O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 52-1-5 (2019)

Order for removal of structures; service and posting of order

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)

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Whenever the commissioner determines that any structure as defined in this article exists, the commissioner may issue an order directed ‘‘TO ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION OR CLAIMING OWNERSHIP OF THIS STRUCTURE.’’ The order shall describe the structure in reasonable detail, shall set forth the unlawful nature of the structure, and shall order that the structure be removed within a reasonable time after the order becomes final to be prescribed in such order. Any order issued by the commissioner under this article shall be signed by the commissioner. Any such order shall become final unless any person in possession of the structure or any person claiming ownership of or an interest in the structure requests in writing a hearing pursuant to Code Section 52-1-6. The order shall apprise the person or persons of their right to request a hearing and of the procedures necessary to obtain a hearing pursuant to Code Section

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Rouse v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 524 S.E.2d 455 (Ga. 1999).

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Rouse v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 524 S.E.2d 455 (Ga. 1999). · cites it 2× “5 OCGA § 52-1-5 sets forth the DNR’s power to order the removal of such structures.”

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