12-4-44.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES. Historic preservation review board, §12-3-55. Preservation of state owned historic properties, §12-3-55. HISTORIC SITES. Boats. Parks, historic sites or recreation areas. Restriction or prohibition of boat use, §12-3-10. Change in services at parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Notice to localities, §12-3-12. Consumption of alcohol prohibited, §12-3-10. Directing persons to leave for violation of rules and regulations, §12-3-10.1. Firearms, bows and arrows, etc. Prohibition, §12-3-10. Handgun exception, §12-3-10. Fireworks, explosives or firecrackers, prohibition, §12-3-10. Fishing, §12-3-10. Handguns. Use or possession, carry license required, §12-3-10. Hunting and trapping, §12-3-10. Intoxicated persons, unlawful to enter or remain, §12-3-10. Metal detectors, prohibition, §12-3-10. Speed limit, §12-3-10. Treasure hunting, prohibition, §12-3-10. HORSES. Horse trails. Georgia scenic trails system. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114.

HUNTING. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. HURRICANE-RESISTANT STRUCTURES. Structure permits, §§12-5-238,

HYDROFLUOROCARBONS. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. I IMMUNITY. Asbestos safety. Sovereign immunity not waived, §12-12-21. Forestry. Prohibited acts. Immunity of persons bringing charges from liability, §12-6-62. Hazardous materials and waste. Report of persons providing assistance or advice, §12-8-141. Regional solid waste management authorities. Limitation on liability of members, officers or employees, §12-8-57. IMPORTS. Indian objects, §12-3-622. IMPOUNDMENT. Sewage and waste disposal, §12-5-29. Surface waters of the state. Permit, §12-5-31. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. Forest resources. Reforestation incentive programs. Authorized, §12-6-5.1. INCINERATION. Hazardous waste, §12-8-95.1. Incinerators, §§12-8-66, 12-9-7. Legislative findings, §12-8-160.

INDEX INDEMNIFICATION. Brownfields act. Limitation of liability, effect on indemnification rights, §12-8-208. Hazardous site response. Corrective action contractors. Limitation of liability, §12-8-96.2. INDIANS. Historic burial, sacred or cultural objects, §§12-3-620 to 12-3-622. Buying, selling, etc., prohibited, §12-3-622. Defined, §12-3-620. Investigation or disturbance of site. Notification requirements, §12-3-621. INERT MATERIALS. Waste disposal facilities, §12-8-39. INFANTS. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. INJUNCTIONS. Administrative hearings. Violations of article provisions, §12-5-48. Air pollution source or facility, §12-9-12. Situations involving imminent and substantial danger to public health, §12-9-14. Asbestos. Imminent and substantial endangerment, §12-12-15. Noncompliance with chapter, §12-12-14. Coastal marshlands. Enforcement of part, §12-5-291. Jurisdiction of superior court, §12-5-290. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act, §§12-5-245 to Dam safety, §12-5-381. Drinking water. Prohibited acts, §12-5-188. Protection of public from contaminants presenting imminent and substantial danger, §12-5-182. Erosion, §§12-7-13, 12-7-14. Forestry, §12-6-60. Ground water. Violations of part provisions, §12-5-101.

INJUNCTIONS - Cont’d Hazardous waste management, §§12-8-72, 12-8-75. Metropolitan river protection act. Appeal, §12-5-448. Violations of part, §12-5-452. Palmetto berries. Stop harvest, stop sale, stop use, or removal orders, §12-6-254. Solid waste. Imminent and substantial endangerment to environment or to public health, §12-8-75. Unlawful acts, §12-8-30.4. Surface mining, §12-4-79. Underground storage tanks, §12-13-15. Water pollution. Enforcement of article provisions, §12-5-25. INSECTS. Forests and forestry. Investigation of infestation, §12-6-22. State forestry commission. Director. Control of insect infestation, §12-6-16. INSPECTIONS. Air pollution source or facility, §12-9-11. Asbestos. Environmental protection division director. Powers and duties, §12-12-5. Coastal marshlands. Departmental officers and game wardens, §12-5-289. Dam safety. Right of access, §12-5-379. Visual inspections, §12-5-378. Drinking water. Right of entry, §12-5-181. Environmental protection division. Issuance of inspection warrants, §12-2-2. Flint river drought protection act violations, §12-5-548. Hazardous waste facilities, §12-8-70. Motor vehicles. Emission control. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Solid waste. Authority to enter property, §12-8-29.1.

INDEX INSPECTIONS - Cont’d Solid waste - Cont’d Solid waste generators, §12-8-24. Water wells. Compliance with standards and licensing requirements, §12-5-136. INSPECTION WARRANTS. Environmental protection division, §12-2-2. INTENSIVE-USE AREAS. Recreational areas, §12-3-10. INTEREST. Oconee river greenway authority. Bond issues, §12-3-413. INTERNET. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Standing timber notification website. Duties of commission, §12-6-24. INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION. Metropolitan river protection act, §12-5-451. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. Declaration of public policy, §12-9-42. Effect of federal clean air act requirements, §12-9-57. Legislative findings, §12-9-41. Uniformity and scope of act, §12-9-44. Parks and recreation. Department of natural resources. Recreational policies and programs, §12-3-1. Surface mining. Applicability of part, §12-4-82. Water pollution. Surface-water management. Receipt, etc., of federal and state appropriations. Intent of article with regard to state contributions, §12-5-37. Water wells. Effect of part provisions, §12-5-132. INTERSTATE COMPACTS. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Energy. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8.

INTERSTATE COMPACTS - Cont’d Environmental protection. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Forest fires. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Water pollution. Surface-water management, §12-5-24. INTERSTATE ENVIRONMENT COMPACT. General provisions, §§12-10-40, Short title, §12-10-40. IN-TOWN AREAS. Revitalization, §12-3-56. INTOXICANTS. Parks, §12-3-10. INVENTORIES. Hazardous site inventory, §12-8-97. Sapelo Island Heritage Authority. Property of, §12-3-446. INVESTIGATIONS. Air pollution source or facility, §12-9-11. Asbestos. Environmental protection division director. Powers and duties, §12-12-5. Rights, §12-12-12. Dam safety. Right of access, §12-5-379. Drinking water. Right of entry, §12-5-181. Flint river drought protection act violations, §12-5-548. Ground water. Right of entry, §12-5-98.

INDEX INVESTIGATIONS - Cont’d Hazardous waste facilities, §12-8-70. Historic areas. Protection of historic sites. Notification requirements, §12-3-621. Motor vehicles. Emission inspection stations, §12-9-50. Solid waste. Authority to enter property, §12-8-29.1. Violations of provisions, §12-8-29. Underground storage tanks, §12-13-8. Voluntary remediation property. Standards and policies considered in investigation of property, §12-8-108. Water pollution. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Right of entry, §§12-5-25, 12-5-26. INVESTMENTS. Ground water. Prior investments in land and nature of plans for water use. Considerations in granting permits, §12-5-97. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Association fund, §12-3-199. IRRIGATION. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Outdoor irrigation limitations, exceptions. Growing or maintaining ground cover, trees, scrubs, other plants, §12-5-7. ISLANDS. Barrier islands, §12-5-232. Coastal islands, §12-2-5. Marsh islands, §12-3-241. J JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY, §§12-3-230 to Accountability of members as trustees, §12-3-234.

JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Accounts and accounting. Maintaining financial records, §12-3-234. Appointment of members, §12-3-233. Assignment of rentals due, §12-3-270. Audits. Submitting records and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-234. Beaches. Free and open, sale prohibited, §12-3-243. Bond issues. Revenue bonds, §§12-3-252 to Citizens resource council. Meetings, §12-3-233.1. Membership, §12-3-233.1. Reimbursements to members, §12-3-233.1. Purpose of council, §12-3-233.1. Construction of part, §12-3-277. Supplemental nature of part, §12-3-276. Contracts. Revenue bonds. Generally, §§12-3-252 to 12-3-269. Part provisions as constituting contract with bondholders, §12-3-265. Creation, §12-3-232. Definitions, §12-3-231. Duration of authority’s existence, §12-3-232. Easements. Intracoastal waterway, §12-3-238. Executive director. Employment, §12-3-233. Failure or refusal of lessee to perform, §12-3-270. Instrumentality of state, §12-3-232. Intra-agency cooperation, §12-3-240. Jurisdiction. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-275. Leases and contracts for projects, §12-3-270. Master plan, §12-3-243.1. Moneys received constituting trust funds, §12-3-273. Museums. Establishment of museum, §12-3-239. Obligations of state, etc., under lease contracts with authority, §12-3-270.

INDEX JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Ordinances. Adoption and enforcement, §12-3-236.1. Continuation of ordinances in force as of April 13, 1981, §12-3-236.2. Perpetual existence, §12-3-232. Powers and duties. Delegation, §12-3-232. State or county, §12-3-236. Enumeration, §12-3-235. Generally, §12-3-235. Police powers, §12-3-236. Public corporation, §12-3-232. Quorum, §12-3-233. Reimbursement of members’ expenses, §12-3-233. Resolutions. Adoption and enforcement, §12-3-236.1. Continuation of resolutions in force as of April 13, 1981, §12-3-236.2. Revenue bonds. Acceptance of grants and contributions, §12-3-272. Bondholder protection against impairment, etc., §12-3-268. Confirmation of bonds, §12-3-269. Contributions. Acceptance of, §12-3-272. Coupon bonds. Issuance, §12-3-253. Registration, §12-3-253. Remedies of coupon holders, §12-3-265. Dating of bonds, §12-3-252. Debt of state. Status of bonds, §12-3-261. Denominations, §12-3-253. Destroyed bonds, §12-3-259. Determination of price, §12-3-256. Disbursement of proceeds. Payment of proceeds to trustee, §12-3-263. Proceeds less than or greater than cost of projects. Procedure, §12-3-257. Use and manner, §12-3-257. Form of bonds, §12-3-253. Grants and contributions. Acceptance of, §12-3-272. Interim receipts or certificates. Issuance, §12-3-258. Issuance, §12-3-252. Conditions precedent, §12-3-260.

JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Issuance - Cont’d Coupon or registered form, §12-3-253. Effect on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-261. Immediate effectiveness of resolutions providing for issuance, §12-3-260. Interim receipts or certificates, §12-3-258. Refunding bonds, §12-3-266. Temporary bonds, §12-3-258. Legal investments. Status of bonds, §12-3-267. Lost bonds, §12-3-259. Manner of sale, §12-3-256. Medium of payment, §12-3-252. Moneys received as constituting trust funds, §12-3-273. Mutilated bonds, §12-3-259. Negotiable instruments. Status of bonds, §12-3-255. Payment of proceeds to trustee, §12-3-263. Remedies of trustees, §12-3-265. Pledge of faith and credit of state. Status of bonds, §12-3-261. Pledging and allocating of funds to payment of bonds, §12-3-264. Principal and interest. Establishment of sinking fund for payment, §12-3-264. Payment. Payment from special fund, §12-3-252. Place of payment, §12-3-253. Protection of bondholders against impairment, etc., of powers, duties, etc., §12-3-268. Rate of interest. Determination, §12-3-252. Recitals on face of bonds, §12-3-261. Redemption before maturity, §12-3-252. Refunding bonds, §12-3-266. Remedies of bondholders, coupon holders and trustees, §12-3-265. Replacement of mutilated, destroyed or lost bonds, §12-3-259. Resolutions. Immediate effectiveness for issuance of bonds, §12-3-260.

INDEX JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Resolutions - Cont’d Time and manner of passage, §12-3-260. Seal, §12-3-254. Securing of bonds by trust indenture, §12-3-262. Securities for deposits. Status of bonds, §12-3-267. Signatures, §12-3-254. Single issue bonds. Application to payment of one or more projects, §12-3-260. Sinking fund. Establishment for payment of principal, interest, etc., §12-3-264. Status of bonds. Debt of state, §12-3-261. Legal investment, §12-3-267. Negotiable instruments, §12-3-255. Pledge of faith and credit of state, §12-3-261. Securities for deposits, §12-3-267. Tax exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., §12-3-274. Temporary bonds. Issuance, §12-3-258. Trust indenture. Securing of bonds by, §12-3-262. Utilization of income and revenues, §12-3-271. Validation of bonds, §12-3-269. Rights-of-way. Intracoastal waterway, §12-3-238. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-235. Prescription for operation of projects, §12-3-237. Short title, §12-3-230. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority, §§12-3-241 to Adjacent marshes and marsh islands, etc., §12-3-241. Assignment of leases, §12-3-245. Beaches. Sale prohibited, §12-3-243. Charitable purpose leases to counties, §12-3-251. Commercial property. Sale of, §12-3-247. Conditions on sale of residential lots, §12-3-247.

JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority - Cont’d Consideration. Lease payments constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-242. Continuation of rights and privileges, §12-3-245. Conversion prices of lots, §12-3-250. Sale at conversion price. Leases to counties for charitable purposes, §12-3-251. Creation of reserve fund for general or capital improvements, §12-3-243. Designation of areas to be managed as environmentally sensitive, §12-3-243.1. Developed land conversion, §12-3-243. Disposition of proceeds of sale, §12-3-243. Fixing, charging and collection of rentals, etc., §12-3-270. General assembly approval of property sales. Required, §12-3-248. Lease applications exceed available lots. Procedure, §12-3-249. Lease as constituting contracts, §12-3-249. Lease of adjacent marshes and marsh islands, etc., §12-3-241. Lease payments constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-242. Lease restrictions, §12-3-244. Leasing by negotiation, §12-3-249. Limitation on number of lots leased or sold to one person, §12-3-246. Limitations on developed areas, §12-3-243. Lots. Conversion prices of, §12-3-250. Lots leased or sold to one party. Limitation on number, §12-3-246. Master plan, §12-3-243.1. Adherence to plan, §12-3-243.1. Amendments, §12-3-243.1. Payment of state’s share into state treasury, §12-3-247. Powers of authority generally, §12-3-243. Preservation of rights and privileges, §12-3-245.

INDEX JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY - Cont’d Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority - Cont’d Protected areas, §12-3-243. Publication of schedule of lease rentals, §12-3-249. Sale at conversion price, §12-3-247. Sale of property for which general assembly approval required, §12-3-248. Sale of residential lots. Conditions, §12-3-247. Crediting payments made under lease against sales, §12-3-247. Sale restrictions, §12-3-244. Signing of conveyances, §12-3-243. Survival of rights and privileges, §12-3-245. Term of leases, §12-3-245. Undeveloped area requirements, §12-3-243. Supplemental nature of part, §12-3-276. Construction of part, §12-3-277. Taxation. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §12-3-274. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriation, §12-3-261. Terms of members, §12-3-233. Title of act, §12-3-230. Transfer of funds to authority, §12-3-240. Use of rentals, etc., §12-3-270. Utilization of income and revenues, §12-3-271. Vacancies, §12-3-233. Venue. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-275. JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-230 to Short title, §12-3-230. JETTIES. Shore protection. Permits. Evaluation of permit application. Potential effects of shoreline engineering structures, §12-5-239.

JET TURBINE FUEL. Petroleum products. Defined as including, §12-13-3. JOGGING. Scenic trails. Types of trails. Activities used for, §12-3-114. JOINTS. Casing and liner pipe joints. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. JUDGES. Administrative judges. Natural resources board decisions. Administrative review request, §12-1-2. References in chapter, §12-1-2. JUDGMENTS. Asbestos. Order of director or administrative law judge, §12-12-18. Flint river drought protection act violations, §12-5-549. Surface mining. Judgment pursuant to order, §12-4-81. Water pollution. Administrative hearings. Judgment in accordance with division’s order, §12-5-45. JURISDICTION. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act. Injunctive relief, §12-5-246. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-531. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-275. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-341. Metropolitan river protection act. Original jurisdiction, §12-5-452. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-411. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Original jurisdiction of actions, §12-3-451. Solid waste. Commercial waste. Regulatory violations, §12-15-21.

INDEX JURISDICTION - Cont’d Sports hall of fame authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-571. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Park offenses, §12-3-194.1. Revenue bonds, §12-3-220. K KINSHIP. Brownfields act. Prospective purchaser qualification for liability limitation, §12-8-206. L LABORATORIES. Environmental protection division. Accreditation of commercial analytical laboratories submitting regulatory data. Regulations of division, §12-2-9. Water quality regulatory date, submitting. Accreditation or approval required, §12-2-9. Turbity date submitted. Inapplicability of accreditation or approval requirement, §12-2-9. LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, §§12-3-310 to 12-3-341. Accountability of members as trustees, §12-3-313. Accountants. Employment, §12-3-314. Accounts and accounting. Maintenance of financial records and books, §12-3-313. Audits. Submitting records, books and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-313. Bids and bidding. Leasing of property by competitive bidding, §12-3-322. Bond issues. Revenue bonds, §§12-3-323 to Bylaws, §12-3-312.

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - Cont’d Conflict of laws. Applicability of other laws to conduct of authority members, employees, etc., §12-3-340. Conflicts of interest. Members, employees, etc., §12-3-340. Voiding of contracts or transactions involving conflict of interest, etc., §12-3-340. Contracts. Conflicts of interest involving authority members, employees, etc. Voiding of contract or transaction, §12-3-340. Lease payments by authority. Payments constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-317. Revenue bonds. Part provisions as constituting a contract with bondholders, §12-3-337. Use of appropriations, etc., in performing lease contracts, §12-3-331. Creation of authority, §12-3-311. Definitions, §12-3-310. Duration of authority’s existence, §12-3-311. Employees. Compensation, §12-3-312. Expenses. Reimbursement of members for expenses, §12-3-312. Highways, streets, etc. Location, construction, etc., §12-3-319. Income, gifts, grants, etc. Purposes for which may be used, §12-3-318. Jurisdiction. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-341. Leases. Competitive bidding for leasing of property, §12-3-322. Lease payments as constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-317. Restrictions on subleasing, §12-3-321.

INDEX LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - Cont’d Leases - Cont’d Restrictions under lease, §12-3-321. Revenue bonds. Use of appropriations, etc., in performing lease contracts, §12-3-331. Master plan. Amendments to plan, §12-3-314.1. Contents and creation, §12-3-314.1. Preliminary plan hearing, §12-3-314.1. Membership of authority, §12-3-312. Officers. Election, §12-3-312. Park offenses, §12-3-316. Perpetual existence, §12-3-311. Powers and duties. Delegation, §§12-3-311, 12-3-315. Enumeration, §12-3-314. Exercise of police powers, §12-3-315. Generally, §12-3-314. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., of island property, §12-3-320. Quorum, §12-3-312. Revenue bonds. Confirmation of bonds, §12-3-338. Coupon bonds. Issuance, §12-3-324. Registration, §12-3-324. Remedies of coupon holders, §12-3-335. Dating of bonds, §12-3-323. Debt or pledge of faith or credit of state. Status of bonds, §12-3-331. Denominations, §12-3-324. Designation of recipient of bond proceeds, §12-3-333. Destroyed bonds, §12-3-329. Disbursement of proceeds. Designation of recipient of bond proceeds, §12-3-333. Use and manner, §12-3-327. Exemption from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-326, 12-3-339. Form of bonds, §12-3-324. Interest coupons, §12-3-324. Interest rates. Determination, §12-3-323. Interim receipts or certificates. Issuance, §12-3-328. Issuance. Conditions precedent to issuance, §12-3-330.

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Issuance - Cont’d Coupon or registered form, §12-3-324. Effect on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-331. Immediate effectiveness of resolutions providing for issuance, §12-3-330. Interim receipts or certificates, §12-3-328. Power of authority to issue bonds, §12-3-323. Refunding bonds, §12-3-336. Temporary bonds, §12-3-328. Lost bonds, §12-3-329. Manner of sale, §12-3-327. Maturity dates. Determination, §12-3-323. Medium of payments. Determination, §12-3-323. Mutilated bonds, §12-3-329. Place of payment, §12-3-324. Price. Determination, §12-3-327. Principal and interest. Establishment of sinking fund for payment, §12-3-334. Payment, §12-3-323. Protection of bondholders against impairment, etc., of powers, duties, etc., §12-3-337. Recitals on face of bonds, §12-3-331. Redemption before maturity, §12-3-323. Refunding bonds, §12-3-336. Remedies of bondholders, coupon holders, etc., §12-3-335. Replacement of mutilated, destroyed or lost bonds, §12-3-329. Resolutions providing for issuance of bonds. Immediate effectiveness of resolutions, §12-3-330. Time and manner of passage, §12-3-330. Seal, §12-3-325. Securing of bonds by trust indenture, §12-3-332. Signatures, §12-3-325. Single issue bonds. Application to payment of one or more projects, §12-3-330.

