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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-7-5. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-7-5. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances.

The board, by appropriate rules and regulations, shall adopt the procedures governing land-disturbing activities which are conducted in those counties and municipalities which do not have in effect an ordinance conforming to this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be developed by the division in consultation with the commission and shall contain provisions which meet those minimum requirements set forth in Code Section 12-7-6.

## History

Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 6; Ga. L. 1988, p. 269, § 25; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1295, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.

## Cross References

Powers of the commission generally, § 2-6-27. Powers of districts generally, § 2-6-33.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Erosion and sedimentation control, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Subject 391-3-7.