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title: Title 12, Chapter 5. Water Resources
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heading: WATER RESOURCES
title_heading: CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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# Title 12, Chapter 5. Water Resources

Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources

294 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 12-5-1, Water Resources Center — Establishment and operation by Georgia Institute of Technology; purposes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-1.md
- 12-5-2, Water Resources Center — Receipt of funds and grants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-2.md
- 12-5-3, Water Resources Center — Power to enter into contracts, agreements, and participation arrangements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-3.md
- 12-5-4, Programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-4.md
- 12-5-4.1, Adoption of minimum standards and best practices for improving efficiency and effectiveness of water use; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-4.1.md
- 12-5-5, Local water authorities allowed to establish program for voluntary contributions to conservation and environmental projects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-5.md
- 12-5-6, Installation and definition of ‘‘rain sensor shut-off switch’’; penalty for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-6.md
- 12-5-7, Local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering; limitations on outdoor irrigation; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-7.md
- 12-5-8, Rules and regulations relating to drought management, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-8.md
- 12-5-9, Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-9.md
- 12-5-20, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-20.md
- 12-5-21, Declaration of policy; legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-21.md
- 12-5-22, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-22.md
- 12-5-23, Powers and duties of board and director as to control of water pollution and surface-water use generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-23.md
- 12-5-23.1, Water quality standards for lakes; monitoring; studies and reports; development, approval, and publication of water quality standards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-23.1.md
- 12-5-23.2, Waste-water discharge limitations; schedule of construction milestones; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-23.2.md
- 12-5-23.3, Privatization of waste-water treatment facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-23.3.md
- 12-5-24, Power of director to enter into contracts and compacts regarding surface-water management, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-24.md
- 12-5-25, Investigations by division; institution of proceedings by division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-25.md
- 12-5-26, Entry on premises to investigate and inspect conditions and operating records; protection of trade secrets and confidential information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-26.md
- 12-5-27, Authority to require owner or operator of facility to cooperate with division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-27.md
- 12-5-27.1, Sale or use of cleaning agents containing phosphorus, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-27.1.md
- 12-5-28, Annual reports by division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-28.md
- 12-5-29, Sewage and waste disposal; withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters; certificates required for vessels with marine toilets; conditions for transfer of surface water from one river basin to another, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-29.md
- 12-5-29.1, Combined sewer overflow; plans for elimination or treatment of sewage overflow; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-29.1.md
- 12-5-30, Permits for construction, modification, or operation of facilities which discharge pollutants into waters; permits for discharge of dredged or fill material into waters and wetlands; participation in National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-30.md
- 12-5-30.1, Major spills by publicly owned treatment works, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-30.1.md
- 12-5-30.2, Combined sewer overflow systems, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-30.2.md
- 12-5-30.3, Sludge land application systems, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-30.3.md
- 12-5-30.4, Establishment of water emergency response procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-30.4.md
- 12-5-31, Regulated riparian rights to surface waters for general or farm use; permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment; coordination with water plans; metering of farm use; interbasin transfers; appeal procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-31.md
- 12-5-31.1, Applications, permits, and variances for public water supply reservoirs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-31.1.md
- 12-5-32, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Powers of division with respect to federal acts; receipt and expenditure of federal and state appropriations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-32.md
- 12-5-33, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Grants to counties, municipalities, or other public authority for water pollution control projects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-33.md
- 12-5-34, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Amount of state grant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-34.md
- 12-5-35, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Administration of grants by division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-35.md
- 12-5-36, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Consistency with federal acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-36.md
- 12-5-37, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Intent of article with regard to state contributions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-37.md
- 12-5-38, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Management by division of federal construction grants program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-38.md
- 12-5-38.1, Administration of funds; water pollution control and drinking water revolving funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-38.1.md
- 12-5-39, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Area-wide waste treatment management, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-39.md
- 12-5-40, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Adoption of rules and regulations regarding application for state grants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-40.md
- 12-5-41, Aid to pollution control and surface-water management — Water and sewage treatment facilities or systems for eligible planned communities, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-41.md
- 12-5-42, Cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution; order by director; request for hearing; allowance of reasonable time for abatement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-42.md
- 12-5-43, Administrative hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-43.md
- 12-5-44, Judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-44.md
- 12-5-45, Judgment in accordance with division’s order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-45.md
- 12-5-46, Effect of article on rights of action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-46.md
