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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-5-371. Declaration of purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-5-371. Declaration of purpose.

It is the purpose of this part to provide for the inspection and permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all the citizens of the state by reducing the risk of failure of such dams. The General Assembly finds and declares that the inspection and permitting of certain dams is properly a matter for regulation under the police powers of the state.

## History

Ga. L. 1978, p. 795, § 2.