INDEX LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Sinking fund. Establishment for payment of principal, interest, etc., §12-3-334. Status of bonds. Debt or pledge of faith or credit of state, §12-3-331. Negotiable instruments, §12-3-326. Temporary bonds. Issuance, §12-3-328. Trust indenture. Securing of bonds by, §12-3-332. Use of appropriations, etc., in performing lease contracts, §12-3-331. Validation of bonds, §12-3-338. Security force, §12-3-316. Taxation. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-326, 12-3-339. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-331. Use of funds. Purposes for which income, gifts, grants, etc., may be used, §12-3-318. Venue. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-341. Voting by proxy, §12-3-312. LAKE OCONEE. Buffer along banks of state waters. Exception to establishment. Construction of bulkheads and sea walls to prevent erosion, §12-7-6. LAKES. Boats and other watercraft. State park lakes. Privately owned boats prohibited, §12-3-10. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to

LAKES - Cont’d Georgia water quality control act - Cont’d Monitoring of lakes, §12-5-23.1. Standards for lakes, §12-5-23.1. High Falls Lake. Docks or boat shelters on. Permits for construction, maintenance and use, §12-3-34. Parks, historic sites or recreation areas. Boat use, restriction or prohibition, §12-3-10. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water quality standards for lakes, §12-5-23.1. LAKE SEMINOLE. Protected fresh waters defined. Sewage disposal, §12-5-29. LAKE SINCLAIR. Buffer along banks of state waters. Exception to establishment. Construction of bulkheads and sea walls to prevent erosion, §12-7-6. LAND CONSERVATION. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. LANDFILLS. Inert waste landfills, continuation of operation under existing permit, §12-8-24. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Notice. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Scrap tires. Disposal in, restrictions, §12-8-40.1. Solid waste generally, §§12-8-20 to

INDEX LANDFILLS - Cont’d Yard trimmings. Disposal in, requirements, §§12-8-21, LANDLORD AND TENANT. Water and waste-water usage. Allocation to tenants or units individually, charging for usage, measuring usage, §12-5-180.1. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. Erosion control. Education and training certification, §12-7-19. LAND-USE CONTROL. River corridors. Land use plans, requirements, §12-2-8. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Security force. Authorization for, §12-3-527. Oconee river greenway authority. Police powers, §12-3-406. Security force, §12-3-407. Solid waste. Collection or transporting of tires, authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. LAWN WATERING. Outdoor water use restrictions, §§12-5-7, 12-5-102. LEAD ACID BATTERIES. Disposal, §12-8-28. LEASES. Coastal marshlands. State owned marshland or water bottoms, §12-5-287. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority generally, §§12-3-241 to 12-3-251. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Competitive bidding for leasing of property, §12-3-322. Lease payments as constituting good, valuable and sufficient consideration, §12-3-317. Restrictions on subleasing, §12-3-321. Restrictions under lease, §12-3-321. Revenue bonds. Use of appropriations, etc., in performing lease contracts, §12-3-331.

LEASES - Cont’d North Georgia mountains authority. Lease of state lands to authority, §12-3-297. Oconee river greenway authority. Rentals and other charges for use of project, §12-3-409. Parks and recreation. Public-use areas. Authority of state to make grants, leases, contracts, etc., §12-3-5. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Assignment of rentals due, §12-3-195. Failure or refusal of lessee to perform, §12-3-195. Obligations of state, etc., under lease contracts with association, §12-3-195. Revenue bonds. Protection of bondholders against obstruction, etc., by state performance of rental or lease agreements, etc., §12-3-216. Subleases. Lake Lanier authority. Powers, §12-3-320. Natural resources. Board powers, §12-3-4. Department powers, §12-3-3. Water resources, §§12-5-471, 12-5-474. Water supply. Powers of division, §12-5-473. LEGAL ORGANS. Environment. Proposed actions, §12-16-4. Public hearings, §12-16-5. Hazardous waste disposal permits. Public meetings, §12-8-66. Jekyll Island. Lease rental schedules, §12-3-249. Lake Lanier. Leased property available, §12-3-322. Oil and gas deep drilling. Drilling permits, notice of application, §12-4-46. POTW’s. Spills. Counties affected by, §12-5-30.1. LETTERS OF CREDIT. Water well contractors. Requirement, §12-5-135. LIABILITY. Caves. Owners of caves, §12-4-147.

INDEX LIABILITY - Cont’d Fire protection and safety. Forests and forestry. Uncontrolled fires, §12-6-21. Forests and forestry. Fire protection and safety. Uncontrolled fires, §12-6-21. Oil and gas. Costs of oil spill response. Damages and removal costs, §12-5-501. Defined, §12-5-500. Scenic trails. Owners of premises traversed by system, §12-3-116. Water pollution. Oil spill response. Removal costs or damages, §§12-5-500, 12-5-501. Violation of article. Civil liability, §12-5-51. Waters and watercourses. Oil spill response. Removal costs or damages, §§12-5-500, 12-5-501. LICENSES. Child support noncompliance, revocation of professional license. Forestry, §12-6-49.1. Phosphates. Mining, etc., phosphate deposits, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Professions and occupations. Forestry personnel. Revocation for child support noncompliance, §12-6-49.1. LIENS. Hazardous materials and waste. Discharge of hazardous materials. Hazardous waste trust fund. Debt to state for expenditures from, §12-8-96. Powers of director as to lien, §12-8-94. Oil and gas deep drilling. Effect of enforcement proceedings on causes of actions by lienholders, §12-4-48. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from levy and sale, §12-3-449.

LIENS - Cont’d Sewage systems. Unpaid charges for sewerage service. Privately owned public water suppliers. Cutting off water service when sewer charge unpaid, §12-5-179. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds. Bondholders’ lien on funds, §12-3-218. Underground storage tank discharges, §12-13-12. Water supply. Privately owned public water suppliers. Public sewer service. Cutting off water service when sewer charge unpaid, §12-5-179. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Southern states energy compact. Appointment of representative to southern states energy board, §12-10-2. LITTERING. Reports. Litter prevention and abatement, §12-8-31. LIVESTOCK. Solid waste disposal. Livestock-feeding facility. Exemption from part provisions, §12-8-40. LOANS. Outdoor stewardship act. Georgia outdoor stewardship trust fund. Grants or loans from fund, §12-6A-6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Central business districts, revitalization, §12-3-56. Drinking water. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175.

INDEX LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Cont’d Drought. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state, §12-3-76. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Irrigation. Outdoor irrigation limitations, exceptions. Growing or maintaining ground cover, trees, scrubs, other plants, §12-5-7. Land conservation. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Referendum. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Reservoirs. Construction of new water supply reservoir. Permits, §12-5-31.1. Division funded, requirements, §12-5-472. Georgia water supply act of 2008. Generally, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Rivers. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Scrap tires. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1. Timber harvesting. Notice of wood removal. Effect of provisions on local governments, §12-6-24.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Cont’d Watering lawn or garden. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Watershed protection plans to be submitted to department, §12-2-8. Water supply. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Yard trimmings. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. LOW WATER MARK. Ordinary low water mark. Defined, §12-5-232. Watercourse. Defined, §12-5-441. M MAIL. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Master plan amendment procedure, §12-3-243.1. MAMMALS. Wildlife. Defined as including, §12-4-142. MANDAMUS. Water pollution. Enforcement of article provisions, §12-5-25. MARINE TOILETS. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties to control water pollution, §12-5-23. Sewage and waste disposal. Certificate requirement, §12-5-29. MARSHLANDS. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. MEDICAL WASTE. Permit for thermal treatment technology facility, §12-8-24.

INDEX MEMORABILIA. Confederate memorabilia. Stone Mountain memorial association. Sale, §12-3-194.1. MEMORIALS. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Stone Mountain Memorial Association Act, §§12-3-190 to Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to MERCURY. Product packaging. Prohibition against sale of packages containing mercury, §12-8-162. Exempt packaging, §12-8-163. METAL DETECTORS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Use prohibited, §12-3-10. METHANE. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. Additions to district. Adjoining localities, §12-5-578. Advisory councils, §12-5-581. Board. Advisory councils, §12-5-581. Appointments, §12-5-575. Budget, §12-5-577. Committees. Creation of committees, §12-5-580. Composition, §12-5-575. Creation, §12-5-575. Internal operation, §§12-5-575, Meetings, §12-5-576. Budget. Operating budget, §12-5-577. Contracts. Powers as to, §§12-5-574, 12-5-577. Cooperation by agencies with district, §12-5-579. Creation, §12-5-572. Definitions, §12-5-573.

METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT - Cont’d Drinking water. Permits. Change in light of watershed management plan adoption, §12-5-582. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Educational component of plans, §12-5-585. Emergency water supply plan, §§12-5-200 to 12-5-204. Best interest of state, §12-5-200. Completion, time, §12-5-204. Coordination by qualified systems, §12-5-202. Costs of producing, §12-5-204. Definitions, §12-5-201. Detailed engineering study. Request for proposal, §12-5-202. District-wide plan, §12-5-202. Legislative findings, §12-5-200. Preliminary scope of work statement, §12-5-203. Requirements, §12-5-202. Review of progress of plan, §12-5-202. Submission, §12-5-204. Technical panel, §12-5-203. Updating, §12-5-204. Extensions of time. Plan preparation, §12-5-574. Finance committee. Creation, §12-5-580. Findings of legislature, §12-5-571. Funding. Sources of funding, §12-5-577. Goals. Powers as to, §12-5-574. Ground water. Permits. Change in light of watershed management plan adoption, §12-5-582. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583.

INDEX METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT - Cont’d Ground water - Cont’d Permits - Cont’d Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Interbasin transfer of water outside district area. Water supply and water conservation management plan. Plan not to include, §12-5-584. Landscape irrigation systems. Rain sensor shut-off switch. Installation requirement, §12-5-6. Legislative intent, §12-5-571. Local governments. Plan. Approval does not obligate governing authority, §12-5-574. Powers as to, §12-5-574. Meetings. Waste-water management plans. Public meetings on, §12-5-583. Watershed management plans. Public meetings on plans, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plan. Public meetings on, §12-5-584. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district act. Short title, §12-5-570. Powers, §12-5-574. Public awareness component of plans, §12-5-585. Purpose of district, §12-5-572. Reports. Annual report, §12-5-586. Short title, §12-5-570. Staffing of district, §12-5-579. Stormwater management. Ordinances. Model ordinances for stormwater management, §12-5-582. Failure to adopt model or similarly effective ordinance, §12-5-582. Powers as to, §12-5-574. Technical coordinating committees. Creation, §12-5-580. Waste-water plans, §12-5-583. Water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525.

METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT - Cont’d Water conservation - Cont’d Management plans, §12-5-584. Powers as to, §12-5-574. Rain sensor shut-off switch. Installation requirement, §12-5-6. Water pollution. Permits. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Water quality. Powers as to, §12-5-574. Watershed management plans. Approval. Permit changes in implementation of plan, §12-5-582. District-wide plan. Presentation for comment, §12-5-582. Water supply. Management plans, §12-5-584. Powers as to, §12-5-574. METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT ACT, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. Short title, §12-5-570. METROPOLITAN RIVER PROTECTION ACT, §§12-5-440 to Appeals. Adverse agency action, §12-5-448. Cease and desist orders. Appeal, §12-5-448. Violations of part. Provisions, §12-5-452. Certificate of compliance. Certificate defined, §12-5-441. Changes in use, §12-5-444. Information required of applicant, §12-5-444. Issuance by governing authority, §12-5-444. Minimum standards for certificates and recommendations, §12-5-447.

INDEX METROPOLITAN RIVER PROTECTION ACT - Cont’d Certificate of compliance - Cont’d Notice and hearing, §12-5-444. Plan and application open to public inspection, §12-5-455. Recommendation of modification, §12-5-445. Minimum standards for recommendations, §12-5-447. Review of application, findings, etc., §12-5-445. Transmittal of copy of application, findings, etc., §12-5-445. Citation of title, §12-5-440. Comprehensive land and water use plan. Application fee, §12-5-443. Notice and hearing, §12-5-443. Preparation, adoption and revision, §12-5-443. Prohibited land and water uses, §12-5-444. Promulgation of rules and regulations, §12-5-443. Revision, §12-5-443. Rulings regarding uses prior to adoption of plan, §12-5-444. Studies in preparation of plan, §12-5-443. Transmittal to political subdivisions, §12-5-443. Conflict of laws. Other laws not superseded by part provisions, §12-5-449. Construction of part. Uses to which part provisions inapplicable, §12-5-451. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-442. Definitions, §12-5-441. Drainage basins. Enforcement where local regulation inadequate, §12-5-453. Minimum requirements of local regulation of land, §12-5-453. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties unaffected by part, §12-5-457. Fines. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-452. Hearings on violations, §12-5-456. Inapplicability of part provisions. Uses to which part inapplicable, §12-5-451.

METROPOLITAN RIVER PROTECTION ACT - Cont’d Injunctions. Appeal, §12-5-448. Violations of part, §12-5-452. Jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction, §12-5-452. Legislative intent, §12-5-442. Notification requirements. Certificate of compliance, §12-5-444. Comprehensive land use plan, §12-5-443. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-456. Nuisances. Land-disturbing activities, §12-5-452. Ordinances. Revocation of permit issuing authority for failure to meet requirements, §12-5-453. Public inspection. Certificate of compliance. Plan and application for certificate, §12-5-455. Public policy, §12-5-442. Purposes, §12-5-442. Rules and regulations. Revocation of permit issuing authority for failure to meet requirements, §12-5-453. Sand. Removal of sand from watercourse, §12-5-454. Title of act, §12-5-440. MINERAL RESOURCES. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-1. Gold, §§12-4-120 to 12-4-122. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Phosphates, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. MINES. Phosphates, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. MINORS. Georgia youth conservation corps act, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11.

INDEX MISDEMEANORS. Air pollution control. Violation of chapter provisions, §12-9-24. American Indian burial, sacred or cultural objects. Buying, selling, etc., §12-3-622. Artesian wells. Failure to comply with requirements, §12-5-153. Cave protection. Breaking or tampering with gates, doors, etc., §12-4-143. Controlling or preventing access to caves, §12-4-143. Defacing or disturbing caves, etc., §12-4-143. Dumping of hazardous chemicals or materials in caves, §12-4-145. Killing, harming, etc., of wildlife, §12-4-146. Sale, etc., of speleothems, §12-4-144. Storing of hazardous chemicals or materials in caves, §12-4-145. Coastal marshlands. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-291. Coastal waters and beaches. Cutting, harvesting, etc., of sea oats, §12-5-312. Shore protection act, §12-5-248. Violations of part, §12-5-296. Dam safety, §12-5-385. Drinking water. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-193. Environmental protection division. Refusal of inspection pursuant to an inspection warrant, §12-2-2. Forest fires. Permit requirement for burning woods, lands, etc., §12-6-90. Forest resources. Scale ticket requirement for wood removal, §12-6-23. Forestry. Prohibited acts, §12-6-62. Ginseng protection. Violation of article, §12-6-157. Gold purchasers. Failure to carry out duties, §12-4-122. Groundwater. Violation of part provisions, §12-5-107. Hazardous materials and waste. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Historic areas. Archeological exploration, excavation, etc., §12-3-54.

MISDEMEANORS - Cont’d Historic areas - Cont’d Malicious destruction of property, §12-3-54. Protection of historic sites, §§12-3-621, Malicious destruction of property. Historic areas, §12-3-54. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. Prohibited acts, §12-9-55. Sale of vehicle, §12-9-54. Palmetto berries. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Person violating order to leave, §12-3-10.1. Phosphate mining. Failure to obtain license, §12-4-103. Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Violation of article, §12-6-207. Radioactive waste. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Sea oats. Cutting, harvesting, etc., §12-5-312. Solid waste. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Product packaging, §12-8-166. Violations, §12-8-30.8. Solid waste facilities. Confidentiality of information, §12-8-29.2. Storm or sanitary sewers. Dumping of certain wastes prohibited, §12-8-2. Submerged cultural resources. Prohibited acts, §12-3-83. Surface mining. Violation of part provisions, §12-4-84. Water wells. Unlicensed operation and other violations, §12-5-133. Wildflower preservation. Violation of article, §12-6-176. MIST. Air contaminant. Defined as including, §12-9-3. MITIGATING EFFECT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCHARGE, §§12-8-140 to

INDEX MOLLUSKS. Wildlife. Defined as including, §12-4-142. MORTGAGES. North Georgia mountains authority, §12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority. General powers, §12-3-404. MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Short title, §12-9-40. MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Short title. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §12-9-40. MOTOR VEHICLES. Antique, hobby or special interest vehicle. Emission testing exemption, §12-9-45. Batteries. Lead acid vehicle batteries. Disposal and recycling, §12-8-28. Collector’s items. Emission testing exemption, §12-9-45. Criminal offenses. Emission inspection and maintenance. Prohibited acts, §12-9-55. Registration. County registration. Registration without proof of inspection, §12-9-55. Sale of vehicle, §12-9-54. Vehicle registration. Issuance without proof of emission inspection, §12-9-51. Registration and licensing. County registration. Emission inspection and maintenance. Registration without proof of inspection, §12-9-55. Issuance without proof of emission inspection, §12-9-51. Definitions. Emission inspection and maintenance, §12-9-43.

MOTOR VEHICLES - Cont’d Emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Antique and collector cars and trucks. Exemption from testing, §12-9-45. Board. Defined, §12-9-43. Designation of agents, §§12-9-46, Powers and duties, §§12-9-46, Certificate of emission inspection. Defined, §12-9-43. Duration, §§12-9-45, 12-9-48. Exemptions, §12-9-45. Extension of time for repairs, §12-9-48. Improper reuse, §12-9-51. Inspectors, §12-9-48. Issuance, §12-9-45. Standards, §12-9-48. New vehicles, §12-9-48. Procedures, §12-9-48. Registration without proof of inspection, §12-9-55. Reinspection after repairs, §12-9-48. Required, §12-9-45. Requirements, §12-9-46. Standards for issuance, §12-9-48. Citation of title, §12-9-40. Clean air act requirements, §12-9-57. Decision of director, review, §12-9-53. Declaration of public policy, §12-9-42. Legislative findings, §12-9-42. Definitions, §12-9-43. Emission inspection station. Agency authority to inspect, monitor or investigate, §12-9-50. Application to conduct emission inspections, §12-9-49. Certificate of authorization. Amendment or modification, §12-9-52. Defined, §12-9-43. Required, §12-9-49. Revocation or suspension, §12-9-52. Transferability, §12-9-49. Defined, §12-9-43. Emission inspection sticker. Defined, §12-9-43. Display on vehicle, §12-9-48. Replacement stickers, §12-9-48. Exemptions, §12-9-45. Identification of vehicles producing excessive exhaust emissions. Repair and reinspection, §12-9-47.

INDEX MOTOR VEHICLES - Cont’d Emission inspection and maintenance - Cont’d Legislative findings, §12-9-41. Declaration of public policy, §12-9-42. Penalty for prohibited acts, §12-9-55. Registration. County registration without proof of inspection, §12-9-55. Review of director’s decision, §12-9-53. Rulemaking authority, §12-9-56. Powers and duties of board, §§12-9-46, 12-9-47. Sale of vehicle. Emission inspection required, §12-9-54. Scope of act, §12-9-44. Title of act, §12-9-40. Uniformity of application of act, §12-9-44. Engines. Emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Equipment. Emission control. Emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to Exhaust systems. Emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Forfeitures. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Georgia motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance act, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Hazardous materials and wastes. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Inspections. Emission control. Inspection of emissions and maintenance of control equipment generally, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Investigations. Emission inspection stations, §12-9-50. New motor vehicles. Emission inspection and maintenance, §12-9-48.

MOTOR VEHICLES - Cont’d Notice. Emission inspection and maintenance. Violation of emission standards, §12-9-48. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Speed limits, §12-3-10. Radioactive waste. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Registration. County registration. Emission inspection and maintenance. Registration without proof of inspection, §12-9-55. Emission control. Inspection required, §12-9-51. Reuse of emission certificate, §12-9-51. Solid waste. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Speed limits. Parks, historic sites and recreation areas, §12-3-10. MOUNTAIN PROTECTION ACT, §12-2-8. MULCH. Yard trimmings. Hierarchy for handling, adoption by state, §12-8-21. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. Central business districts, revitalization, §12-3-56. Drinking water. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Drought. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175.