- 12-5-47, Emergency orders; hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-47.md
- 12-5-48, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-48.md
- 12-5-49, Representation of division and its agents by Attorney General and his staff, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-49.md
- 12-5-50, Intent of article as to conflicts with federal laws and as to eligibility of division or departments of state government for federal funds; remedial action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-50.md
- 12-5-51, Civil liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-51.md
- 12-5-52, Civil penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-52.md
- 12-5-53, Criminal penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-53.md
- 12-5-70, Prospecting for underground water supplies — Powers of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-70.md
- 12-5-71, Prospecting for underground water supplies — Records of findings; acceptance of federal grants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-71.md
- 12-5-72, Prospecting for underground water supplies — Contracts with counties or municipalities for use of water, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-72.md
- 12-5-73, Prospecting for underground water supplies — Appropriation or allocation of funds to department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-73.md
- 12-5-90, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-90.md
- 12-5-91, Declaration of policy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-91.md
- 12-5-92, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-92.md
- 12-5-93, Power of director to employ personnel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-93.md
- 12-5-94, Adoption of rules and regulations by Board of Natural Resources, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-94.md
- 12-5-95, Proposed regulations regarding ground-water use; hearings; adoption and modification of regulations; contesting validity of regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-95.md
- 12-5-96, Regulated reasonable use of ground water for general use; permits to withdraw, obtain, or utilize; coordination with water plans; appeal procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-96.md
- 12-5-97, Duration of permits; renewal; transfer; certified statements by holders; monitoring water use; granting permit to person withdrawing ground water prior to July 1, 1973; prior investments in land and nature of plans for water use; continued withdrawal pending decision on permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-97.md
- 12-5-98, Investigations; entry; protection of confidential information or trade secrets; refusing entry or access to and interference with authorized representatives of division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-98.md
- 12-5-99, Order by director after failure of conference, conciliation, or persuasion; hearings; appeal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-99.md
- 12-5-100, Judgment in accordance with director’s order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-100.md
- 12-5-101, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-101.md
- 12-5-102, Emergency orders; restrictions; hearing; appeal; use by certain entities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-102.md
- 12-5-103, Representation of department by Attorney General, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-103.md
- 12-5-104, Effect of part on other laws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-104.md
- 12-5-105, Regulated reasonable use of ground water for farm use; permits to withdraw, obtain, or utilize; metering; related procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-105.md
- 12-5-106, Civil penalties; procedure for imposing penalties; hearing; judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-106.md
- 12-5-107, Criminal penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-107.md
- 12-5-108, Delegated authority; permit for consumptive use of water or expansion, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-108.md
- 12-5-120, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-120.md
- 12-5-121, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-121.md
- 12-5-122, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-122.md
- 12-5-123, Creation of council; membership; chairperson; meetings; majority vote; quorum; director as secretary; self-governance; reimbursement for expenses; Attorney General to provide legal services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-123.md
- 12-5-124, Powers and duties of council generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-124.md
- 12-5-125, License requirement; drilling under direction of professional geologist or engineer, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-125.md
- 12-5-126, Director as administrative agent; administrative duties of division; orders, notices, and processes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-126.md
- 12-5-127, Licensing of water well contractors generally; applications for trainee licenses; violation of Code section, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-127.md
- 12-5-128, Contents of license; display, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-128.md
- 12-5-129, Suspension and revocation of licenses; hearings; reissuance of revoked licenses; injunction; cessation of well operation; seizure of equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-129.md
- 12-5-130, Expiration and renewal of licenses; replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-130.md
- 12-5-131, Notifying contractors of changes in rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-131.md
- 12-5-131.1, Licensing requirements for drilling well on own property; water well contractors completing electrical or plumbing work incidental to drilling and construction of well, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-131.1.md
- 12-5-132, Effect of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-132.md
- 12-5-133, Penalty; evidence of violation of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-133.md
- 12-5-133.1, Civil penalties; hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-133.1.md
- 12-5-134, Standards for wells and boreholes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-134.md
- 12-5-135, Requirement of bond or letter of credit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-135.md
- 12-5-136, Compliance with standards and licensing requirements; inspections; action by director if well not up to standard, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-136.md
- 12-5-137, Forfeiture of contraband equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-137.md
- 12-5-138, Council authorized to establish rules and regulations for pump installation; certification requirements; civil penalties for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-138.md
- 12-5-150, Conditions under which artesian wells must be tapped, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-150.md
- 12-5-151, Wells on government property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-151.md
- 12-5-152, Applicability of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-152.md
- 12-5-153, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-153.md
- 12-5-170, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-170.md
- 12-5-171, Declaration of policy; legislative intent; Environmental Protection Division to administer part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-171.md
- 12-5-172, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-172.md
