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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-15-4. When sewage holding tanks may be utilized.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-15-4. When sewage holding tanks may be utilized.

Sewage holding tanks may be utilized for construction trailers only at a construction site during the construction period, and at the site of any special event during the period of the special event and for 48 hours before and after the special event. Sewage holding tanks shall not be used as an approved method of sewage disposal in obtaining an occupancy permit or permanent power for any structure.

## History

Code 1981, § 12-15-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1.