INDEX MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS - Cont’d Fluoridation of public water systems - Cont’d Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Heritage preserves. Conveyance to local government or private entity subject to easement in state, §12-3-76. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Historic preservation grant program, §12-3-58. Irrigation. Outdoor irrigation limitations, exceptions. Growing or maintaining ground cover, trees, scrubs, other plants, §12-5-7. Land conservation. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Addition of adjoining localities to district, §12-5-578. Generally, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Referendum. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Reservoirs. Construction of new water supply reservoir. Permits, §12-5-31.1. Division funded, requirements, §12-5-472. Georgia water supply act of 2008. Generally, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Revitalization of central business districts, §12-3-56. Rivers. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Scrap tires. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS - Cont’d Solid waste management and disposal. Generally, §§12-8-20 to 12-8-41. Record of amount of waste received. Owners or operators of municipal solid waste disposal facilities, §12-8-31.1. Report on status of management, §12-8-31.1. Timber harvesting. Notice of wood removal. Effect of provisions on local governments, §12-6-24. Water authorities. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Local water authorities. Contributions for conservation and environmental projects, §12-5-5. Watering lawn or garden. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Watershed protection plans to be submitted to department, §12-2-8. Water supply. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Removal from terms of section by referendum called by petition, §12-5-175. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Yard trimmings. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. MUNITIONS. Pollutant. Defined as including, §§12-5-22, MUSEUMS. Historical and cultural museum assistance programs, §12-3-57. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Establishment of museum, §12-3-239. MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY ACT. Georgia music hall of fame authority act. General provisions, §§12-3-520 to

INDEX MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY ACT - Cont’d Georgia music hall of fame authority act - Cont’d Short title, §12-3-520. MUTILATION. Forestry. Licenses. Mutilated license, §12-6-58. Jekyll Island state-park authority. Revenue bonds. Replacement of mutilated bonds, §12-3-259. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Revenue bonds. Replacement of mutilated bonds, §12-3-329. Stone Mountain memorial association. Revenue bonds. Replacement of mutilated bonds, §12-3-207. Water wells. License requirements. Mutilated licenses, §12-5-130. N NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT. Privatization requirements in effect for waste-water treatment facilities. Notice to owners, §12-5-23.3. Waste-water discharge limitations on persons issued, §12-5-23.2. NATURAL AREAS ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-90 to Short title, §12-3-90. NATURAL GAS. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to NATURAL RESOURCES. Air pollution. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Air pollution - Cont’d Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to Appalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Appeals. Board of natural resources. Adverse board decisions, §12-2-1. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Asbestos safety generally, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Aviation. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties of department as to aviation assets and services assigned, §12-2-11. Board of natural resources, §§12-2-20 to 12-2-24. Air pollution control. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Appellate review of board decisions, §12-2-1. Appointed by governor, §12-2-21. Asbestos safety. General provisions, §§12-12-1 to Board decisions. Adverse decisions, §12-2-1. Affirmation of board decision by operation of law, §12-2-1. Filing for administrative review, §12-1-2. References to final decisions, §12-1-2. Bond requirement, §12-2-22. Citation of title, §12-2-20. Coastal marshlands. General provisions, §§12-5-280 to Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to Compensation, §12-2-23. Confirmation of members, §12-2-21. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Drinking water. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Board of natural resources - Cont’d Filling of vacancies, §12-2-21. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Georgia scenic trails system. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-117. Ground water. General provisions, §§12-5-90 to Hazardous waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Heritage trust program generally, §§12-3-70 to 12-3-77. Judicial review of final decisions, §12-2-1. Limitation on membership from individual congressional districts, §12-2-21. Meetings, §12-2-23. Membership, §12-2-21. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Number of members, §12-2-21. Oath of office, §12-2-22. Officers, §12-2-23. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to Pollution prevention assistance division. Promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations, §12-8-182. Powers and duties, §12-2-24. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Product packaging generally, §§12-8-160 to 12-8-166. Quorum, §12-2-23. Refund of fees collected in error or overpayment. Procedure, establishment by rule or regulation, §12-2-24. Reimbursement for expenses of members, §12-2-23.

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Board of natural resources - Cont’d Representation of areas and functions of department, §12-2-21. Rulemaking authority. Generally, §12-2-24. Hazardous waste management, §12-8-64. Short title, §12-2-20. Solid waste management. Powers and duties generally, §12-8-23. Surface mining. General provisions, §§12-4-70 to Terms, §12-2-21. Title of act, §12-2-20. Underground storage tanks. General provisions, §§12-13-1 to Water supply. General provisions, §§12-5-470 to Wildflower preservation. General provisions, §§12-6-170 to Cave protection. General provisions, §§12-4-140 to Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Commissioner of natural resources. Creation of position, §12-2-1. Director of environmental protection division, §12-2-2. Granting or denying permit or variance. Time for, §12-2-2. Issuance of inspection warrants, §12-2-2. Notice of receipt of permit or variance application. Time for notifying applicants, §12-2-2. Powers and duties, §12-2-1. Director of environmental protection division, §12-2-2. Professionals qualified to review applications. Removal for certification of inaccurate application, §12-2-2. Volunteers, accepting, reimbursement, authority, §12-2-6. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385.

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Definitions. Aggrieved or adversely affected, §12-2-2. Department, §12-1-1. Land-disturbing activity, §12-2-8. Mountain, §12-2-8. Pollution prevention assistance division, §12-8-180. Protected mountain, §12-2-8. River corridor, §12-2-8. Standards, rules and regulations, §12-2-2. Department of natural resources, §§12-2-1 to 12-2-11. Advertising and promotion projects public and private entities, §12-2-6. Altamaha river basin development, §§12-5-420 to 12-5-422. Aviation. Powers and duties of department as to aviation assets and services assigned, §12-2-11. Chattahoochee river basin development, §§12-5-400 to Creation, §12-2-1. Definition of department, §12-1-1. Duties. Environmental matters, §12-2-7. Generally, §§12-2-4, 12-5-422. Inhabitants of coastal islands, §12-2-5. Intergovernmental cooperation, §12-2-6. Protection of natural resources, environment and vital areas of state, §12-2-8. Environmental protection division, §12-2-2. Federal aid, arranging for and accepting, §12-2-6. Fees collected in error or overpayment. Refund procedure, board may establish, §12-2-24. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial. Powers and duties of department, §§12-3-150, 12-3-151. Ginseng. General provisions, §§12-6-150 to

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Department of natural resources - Cont’d Jekyll Island-state park authority. General provisions, §§12-3-230 to Lake Lanier Islands development authority. General provisions, §§12-3-310 to Local watershed protection plans to be submitted, §12-2-8. Mission of department, §12-2-3. Natural areas. Appropriation of funds, §12-3-94. Generally, §§12-3-90 to 12-3-94. North Georgia mountains authority. General provisions, §§12-3-290 to Objectives, §12-2-3. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Pollution prevention assistance division, §§12-8-180 to 12-8-189. Powers. Environmental matters, §12-2-7. Generally, §§12-2-4, 12-5-422. Inhabitants of coastal islands, §12-2-5. Intergovernmental cooperation, §12-2-6. Protection of natural resources, environment and vital areas of state, §12-2-8. Public foundation to aid department. Incorporation of nonprofit corporation, §12-2-6. Purpose of department, §12-5-421. Rivers and river basins. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-331. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. General provisions, §§12-3-440 to Scenic rivers generally, §§12-5-350 to Scenic trails generally, §§12-3-110 to Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Stone Mountain Memorial Association. General provisions, §§12-3-190 to

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Department of natural resources - Cont’d Submerged cultural resources generally, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Surface mining. General provisions, §§12-4-70 to Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to Water conservation. Voluntary programs, §12-5-4. Watershed protection plans to be submitted by localities, §12-2-8. Water supply. General provisions, §§12-5-470 to Programs for enhancing, §12-5-4. Wildflower preservation. General provisions, §§12-6-170 to Powers and duties generally, §12-6-172. Drinking water. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Emission control. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Energy. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. Environmental advisory council, §12-2-2. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Environmental protection division. Air pollution control. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Asbestos safety. General provisions, §§12-12-1 to Control of water pollution and surface-water use. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-23. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385.

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Environmental protection division - Cont’d Drinking water. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Generally, §12-2-2. Ground water. General provisions, §§12-5-90 to Hazardous waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Laboratories. Accreditation of commercial analytical laboratories submitting regulatory data. Regulations of division, §12-2-9. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to Mineral resources, geological resources, etc. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-1. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance. General provisions, §§12-9-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to Soil scientist. Qualifications to practice as, §12-2-10. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Surface mining. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-73. Underground storage tanks. General provisions, §§12-13-1 to Water wells. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Fees collected in error or overpayment. Refund procedure, board may establish, §12-2-24. Flint river. Protection of stream flow during periods of drought. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Forest fires. Georgia forest fire protection act, §§12-6-80 to 12-6-93. Southeastern interstate forest fire protection compact, §§12-10-60 to Forest heritage trust act program, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Forestry. Practice of professional forestry, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62. Forestry commission. State forestry commission, §§12-6-1 to Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Game wardens. Coastal marshlands, inspection, §12-5-289. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Overview committee, §§12-3-500 to Georgia air quality act, §§12-9-1 to Georgia asbestos safety act, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §§12-8-20 to Georgia forest fire protection act. General provisions, §§12-6-80 to Georgia forestry commission. General provisions, §§12-6-1 to Georgia hazardous waste management act, §§12-8-60 to Georgia natural areas act, §§12-3-90 to 12-3-94. Citation of title, §12-3-90. Declaration of purpose, §12-3-91. Department of natural resources. Appropriation of funds, §12-3-94.

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Georgia natural areas act - Cont’d Department of natural resources - Cont’d Duties, §12-3-93. Powers, §12-3-93. Legislative findings, §12-3-91. Natural areas defined, §12-3-92. Purpose, §12-3-91. Title of act, §12-3-90. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Georgia youth conservation corps act, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Ginseng protection, §§12-6-150 to Gold, §§12-4-120 to 12-4-122. Ground water, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Hearings officers. Definition within title, §12-1-2. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Historic site protection, §§12-3-620 to Inspection warrants. Environmental protection division, §12-2-2. Interstate environment compact, §§12-10-40, 12-10-41. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Judges. Administrative law judges. Definition within title, §12-1-2. Environmental protection decisions, hearings, §12-2-2. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. General provisions, §§12-3-310 to Land conservation. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Mountain protection act, §12-2-8. Nongame wildlife conservation programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. North Georgia mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Oil and gas. Deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Discharges of hazardous materials. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Spills. Costs of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, 12-5-501. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Parks and recreation. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Phosphates, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Pollution. Air pollution, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. Pollution prevention assistance division, §§12-8-180 to 12-8-189. Administrative responsibility, §12-8-182. Biennial report, §12-8-186. Hazardous waste generators and capacity assurance plan, §12-8-187. Hazardous waste management facility needs assessment, §12-8-188. Board of natural resources. Promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations, §12-8-182. Confidentiality of information provided by business or industry, §12-8-184. Definitions, §12-8-180.

NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Pollution prevention assistance division - Cont’d Director. Appointment, §12-8-181. Defined, §12-8-180. Powers and duties, §12-8-182. Establishment, §12-8-181. Objectives of division. Pollution prevention assistance plan to establish, §12-8-183. Ownership of reports and plans, §12-8-184. Plan for pollution prevention assistance, §12-8-183. Toxic substance rules and regulations. Duty of division to advise, §12-8-185. Transfer of personnel and facilities of Georgia Hazardous Waste Management authority to division, §12-8-189. Voluntary activities of businesses and industries, §12-8-181. Public foundation. Incorporation of nonprofit corporation by department, §12-2-6. Public water systems. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. Rivers. Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Sapelo Island heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22.

INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES - Cont’d Soil scientists. Qualifications to practice as, §12-2-10. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Southern states energy compact, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. State parks and recreational areas. General provisions, §§12-3-30 to Stone Mountain Memorial Association Act, §§12-3-190 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Surface mining, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. Trails. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Volunteers. Power of commissioner to accept, reimbursement, authority, §12-2-6. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water supply, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Wildflower preservation, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176. Wildlife. Habitat acquisition programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Youth conservation corps, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. NATURAL RESOURCES ACT OF 1973. Board of natural resources. General provisions, §§12-2-20 to Short title, §12-2-20. NATURAL WELLS. Cave protection. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. NATURE CENTERS. Designation of official gardens and nature centers, §12-3-640.

NEGLIGENCE. Forest fires. Prescribed burning. Limitation on liability, §12-6-148. NESTS. Bird nests. Shore protection act. Nesting shore birds and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. Sea turtles. Shore protection act. Nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. NITROGEN OXIDES. Defined. Motor vehicle emission control, §12-9-43. NITROUS OXIDE. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. NONFERROUS METALS. Industrial solid waste. Defined as including, §12-8-22. NONGAME WILDLIFE CONSERVATION HABITAT ACQUISITION PROGRAMS, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Definitions, §12-3-601. Establishment of programs, §12-3-602. Funds, §12-3-602. Income tax. Return form. Contribution option, §12-3-602. Legislative findings, §12-3-600. Policy of state, §12-3-600. NONRESIDENTS. Forestry licenses. Reciprocity for nonresidents, §12-6-54. NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Cooperation by center with district, §12-5-579. NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS AUTHORITY, §§12-3-290 to Accountability of members as trustees, §12-3-293.

INDEX NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS AUTHORITY - Cont’d Accounts and accounting. Maintenance of financial records and books, §12-3-293. Amending master plan, §12-3-294.1. Audits. Submitting records, books and statement of financial position to state auditor, §12-3-293. Bond issues. Revenue bonds, §12-3-298. Bylaws, §12-3-292. Creation, §12-3-290. Definitions, §12-3-291. Duration of existence, §12-3-290. Employees. Compensation, §12-3-292. Encumbrances. Approval of indebtedness by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Expenses. Reimbursement of members, §12-3-292. Hearings. Public hearing on amending master plan, §12-3-294.1. Indebtedness. Approval by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Instrumentality of state. Authority as constituting, §12-3-290. Jurisdiction, §12-3-299. Legal services by attorney general, §12-3-296. Master plan for management of projects, §12-3-294.1. Membership, §12-3-292. Mortgages. Approval of indebtedness by Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-3-300. Notice. Preliminary master plan or amendment to plan, §12-3-294.1. Officers, §12-3-292. Park offenses, §12-3-295. Perpetual existence, §12-3-290. Powers and duties. Delegation, §12-3-290. Enumeration, §12-3-294. Generally, §12-3-294.

NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS AUTHORITY - Cont’d Publication. Preliminary master plan or amendment to plan, §12-3-294.1. Public corporation. Authority as a public corporation, §12-3-290. Quorum, §12-3-292. Revenue bonds. Issuance, §12-3-298. Purpose of issuance, §12-3-298. Security officers, §12-3-295. State lands. Lease to authority, §12-3-297. Territorial jurisdiction, §12-3-299. Vacancies. Filling of vacancies, §12-3-292. NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. NOTICE. Asbestos safety. Commencement of projects by contractor, §12-12-10. Coastal marshlands. Letters of permission, activities conducted pursuant to, §12-5-286. Permit requirements, §12-5-286. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act. Letters of permission, activities conducted pursuant to, §12-5-237. Dam construction resulting in change in category of dam. Notice to owner and local unit of government, §12-5-375. Drinking water. Violations, variances, etc., §12-5-184. Flint river drought protection act. Minimum stream flows, augmentation projects for. Advance notice to downstream permittees, §12-5-546.2. Violations, §12-5-550. Forest resources. Wood removal. Notice of removal, §12-6-24. Historic areas. Change in services at parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Notice to localities, §12-3-12.

INDEX NOTICE - Cont’d Historic areas - Cont’d Investigation or disturbance of site, §12-3-621. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Master plan amendment procedure, §12-3-243.1. Landfills. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Education and public awareness of plans, §12-5-585. Metropolitan river protection act. Comprehensive land and water use plans, §12-5-443. Motor vehicles. Emission inspection and maintenance. Violation of emission standards, §12-9-48. North Georgia Mountains Authority. Preliminary master plan or amendment to plan, §12-3-294.1. Oil and gas deep drilling. Drilling permits, notice of application, §12-4-46. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-3. Parks and recreation. Change in services at parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Notice to localities, §12-3-12. Permits, §12-9-9. Shore protection act. Letters of permission, activities conducted pursuant to, §12-5-237. Solid waste. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Timber harvesting. Advance notice of timber harvesting and cessation of cutting, §12-6-24. Underground storage tanks, §12-13-13. Waste-water treatment facilities. Privatization requirements in effect, §12-5-23.3.

NOTICE - Cont’d Water pollution. Notice of threat to health or property of downstream users. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Wood removal. Forest resources. Notice of removal, §12-6-24. NUISANCES. Forest resources. Uncontrolled fire as constituting a public nuisance, §12-6-21. Metropolitan river protection act. Land-disturbing activities, §12-5-452. O OATHS. Board of natural resources. Oath of office, §12-2-22. State board of registration for foresters, §12-6-42. State forestry commission. Director, §12-6-13. OATS. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. OCEAN-FACING ISLANDS. Barrier islands defined, §12-5-232. OCONEE RIVER GREENWAY AUTHORITY, §§12-3-400 to Actions. Jurisdiction, §12-3-411. Attorney General. Legal services for authority, §12-3-410. Bond issues, §12-3-413. Citation of part, §12-3-400. Composition, §12-3-402. Creation, §12-3-402. Defined terms, §12-3-401. Fees. Rentals and other charges for use of project, §12-3-409. Funds designated as trust funds, §12-3-408. Governor. Authority to convey property, §12-3-414. Jurisdiction, §12-3-411. Law enforcement officers. Police powers generally, §12-3-406. Security force, §12-3-407.

INDEX OCONEE RIVER GREENWAY AUTHORITY - Cont’d Leases. Rentals and other charges for use of project, §12-3-409. Members, §12-3-402. Nature of business, §12-3-403. Officers, §12-3-402. Employment, §12-3-404. Police powers, §12-3-406. Powers, §12-3-404. Police powers, §12-3-406. Public body, §12-3-402. Public officers and employees. Code of ethics. Applicability, §12-3-412. Purpose, §12-3-403. Security force, §12-3-407. Short title, §12-3-400. Tax exemption, §12-3-405. Trusts and trustees. Funds designated as trust funds, §12-3-408. OCONEE RIVER GREENWAY AUTHORITY ACT, §§12-3-400 to OFFICIAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS. Designation, §12-3-640. OFFSETS. Georgia air quality act. Emission offset. Defined, §12-9-3. OFFSHORE RESOURCES. Coastal waters and beaches. Departmental powers and duties. Development and utilization of offshore resources, §§12-5-210, OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. Fees, §12-8-95.1. OFF-STREET PARKING. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Powers, §12-3-314. OIL. Commercial waste, §§12-15-20 to Cost of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Definitions, §12-5-500.

OIL - Cont’d Cost of oil spill response - Cont’d Liability for removal costs or damages, §12-5-501. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Definitions. Costs of oil spill response, §12-5-500. Discharges of hazardous materials. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Pipelines. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Rewards. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Spills. Cost of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Discharges of hazardous materials. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Water pollution. Oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Wells. Oil and gas deep drilling, §§12-4-40 to OIL AND GAS DEEP DRILLING, §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Administrative enforcement proceedings, §12-4-48. Applicability of administrative procedure act, §12-4-49. Excusing persons from testifying, producing records, etc., §12-4-50. Powers of administrative law judge in contested hearing, §12-4-50. Use of evidence in criminal prosecutions, §12-4-50. Board of natural resources. Defined as board, §12-4-42. Powers. Drilling units and operation units. Establishment, etc., §12-4-45. Generally, §12-4-43. Rulemaking authority, §12-4-44. State antitrust laws. Applicability to private agreements, §12-4-45.