- 12-5-173, Designation of division as state agency to receive financial aid from federal government and other sources, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-173.md
- 12-5-174, Powers and duties of Board of Natural Resources as to public water systems, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-174.md
- 12-5-175, Fluoridation of public water systems; state funds for cost of fluoridation equipment, chemicals, and materials; tax deduction for fluoride-removing devices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-175.md
- 12-5-176, Powers and duties of director as to public water systems generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-176.md
- 12-5-177, Enforcement of rules and regulations; minimum requirements for and applicability of Georgia primary drinking water regulations; records and reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-177.md
- 12-5-178, Variances and exemptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-178.md
- 12-5-179, Permits for operation of public water systems; performance bonds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-179.md
- 12-5-180, Duty of permit applicants and holders to supply information as required by director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-180.md
- 12-5-180.1, Allocating water and waste-water usage among tenants; charging tenants for usage; measuring water usage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-180.1.md
- 12-5-180.2, Fire sprinkler protection systems; limitation on fee for water service, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-180.2.md
- 12-5-181, Inspections and investigations by division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-181.md
- 12-5-182, Powers of director as to protection of public from contaminants presenting imminent and substantial danger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-182.md
- 12-5-183, Plan for emergency provision of water, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-183.md
- 12-5-184, Notice of violations, variances, and exemptions involving public water systems, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-184.md
- 12-5-185, Order by director after failure of conference, conciliation, or persuasion; hearing on order or permit issued by director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-185.md
- 12-5-186, Hearings; judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-186.md
- 12-5-187, Emergency orders; hearing; review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-187.md
- 12-5-188, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-188.md
- 12-5-189, Judgment in accordance with director’s order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-189.md
- 12-5-190, Legal assistance by Attorney General, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-190.md
- 12-5-191, Prohibited acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-191.md
- 12-5-192, Civil penalties; procedures for imposing penalty; hearing; review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-192.md
- 12-5-193, Criminal penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-193.md
- 12-5-200, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-200.md
- 12-5-201, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-201.md
- 12-5-202, District-wide emergency plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-202.md
- 12-5-203, Technical panel; members; preliminary scope of work statement; modifications, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-203.md
- 12-5-204, Completion and submission of emergency plan; costs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-204.md
- 12-5-210, Development and utilization of coastal and offshore waters, lands, and resources; delegation of powers and duties; power to make contracts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-210.md
- 12-5-211, Receipt of financial and other assistance; plans and proposals for development and utilization of coastal and offshore resources; coordination between state agencies; reporting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-211.md
- 12-5-212, Annual report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-212.md
- 12-5-213, Liberal construction of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-213.md
- 12-5-230, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-230.md
- 12-5-231, Legislative findings and declarations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-231.md
- 12-5-232, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-232.md
- 12-5-233, Area of operation of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-233.md
- 12-5-234, Powers and duties of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-234.md
- 12-5-235, Shore Protection Committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-235.md
- 12-5-236, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-236.md
- 12-5-237, Permit required; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-237.md
- 12-5-238, Form and contents of application for permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-238.md
- 12-5-239, Completion of permit; notice of proposed activity; requirements and restrictions regarding issuance of permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-239.md
- 12-5-240, Posting of permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-240.md
- 12-5-241, Local shore assistance programs, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-241.md
- 12-5-242, Technical assistance to local governments; model ordinance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-242.md
- 12-5-243, Local governments not prohibited from adopting more restrictive ordinances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-243.md
- 12-5-244, Administrative and judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-244.md
- 12-5-245, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-245.md
- 12-5-246, Jurisdiction of superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-246.md
- 12-5-247, Enforcement of part; civil penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-247.md
- 12-5-248, Criminal violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-248.md
- 12-5-260, , repealed through 12-5-267 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-260.md
- 12-5-280, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-280.md
- 12-5-281, Legislative findings and declarations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-281.md
- 12-5-282, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-282.md
- 12-5-283, Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee created; members; powers; per diem and expenses; administrative hearings and review; permits for minor alterations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-283.md
- 12-5-284, Authority of department as to coastal marshlands generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-284.md
- 12-5-285, Power of board to promulgate rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-285.md
- 12-5-286, Permit required; application; notice; public hearing; issuance; denial; dynamic dune fields, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-286.md
- 12-5-287, Leasing of state owned marshland or water bottoms, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-287.md
- 12-5-288, Restriction on granting of permits; size restriction; activities and structures considered contrary to public interest, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-288.md
- 12-5-289, Inspection of marshlands, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-289.md
- 12-5-290, Jurisdiction to restrain violation of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-290.md
