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title: Title 12, Chapter 8. Waste Management
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heading: WASTE MANAGEMENT
title_heading: CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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# Title 12, Chapter 8. Waste Management

Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources

155 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 12-8-1, Notice of denial of individual sewage disposal permits; duty to consider denial in ad valorem tax determinations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-1.md
- 12-8-2, Dumping sanitary sewer, kitchen, or toilet wastes in storm or sanitary sewers prohibited; forfeiture of involved vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-2.md
- 12-8-20, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-20.md
- 12-8-21, Declaration of policy; legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-21.md
- 12-8-22, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-22.md
- 12-8-23, Powers and duties of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-23.md
- 12-8-23.1, Powers and duties of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-23.1.md
- 12-8-24, Permits for solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facility; inspection of solid waste generators, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-24.md
- 12-8-24.1, Certification of municipal solid waste disposal facility operators, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-24.1.md
- 12-8-24.2, Public hearing prior to entering contract regarding landfill, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-24.2.md
- 12-8-24.3, Notification of contaminant release from landfill, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-24.3.md
- 12-8-25, Sites in certain counties within one-half mile of adjoining county, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.md
- 12-8-25.1, Sites within 5,708 yards of national historic site, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.1.md
- 12-8-25.2, Sites within two miles of significant ground-water recharge area, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.2.md
- 12-8-25.3, Further restrictions on sites within significant ground-water recharge area or near military air space used as bombing range, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.3.md
- 12-8-25.4, Limits on the number of solid waste facilities within given area, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.4.md
- 12-8-25.5, Locating disposal facility near private recreational camp, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-25.5.md
- 12-8-26, Public meetings on site selection; notice; decision, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-26.md
- 12-8-27, Standards for handling special solid waste; transportation manifest; fees; inspection; prohibition of waste generated out-of-state; certification, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-27.md
- 12-8-27.1, Solid Waste Trust Fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-27.1.md
- 12-8-27.2, Financial responsibility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-27.2.md
- 12-8-28, Lead acid vehicle batteries, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-28.md
- 12-8-29, Investigations by director; actions to enforce article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-29.md
- 12-8-29.1, Authority to enter property for inspection and investigation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-29.1.md
- 12-8-29.2, Confidentiality of information obtained by director or agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-29.2.md
- 12-8-30, Director’s order for corrective action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.md
- 12-8-30.1, Emergency orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.1.md
- 12-8-30.2, Hearings and review of actions and orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.2.md
- 12-8-30.3, Judgment in accordance with director’s order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.3.md
- 12-8-30.4, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.4.md
- 12-8-30.5, Attorney General’s duties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.5.md
- 12-8-30.6, Civil penalties for violations; procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.6.md
- 12-8-30.7, Unlawful acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.7.md
- 12-8-30.8, Penalties for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.8.md
- 12-8-30.9, Powers of local governmental bodies and state not limited by this part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.9.md
- 12-8-30.10, Exemption for private individuals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-30.10.md
- 12-8-31, State solid waste management plan; reporting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-31.md
- 12-8-31.1, Local, multijurisdictional, or regional solid waste management plans; reporting by cities and counties; annual reporting requirements for landfill owners and operators, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-31.1.md
- 12-8-32, Permits for regional solid waste disposal facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-32.md
- 12-8-33, Recycling Market Development Council, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-33.md
- 12-8-33.1, Improper disposal of computer equipment; Computer Equipment Disposal and Recycling Council created; compensation; powers and duties, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-33.1.md
- 12-8-34, Labeling rigid plastic containers or bottles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-34.md
- 12-8-35, Review of purchases and purchasing specifications, practices, and procedures by commissioner of administrative services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-35.md
- 12-8-36, State agency recycling and collection programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-36.md
- 12-8-37, Financial aid from federal government or other sources, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-37.md
- 12-8-37.1, State grants authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-37.1.md
- 12-8-38, Funds generated by division; use for operation and maintenance; deposit of unexpended funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-38.md
- 12-8-39, Cost reimbursement fees; surcharges; exempt contracts; reporting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-39.md
- 12-8-39.1, Program for reduction of municipal solid waste on per capita basis, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-39.1.md
- 12-8-39.2, Reports of costs of solid waste management services, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-39.2.md
- 12-8-39.3, Authorization to enforce collection of taxes, fees, or assessments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-39.3.md
- 12-8-40, Exemption for livestock-feeding facility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-40.md
- 12-8-40.1, Tire disposal restrictions; fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-40.1.md
- 12-8-40.2, Yard trimmings disposal restrictions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-40.2.md
- 12-8-40.3, Disposal of shingles containing asphalt, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-40.3.md
- 12-8-41, Department to provide permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-41.md
- 12-8-50, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-50.md
- 12-8-51, Authority for enactment; nonprofit and public purposes of authorities; tax exemption; state policy; unfair competition with private sector prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-51.md
- 12-8-52, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-52.md
- 12-8-53, Creation of authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-53.md
- 12-8-54, Board of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-54.md
- 12-8-55, Quorum; majority vote requirement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-55.md
- 12-8-56, Powers of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-56.md
- 12-8-57, Limitation on liability of members, officers, or employees of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-57.md