INDEX OIL AND GAS DEEP DRILLING - Cont’d Citation of title, §12-4-40. Civil penalties, §12-4-48. Prohibited acts, §12-4-53. Condemnation proceedings, §12-4-48. Conflicts of law. Effect of part provisions on other laws, §12-4-51. Declaration of public policy, §12-4-41. Definitions, §12-4-42. Drilling permits, §12-4-46. Drilling units. Establishment, etc., by board, §12-4-45. Enforcement proceedings, §12-4-48. Applicability of administrative procedure act, §12-4-49. Excusing persons from testifying, producing records, etc., §12-4-50. Powers of administrative law judge in contested hearing, §12-4-50. Use of evidence in criminal prosecutions, §12-4-50. Fines, §12-4-48. Hydraulic fracturing. Defined, §12-4-42. Rulemaking authority regarding, §12-4-44. Illegal minerals and products. Confiscation and seizure, §12-4-48. Defined, §12-4-42. Legislative findings, §12-4-41. Lienholders. Effect of enforcement proceedings on causes of action, §12-4-48. Local regulatory authority, §12-4-52.1. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Oil and gas board. Members, §12-4-43. Power to create, §12-4-43. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Operation units. Bonds, etc., for persons conducting drilling operations, §12-4-47. Establishment, etc., by board, §12-4-45. Permits, §12-4-46. Prohibited acts, §12-4-53. Civil penalties, §12-4-48.

OIL AND GAS DEEP DRILLING - Cont’d Purpose, §12-4-41. Royalty owners. Effect of enforcement proceedings on causes of action, §12-4-48. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-4-44. Local regulatory authority, §12-4-52.1. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Short title, §12-4-40. State antitrust laws. Applicability to private agreements approved by board, §12-4-45. State departments and agencies. Effect of part on other state officers and agencies, §12-4-52. Taxation. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Title of act, §12-4-40. Zoning or land use ordinances. Local regulatory authority, §12-4-52.1. OIL AND GAS DEEP DRILLING ACT OF 1975. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Short title, §12-4-40. OIL SPILLS. General provisions, §§12-14-1 to OIL WELL REWARD, §§12-4-20 to Amount, §12-4-20. Authorization. Payments from surplus or contingent funds, §12-4-22. Distribution, §12-4-21. Eligibility, §12-4-20. Manner of distribution, §12-4-21. Payments from surplus or contingent funds, §12-4-22. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. Motor vehicle emission and inspection maintenance. Certificate of emission inspection. Contents as to on-board diagnostic equipment, §12-9-48. Defined, §12-9-43.

INDEX ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT - Cont’d Motor vehicle emission and inspection maintenance - Cont’d Certificate of emission inspection - Cont’d Generally, §12-9-45. Prohibited acts as to, §12-9-55. Stations for inspection. Designation, §12-9-47. ON-SCENE COORDINATOR. Costs of oil spill response. Federal on-scene coordinator. Defined, §12-5-500. ONSHORE FACILITIES. Georgia hazardous site response act. Defined, §12-8-92. OPEN BURNING. Permit for burning woods, lands, marshes, etc., §12-6-90. OPEN-PIT MINES. Surface mining. Generally, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. ORCHARDS. Soil erosion and sedimentation control. Exemption of certain agricultural practices, §12-7-17. Water pollution and surface-water use control. Farm uses defined as including, §12-5-31. Wells and drinking water. Ground-water use. Farm uses defined as including, §12-5-92. ORDERS. Coastal waters and beaches. Existence of emergency, §12-5-294. Erosion. Orders directed to violators, §12-7-12. Duration of effectiveness of orders, §12-7-14. Emergency orders, §12-7-14. Injunctive relief, §12-7-13. Hazardous waste management. Emergency orders, §12-8-75. Judgment in accordance with final orders, §12-8-74. Solid waste. Director’s order for corrective action, §12-8-30. Judgment in accordance with order, §12-8-30.3.

ORDERS - Cont’d Solid waste - Cont’d Emergency orders, §12-8-30.1. Hearing and review, §12-8-30.2. Injunctive relief, §12-8-30.4. Surface mining. Judgment pursuant to order, §12-4-81. Water pollution. Administrative hearings. Judgment in accordance with division’s orders, §12-5-45. Rights of action, §12-5-46. Emergency orders, §12-5-47. ORDINANCES. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore protection act. Local assistance programs, §§12-5-242, 12-5-243. Erosion. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances, §12-7-5. Land-disturbing activities, §12-7-4. Minimum requirements for ordinances, §12-7-6. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Adoption and enforcement, §12-3-236.1. Continuation of ordinances in force as of April 13, 1981, §12-3-236.2. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Stormwater management. Model ordinances, §12-5-582. Metropolitan river protection act. Revocation of permit issuing authority for failure to meet requirements, §12-5-453. Shore protection, §§12-5-242, 12-5-243. Solid waste. Commercial waste. Enactment and enforcement of local ordinances, §12-15-24. ORE. Surface mining. Removal of ores as prima facie evidence of, §12-4-80. ORGANS. Conservation crimes. “Serious bodily injury” to include bodily organs, §12-5-53. Injury. Serious bodily injury defined. Impairment of bodily organs included, §12-8-62.

INDEX OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP ACT - Cont’d Ownership and operation of property. Agreements with local entities to administer property, §12-6A-9. Priority of projects, §12-6A-7. Project proposals. Applications for funds, §12-6A-8. Board of trustees, acceptance, §12-6A-7. Contents, §12-6A-6. Definition, §12-6A-4. Purpose of provisions, §§12-6A-2, Reporting by department, §12-6A-10. Rules and regulations, §12-6A-11. Short title, §12-6A-1. State-owned property, annual grant to county where property located, §12-6A-12.

ORGANS - Cont’d Legal organs. Environment. Proposed actions, §12-16-4. Public hearings, §12-16-5. Hazardous waste disposal permits. Public meetings, §12-8-66. Jekyll Island. Lease rental schedules, §12-3-249. Lake Lanier. Leased property available, §12-3-322. Oil and gas deep drilling. Drilling permits, notice of application, §12-4-46. Publicly owned treatment works. (POTW). Spills. Counties affected by, §12-5-30.1. ORNAMENTAL NURSERIES. Farm uses defined as including, §§12-5-31, 12-5-92. OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP ACT, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Agreements with local entities to administer property, §12-6A-9. Applications for funds, §12-6A-8. Board of trustees, acceptance, §12-6A-10. Dedication of funds for purpose of funding protection of conservation land, §12-6A-2. Definitions, §12-6A-4. Georgia outdoor stewardship trust fund. Applications for funds, §12-6A-8. Board of trustees. Applications for funding, acceptance, §12-6A-7. Meetings, §12-6A-7. Members, §12-6A-7. Established, §12-6A-5. Grants or loans from fund, §12-6A-6. State-owned property, annual grant to county where property located, §12-6A-12. Source of revenues, §12-6A-5. Grants for projects, §12-6A-6. State-owned property, annual grant to county where property located, §12-6A-12. Legislative intent, §12-6A-3. Loans to defray cost of conservation land or easements, §12-6A-6.

OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTION, §12-5-102. OYSTERS AND CLAMS. Coastal marshland removal, filling, dredging, etc., permits. Considerations in passing upon application, §12-5-286. OZONE. Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance generally, §§12-9-40 to 12-9-57. P PALMETTO BERRIES, §§12-6-250 to Certificates of harvest, §12-6-252. Holding berries until certificate of harvest provided, §12-6-254. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Criminal penalties, §12-6-257. Definitions, §12-6-250. Exemption for landowner, §12-6-256. Injunctions. Stop harvest, stop sale, stop use, or removal orders, §12-6-254. Landowner exemption, §12-6-256. Legislative findings, §12-6-251. Record keeping requirements, §12-6-253. Restitution to landowner for illegal harvest, §12-6-257.

INDEX PALMETTO BERRIES - Cont’d Searches and seizures. Holding berries until certificate of harvest provided, §12-6-254. Seizure of berries for noncompliance, §12-6-255. Sellers. Certificates of harvest, §12-6-252. Holding berries until certificate of harvest provided, §12-6-254. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Trespassing. Legislative findings, §12-6-251. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Violations, §12-6-254. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. PARKING. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. PARKS AND RECREATION. Board of natural resources. Powers. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-9. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Boats and other watercraft. Restriction or prohibition of boat use, §12-3-10. Change in services at parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Notice to localities, §12-3-12. Clerks of court. Civil penalties. Reporting requirements regarding disposition of actions, §12-3-11. Closure of park, historic site or recreational area. Notice to localities, §12-3-12. Consumption of alcohol prohibited, §12-3-10. Contracts. Public-use areas. Authority of state to make grants, leases, contracts, etc., §12-3-5. Criminal acts. Civil penalty, §12-3-11. Generally, §12-3-10. Definitions. Disabled veteran, §12-3-9.1. Fee, §12-3-9.1. Governing authority of a county, §12-3-3.

PARKS AND RECREATION - Cont’d Definitions - Cont’d Governing authority of a municipality, §12-3-3. Land, §12-3-30. Park, §12-3-30. Park, historical site or recreational area, §12-3-10. Project, §§12-3-3, 12-3-4. Public use area, §12-3-10. Recreational area, §12-3-30. Department of natural resources. Authority to make grants, leases, contracts, etc., in public-use areas, §12-3-5. Disposition of miscellaneous funds, §12-3-2. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Projects generally, §12-3-3. Recreational policies and programs generally, §12-3-1. State parks and recreational areas. Control, etc., of state park system, §12-3-31. Powers and duties generally, §12-3-32. Directing persons to leave park for violation of rules and regulations, §12-3-10.1. Directing persons to leave parks or recreational areas upon refusal to observe rules and regulations, §12-3-10. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Federal assistance under land and water conservation act of 1965. Administration of federal funds. Office for administration of federal funds. Creation by commission, §12-3-6. Local recreational projects. Establishment of state assistance fund, §12-3-8. Office for administration of federal funds. Creation by commissioner, §12-3-6. Designation as state agency to deal with secretary of interior, §12-3-7. Powers of head of office, §12-3-7. State assistance fund. Approval of projects as condition precedent to use of fund, §12-3-8.

INDEX PARKS AND RECREATION - Cont’d Federal assistance under land and water conservation act of 1965 - Cont’d State assistance fund - Cont’d Establishment, §12-3-8. Limitations on use of fund, §12-3-8. Fees. Discount fees for certified disabled veterans, §12-3-9.1. Firearms, bows and arrows, etc. Prohibition, §12-3-10. Handgun exception, §12-3-10. Fireworks, explosives or firecrackers. Prohibition, §12-3-10. Fishing in waters of park, historic site or recreational area, §12-3-10. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. Georgia agricultural exposition authority. Overview committee, §§12-3-500 to Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Handguns. Possession and use in park or recreational area. Carry license required, §12-3-10. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to High Falls Lake. Docks and boat shelters. Permits for construction, maintenance, use on lake, §12-3-34. Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Hunting in parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. Intoxicated persons, unlawful to enter or remain, §12-3-10. Jekyll Island-state park authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. General provisions, §§12-3-310 to

PARKS AND RECREATION - Cont’d Lakes and state parks. Boats. Restriction or prohibition of boat use in parks, historic areas and recreation areas, §12-3-10. Leases. Public-use areas. Authority of state to make grants, leases, contracts, etc., §12-3-5. Metal detectors, prohibition, §12-3-10. Natural areas. Georgia natural areas act, §§12-3-90 to North Georgia mountains authority, §§12-3-290 to 12-3-300. Notice to localities of change in services at parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-12. Oconee river greenway authority, §§12-3-400 to 12-3-414. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Prohibited acts. Generally, §12-3-10. Recreational authorities overview committee. Annual reports, §12-3-25. Authorized expenditures, §12-3-24. Creation, §12-3-20. Duties, §12-3-20. Evaluation criteria, §12-3-23. Members’ compensation, §12-3-24. Membership, §12-3-20. Performance evaluations, §12-3-23. Reporting requirements, §12-3-22. State agencies. Assistance from, §12-3-21. State officers. Assistance from, §12-3-21. Recreational policies and programs, §12-3-1. Reduction in staff or operating hours of park, historic site or recreational area. Notice to localities, §12-3-12. Rivers. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Parks, historic sites and recreational areas, §12-3-9.

INDEX PARKS AND RECREATION - Cont’d Rules and regulations - Cont’d Civil penalty for violations, §12-3-11. Refusal to obey. Directing persons to leave parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. Sapelo Island heritage authority, §§12-3-440 to 12-3-452. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Speed limit in parks or recreational areas, §12-3-10. State park lakes. Privately owned boats prohibited, §12-3-10. State parks and recreational areas, §§12-3-30 to 12-3-34. Areas acquired as constituting state park system, §12-3-31. Control, etc., of system by department, §12-3-31. County aid to state park system, §12-3-33. Land defined, §12-3-30. Municipal aid to state park system, §12-3-33. Park defined, §12-3-30. Powers and duties generally, §12-3-32. Recreational area defined, §12-3-30. Reservoirs. Surrounding lands, §12-5-472. Stone Mountain Memorial Association Act, §§12-3-190 to Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Trails. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. Treasure hunting, prohibition, §12-3-10. Ty Cobb Memorial, §§12-3-170 to Unlawful acts. Civil penalty, §12-3-11. Generally, §12-3-10. Veterans. Certified disabled veterans. Discount rental fees, §12-3-9.1. PARTNERSHIPS. Forestry licenses. Ineligibility of partnerships for registration, §12-6-55. PASTORAL LOCALES. Pastoral river areas, §12-5-353.

PASTORAL LOCALES - Cont’d Primitive hiking trails, §12-3-114. PATHS. Bicycles. Scenic trails system, §§12-3-114, Scenic trails generally, §§12-3-110 to PEACE OFFICERS. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Security force. Authorization for, §12-3-527. Oconee river greenway authority. Police powers, §12-3-406. Security force, §12-3-407. Solid waste. Collection or transporting of tires, authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. PENALTIES. Air pollution. Civil penalties, §12-9-23. Noncompliance penalties, §§12-9-22, Asbestos safety. Civil penalties, §12-12-16. Flint river drought protection act violations. Repayment penalty, §12-5-550. Surface mining, §§12-4-83, 12-4-84. PERFLUOROCARBONS. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. PERMITS. Air pollution control, §§12-9-7 to Application process, §12-9-8. Continuation of effect of permits, §12-9-20. Fees, §12-9-10. Renewal or revision, §12-9-8. Required, §12-9-7. Biomedical waste thermal treatment technology facility, §12-8-24. Burning woods, lands, marshes, etc., §12-6-90. Drinking water. Duty of permit applicants and holders. Supplying information as requested by director, §12-5-180. Hearing on permit issued by director, §12-5-185.

INDEX PERMITS - Cont’d Drinking water - Cont’d Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Operation of public water systems, §12-5-179. Performance bonds, §12-5-179. Farm use water withdrawal permits. Ground water, §12-5-105. Surface water, §12-5-31. Fire. Burning woods, lands, marshes, etc., §12-6-90. Forestry. Permit requirement for burning woods, lands, etc., §12-6-90. Ground water. Generally, §§12-5-96, 12-5-97. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Hazardous waste facilities. Construction, operation, etc., §12-8-66. Effect of other laws on permits issued under article, §12-8-79. High Falls Lake. Docks and boat shelters. Construction, maintenance and use on lake, §12-3-34. Notice requirements, §12-9-9. Petroleum pipelines and gas pipelines. Administrative review, aggrieved or adversely affected parties, §12-17-5. Applications, contents, §12-17-3.

PERMITS - Cont’d Petroleum pipelines and gas pipelines - Cont’d Burden of proof, §12-17-3. Considerations in granting, §12-17-4. Notice requirements, §12-17-3. Permit required, §12-17-2. Regulations for enforcement, §12-17-6. Reservoirs. Construction of new water supply reservoirs, §12-5-31.1. Scrap tire carrier or processor permit. Requirement, §12-8-40.1. Septic tank waste. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Sewage holding tanks. Septic tank waste. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Solid waste. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-8-24. Modification, §12-8-24. Regional solid waste disposal facilities, §12-8-32. Requirements and procedure for issuance, §12-8-24. Solid waste or special solid waste handling, §12-8-24. Submerged cultural resources. Permits for investigation, survey, etc., §12-3-82. Water pollution. Compliance disclosure history by applicant, §12-5-23. Discharge of dredged or fill material, §12-5-30. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Pollutant-discharging facilities. Permits for construction, operation, etc., §12-5-30.

INDEX PERMITS - Cont’d Water pollution - Cont’d Surface waters. Permits for withdrawal, diversion, etc., §12-5-31. Transfer of water from one river basin to another, §12-5-29. Waters of state. Withdrawal, diversion, impoundment of surface waters, §12-5-31. Water supply. Procurement of permits, licenses and permissions. Principal state agency, §12-5-472.1. PESTICIDES. Hazardous materials and waste. Discharge of hazardous materials. Applicability of provisions, §12-14-3. PETITIONS. Flint river drought protection act violations. Challenging notice of violation, §12-5-549. Heritage preserves. Other use exists. State agencies, departments or authorities, §12-3-76.

PHOSPHATES. Licenses to mine, etc., phosphate deposits, §§12-4-100 to 12-4-103. Affidavit and bond, §12-4-101. Annual mining fee, §12-4-101. Expiration of license, §12-4-102. Issuance, §12-4-100. Lapse of license, §12-4-102. License fee, §12-4-101. Penalty for failure to obtain, §12-4-103. Restrictions on license holders, §12-4-100. PHOSPHORUS. Waste-water discharge limitation, §12-5-23.2. Water pollution. Cleaning agents containing phosphorus. Defined, §12-5-27.1. PH WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR LAKES, §12-5-23.1. PICNICKING. Authority to prohibit, §12-6-89. PIERS. Permit requirements, §12-5-239. PILINGS. Placement on state owned land, §§12-5-287, 12-5-295.

PETROLEUM. Oil and gas deep drilling. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Oil spills. Cost of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. PETROLEUM PIPELINES, §§12-17-1 to 12-17-6. Definitions, §12-17-1. Permits. Administrative review, aggrieved or adversely affected parties, §12-17-5. Applications, contents, §12-17-3. Burden of proof, §12-17-3. Considerations in granting, §12-17-4. Notice requirements, §12-17-3. Required, §12-17-2. Regulations for enforcement, §12-17-6.

PINE STRAW, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Certificate of harvest. Contents, §12-6-202. Generally, §12-6-202. Signatures, §12-6-202. Declaration of public policy, §12-6-201. Definitions, §12-6-200. Handling for home or personal use, §12-6-206. Harvesting for home or personal use, §12-6-206. Legislative findings, §12-6-201. Penalty for violation of article, §12-6-207. Prohibited acts, §12-6-203. Seizure of pine straw obtained or offered for sale, §12-6-205. Prohibited acts, §12-6-203. Penalty, §12-6-207. Removal orders. Owners or custodians of pine straw, §12-6-204.

INDEX PLUMBERS. Water well contractors. Incidental electrical or plumbing work. Electrical or plumbing license not required, §12-5-131.1.

PINE STRAW - Cont’d Seizure of pine straw. Sale in violation of article, §12-6-205. Stop sale orders. Owners or custodians of pine straw, §12-6-204. Stop use orders. Owners or custodians of pine straw, §12-6-204.

PMP. Probable maximum precipitation. Defined, §12-5-376.1.

PIPELINES. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Definitions, §12-17-1. Permits. Administrative review, aggrieved or adversely affected parties, §12-17-5. Applications, contents, §12-17-3. Burden of proof, §12-17-3. Considerations in granting, §12-17-4. Notice requirements, §12-17-3. Required, §12-17-2. Regulations for enforcement, §12-17-6. PLANNING. River corridors. Land use plans, §12-2-8. Solid waste. Comprehensive solid waste plans. Cities and counties, §12-8-31.1. PLANT LIFE PROTECTION. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Ginseng protection. General provisions, §§12-6-150 to Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Wildflower preservation. Generally, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176.

POLICE. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Security force. Authorization for, §12-3-527. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. Drought. Outdoor watering restrictions, §12-5-7. Timber harvesting. Notice of wood removal. Effect of provisions on local governments, §12-6-24. Watershed protection plans to be submitted to department, §12-2-8. POLLUTION. Air pollution, §§12-9-1 to 12-9-25. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. Georgia air quality act, §§12-9-1 to Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance, §§12-9-40 to Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. POPCORN CORAL. Speleothem defined, §12-4-142.

PLANTS. Ginseng protection generally, §§12-6-150 to 12-6-157. Palmetto berries, §§12-6-250 to Wildflower preservation generally, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176.

PORTS. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83.

PLASTIC. Waste management, §§12-8-22,

PREHISTORIC SITES. Historic areas generally, §§12-3-50 to

PRECIPITATION. PMP. Probable maximum precipitation. Defined, §12-5-376.1.