- 12-5-291, Enforcement of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-291.md
- 12-5-292, Posting of permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-292.md
- 12-5-293, Effect on permit of sale, lease, or other conveyance of land, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-293.md
- 12-5-294, Existence of an emergency; order; right to hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-294.md
- 12-5-295, Applicability of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-295.md
- 12-5-296, Criminal violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-296.md
- 12-5-297, Liability for damages, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-297.md
- 12-5-310, Legislative purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-310.md
- 12-5-311, Cutting, harvesting, removing, or eradicating sea oats, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-311.md
- 12-5-312, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-312.md
- 12-5-320, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-320.md
- 12-5-321, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-321.md
- 12-5-322, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-322.md
- 12-5-323, Powers and duties of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-323.md
- 12-5-324, Power of board to promulgate rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-324.md
- 12-5-325, Additional duties of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-325.md
- 12-5-326, Duties of other state agencies in relation to this part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-326.md
- 12-5-327, Duty of department to prepare document for submission to Governor; duty to prepare report every three years, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-327.md
- 12-5-328, Nothing in part to be construed as waiver of federal immunity or consent for other state to exercise jurisdiction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-328.md
- 12-5-329, Repeal of part on July 1, 2009, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-329.md
- 12-5-330, Resources Advisory Board, Southeast River Basins, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-330.md
- 12-5-331, Duties and powers of department as to development of state’s rivers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-331.md
- 12-5-350, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-350.md
- 12-5-351, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-351.md
- 12-5-352, Rivers comprising the Georgia Scenic River System, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-352.md
- 12-5-353, Duties of department as to scenic rivers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-353.md
- 12-5-354, Construction, operation, or maintenance of dams, reservoirs, or other structures on scenic rivers; acquisition of land within boundaries of scenic rivers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-354.md
- 12-5-370, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-370.md
- 12-5-371, Declaration of purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-371.md
- 12-5-372, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-372.md
- 12-5-373, Powers and duties of director generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-373.md
- 12-5-374, Powers and duties of board as to dams and artificial barriers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-374.md
- 12-5-375, Inventory and classification of dams; investigations; technical assistance to local government; artificial barriers; notice requirements; provision of information regarding dams to clerks of superior courts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-375.md
- 12-5-376, Permits to construct and operate dams, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-376.md
- 12-5-376.1, Subclassification of category I dams by director; minimum spillway design requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-376.1.md
- 12-5-377, Dam removal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-377.md
- 12-5-378, Inspection of dams and other barriers; administrative orders to enforce compliance; emergency action by director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-378.md
- 12-5-379, Investigations; right of access by division; right to require statements and reports regarding construction and operation of dams; refusal of access or interference, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-379.md
- 12-5-380, Administrative and judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-380.md
- 12-5-380.1, Orders of director or administrative law judge filed in superior court; effect of filing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-380.1.md
- 12-5-381, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-381.md
- 12-5-382, Power of commissioner of transportation as to contracts relating to part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-382.md
- 12-5-383, Liability for damages, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-383.md
- 12-5-384, Conformance to and compliance with part required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-384.md
- 12-5-385, Criminal and civil penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-385.md
- 12-5-400, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-400.md
- 12-5-401, Purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-401.md
- 12-5-402, Powers and duties of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-402.md
- 12-5-420, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-420.md
- 12-5-421, Purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-421.md
- 12-5-422, Powers and duties of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-422.md
- 12-5-440, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-440.md
- 12-5-441, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-441.md
- 12-5-442, Legislative findings and purposes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-442.md
- 12-5-443, Comprehensive land and water use plan; transmittal of plan to political subdivisions; notice and hearing; promulgation of rules and regulations; application fee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-443.md
- 12-5-444, Prohibited land and water uses; uses prior to adoption of plan; certificate of compliance with plan; information required of applicant; changes in use; notice and hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-444.md
- 12-5-445, Review of application and supporting documents by commission; effect of inconsistencies; alternatives where modification recommended, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-445.md
- 12-5-446, Prereview by commission of application for certificate; fee where prereview requested by applicant; effectiveness of certificate following prereview; immediate effectiveness of certificate; consultation by commission with governing authority; informal consultation with applicants, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-446.md
- 12-5-447, Minimum standards for certificates and recommendations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-447.md
- 12-5-448, Appeal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-448.md
- 12-5-449, Other laws not superseded by part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-449.md
- 12-5-450, Election by counties contiguous to area, and by municipalities within county, to come under part, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-450.md
- 12-5-451, Uses to which part inapplicable, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-451.md
- 12-5-452, Cease and desist orders; injunctions; land-disturbing activities as nuisances; penalty; jurisdiction of actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-452.md
