O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 12-4-80 (2019)

Removal of minerals, ores, and other solid matter as prima-facie evidence of surface mining

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In any contested case under this part, whether administrative, civil, or criminal in nature, a showing of the removal of minerals, ores, and other solid matter from the premises in question shall constitute prima-facie evidence of surface mining.

History

Ga. L. 1972, p. 996, § 4.

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. - 53A Am. Jur. 2d, Mines and Minerals, § 421.