INDEX PREHISTORIC SITES - Cont’d Historic site protection, §§12-3-620 to PREMISES LIABILITY. Scenic trails, §12-3-116. PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT. General provisions, §§12-6-145 to Short title. Georgia prescribed burning act, §12-6-145. PRESCRIPTION. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority’s property not subject to prescription, §12-3-447. PRESERVATION AWARDS PROGRAM. Establishment by commissioner of community affairs, §12-3-55. PRESERVATION OFFICER. Designation by state agency, §12-3-55. PRESERVATION OF STATE OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTY, §12-3-55. PRISON TERMS. Hazardous waste management. Violation of article provisions, §12-8-82. Palmetto berries. Unlawful activities, §12-6-257. Solid waste violations, §12-8-30.8. Underground storage tanks. Imposition of criminal penalty, §12-13-19. Water pollution. Violation of article provisions, §12-5-53.

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES - Cont’d Forestry. Practice of professional forestry, §§12-6-40 to 12-6-62. PROPERTY. Heritage trust program, §§12-3-70 to Historic areas. General provisions, §§12-3-50 to Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Surveys and surveyors. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., island property, §12-3-320. Pine straw. Harvest and sale. Generally, §§12-6-200 to 12-6-207. Surveys and surveyors. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., island property, §12-3-320. PROPERTY TAXES. Sewage disposal permits. Denial of individual sewage disposal permits. Consideration of denial in ad valorem tax determinations, §12-8-1. PROTECTED SPECIES. Department of natural resources, §12-2-8. Wildflowers, §§12-6-170 to 12-6-176.

PRODUCT PACKAGING, §§12-8-160 to 12-8-166.

PUBLICATION. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority. Master plan amendment procedure, §12-3-243.1. North Georgia mountains authority. Preliminary master plan or amendment to plan, §12-3-294.1. Oil and gas deep drilling. Drilling permits, notice of application, §12-4-46.

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES. Child support noncompliance, revocation of license. Forestry, §12-6-49.1.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to

PRIVATIZATION OF WASTE-WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, §12-5-23.3. PROBATE COURTS. Historic sites. Jurisdiction, §12-3-10. Parks and recreation. Jurisdiction of court, §12-3-10.

INDEX REAL PROPERTY. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Surveys and surveyors. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., island property, §12-3-320. Surveys and surveyors. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., island property, §12-3-320.

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. Code of ethics. Oconee river greenway authority. Applicability, §12-3-412. Oconee river greenway authority. Code of ethics. Applicability, §12-3-412. PUBLIC PROPERTY. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Leases. North Georgia mountains authority. Lease of state lands to authority, §12-3-297.

RECIPROCITY. Asbestos licenses, §12-12-8. Forestry. Licenses, §12-6-54.

PUBLIC UTILITIES. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Water supply. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Q QUADRANGLE MAP. Hazardous site inventory, §12-8-97. R RADIOACTIVE WASTE. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers. Prohibited, §12-8-2. Motor vehicles. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Citation of title, §12-8-120. Compact commission. Composition, §12-8-123. Contents, §12-8-122. Enactment, §12-8-121. Ratification, §12-8-121. Text, §12-8-122. Title of act. Short title, §12-8-120.

RECORDS. Asbestos. Inspection rights of director, §12-12-12. Forest resources. Prescribed burning in forest areas. Recordkeeping requirements, §12-6-149. North Georgia Mountains authority. State auditor. Submission of books and statements to auditor, §12-3-293. Palmetto berries. Record keeping requirements, §12-6-253. State auditor. North Georgia Mountains authority. Submission of books and statements to auditor, §12-3-293. RECREATIONAL TRESPASS. Scenic trails, §12-3-116. RECYCLING. Recycling market development council. Created, members, duties, report, §12-8-33. Solid waste management. Commissioner of administrative services. Review of purchases and purchasing specifications, practices and procedures, §12-8-35. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28.

INDEX RECYCLING - Cont’d Solid waste management - Cont’d Recycling defined, §12-8-22. Recycling market development council, §12-8-33. State solid waste management plan. Submission to council, §12-8-31. Yard trimmings. Hierarchy for handling, adoption by state, §12-8-21. RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Created, members, duties, report, §12-8-33. REFERENDUM. Fluoridation of public water systems. Referendum to remove county or municipality from requirements, §12-5-175. REFORESTATION. Incentive programs, §12-6-5.1. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-50 to Short title, §12-8-50. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Historic properties under jurisdiction of state agency, eligibility to be listed, §12-3-55. REPORTS. Air pollution. Ethylene oxide, spill or release. Reporting requirements, permit holders, §12-9-7. Altamaha river basin act. Department of natural resources. Annual report, §12-5-422. Brownfields act. Initial compliance status report, §12-8-209. Chattahoochee river basin act. Department of natural resources. Annual report, §12-5-422. Coastal management. Department of natural resources, §12-5-327.

REPORTS - Cont’d Coastal waters and beaches. Department reporting requirements, §§12-5-211, 12-5-212. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970. Lease applications and leases granted, §12-5-287. Forest resources. State forestry commission, §12-6-10. Ginseng exported from state, §12-6-153. Gold. Annual reports by judges of probate court, §12-4-121. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Accounts and accounting. Maintaining financial records, §12-3-234. Litter prevention and abatement, §12-8-31. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Annual report, §12-5-586. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §12-14-2. Outdoor stewardship act. Reporting by department, §12-6A-10. Parks and recreation. Recreational authorities overview committee. Annual reports, §12-3-25. Reporting requirements, §12-3-22. Pollution prevention assistance division. Biennial needs assessment report on hazardous waste management facility, §12-8-188. Biennial report of division, §12-8-186. Biennial report of hazardous waste generators and capacity assurance plan, §12-8-187. Ownership of reports developed by or for any business or industry, §12-8-184. Recycling market development council, §12-8-33. Solid waste. City and county status reports, §12-8-31.1. Litter prevention and abatement, §12-8-31.

INDEX REPORTS - Cont’d Solid waste - Cont’d State solid waste management, §12-8-31. Voluntary remediation program. Participants. Compliance status report, §12-8-107. Water pollution. Requirements, §12-5-28. RESEARCH. Forestry, §§12-6-110 to 12-6-112. RESERVOIR BUFFERS. Watershed protection, §12-2-8. RESERVOIRS. Acquisition of sufficient land surrounding. Local governments, §12-5-472. Buffers. Watershed protection, §12-2-8. Construction of new water supply reservoirs. Permit, §12-5-31.1. Development not permitted. Division funded reservoirs, §12-5-472. Erosion and sedimentation act. Inapplicability to public water system reservoirs, §12-7-17. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Inventory and survey of feasible sites, §12-5-472. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. RESTITUTION. Palmetto berries. Restitution to landowner for illegal harvest, §12-6-257.

REVENUE AND TAXATION - Cont’d Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-326, 12-3-339. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-331. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from taxation, §12-3-449. Sewage systems. Denial of individual sewage disposal permits. Duty to consider denial in ad valorem tax determinations, §12-8-1. Solid waste. Regional solid waste management authorities. Tax exemption, §12-8-51. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance of bonds on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-209. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-204, REVITALIZATION OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS AND IN-TOWN AREAS, §12-3-56.

REVENUE AND TAXATION. Drinking water. Fluoridation of public water systems. Tax deduction for fluoride-removing devices, §12-5-175. Forest fire protection. County taxation, §12-6-93. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Exemption from taxation, §12-3-525. Jekyll Island State park authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §12-3-274. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriation, §12-3-261.

REWARDS. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Dams, inventorying, classifying and investigating, §12-5-375. Drinking water. Inspections and investigations, §12-5-181. Flint river drought protection act violations. Investigations and inspections, §12-5-548. Forest fires. State forestry commission. Entry upon land for fire prevention purposes, etc., §12-6-84. Ground water. Investigations, §12-5-98.

INDEX RIVERS - Cont’d Chattahoochee river basin act - Cont’d Short title, §12-5-400. Corridor protection, §12-2-8. Dams safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties, §12-5-331. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Protection of river corridors, §12-2-8. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Stream and reservoir buffers. Watershed protection, §12-2-8. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water supply. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484.

RIGHT OF ENTRY - Cont’d Ground water - Cont’d Refusal unlawful, §12-5-98. Solid waste. Handling facilities. Authority to enter property for inspection and investigation, §12-8-29.1. State forestry commission. Control of tree diseases and insect infestation, §12-6-22. Forest fires. Entry upon land for fire prevention purposes, etc., §12-6-84. Underground storage tank discharges, §12-13-18. Water pollution. Purposes of investigation and inspection, §12-5-26. Surface waters. Permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment. Entry of employees or agents of commission, §12-5-31. RIGHTS OF WAY. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Intracoastal waterway, §12-3-238. RIPARIAN RIGHTS. Farm use. Regulated riparian rights for, §12-5-31. Farm use defined, §12-5-31. Regulated reasonable use, §12-5-31. RISK-SPREADING. Solid waste. Owners and operators responsibilities, §12-8-27.2. RIVER CORRIDOR PROTECTION, §12-2-8. RIVERS. Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to Department of natural resources. Annual report, §12-5-422. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-422. Purpose of department, §12-5-421. Short title, §12-5-420. Chattahoochee river basin act, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties, §12-5-402. Purpose of department, §12-5-401.

ROYALTIES. Oil and gas deep drilling. Effect of enforcement proceedings on causes of action by royalty owners, §12-4-48. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Air pollution. Board of natural resources, §12-9-5. Director. Environmental protection division, §12-9-6. Asbestos. Board of natural resources, §12-12-4. Brownfields act. Rulemaking authority of board, §12-8-203. Coastal management. Board of natural resources, §12-5-324. Coastal waters and beaches. Shore assistance act of 1979. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-235. Shore protection act. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-236.

INDEX RULES AND REGULATIONS - Cont’d Dam safety. Conformance with as requirement of construction, operation, etc., of dam, §12-5-384. Drinking water. Enforcement, §12-5-177. Rulemaking authority, §12-5-174. Variances and exemptions, §12-5-178. Manner of giving notice of violations, variances, exemptions, etc., §12-5-184. Drought management, §12-5-8. Erosion. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances, §12-7-5. Minimum requirements for regulations, §12-7-6. Forestry. Forest fires, §12-6-83. State board of registration for foresters, §12-6-47. Ground water. Board of natural resources. Adoption of rules and regulations, §12-5-94. Permits generally, §12-5-96. Preparation of proposed regulations, §12-5-95. Hazardous materials and waste. Hazardous site response. Board. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-93. Pollution prevention assistance division. Duty to advise environmental protection division, §12-8-185. Variances, §12-8-69. Heritage trust program. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-74. Historic areas. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-9. Civil penalty for violations, §12-3-11. Directing persons to leave historical sites upon refusal to observe rules and regulations, §12-3-10. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Prescription for operation of projects, §12-3-237. Metropolitan river protection act. Revocation of permit issuing authority for failure to meet requirements, §12-5-453.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Cont’d Motor vehicles. Emission control, §§12-9-46, 12-9-47, Natural resources. Board of natural resources. Surface mining, §12-4-74. Hazardous waste management. Board of natural resources, §12-8-64. Environmental protection division, §12-8-65. Oil and gas deep drilling. Board of natural resources, §12-4-44. Outdoor stewardship act, §12-6A-11. Parks and recreation. Board of natural resources. Lake Lanier Islands development, §12-3-4. Parks, historic sites and recreational areas, §12-3-9. Civil penalty for violations, §12-3-11. Refusal to obey. Directing persons to leave parks, historic sites or recreational areas, §12-3-10. Pollution prevention assistance division. Board of natural resources. Authority to promulgate rules and regulations, §12-8-182. Scenic rivers, §12-5-353. Scenic trails. Board of natural resources, §12-3-117. Solid waste. Product packaging, §12-8-165. Regional solid waste management authorities, §12-8-56. State forestry commission. Director, §12-6-15. Sale, lease, etc., of controlled lands, §12-6-19. Submerged cultural resources. Department of natural resources, §12-3-81. Surface mining. Board of natural resources, §12-4-74. Underground storage tanks. Performance standards. Applicable until rules and regulations effective, §12-13-7. Voluntary remediation program, §12-8-103. Water supply, §12-5-475. Water wells. Notifying contractors of changes, §12-5-131.

INDEX RULES AND REGULATIONS - Cont’d Water wells - Cont’d Pump installation. Standards for pump installation, §12-5-138. RUSSELL LAKE. Natural resources commissioner powers. Beaverdam Marina property leasing, §12-3-3. S SACRED OBJECTS. American Indian burial grounds. Historic site protection, §§12-3-620 to Buying and selling objects, §12-3-622. Disturbance of sites, §12-3-621. SAFE DAMS ACT OF 1978. General provisions, §§12-5-370 to Short title. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §12-5-370. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-170 to Short title. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §12-5-170. SAFETY. Asbestos safety, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Dam safety. Generally, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia asbestos safety act, §§12-12-1 to 12-12-21. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. SAILBOATS. Criminal law and procedure. Parking on sand dunes, §12-5-248. SALES. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Subdivision, lease, sale, etc., of island by authority generally, §§12-3-241 to 12-3-251. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds, §12-3-201. SAND-SHARING SYSTEM. Legislative findings, §12-5-231.

SAND-SHARING SYSTEM - Cont’d Shore protection, §12-5-232. SAPELO ISLAND HERITAGE AUTHORITY, §§12-3-440 to Accounts and accounting. Financial records required, §12-3-448. Members as trustees, §12-3-448. Adverse possession. Authority’s property not subject to adverse possession, §12-3-447. Attachment. Authority and property exempt from legal process, §12-3-449. Citation of title, §12-3-440. Compensation, §12-3-444. Construction of part, §12-3-452. Contracts. Power to contract, §12-3-443. Conveyances. Authority’s property not subject to filing requirements, §12-3-446. Creation, §12-3-443. Definitions, §12-3-442. Duties, §12-3-445. Garnishment. Authority and property exempt from legal process, §12-3-449. Inventory of property, §12-3-446. Jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction of actions, §12-3-451. Legal advisor, §12-3-450. Legislative findings, §12-3-441. Liberal construction of part, §12-3-452. Liens. Authority and property exempt from levy and sale, §12-3-449. Meetings, §12-3-444. Membership, §12-3-444. Officers, §12-3-444. Powers, §§12-3-443, 12-3-445. Prescriptive rights. Authority’s property not subject to prescription, §12-3-447. Public policy declaration, §12-3-441. Purpose, §12-3-441. Quorum, §12-3-444. Short title, §12-3-440. Taxation. Authority and property exempt from taxation, §12-3-449. Title of act, §12-3-440.

INDEX SAPELO ISLAND HERITAGE AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-440 to Short title, §12-3-440. SAW PALMETTO BERRIES, §§12-6-250 to 12-6-257. SCENIC RIVERS, §§12-5-350 to Acquisition of land. Land within boundaries of scenic rivers, §12-5-354. Citation of title, §12-5-350. Dams. Construction, operation, etc., of dams on scenic rivers, §12-5-354. Definitions, §12-5-351. Department of natural resources. Duties generally, §12-5-353. Georgia scenic river system. Rivers comprising system, §12-5-352. Rivers comprising system, §12-5-352. Short title, §12-5-350. Title of act, §12-5-350. SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 1969. General provisions, §§12-5-350 to Short title. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §12-5-350. SCENIC TRAILS, §§12-3-110 to Bicycle trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Bikeways. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-117. Citation of title, §12-3-110. Combination trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Declaration of public policy. Policy guidelines in creating and administering system, §12-3-114. Department of natural resources. Duties as to system, §12-3-113. Policy guidelines in creating and administering system, §12-3-114. Powers as to system, §12-3-113. Department of transportation. Construction of bike trails and bikeways, §12-3-115. Historical trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114.

SCENIC TRAILS - Cont’d Horse trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Legislative purpose, §12-3-111. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Premises liability, §12-3-116. Primitive hiking trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Purpose, §12-3-111. Recreational trespass, §12-3-116. Rules and regulations. Board of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-117. Rural hiking trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. Short title, §12-3-110. System defined, §12-3-112. Title of act, §12-3-110. Title to land traversed by system. Requirements, §12-3-113. Urban trails. Policy guidelines, §12-3-114. SCENIC TRAILS ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-110 to Short title. Georgia scenic trails act, §12-3-110. SCIENCE. Soil scientist. Qualifications to practice as, §12-2-10. SCRAP TIRES. Abatement of threat to public health, §12-8-40.1. Action or proceeding against property owners, §12-8-40.1. Carrier or processor. Permit, bond, cessation of operation, ordering, §12-8-40.1. Collection or transporting of tires, restrictions. Law enforcement authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. Fee collected on retail sale of replacement tires, §12-8-40.1. Landfills. Disposal in, restrictions, §12-8-40.1. Permits. Scrap tire processing permit, §12-8-40.1. Tire carrier permit, §12-8-40.1. Persons generating scrap tires. Requirements, §12-8-40.1. Policy of state, §12-8-21.

INDEX SCRAP TIRES - Cont’d Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1. Scrap tire carrier or processor permit. Requirement, §12-8-40.1. Scrap tire processing permit, §12-8-40.1. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Storing. Restrictions on number, §12-8-40.1. Tire carrier permit requirements, §12-8-40.1. Transportation of tires, restrictions, §12-8-40.1. SEALS AND SEALED INSTRUMENTS. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Revenue bonds, §12-3-254. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Revenue bonds, §12-3-325. State board of registration for foresters, §12-6-47. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds, §12-3-203.

SEARCHES AND SEIZURES - Cont’d Water wells - Cont’d Seizure of drilling equipment used in commission of violation of provisions, §12-5-129. SEDIMENTATION AND SOIL EROSION CONTROL. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. SEEDS. Seedlings. Forest farming, §12-6-6. SEISMIC SHOTHOLE. Defined, §12-5-122. SELF-INCRIMINATION. Oil and gas deep drilling. Administrative enforcement proceedings. Excusing persons from testifying, producing records, etc., on grounds of self-incrimination, §12-4-50. SERVICE STATIONS. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. SEWAGE HOLDING TANK ACT. General provisions, §§12-15-1 to Short title, §12-15-1.

SEA OATS, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Cutting, harvesting, etc. Penalty, §12-5-312. Prohibited, §12-5-311. Legislative purpose, §12-5-310. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES. Deep drilling for oil and gas. Illegal minerals and products. Seizure and forfeiture of contraband, §12-4-48. Forestry investigators. Authority to execute search warrants, §12-6-20. Oil and gas deep drilling. Illegal minerals and products. Confiscation and seizure, §12-4-48. Palmetto berries. Holding berries until certificate of harvest provided, §12-6-254. Seizure of berries for noncompliance, §12-6-255. Water wells. Forfeiture of equipment used by unlicensed or unsupervised contractor, §12-5-137.

SEWAGE HOLDING TANKS. Citation of title, §12-15-1. Compliance with chapter. Construction trailers. When utilization proper, §12-15-4. Enforcement, §12-15-7. Noncompliance deemed violation of water quality control act, §12-15-8. Responsibility for ensuring, §12-15-6. Violations, §12-15-8. Contractors. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with chapter, §12-15-6. Definitions, §12-15-3. Department and county boards of health. Enforcement of compliance with chapter, §12-15-7. Disposal of sewage, §12-15-5. Legislative findings, §12-15-2. Manifests, §12-15-5.

INDEX SEWAGE HOLDING TANKS - Cont’d Permits. Septic tank waste. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Public policy, §12-15-2. Removal of sewage from tanks, §12-15-5. Septic tank waste. Permits. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Short title, §12-15-1. Specifications, §12-15-5. Title of act, §12-15-1. Utilization, §12-15-4. SEWAGE SYSTEMS. Combined sewer overflow, §12-5-29.1. Individual sewage disposal system, §12-8-1. Denial of permits. Consideration of denial in ad valorem tax determinations, §12-8-1. Notification requirement, §12-8-1. Liens. Unpaid charges for sewerage service. Privately owned public water suppliers. Cutting off water service when sewer charge unpaid, §12-5-179. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans, §12-5-583. Plans for elimination or treatment of sewage overflow, §12-5-29.1. Storm or sanitary sewers. Dumping of certain wastes prohibited, §12-8-2. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Taxation. Denial of individual sewage disposal permits. Duty to consider denial in ad valorem tax determinations, §12-8-1. Unlawful disposal of sewage, §12-5-29. SHAFTS. Surface mining. Defined, §12-4-72.

