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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-72-10. Application fee.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-72-10. Application fee.

The governing authority shall be authorized to impose an application fee which shall reflect the cost to the governing authority for processing and reviewing the application including, but not limited to, the cost of hiring an attorney, independent archeologist, and independent surveyor to assist in making recommendations regarding the applicant’s plan. Such fee, if imposed, shall not exceed $2,500.00.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-72-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 924, § 3.