- 12-5-453, Local regulation of land in drainage basins; enforcement where local regulation inadequate; failure of governing authority to meet requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-453.md
- 12-5-454, Removal of sand from watercourse, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-454.md
- 12-5-455, Plan and application for certificate open to public inspection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-455.md
- 12-5-456, Commission to notify local authorities of violations of this part; director’s powers in absence of local action; hearings on violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-456.md
- 12-5-457, Environmental Protection Division’s powers and duties unaffected by part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-457.md
- 12-5-470, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-470.md
- 12-5-470.1, Construction with other provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-470.1.md
- 12-5-471, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-471.md
- 12-5-472, Acquisition, construction, and maintenance of projects authorized; standards and procedures; sites inventory; mitigation banks; costs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-472.md
- 12-5-472.1, Procurement of permits, licenses, and permissions; designation of principal state agency, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-472.1.md
- 12-5-473, Powers of Water Supply Division generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-473.md
- 12-5-474, Rentals, fees, and other charges; deposit of funds; terms and conditions for use of project, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-474.md
- 12-5-475, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-475.md
- 12-5-476, Contracts with local governments for planning, construction, management, and maintenance; coordination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-476.md
- 12-5-476.1, Fees for services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-476.1.md
- 12-5-477, Supplemental nature of provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-477.md
- 12-5-478, Liberal construction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-478.md
- 12-5-479, Contracts with public entities for services or use of facilities or equipment; user agreement for provision of environmental services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-479.md
- 12-5-480, Use of services of Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; selection of professional services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-480.md
- 12-5-481, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-481.md
- 12-5-482, Failure of local government to collect and remit all amounts due; withholding of state funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-482.md
- 12-5-483, Waiver of costs or fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-483.md
- 12-5-484, Legislative oversight committee; membership; responsibilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-484.md
- 12-5-500, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-500.md
- 12-5-501, Liability for removal costs or damages; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-501.md
- 12-5-520, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-520.md
- 12-5-521, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-521.md
- 12-5-522, Policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management plan; guiding principles; requirements of plan; regional plans; compliance with plans, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-522.md
- 12-5-523, Cooperation with Water Council; involvement of stakeholders; initial draft plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-523.md
- 12-5-524, Water Council created; obligations of council, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-524.md
- 12-5-525, Approval by General Assembly; alternative to passage by legislature; emergency actions by Water Council in event of imminent peril; review and revision of plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-525.md
- 12-5-540, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-540.md
- 12-5-541, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-541.md
- 12-5-542, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-542.md
- 12-5-543, Establishment of drought abatement program; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-543.md
- 12-5-544, Powers of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-544.md
- 12-5-545, Administration of fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-545.md
- 12-5-546, Prediction of drought; irrigation reduction auction; agreement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-546.md
- 12-5-546.1, Enhancement of programming and incentives; scheduling irrigation efficiencies; modifying water withdrawal permits; coordination of efforts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-546.1.md
- 12-5-546.2, Notification in advance of any state funded augmentation projects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-546.2.md
- 12-5-547, Director’s orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-547.md
- 12-5-548, Investigations and inspections, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-548.md
- 12-5-549, Compliance; violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-549.md
- 12-5-550, Repayment penalty; notice of violation; time limit to respond to notice of violation; failure to respond to notice of violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-550.md
- 12-5-570, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-570.md
- 12-5-571, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-571.md
- 12-5-572, Creation; purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-572.md
- 12-5-573, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-573.md
- 12-5-574, Powers; approval of plan non-binding on finances; extension of time for preparing plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-574.md
- 12-5-575, Board created; appointments; vacancies; terms, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-575.md
- 12-5-576, Open meetings; quorum; voting; executive sessions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-576.md
- 12-5-577, Operating budget; sources of funding; power to enter into contracts and to expend funds; depositing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-577.md
- 12-5-578, Adjoining counties or municipalities application to be added to the district area, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-578.md
- 12-5-579, Staffing; cooperation among agencies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-579.md
- 12-5-580, Coordinating committees; finance committees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-580.md
- 12-5-581, Advisory councils, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-581.md
- 12-5-582, Model ordinances for effective storm-water management and for a district-wide watershed management plan; annual review; public meetings; certification by director; local compliance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-582.md
- 12-5-583, Short-term and long-term plans for waste-water management plan; annual review; public meetings; certification by director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-583.md
- 12-5-584, Water supply and water conservation management plan; interbasin transfers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-584.md
- 12-5-585, Education and public awareness, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-585.md
- 12-5-586, Annual report detailing activities and progress, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-5-586.md