SHERIFFS. Solid waste. Collection or transporting of tires, authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. SHINGLES CONTAINING ASPHALT. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.3. SHIPWRECKS. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. SHORE PROTECTION ACT. General provisions, §§12-5-230 to Short title, §12-5-230. SILTATION CONTROL. Comprehensive land and water use plan. Generally, §§12-5-443, 12-5-444. Land disturbing activities. Certification standards, §12-5-447. Silt traps. Land disturbing activities. Runoff, §12-7-6. SINKHOLES. Cave protection. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. SKELETAL ANALYSIS. Archeological exploration, §12-3-52. SLINGSHOTS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Prohibition, §12-3-10. SLUDGE. Fees. Hazardous waste management, §12-8-95.1. Hazardous waste management. Fees, §12-8-95.1. Oil defined, §§12-5-500, 12-14-1. Pollutant defined, §§12-5-22, 12-5-122. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Solid waste defined, §12-8-22. Spill defined, §12-14-1. SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION SYSTEM, §12-5-30.3. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525.

INDEX SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION - Cont’d Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to Farm water use. Measuring, §§12-5-31, 12-5-105. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to State soil and water conservation commission. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Voluntary programs, providing, §12-5-4. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION, §§12-7-1 to SOLID WASTE, §§12-8-20 to 12-8-41. Appropriations. Deposit of unexpended funds, §12-8-38. Federal government or other sources, §12-8-37. State grants authorized, §12-8-37.1. Asphalt. Shingles containing asphalt. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.3. Assessments. Enforcement of collection by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3. Attorney general’s duties, §12-8-30.5. Batteries. Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Biomedical thermal treatment technology facility. Permit, §12-8-24. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-8-23. Bombing ranges. Solid waste handling facilities, restrictions on sites, §12-8-25.3. Bottles and containers. Labeling rigid plastic containers or bottles. Coding specifications, §12-8-34. Cadmium packaging component. Allowable concentration, §12-8-162. Certificates of compliance. Product packaging, §12-8-164. Certification of operators. Municipal solid waste disposal facilities, §12-8-24.1.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Chromium packaging component. Allowable concentration levels, §12-8-162. Citation of titles. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-20. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-50. Civil penalties for violations, §12-8-30.6. Commercial waste, §§12-15-20 to Definitions, §12-15-20. Enforcement of provisions, §12-15-23. Local governing authorities, §12-15-23. Local ordinances, §12-15-24. Rule promulgation, §12-15-22. Local governing authorities. Enforcement of provisions, §12-15-23. Regulatory violations, §12-15-21. Removal from interceptors, traps or separators. Licensed leakproof tank trucks, §12-15-21. Use of vacuum hose or pump, §12-15-21. Rulemaking authority, §12-15-22. Comprehensive solid waste master plans. Cities and counties to develop, §12-8-31.1. Comprehensive state-wide management program. Policy of state to institute and maintain, §12-8-21. Construction of provisions. Exemption for livestock-feeding facilities, §12-8-40. Exemption for private individuals, §12-8-30.10. Local governmental bodies and state. Powers not limited, §12-8-30.9. Product packaging. Exempt packaging, §12-8-163. Containers. Labeling rigid plastic containers or bottles. Coding specifications, §12-8-34. Product packaging, §§12-8-160 to

INDEX SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Contracts. Sale, lease or management of landfill or solid waste disposal facility. Public hearing prior to entering contract, §12-8-24.2. Surcharge. Owners or operators of facilities to charge waste surcharge. Rate per ton, retention of percentage by owners or operators. Exempt contracts, §12-6-24. Cost reimbursement fees, §12-8-39. Counties. Report on status of management, §12-8-31.1. County sites. Contract for sale, lease or management of landfill or solid waste disposal facility. Public hearing prior to entering into, §12-8-24.2. Solid waste handling facilities. Locating new private recreational camps operated for minors, §12-8-25.5. Sites within one-half mile of adjoining counties, §12-8-25. Declaration of public policy, §12-8-21. Product packaging, §12-8-160. Definitions, §12-8-22. Commercial waste, §12-15-20. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-22. Product packaging, §12-8-161. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-52. Disposal restrictions. Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Shingles containing asphalt, §12-8-40.3. Yard trimmings, §12-8-40.2. Dumping in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited, §12-8-2. Environmental protection division. Powers and duties generally, §12-8-23.1. Fees. Commercial waste. Registration of waste transporters, §12-15-21. Enforcement of collection by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Financial responsibility mechanism. Solid waste handling facilities, §12-8-27.2. Generators. Defined, §12-8-22. Inspection, §12-8-24. Georgia hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Georgia hazardous waste management act, §§12-8-60 to Grants. Assistance in construction of handling systems, §12-8-37.1. Groundwater recharge areas. Further restrictions on permit issuance on sites within significant area, §12-8-25.3. Limitation on number within given area, §12-8-25.4. Permit issuance for sites within two miles, §12-8-25.2. Hazardous waste. Discharges of hazardous materials. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to Hexavalent packaging component. Allowable concentration levels, §12-8-162. Inert waste landfills, continuation of operation under existing permit, §12-8-24. Injunctions. Unlawful acts, §12-8-30.4. Inspections. Authority to enter property, §12-8-29.1. Generators, §12-8-24. Investigations. Authority to enter property, §12-8-21. Violations of provisions, §12-8-29. Label coding specifications. Rigid plastic containers or bottles, §12-8-34. Landfills. Inert waste landfills, continuation of operation under existing permit, §12-8-24. Municipal landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3.

INDEX SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Lead packaging component. Allowable concentration levels, §12-8-162. Legislative intent, §12-8-21. Product packaging, §12-8-160. Livestock-feeding facilities. Exemption from part of provisions, §12-8-40. Local and regional solid waste plans. Contents, §12-8-31.1. Development, §12-8-31.1. Local governmental bodies. Powers not limited by provisions, §12-8-30.9. Major or minor modifications of permits, §12-8-24. Mercury packaging component. Allowable concentration levels, §12-8-162. Motor vehicles. Dumping of certain wastes in storm or sanitary sewers. Forfeiture of involved vehicles, §12-8-2. Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Multijurisdictional solid waste management plan, §12-8-31.1. Defined, §12-8-22. Municipal solid waste. City report on status of management, §12-8-31.1. Permit for transporting from jurisdiction generating waste to disposal facility in another county. Conditioned upon meeting state-wide goal of waste reduction, §12-8-24. Program for reduction on per capita basis, §12-8-39.1. Municipal solid waste disposal facilities. Addition of recovered materials processing facility. Classified as minor modification of permit, §12-8-24. Notification before starting, time requirement, §12-8-24. Report as recovered materials diverted, §12-8-24. Certification of operators, §12-8-24.1.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Municipal solid waste disposal facilities - Cont’d Contract for sale, lease or management of landfill or solid waste disposal facility. Public hearing prior to entering into, §12-8-24.2. Cost reimbursement fees, §12-8-39. Defined, §12-8-22. Landfill owner or operator, notice to local authorities of release of potentially dangerous contaminant, §12-8-24.3. Record of amount of waste received, §12-8-31.1. National historic sites. Permit issuance for sites within 5,708 yards, §12-8-25.1. Orders. Director’s order for corrective action, §12-8-30. Judgment in accordance with order, §12-8-30.3. Emergency orders, §12-8-30.1. Hearing and review, §12-8-30.2. Injunctive relief, §12-8-30.4. Penalties. Procedures for imposition of civil penalties, §12-8-30.6. Permits. Disciplinary actions against permittees, §12-8-24. Issuance, §12-8-24. Modification, §12-8-24. Regional solid waste disposal facilities, §12-8-32. Requirements and procedure for issuance, §12-8-24. Septic tank waste. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Solid waste or special solid waste handling, §12-8-24. Plans. Local and regional solid waste plan, §12-8-31.1. State solid waste management plan, §12-8-31. Plastic containers and bottles. Coding specifications, §12-8-34. Posting requirements. Lead acid vehicle batteries, §12-8-28. Private individuals. Exemption from part provisions, §12-8-30.10.

INDEX SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Product packaging, §§12-8-160 to Certificates of compliance, §12-8-164. Declaration of public policy, §12-8-160. Definitions, §12-8-161. Exempt packaging, §12-8-163. Legislative intent, §12-8-160. Prohibited packaging components, §12-8-162. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-165. Violation as criminal offense, §12-8-166. Recovered materials processing facility. Municipal solid waste disposal facilities. Addition classified minor permit modification, §12-8-24. Notification before starting, time requirement, §12-8-24. Report as to materials diverted, §12-8-24. Recycling. Commissioner of administrative services. Review of purchases and purchasing specifications, practices and procedures, §12-8-35. Defined, §12-8-22. Lead acid vehicle batteries. Posting requirement, §12-8-28. Recycling market development council. Composition, §12-8-33. Establishment, §12-8-33. State solid waste management plan. Submission to council, §12-8-31. Reduction of amount received at municipal disposal facilities. Policy of state, §12-8-21. Reduction of municipal solid waste. Program for reduction on per capita basis, §12-8-39.1. Regional solid waste disposal facilities. Permits, §12-8-32. Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Board of directors. Appointment, §12-8-54. Control and management of authority, §12-8-54. Generally, §§12-8-54, 12-8-55. Limitation on liability of members, officers or employees, §12-8-57.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Regional solid waste management authorities - Cont’d Board of directors - Cont’d Majority vote requirement, §12-8-55. Meetings, §12-8-55. Quorum, §12-8-55. Bonds or other obligations. Bonds not subject to other state laws, §12-8-59.1. Indebtedness of state or political subdivision not pledged, §12-8-59. Issuance. Limitations, §12-8-58. Procedures, §12-8-58. Construction of part provisions, §12-8-59.1. Creation, §12-8-53. Definitions, §12-8-52. Enactment, §12-8-51. Enumeration of authority’s powers, §12-8-56. Establishment, §12-8-53. Impairment of powers of other authorities, §12-8-59.1. Limitation on liability of members, officers or employees, §12-8-57. Nonprofit and public purposes, §12-8-51. Powers of authority, §12-8-56. Previously activated authority. Resolutions or ordinances declaring functioning of. Not required, §12-8-59.2. State policy, §12-8-51. Tax exemption, §12-8-51. Unfair competition with private sector prohibited, §12-8-51. Regional solid waste plans. Contents, §12-8-31.1. Development, §12-8-31.1. Reports. City and county status reports, §12-8-31.1. Litter prevention and abatement, §12-8-31. State solid waste management, §12-8-31. Rulemaking authority, §12-8-23.1. Product packaging, §12-8-165. Regional solid waste management authorities, §12-8-56.

INDEX SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Scrap tires. Collection or transporting of tires, restrictions. Law enforcement authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1. Septic tank waste. Permits. Land disposal sites receiving waste from more than one system, §12-8-41. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Shingles containing asphalt. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.3. Short titles. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-20. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-50. Solid waste handling facilities. Bombing ranges. Restrictions on sites, §12-8-25.3. County sites. Locating facilities near private recreational camps operated for minors, §12-8-25.5. Sites within one-half mile of adjoining counties, §12-8-25. Defined, §12-8-22. Financial responsibility mechanism. Defined, §12-8-22. Demonstrated financial responsibility, §12-8-27.2. Groundwater recharge areas. Restrictions on sites, §12-8-25.3. Sites within two miles of a significant area, §12-8-25.2. Limitation on number within given area, §12-8-25.4. National historic sites. Sites within 5,708 yards of historic site, §12-8-25.1. Public meetings on site selection, §12-8-26. Right of access for inspection and investigation, §12-8-29.1. Site selection. Public meetings, §12-8-26. Solid waste trust fund. Establishment, §12-8-27.1. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Special solid waste handling facilities. Permit issuance, §12-8-24. Special solid waste defined, §12-8-22. State collection program, §12-8-36. State grants authorized, §12-8-37.1. Funds generated by division, §12-8-38. Deposit of unexpended funds, §12-8-38. Use for operation and maintenance, §12-8-38. State powers. Powers not limited by part provisions, §12-8-30.9. State solid waste management plan. Contents, §12-8-31. Development, §12-8-31. Surcharge. Owners or operators of facilities to charge waste surcharge. Rate per ton, retention of percentage by owners or operators, §12-8-39. Taxation. Enforcement of collection of taxes by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3. Regional solid waste management authorities. Tax exemption, §12-8-51. Thermal treatment technology facilities. Permits, issuance to new facilities, §12-8-24. Tires, collection or transporting. Law enforcement authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. Title of acts. Georgia comprehensive solid waste management act, §12-8-20. Regional solid waste management authorities act, §12-8-50. Unlawful acts. Civil penalties, §12-8-30.6. Criminal penalty, §12-8-30.8. Emergency orders, §12-8-30.1. Injunctive relief, §12-8-30.4. Order for corrective action, §12-8-30. Judgment in accordance with director’s order, §12-8-30.3. Solid waste handling, §12-8-30.7. Vertical or horizontal expansion of existing disposal facilities. Major modification of permit, §12-8-24.

INDEX SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-560 to Short title, §12-3-560.

SOLID WASTE - Cont’d Vertical or horizontal expansion of existing disposal facilities - Cont’d Requirements for approving vertical expansion, §12-8-24. Waste surcharge. Owners or operators of facilities to charge, rate per ton, retention of percentage by owners or operators, §12-8-39. Yard trash. Defined, §12-8-22. Yard trimmings. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. Zoning or land use ordinances. Compliance, verification prior to permit issuance, §12-8-24.

SPRING GUNS. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Prohibition, §12-3-10. SPRINKLERS. Fee limitations on water service for fire sprinkler protection systems, §12-5-180.2.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Short title, §12-8-20. SOUTHEASTERN INTERSTATE FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT, §§12-10-60 to 12-10-64. SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY COMPACT, §§12-10-1 to 12-10-8. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. Asbestos. Effect of chapter, §12-12-21. Cave protection, §12-4-147. Rivers and river basins. Liability for damages, §12-5-383. SPEED. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Maximum speed limits, §12-3-10. SPELEOTHEMS. Cave protection act of 1977. Defined, §12-4-142. SPILLS. Hazardous waste. Generally, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Site responses, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Oil spills. Cost of response, §§12-5-500, 12-5-501. Publicly owned treatment works, §12-5-30.1. SPORTS. Georgia sports hall of fame authority. General provisions, §§12-3-560 to

STATE ARCHEOLOGIST. Appointment, §12-3-53. Duties. Archeological exploration, excavation, etc., §12-3-53. Submerged cultural resources, §12-3-81. STATE AUDITOR. Georgia agricultural exposition authority overview committee. Assistance, §12-3-501. Cooperation by state auditor, §12-3-502. Georgia halls of fame authority overview committee. Assistance to, §12-3-551. Cooperation with state auditor, §12-3-552. Jekyll Island state park authority. Submission of records and statements to state auditor, §12-3-234. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Submission of books and statement to state auditor, §12-3-313. North Georgia mountains authority. Submission of books and statement to, §12-3-293. Sapelo Island heritage authority. Inspection of books, §12-3-448. Stone Mountain memorial association. Condemnation of property for developing Stone Mountain, §12-3-196. Inspection of books and records, §12-3-193. STATE CAPITOL. State forestry commission. Directors’ offices at site of state capitol, §12-6-13.

INDEX STATE CAPITOL - Cont’d State forestry commission - Cont’d Meetings at state capitol, §12-6-3. STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES. Artesian wells. Wells on government property, §12-5-151. Department of natural resources. General provisions, §§12-2-1 to Heritage preserves. Petition that other use exists, §12-3-76. Historic preservation of state owned historic property, §12-3-55. Historic properties within historic districts. First consideration when locating state facilities, §12-3-56. Locating state facilities. First consideration to historic properties within historic districts, §12-3-56. Oil and gas deep drilling. Effect of part on other state officers and agencies, §12-4-52. General provisions, §§12-4-40 to Preservation officer, designation, §12-3-55. Solid waste. State collection program. Establishment in cooperation with Georgia building authority, §12-8-36. STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION, §§12-6-1 to 12-6-24. STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES. Historic preservation, §12-3-55. STATE PARK LAKES. Boat use in parks, historic sites or recreation areas. Restriction or prohibition of boat use, §12-3-10. STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS. General provisions, §§12-3-30 to

STATE ROAD AND TOLLWAY AUTHORITY. Erosion and sedimentation control plan. Required of authority before contracting for land-disturbing activity, §12-7-7.1. STATE TREASURER. Water supply. Rentals, fees and other charges. Withholding of state funds, §12-5-482. STAYS. Environmental protection division decisions. Order or action by director granting permit or variance. Filing of petition for hearing by person to whom order or action not directed, §12-2-2. STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, §§12-3-190 to Access to Stone Mountain for state citizens. Association to provide, §12-3-192.1. Assignment for administrative purposes, §12-3-192. Association fund. Deposit of revenues in excess of association obligations, §12-3-199. Transfer of funds to association, §12-3-197. Attorney general. Acquisition of property by condemnation, §12-3-196. Legal services rendered by attorney general, §12-3-194. Bond issues. Revenue bonds generally, §§12-3-200 to 12-3-220. Books and records, §12-3-193. Bylaws, §12-3-193. Citation of title, §12-3-190. Confederate memorabilia. Sale, §12-3-194.1. Contracts. Obligations of state, etc., under lease contracts with association, §12-3-195. Revenue bonds. Part as constituting a contract with bondholders, §12-3-216.

INDEX STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION - Cont’d Contracts - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Protection of bondholders against obstruction, etc., by state performance of rental or lease agreements, etc., §12-3-216. Conveyances. Property, etc., to association, §12-3-196. Creation, §12-3-192. Definitions, §12-3-191. Duties, §12-3-194. Police and legislative duties, §12-3-194.1. Eminent domain. Stone Mountain development projects, §12-3-196. Highways, roads, etc. Location, construction, etc., §12-3-198. Investments. Association fund, §12-3-199. Leases. Assignment of rentals due, §12-3-195. Failure or refusal of lessee to perform, §12-3-195. Obligations of state, etc., under lease contracts with association, §12-3-195. Revenue bonds. Protection of bondholders against obstruction, etc., by state performance of rental or lease agreements, etc., §12-3-216. Liens. Revenue bonds. Bondholders’ lien on funds, §12-3-218. Master plan, §12-3-194.2. Membership, §12-3-193. Terms of appointed members, §12-3-193. Memorabilia. Sale of confederate memorabilia, §12-3-194.1. Memorial for Confederacy. Association to maintain, §12-3-192.1. Officers, §12-3-193. Park offenses. Jurisdiction and venue, §12-3-194.1. Powers, §12-3-194. Police and legislative powers, §12-3-194.1. Preservation of natural areas within park. Purpose of association, §12-3-192.1.

STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION - Cont’d Property. Condemnation for Stone Mountain development purposes, §12-3-196. Conveyance of property, etc., to association, §12-3-196. Furnishing of facilities, services, etc., to association, §12-3-196. Purposes, §12-3-192.1. Quorum, §12-3-193. Revenue bonds, §§12-3-200 to Adoption of resolutions for issuance. Effectiveness of resolutions, §12-3-208. Time and manner of passage of resolutions, §12-3-208. Bondholders’ lien on funds, §12-3-218. Bonds defined, §12-3-191. Competitive bidding. Sale of bonds by public competitive bidding, §12-3-201. Confirmation, §12-3-217. Coupon or registered form. Remedies of coupon holders, §12-3-214. Dating of bonds, §12-3-201. Debt of state. Status of bonds as constituting, §12-3-209. Defined, §12-3-191. Denominations, §12-3-202. Destroyed bonds, §12-3-207. Disbursement of bond proceeds. Designation of recipient, §12-3-211. Procedure where less than or greater than cost of projects, §12-3-205. Recipient designation, §12-3-211. Use and manner, §12-3-205. Exemption of bonds from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-204, 12-3-219. Form of bonds, §12-3-202. Interim receipts or certificates. Issuance, §12-3-206. Issuance, §12-3-200. Conditions precedent, §12-3-208. Coupon or registered form, §12-3-202. Effect on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-209. Interim or temporary bonds, receipts or certificates, §12-3-206. Refunding bonds, §12-3-213.

INDEX STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Jurisdiction for actions, §12-3-220. Legal investment. Status of bonds as, §12-3-215. Lost bonds, §12-3-207. Moneys received constituting trust funds, §12-3-218. Mutilated bonds, §12-3-207. Negotiable instruments. Status of bonds as, §12-3-204. Pledge of credit of state. Status of bonds as constituting, §12-3-209. Power to issue bonds, §12-3-200. Adoption of resolutions for issuance, §12-3-200. Issuance in coupon or registered form, §12-3-202. Refunding bonds, §12-3-213. Price, §12-3-201. Principal and interest. Payment, §12-3-201. Establishment of sinking funds, §12-3-212. Place of payment, §12-3-202. Protection of bondholders against impairment, etc., of powers, duties, etc., §12-3-216. Rate of interest, §12-3-201. Recitals on face of bonds, §12-3-209. Refunding bonds, §12-3-213. Remedies of bondholders, coupon holders and trustees, §12-3-214. Replacement of mutilated, destroyed or lost bonds, §12-3-207. Sale of bonds, §12-3-201. Seal, §12-3-203. Securing by trust indenture, §12-3-210. Securities for deposits, §12-3-215. Signatures, §12-3-203. Sinking funds. Establishment for payment of principal, interest, etc., §12-3-212. Status as debt of state, §12-3-209. Status as legal investment, §12-3-215. Status of bonds as negotiable instruments, §12-3-204. Tax exemption for property, income, bonds, etc., §§12-3-204, 12-3-219. Temporary bonds. Issuance, §12-3-206.

STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION - Cont’d Revenue bonds - Cont’d Time of maturity, §12-3-201. Trust indentures. Securing of bonds by, §12-3-210. Validation of bonds, §12-3-217. Venue for actions, §12-3-220. Security officers. Appointment, §12-3-194.1. Short title, §12-3-190. Taxation. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance of bonds on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-209. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-204, Title of act, §12-3-190. Transfer of funds to association, §12-3-197. Vacancies, §12-3-193. STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION ACT. General provisions, §§12-3-190 to Short title, §12-3-190. STOP WORK ORDERS. Erosion and sedimentation control violations, §12-7-12. STORAGE TANKS. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. STORM SEWERS. Hazardous waste. Dumping, §12-8-2. STORM-WATER. Department of natural resources. Land disturbing activities. Discharge control, §12-7-6. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Model ordinance for effective storm-water management, §12-5-582. STREAM BUFFERS. Watershed protection, §12-2-8. STREAMS. Buffers. Watershed protection, §12-2-8.

INDEX STREAMS - Cont’d Corridor protection, §12-2-8. Dam safety generally, §§12-5-370 to Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. Scenic rivers. General provisions, §§12-5-350 to Water pollution generally, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water supply generally, §§12-5-470 to STRIP MINING. Surface mining generally, §§12-4-70 to 12-4-84. STUDENT LOANS. Foresters, registered. Failure to pay loan, effect on license, §12-6-49.2. SUBDIVISIONS. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, §§12-3-230 to 12-3-277. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Power to subdivide, §12-3-320. SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Contracts. Authorization to contract for investigation, survey, etc., §12-3-82. Defined, §12-3-80. Department of natural resources. Custodian, §12-3-81. Reporting requirements, §12-3-81. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-81. Exclusive right to regulate, §12-3-80. Permits. Investigation, survey or recovery operations, person conducting, §12-3-82. Prohibited acts, §12-3-83. Rules and regulations. Department of natural resources. Rulemaking authority, §12-3-81. State archeologist. Duties, §12-3-81. Title to resources, §12-3-80. SUBPOENAS. Plan. Master plan, §12-3-194.2.

SULFUR HEXAFLORIDE. Greenhouse gases. Carbon sequestration registry, §§12-6-220 to 12-6-232. SUMMONS AND PROCESS. Parks and recreational areas. Rules violations. Summons requirements, §12-3-10. SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS’ COOPERATIVE AUTHORITY. Carbon sequestration registry. Statewide uniform automated electronic information system. Maintenance responsibilities, §12-6-222. SUPERIOR COURTS. Carbon sequestration registry. Participants. Filing of reports, §12-6-228. Clerks of court. Dams, category I and category II in counties. Director to supply information to clerks annually, §12-5-375. Coastal waters and beaches. Marshlands. Injunctive relief, §12-5-291. Shoreline protection. Injunctive relief, §12-5-246. Dam safety. Filing administrative orders, §12-5-380.1. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE. Child support. License suspension or denial for failure to pay. Forestry licenses, §12-6-49.1. License suspension or denial. Failure to pay child support. Forestry licenses, §12-6-49.1. SURFACE MINING, §§12-4-70 to Appeal to superior court, §12-4-78. Applicability of part, §12-4-82. Citation of title, §12-4-70. Construction of part, §12-4-82. Declaration of public policy, §12-4-71. Definitions, §12-4-72. Environmental protection division. Administration of part, §12-4-71. Declining of jurisdiction under part, §12-4-73.

INDEX SURFACE MINING - Cont’d Environmental protection division - Cont’d Delegation of duties to authorized agents and employees, §12-4-73. Powers and duties generally, §12-4-73. Hearings. Imposition of civil penalties, §12-4-83. Injunctive relief, §12-4-79. Judgment pursuant to order, §12-4-81. Injunctive relief, §12-4-79. Legislative purpose, §12-4-71. Mined areas substitution, §12-4-76. Mined land use plan. Applicant submittal to division, §12-4-75. Bonding of applicants, etc., §12-4-75. Defined, §12-4-72. Mining on unauthorized site, §12-4-77. Operators of surface mining firms. Requirements, §12-4-75. Penalties. Civil penalty, §12-4-83. Criminal penalty, §12-4-84. Disposition of recovered civil penalties, §12-4-83. Permits, §12-4-75. Appeal of disciplinary actions to superior court, §12-4-78. Renewal or replacement of revoked permit, §12-4-77. Suspension or revocation for mining on unauthorized site, §12-4-77. Removal of minerals, etc. Prima facie evidence of surface mining, §12-4-80. Short title, §12-4-70. Substitution of mined areas, §12-4-76. Title of act, §12-4-70. SURFACE MINING ACT OF 1968. General provisions, §§12-4-70 to Short title, §12-4-70. SURFACE WATER. Boats and other watercraft. Marine toilets. Certificate required for use of vessels with marine toilets on lakes, §12-5-29. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to

SURFACE WATER - Cont’d Sewage and waste disposal. Withdrawal, diversion or impoundment of surface waters, §12-5-29. SURVEYS AND SURVEYORS. Erosion and sedimentation control. Education and training certification, §12-7-19. Land-disturbing activities. Effect of ordinances on professional services, §12-7-4. Lake Lanier Islands authority. Power to survey, subdivide, etc., island property, §12-3-320. SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS. Jekyll Island-State Park. Lease holds, §12-3-245. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Carbon sequestration registry, §12-6-224.1. SWIMMING POOLS. Ground water. Use for swimming pools. When not deemed outdoor water use for purpose of restrictions, §12-5-102. T TANKS. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. TAXATION. Drinking water. Fluoridation of public water systems. Tax deduction for fluoride-removing devices, §12-5-175. Exemptions from taxation. Georgia music hall of fame authority, §12-3-525. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §12-3-274. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriation, §12-3-261.

INDEX TAXATION - Cont’d Exemptions from taxation - Cont’d Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-326, Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-331. Oconee river greenway authority, §12-3-405. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from taxation, §12-3-449. Solid waste. Regional solid waste management authorities, §12-8-51. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-565. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance of bonds on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-209. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-204, Forest fire protection. County taxation, §12-6-93. Georgia music hall of fame authority. Exemption from taxation, §12-3-525. Jekyll Island-State Park Authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §12-3-274. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriation, §12-3-261. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-326, 12-3-339. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-331. Oconee river greenway authority. Tax exemption, §12-3-405.

TAXATION - Cont’d Oil and gas deep drilling. Severance tax on oil or gas extracted from ground, §12-4-54. Sapelo Island Heritage authority. Authority and property exempt from taxation, §12-3-449. Sewage systems. Denial of individual sewage disposal permits. Duty to consider denial in ad valorem tax determinations, §12-8-1. Solid waste. Enforcement of collection of taxes by city, county or authority, §12-8-39.3. Regional solid waste management authorities. Tax exemption, §12-8-51. Stone Mountain Memorial Association. Revenue bonds. Effect of issuance of bonds on obligation of state to tax or make appropriations, §12-3-209. Exemption of property, income, bonds, etc., from taxation and assessment, §§12-3-204, TENANTS IN COMMON. Sapelo Island Heritage Authority. Power to take property. Including tenancies in common, §12-3-445. THE GEORGIA AIR QUALITY ACT. General provisions, §§12-9-1 to Short title, §12-9-1. THERMAL TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES. Solid waste. Definition of solid waste thermal treatment technology, §12-8-22. Permits, §12-8-24. TIDAL EPOCH. Defined, §12-5-232. TIMBER. Harvest. Advance notice of timber harvesting and cessation of cutting, §12-6-24. Scale ticket requirement, §12-6-23.

INDEX TIRES. Collection or transporting of tires, restrictions. Law enforcement authority to enforce provisions, §12-8-30.8. Defined, §12-8-22. Fee collected on retail sale of replacement tires, §12-8-40.1. Scrap tires. Policy of state, §12-8-21. Restrictions on disposal, §12-8-40.1. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Used tires. Policy of state, §12-8-21.

TRADE SECRETS. Water pollution. Right of entry for purposes of investigation and inspection. Protection of secret processes, methods, etc., §12-5-26. TRAILS. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Scenic trails, §§12-3-110 to 12-3-117. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. Erosion and sediment control plans. Hiring consultants, contractors or subcontractors to monitor, §12-7-7.1. TRASH. Hazardous waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to

TITLE. State forestry commission. Vesting of title to property, §12-6-92. Submerged cultural resources. State title and exclusive right to regulate, §12-3-80.

TREASURE HUNTING. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Prohibition, §12-3-10. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83.

TOILETS. Marine toilets. Sewage and waste disposal. Certificate requirement, §12-5-29. TOPOGRAPHY MAPS. Environmental protection division. Preparation of maps, §12-4-1.

TRESPASS. Parks and recreation. Directing persons to leave parks and recreational areas upon refusal to observe rules and regulations, §12-3-10.

TOPSOIL. Soil erosion and sedimentation, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. TORTS. Hazardous materials discharge. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to Oil spills. Costs of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, TOWERS. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Gifts of land for use as lookout tower sites, §12-6-9. Reconveyance of land upon abandonment of use as tower site, §12-6-9. TOWNS. Watershed protection plans to be submitted to department, §12-2-8.

TRUSTS AND TRUSTEES. Oconee River greenway authority. Funds designated as trust funds, §12-3-408. Sports hall of fame authority. Characterization of funds, §12-3-568. Members accountable as trustees, §12-3-562. TUBS. Product packaging. Package defined as including, §12-8-161. TURBINE FUEL. Jet turbine fuel. Underground storage tanks. Environmental assurance fees, §12-13-10. Petroleum product defined as including, §12-13-3.

INDEX TURF PRODUCTION. Water resources. Ground-water use. Farm uses defined as including, §12-5-92. Surface waters. Permits for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment. Farm uses defined as including, §12-5-31. TURTLES. Sea turtles. Shore protection act. Nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, protection, §12-5-248. TY COBB MEMORIAL, §§12-3-170 to Administration and maintenance, §12-3-170. Construction of part, §12-3-172. Department of natural resources. Administration and maintenance, §12-3-170. Construction of part, §12-3-172. Duty generally, §12-3-171. Powers generally, §12-3-171. U UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS. Criminal law and procedure. Serious bodily injury. Defined, §§12-5-53, 12-8-62, 12-9-24. UNCULTIVATED AREAS. Wood burning permits, §12-6-90. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK ACT. Georgia underground storage tank act. General provisions, §§12-13-1 to Short title, §12-13-1. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Administrative proceedings. Emergency actions, §12-13-20. Hearings and review, §12-13-16. Imposition of penalties, §12-13-19. Judgment by superior court, §12-13-17. Applicability of chapter, §12-13-4. Board of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-13-5.

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - Cont’d Citation of title, §12-13-1. Compliance with chapter required, §12-13-18. Confidentiality of information. Public access to records, §12-13-21. Construction of chapter. Exemptions, §12-13-4. Corrective action. Release of petroleum product into environment, §12-13-11. Release of regulated substance into environment, §12-13-14. Violations of chapter, rules, etc., §12-13-14. Declaration of public policy, §12-13-2. Definitions, §12-13-3. Discharge or threat of discharge of regulated substance. Corrective action for release of petroleum product into environment, §12-13-11. Recovery, §12-13-12. Emergency actions, §12-13-20. Enforcement powers, §12-13-5. Environmental assurance fees, §12-13-10. Proof that petroleum subject to environmental fee, §12-13-18. Environmental protection division. Duties generally, §12-13-6. Legal representation by attorney general, §12-13-22. Powers and duties generally, §12-13-6. Fees. Environmental assurance fees, §§12-13-10, 12-13-18. Financial responsibility. Establishing, §12-13-9. Guarantors. Claims against guarantor, §12-13-9. Defined, §12-13-3. Injunctions and restraining orders, §12-13-15. Investigations, §12-13-8. Judgment by superior court, §12-13-17. Late participation fee, §12-13-10. Legislative intent, §12-13-2. Notification requirements, §12-13-13. Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. Performance standards. Applicable until rules and regulations effective, §12-13-7.

INDEX UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - Cont’d Public access to records, §12-13-21. Public policy, §12-13-2. Release of petroleum product into environment. Corrective action, §12-13-11. Costs of corrective action, §12-13-11. Liability, §12-13-11. Recovery of regulated substance, §12-13-12. Rulemaking authority, §12-13-5. Sewage holding tanks. General provisions, §§12-15-1 to Short title, §12-13-1. Title of act, §12-13-1. Trust fund. Establishment, §12-13-9. Purposes, §12-13-9. UNDERGROUND WATER SUPPLIES. Prospecting for underground water supplies, §§12-5-70 to 12-5-73. UNIT FORESTRY BOARDS, §§12-6-86 to 12-6-88. USED TIRES. Policy of state, §12-8-21. Solid waste management. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to V VALIDATION. Jekyll Island. State park authority. Bond issues, §12-3-269. Lake Lanier Islands. Development authority. Bond issues, §12-3-338. North Georgia Mountains authority. Bond issues, §12-3-298. Stone Mountain memorial association. Bond issues, §12-3-217. VANDALISM AND DAMAGING PROPERTY. Parks, historic sites or recreational areas. Unlawful to deface, injure, displace, etc., §12-3-10.

VARIANCES. Drinking water. Variances and exemptions, §§12-5-178, Hazardous materials and waste, §12-8-69. Waste management. Hazardous waste management. Variances from standards, §12-8-69. VENUE. Jekyll Island-state park authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-275. Lake Lanier Islands development authority. Actions to protect or enforce rights, §12-3-341. Solid waste. Commercial waste. Regulatory violations, §12-15-21. Sports hall of fame authority, §12-3-571. Stone Mountain memorial association. Park offenses, §12-3-194.1. Revenue bonds, §12-3-220. VETERANS’ AFFAIRS. Disabled veterans. Parks and recreational fees. Discount for certified disabled veterans, §12-3-9.1. Parks and recreation. Discount rental fees. Certified disabled veterans, §12-3-9.1. VILLAGES. Water supply. General provisions, §§12-5-470 to VIRGIN ISLANDS. Interstate environment compact, §12-10-40. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §12-8-122. Southern states energy compact, §12-10-1. VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM, §§12-8-100 to 12-8-108. Citation of act, §12-8-100. Costs incurred in administering program. Expenditure of balance of escrow account, §12-8-104.1.

INDEX VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM - Cont’d Criteria for participants, §12-8-106. Criteria for qualifying property, §12-8-105. Definitions, §12-8-102. Director. Powers and duties, §12-8-104. Escrow account. Established, role and duties of director, §12-8-104.1. Investigation of property. Standards and policies considered, §12-8-108. Legislative declaration, §12-8-101. Participants. Compliance status report, §12-8-107. Criteria for, §12-8-106. Termination of enrollment, §12-8-107. Plans. Approval. Effect, §12-8-107. Powers and duties of director, §12-8-104. Submission, §12-8-107. Policy of state, §12-8-101. Proof of financial assurance, §12-8-107. Defined, §12-8-102. Qualifying property. Criteria for, §12-8-105. Rulemaking, §12-8-103. Termination of enrollment in, §12-8-107. Title of act, §12-8-100. VOLUNTEERS. Commissioner of natural resources. Power of commissioner to accept, reimbursement, authority, §12-2-6. Forest resources. State forestry commission. Acceptance of volunteer services, §12-6-5. W WAIVER. Sovereign immunity. Asbestos safety, §12-12-21. Cave protection. Liability of cave owners and their officers, agents and employees. Provisions not to constitute waiver, §12-4-147.

WAIVER - Cont’d Sovereign immunity - Cont’d Dams. Safe dam act. Part not to constitute waiver, §12-5-383. Waters and watercourses. Dams. Part not to constitute waiver, §12-5-383. WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs memorial, §§12-3-150 to 12-3-153. WARRANTS. Environmental protection. Inspections, §12-2-2. Inspection warrants. Environmental protection division, §12-2-2. WASTE. Hazardous waste. Discharges of hazardous materials. Mitigating effect, §§12-8-140 to Oil or hazardous material spills or releases, §§12-14-1 to 12-14-4. General provisions, §§12-8-60 to Georgia hazardous site response act, §§12-8-90 to 12-8-97. Hazardous site response, §§12-8-90 to Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Marine vessels. Sewage and waste disposal, §12-5-29. Radioactive waste. Southeast interstate low-level radioactive waste management compact, §§12-8-120 to 12-8-123. Sewage holding tanks, §§12-15-1 to Solid waste. General provisions, §§12-8-20 to Regional solid waste management authorities, §§12-8-50 to 12-8-59.2. Water pollution, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. WASTEWATER. Commercial waste, §§12-15-20 to

INDEX WATER CONSERVATION - Cont’d Comprehensive state-wide water management planning - Cont’d Water withdrawal permitting decisions, §12-5-522. Efficiency and effectiveness of water use. Minimum standards and best practices for improving. Adoption by environmental protection division, §12-5-4.1. Programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, §12-5-4.

WASTEWATER PLANNING. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Short and long term planning, §12-5-583. WASTEWATER SERVICE. Tenants or units in multiunit buildings. Allocation of usage, charging for usage, measuring usage, §12-5-180.1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS. Privatization requirements, §12-5-23.3.

WATER COUNCIL. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning. Members, §12-5-524. Powers and duties, §§12-5-523,

WATER AUTHORITIES. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Fluoridation of public water systems. Compliance not required unless state provides funding, §12-5-175. Local water authorities. Conservation and environmental projects. Voluntary contribution programs, §12-5-5.

WATERCRAFT. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. WATERING LAWN OR GARDEN. Local emergency restrictions on outdoor watering, §12-5-7. Outdoor water use restrictions, §12-5-102.

WATER CONSERVATION. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Approval by general assembly, §12-5-525. Citation of act, §12-5-520. Definitions, §12-5-521. Development of plan. Principles, §12-5-522. Draft plan to water council for review, §12-5-523. Effective date of plan, §12-5-525. Effect of non-approval by general assembly, §12-5-525. Factor for consideration, §12-5-522. Intergovernmental cooperation, §12-5-523. Public participation, §12-5-523. River basin management plans, §12-5-522. Title of act, §12-5-520. Water council. Members, §12-5-524. Powers and duties, §§12-5-523,

WATER POLLUTION, §§12-5-20 to Abatement. Cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, §12-5-42. Administrative hearings. Abatement of pollution, §12-5-42. Emergency orders, §12-5-47. Generally, §12-5-43. Injunctions. Violations of article provisions, §12-5-48. Judgment in accordance with division’s order, §12-5-45. Emergency orders, §12-5-47. Judicial review, §12-5-44. Appeals. Judicial review of administrative hearing, §12-5-44. Board. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-23. Chattahoochee river waste-water discharge limitations. Person issued national pollutant discharge elimination system permit, §12-5-23.2.

INDEX WATER POLLUTION - Cont’d Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing another in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-5-53. Citation of title, §12-5-20. Civil liability, §12-5-51. Civil penalty, §12-5-52. Cleaning agents containing phosphorus. Sale or use, §12-5-27.1. Combined sewer overflow systems, §12-5-30.2. Commercial analytical laboratories submitting data. Accredited or approved. required, §12-2-9. Compacts. Surface-water management, §12-5-24. Compliance history disclosure by applicant to discharge permit, §12-5-23. Confidentiality of information. Right of entry for purposes of investigation and inspection. Protection of confidential information, §12-5-26. Conflict of laws. Intent of article provisions as to conflicts with federal laws, §12-5-50. Remedial action to avoid conflicts of law and loss of eligibility, §12-5-50. Construction milestones for discharge levels, §12-5-23.2. Contracts. Surface-water management, §12-5-24. Control of soil erosion and sedimentation. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Coordinated responses to discharges, protocol to be established, §12-5-30.4. Criminal penalty, §12-5-53. Damages. Civil liability, §12-5-51. Defenses. Criminal liability, §12-5-53. Definitions, §12-5-22. Cleaning agents containing phosphorus, §12-5-27.1. Combined sewer overflow, §12-5-29.1. Lake, §12-5-23.1.

WATER POLLUTION - Cont’d Definitions - Cont’d Permits for withdrawal, diversion, etc., of surface waters of state, §12-5-31. Department of transportation erosion and sediment control plan. Hiring consultants, contractors or subcontractors to monitor, §12-7-7.1. Director. Powers and duties generally, §12-5-23. Discharges. Construction milestones, schedule, §12-5-23.2. Coordinated responses, protocol to be established, §12-5-30.4. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Wastewater, §12-5-23.2. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Environmental protection division. Definition of division, §12-5-22. Powers and duties, §12-5-23. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975. Effect of chapter requirements on water quality control, §12-7-22. General provisions, §§12-7-1 to Evidence. Circumstantial evidence. Violations placing person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, §12-5-53. Federal aid. Surface-water management. Receipt, etc., of federal and state appropriations. Intent of article with regard to state contributions, §12-5-37. Injunctions. Enforcement of article provisions, §12-5-25. Violations of article, §12-5-48. Investigations. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Right of entry, §12-5-26. Violations of article provisions, §12-5-25.

INDEX WATER POLLUTION - Cont’d Irrigation systems. Monitoring, recording and reporting of withdrawn water, §12-5-31. Lakes. Water quality standards for lakes, §12-5-23.1. Approval and publication of standards, §12-5-23.1. Studies and reports, §12-5-23.1. Legislative intent, §12-5-21. Major spills by publicly owned treatment works, §12-5-30.1. Mandamus. Enforcement of article provisions, §12-5-25. Metropolitan river protection act. General provisions, §§12-5-440 to National pollution discharge elimination system. Fees to offset implementation costs, §§12-5-23, 12-5-30. Notice of threat to health or property of downstream users. Emergency response procedures, §12-5-30.4. Notice to waste-water treatment facilities. Privatization requirements in effect, §12-5-23.3. Oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Permits. Compliance disclosure history by applicant, §12-5-23. Discharge of dredged or fill material, §12-5-30. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Waste-water plans. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-583. Watershed management plan. Change in permits upon approval of plan, §12-5-582. Water supply and water conservation plans. Effect on permits of approval of plan, §12-5-584. Pollutant-discharging facilities. Permits for construction, operation, etc., §12-5-30. Refusal to issue. Applicant with less than 3 years of compliance history, §12-5-23.

WATER POLLUTION - Cont’d Permits - Cont’d Surface waters. Permits for withdrawal, diversion, etc., §12-5-31. Transfer of water from one river basin to another, §12-5-29. Petroleum pipelines, §§12-17-1 to Phosphorus containing cleaning agents. Sale or use, §12-5-27.1. Pollutant-discharging facilities. Authority of director to regulate, §12-5-27. Monitoring equipment and methods, etc. Maintenance requirements, §12-5-27. Permits for construction, operation, etc., §12-5-30. Privatization requirements in effect. Notice to owners of waste-water treatment facilities, §12-5-23.3. Public policy declaration, §12-5-21. Purpose of provision, §12-5-21. Reporting requirements, §12-5-28. Right of entry. Purposes of investigation and inspection, §12-5-26. Schedule of construction milestones, discharge levels, §12-5-23.2. Short title, §12-5-20. Sludge land application systems, §12-5-30.3. Soil and water conservation commission. Measuring farm uses of water, §12-5-31. Surface-water management. Area-wide waste treatment management, §12-5-39. Contracts and compacts. Power of director, §12-5-24. Division powers with respect to federal acts, §12-5-32. Federal construction grants program. Management by division, §12-5-38. Grants to counties, municipalities, etc., §12-5-33. Administration of grants, §12-5-35. Amount of state grant, §12-5-34. Management of federal construction grants program, §12-5-38. Pollution control and drinking water revolving funds. Administration, §12-5-38.1.

INDEX WATER POLLUTION - Cont’d Surface-water management - Cont’d Receipt, etc., of federal and state appropriations, §12-5-32. Adoption of rules and regulations regarding application for state grants, §12-5-40. Determination of relative need for projects in accordance with federal acts, §12-5-36. Intent of article with regard to state contributions, §12-5-37. Water pollution control and drinking water revolving funds. Administration, §12-5-38.1. Rulemaking authority. Rules adoption regarding application for state grants, §12-5-40. Water pollution control projects. Area-wide waste treatment management, §12-5-39. Determination of relative need for, etc., in accordance with federal acts, §12-5-36. Grants to counties, municipalities, etc., §12-5-33. Administration of grants, §12-5-35. Amount of state grant, §12-5-34. Title of act, §12-5-20. Trade secrets. Right of entry for purposes of investigation and inspection. Protection of secret processes, methods, etc., §12-5-26. Transfer of water from one river basin to another, §12-5-29. Turbity data submitted by laboratories. Inapplicability or accreditation and approval requirement, §12-2-9. Waste water. When discharge prohibited, §12-5-23.2. WATER PROSPECTING. Underground water, §§12-5-70 to WATER QUALITY. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Short title, §12-5-20. WATER QUALITY CONTROL ACT. Georgia water quality control act. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to

WATER QUALITY CONTROL ACT - Cont’d Georgia water quality control act - Cont’d Short title, §12-5-20. WATER RESOURCES. Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basin compact, §12-10-110. Altamaha river basin, §§12-5-420 to Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin compact, §12-10-100. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Center, §§12-5-1 to 12-5-3. Chattahoochee river basin, §§12-5-400 to 12-5-402. Coastal waters and beaches. Coastal management, §§12-5-320 to General provisions, §§12-5-210 to Dam safety generally, §§12-5-370 to Drinking water. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Emergency water supply plan. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §§12-5-200 to Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Erosion. Control of soil erosion and sedimentation. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Farm use water withdrawal permits. Ground water, §12-5-105. Surface water, §12-5-31. Fire sprinkler protection systems, water service for. Fee limitations, §12-5-180.2. Flint river drought protection act, §§12-5-540 to 12-5-550. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Georgia safe dams act of 1978, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Georgia scenic rivers act of 1969, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354.

INDEX WATER RESOURCES - Cont’d Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Ground water, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Marshlands. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §§12-5-200 to 12-5-204. Generally, §§12-5-570 to 12-5-586. Metropolitan river protection act, §§12-5-440 to 12-5-457. Oil spills. Costs of oil spill response, §§12-5-500, Outdoor watering. Local emergency restrictions on, §12-5-7. Public water systems. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Scenic rivers, §§12-5-350 to 12-5-354. Sea oats, §§12-5-310 to 12-5-312. Shore protection act, §§12-5-230 to Soil and water conservation. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Submerged cultural resources, §§12-3-80 to 12-3-83. Surface water use. General provisions, §§12-5-20 to Tenants or units in multiunit buildings. Allocation of usage, charging for usage, measuring usage, §12-5-180.1. Underground storage tanks, §§12-13-1 to 12-13-22. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Water supply, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Wells. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Withdrawal, diversion, impoundment of surface waters. Permit, §12-5-31.

WATER RESOURCES CENTER. Contracts. Power to enter into contracts, agreements, etc., §12-5-3. Establishment, §12-5-1. Grants, §12-5-2. Purposes, §12-5-1. Receipt of funds and grants, §12-5-2. WATER RIGHTS. Farm use. Regulated reasonable use. Ground water, §12-5-105. Riparian rights to surface water, §12-5-31. Ground water. Groundwater uses generally, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Regulated reasonable use. Farming, §12-5-105. Farm uses defined, §12-5-92. Generally, §12-5-96. Surface waters. Regulated riparian rights, §12-5-31. WATER RUNOFFS. Combined sewer overflow. Defined, §§12-5-29.1, 12-5-30.2. Drinking water, §12-5-442. Land disturbing activities. Storm-water runoffs, §12-7-6. Prohibited land and water uses, §12-5-444. Standards for wells and boreholes, §12-5-134. Waste disposal at livestock-feeding facilities. Ten-year storm runoffs, §12-8-40. WATERSHED. Localities to submit watershed protection plans to department, §12-2-8. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. Stream and reservoir buffers, §12-2-8. WATER SUPPLY, §§12-5-470 to Citation of title, §12-5-470. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Construction of new water supply reservoir. Permits, §12-5-31.1.

INDEX WATER SUPPLY - Cont’d Construction of provisions, §12-5-478. Construction with other provisions, §12-5-470.1. Supplemental nature of provisions, §12-5-477. Contracts. Acquisition, construction and maintenance of projects, §12-5-472. Projects with local governments for planning, construction, etc., §12-5-476. Public entities for services or use of facilities or equipment, §12-5-479. User agreement for environmental services, §12-5-479. Cutoff of water to premises. Privately owned public water suppliers. Public sewer service. Cutting off water service when sewer charge unpaid, §12-5-179. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-481. Definitions, §12-5-471. Division. Defined, §12-5-471. Powers, duties, responsibilities, §12-5-473. Procurement of permits, licenses and permissions. Principal state agency, §12-5-472.1. Efficiency and effectiveness of water use. Minimum standards and best practices for improving. Adoption by environmental protection division, §12-5-4.1. Emergency water supply plan. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district, §§12-5-200 to Eminent domain. Exercise of powers subject to applicable law governing, §12-5-470.1. Environmental services. Defined, §12-5-471. User agreements, §12-5-479. Fees. Services of division or department, §12-5-476.1.

WATER SUPPLY - Cont’d Fees - Cont’d Waiver, §12-5-483. Fluoridation of public water systems, §12-5-175. Georgia state financing and investment commission. Use of services, §12-5-480. Leases. Powers of division, §12-5-473. Legislative findings, §12-5-481. Licenses. Procurement of permits, licenses and permissions. Principal state agency, §12-5-472.1. Local authorities and local governing authorities. Erosion and sedimentation act of 1975, §§12-7-1 to 12-7-22. Metropolitan North Georgia water planning district. Emergency water supply plan, §§12-5-200 to 12-5-204. Oversight committee, §12-5-484. Permits. Construction of new water supply reservoir, §12-5-31.1. Procurement of permits, licenses and permissions. Principal state agency, §12-5-472.1. Projects. Acquisition, construction and maintenance authorized, §12-5-472. Contracts with local governments for planning, construction, etc., §12-5-476. Use of services of Georgia state financing and investment commission, §12-5-480. Defined, §12-5-471. Fixing, collection, etc., of rentals, fees and other charges, §12-5-474. Retention of miscellaneous funds, §12-5-474. Standards and procedures, §12-5-472. Terms and conditions for use of project, §12-5-474. Project site control advisory council. Establishment, §12-5-479. Project water users advisory council. Establishment, §12-5-479. Rentals, fees and other charges. Failure of local government to collect and remit, §12-5-482.

INDEX WATER SUPPLY - Cont’d Rentals, fees and other charges - Cont’d Fixing, collection and use, §12-5-474. Withholding of state funds, §12-5-482. River corridor protection, §12-2-8. Rules and regulations, §12-5-475. Short title, §12-5-470. Supplemental nature of part provisions, §12-5-477. Liberal construction of part, §12-5-478. Title of act, §12-5-470. Waiver of costs or fees, §12-5-483. Water conservation, enhancing water supply. Agencies providing voluntary programs, §12-5-4. WATER SUPPLY ACT OF 2008. Georgia water supply act of 2008. General provisions, §§12-5-470 to Short title, §12-5-470. WATER SUPPLY DIVISION. Comprehensive state-wide water management planning, §§12-5-520 to 12-5-525. Defined, §12-5-471. Generally, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Powers, duties, responsibilities, §12-5-473. Procurement of permits, licenses and permissions. Principal state agency, §12-5-472.1. WATER WELLS, §§12-5-120 to Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Cessation of well operations, §12-5-129. Citation of title, §12-5-120. Contraband. Equipment used by unlicensed or unsupervised contractor, §12-5-137. Contractors. Bond or letter of credit, §12-5-135. County governed by coastal zone management program. Injecting surface water into Floridan aquifer. Moratorium or accepting bond or letter of credit, §12-5-135. Fines, §12-5-133.1. Licenses, §12-5-127. Contents, §12-5-128.

WATER WELLS - Cont’d Contractors - Cont’d Licenses - Cont’d Display, §12-5-128. Electrical or plumbing work incidental to well work. Electrician or plumbing licensing not required, §12-5-131.1. Suspension and revocation, §12-5-129. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Violation of provisions. Two year ineligibility for licensing, §12-5-127. Notification requirements by council, §12-5-131. Seizure of drilling equipment used in commission of violation of provisions, §12-5-129. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Council. Chairperson, §12-5-123. Creation, §12-5-123. Defined, §12-5-123. Duties generally, §12-5-124. Generally, §12-5-123. Meetings, §12-5-123. Membership, §12-5-123. Powers generally, §12-5-124. Self-governance, §12-5-123. Declaration of public policy, §12-5-121. Definitions, §12-5-122. Effect of part provisions, §12-5-132. Environmental protection division. Administrative duties, §12-5-126. Director. Administrative agent, §12-5-126. Evidence of violations of part, §12-5-133. Forfeiture of contraband equipment. Equipment used by unlicensed or unsupervised contractor, §12-5-137. Inspections. Compliance with standards and licensing requirements, §12-5-136. Legislative intent, §12-5-121. License requirements. Compliance, §12-5-136. Contents, §12-5-128. Destroyed licenses, §12-5-130. Disciplinary actions. Suspension and revocation, §12-5-129.

INDEX WATER WELLS - Cont’d License requirements - Cont’d Disciplinary actions - Cont’d Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Display, §12-5-128. Drilling under direction of professional geologist or engineer, §12-5-125. Expiration, §12-5-130. Lost licenses, §12-5-130. Mutilated licenses, §12-5-130. Own residence or property, §12-5-131.1. Professional geologist or engineer, §12-5-125. Reissuance of revoked licenses, §12-5-129. Renewal, §12-5-130. Replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated licenses, §12-5-130. Trainee licenses. Applications, §12-5-127. Unlicensed operation, §12-5-133. Water well contractors generally, §12-5-127. Electrical or plumbing work incidental to well work. Electrician or plumbing licensing not required, §12-5-131.1. Own residence or property. Licensing requirements, §12-5-131.1. Proof of violations of part, §12-5-133. Pump contractors. Certification requirements, §12-5-138. Pump installation. Rulemaking for standards, §12-5-138. Purpose, §12-5-121. Rules and regulations. Notifying contractors of changes, §12-5-131. Seizure of drilling equipment used in commission of violation of provisions, §12-5-129. Short title, §12-5-120. Standards for wells and boreholes. Applicability, §12-5-134. Generally, §12-5-134. Title of act, §12-5-120. Violations of part. Proof, §12-5-133. WATER WELL STANDARDS ACT OF 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to Short title, §12-5-120.

WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMITS, §12-5-31. Farm use. Ground water withdrawal permits, §12-5-105. Surface water withdrawal permits, §12-5-31. WATERWORKS. Dam safety, §§12-5-370 to 12-5-385. Drinking water. Georgia safe drinking water act of 1977, §§12-5-170 to 12-5-193. Georgia water supply act of 2008, §§12-5-470 to 12-5-484. Ground water, §§12-5-90 to 12-5-107. Water pollution. Georgia water quality control act, §§12-5-20 to 12-5-53. Wetlands. Coastal marshlands protection act of 1970, §§12-5-280 to 12-5-297. WEAPONS. Forestry investigators. Authorization to carry weapons, §12-6-20. Parks, historic sites or recreational area. Handguns, possession, use, carry license required, §12-3-10. Possession of firearms, bows and arrows, etc., §12-3-10. WEATHER. Probable maximum precipitation. Defined, §12-5-376.1. WELLS. Artesian wells, §§12-5-150 to 12-5-153. Deep drilling for oil, gas, etc., §§12-4-40 to 12-4-54. Natural wells. Cave protection. Generally, §§12-4-140 to 12-4-147. Oil well reward, §§12-4-20 to 12-4-22. Water well standards act of 1985. General provisions, §§12-5-120 to WETLANDS. Natural resources, department of. Minimum standards and procedures for protection. Promulgation, §12-2-8. Outdoor stewardship act, §§12-6A-1 to 12-6A-12. Water pollution permits, §12-5-30.

INDEX WETLANDS - Cont’d Water supply projects, §12-5-472.

WILDLIFE - Cont’d Nongame wildlife conservation programs - Cont’d Establishment, §12-3-602. Legislative findings, §12-3-600. Policy of state, §12-3-600. Wildlife habitat acquisition programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Definitions, §12-3-601. Establishment, §12-3-602. Legislative findings, §12-3-600. Policy of state, §12-3-600.

WILD ANIMALS. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to WILDFLOWER PRESERVATION ACT OF 1973. General provisions, §§12-6-170 to Short title, §12-6-170. WILDFLOWERS, §§12-6-170 to Board of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-6-172. Cutting, pulling up, etc. Protected species, §12-6-173. Penalty for violation, §12-6-176. Definitions, §12-6-171. Department of natural resources. Powers and duties generally, §12-6-172. Protected species. Cutting, pulling up, etc., §12-6-173. Penalty for violation, §12-6-176. Defined, §12-6-171. Sale, etc., §12-6-174. Transporting, etc., without tag and written documentation, §12-6-175. Sale of protected species, §12-6-174. Penalty for violation, §12-6-176. Short title, §12-6-170. Transporting, etc. Protected species without tag and written document, §12-6-175. Penalty for violation, §12-6-176. WILDLIFE. Caves. Killing, harming, etc., §12-4-146. Environmental policy. General provisions, §§12-16-1 to Forest areas. Forest heritage trust act program, §§12-6-240 to 12-6-247. Georgia prescribed burning act, §§12-6-145 to 12-6-149. Nongame wildlife conservation and wildlife habitat acquisitions fund. Establishment, §12-3-602. Nongame wildlife conservation programs, §§12-3-600 to 12-3-602. Definitions, §12-3-601.

WITHDRAWAL OF SURFACE WATERS. Permit, §12-5-31. WOOD REMOVAL. Forest resources. Advance notice of timber harvesting and cessation of cutting, §12-6-24. Scale ticket requirement, §12-6-23. WRONGFUL DEATH. Oil. Cost of oil spill response, §12-5-501. Y YARD TRIMMINGS. Disposal restrictions, §12-8-40.2. Hierarchy for handling, adoption by state, §12-8-21. YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, §§12-11-1 to 12-11-11. Administration of corps programs, §12-11-5. Considerations in development of corps program, §12-11-7. Bequests, §12-11-9. Citation of title, §12-11-1. Conservation corps advisory council. Composition, §12-11-11. Creation, §12-11-11. Generally, §12-11-11. Contracting, §12-11-8. Coordinated job training and placement services, §12-11-10. Creation, §12-11-4. Declaration of public policy, §12-11-2. Purposes, §12-11-4. Definitions, §12-11-3. Director. Administration of corps programs, §12-11-5.

INDEX YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - Cont’d Director - Cont’d Creation of position, appointment, §12-11-5. Defined, §12-11-3. Donations, §12-11-9. Education component, §12-11-7. Energy saving material or devices, other projects. Management and installation. Contracts with environmental finance authority and department of labor, §12-11-5. Grants, §12-11-9. Identification of projects, §12-11-6. Insignia, §12-11-9. Job training, §12-11-10. Legislative findings, §12-11-2. Purposes, §12-11-4. Membership. Application of state law to members, §12-11-7. Assignments, §12-11-8. Enrollment, §12-11-7. Insignia, §12-11-9. Participation. Independent participation, §12-11-7. Prohibited use of members, §12-11-8. Placement services, §12-11-10. Private residential property. Projects taking place on, conditions, §12-11-8.

YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - Cont’d Prohibited use of members, §12-11-8. Projects. Identification, §12-11-6. Location, §12-11-8. Purposes, §12-11-4. Declaration of public policy, §12-11-2. Rulemaking authority, §12-11-4. Short title, §12-11-1. Title of act, §12-11-1. YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS ACT. Georgia youth conservation corps act. General provisions, §§12-11-1 to Short title, §12-11-1. Z ZONING. Erosion. Delegation of responsibilities of governing authorities to planning and zoning commissions, §12-7-4. Oil and gas deep drilling. Zoning or land use ordinances. Local regulatory authority, §12-4-52.1.