- 12-8-58, Bonds or other obligations; limitations and procedures for issuance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-58.md
- 12-8-59, Bonds or other obligations not indebtedness of state or political subdivision, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-59.md
- 12-8-59.1, Liberal construction of part; bonds not subject to other state law; other authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-59.1.md
- 12-8-59.2, Resolutions or ordinances declaring functioning of previously activated authority unnecessary, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-59.2.md
- 12-8-60, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-60.md
- 12-8-61, Legislative policy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-61.md
- 12-8-62, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-62.md
- 12-8-63, Administration of article by division; enforcement of article by director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-63.md
- 12-8-64, Powers and duties of board as to hazardous waste, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-64.md
- 12-8-65, Powers and duties of director as to hazardous waste, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-65.md
- 12-8-65.1, Hazardous waste reduction plans; specific performance goals; biennial progress reports; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-65.1.md
- 12-8-65.2, Updating plans and reports; technical assistance; information available to public, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-65.2.md
- 12-8-65.3, Plans and reports by out-of-state generators storing, treating, or disposing of hazardous waste in state, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-65.3.md
- 12-8-65.4, Duplication of prior reporting requirements not required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-65.4.md
- 12-8-66, Permits for construction, installation, operation, or alteration of hazardous waste facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-66.md
- 12-8-67, Hazardous waste in transit to be accompanied by manifest, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-67.md
- 12-8-68, Requirement of financial responsibility for persons operating or maintaining hazardous waste storage, treatment, or disposal facility; hazardous waste facility trust fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-68.md
- 12-8-69, Variances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-69.md
- 12-8-70, Inspections and investigations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-70.md
- 12-8-71, Proceedings for enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-71.md
- 12-8-72, Application for injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-72.md
- 12-8-73, Hearings on contested matters; judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-73.md
- 12-8-74, Judgment in accordance with final orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-74.md
- 12-8-75, Powers of director in situations involving imminent and substantial endangerment to environment or to public health, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-75.md
- 12-8-76, Legal assistance by Attorney General, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-76.md
- 12-8-77, Contracts to provide solid waste handling, reclamation, or recycling services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-77.md
- 12-8-78, Public access to information; protection of confidential information; access to confidential information by federal government and courts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-78.md
- 12-8-79, Effect of other laws on permits issued under article and rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-79.md
- 12-8-80, Applicability of article, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-80.md
- 12-8-81, Civil penalties; procedures for imposing penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-81.md
- 12-8-82, Criminal penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-82.md
- 12-8-83, Use of material mixed with dioxin or other hazardous waste for dust suppression or road treatment prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-83.md
- 12-8-90, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-90.md
- 12-8-91, Declaration of policy and legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-91.md
- 12-8-92, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-92.md
- 12-8-93, Powers and duties of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-93.md
- 12-8-94, Powers and duties of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-94.md
- 12-8-95, Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; appropriations; accounting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-95.md
- 12-8-95.1, Hazardous waste management fees and hazardous substance reporting fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-95.1.md
- 12-8-96, Corrective action upon release of hazardous wastes, hazardous constituents, or hazardous substances; notice; administrative consent order; expenditure of funds from trust fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-96.md
- 12-8-96.1, Liability for cleanup costs; punitive damages; action for recovery of costs and damages; claims for contribution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-96.1.md
- 12-8-96.2, Limitation of liability of corrective action contractors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-96.2.md
- 12-8-96.3, Limitation of liability for release of hazardous substances for subsequent purchasers of property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-96.3.md
- 12-8-97, Hazardous site inventory, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-97.md
- 12-8-100, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-100.md
- 12-8-101, Policy declaration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-101.md
- 12-8-102, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-102.md
- 12-8-103, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-103.md
- 12-8-104, Powers and duties of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-104.md
- 12-8-104.1, Voluntary Remediation Escrow Account established; role and duties of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-104.1.md
- 12-8-105, Criteria for property qualifying for voluntary remediation program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-105.md
- 12-8-106, Criteria for participants in voluntary remediation program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-106.md
- 12-8-107, Submission of voluntary investigation and remediation plan; enrollment; proof of assurance; termination; compliance status, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-107.md
- 12-8-108, Standards and policies considered in investigation of voluntary remediation property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-108.md
- 12-8-110, , reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-110.md
- 12-8-120, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-120.md
- 12-8-121, Compact enacted and entered into by State of Georgia, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-121.md
- 12-8-122, Text of compact, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-122.md
- 12-8-123, Appointment of members of Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Commission and their alternates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-123.md
- 12-8-140, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-140.md
- 12-8-141, Immunity for persons providing assistance or advice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-141.md
- 12-8-142, Report of persons providing assistance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-142.md
- 12-8-160, Legislative findings and declarations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-160.md
- 12-8-161, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-161.md
- 12-8-162, Prohibition against sale of packages containing lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium; allowable concentration levels, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-162.md
- 12-8-163, Exempt packaging, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-163.md
- 12-8-164, Certificates of compliance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-164.md
- 12-8-165, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-165.md
- 12-8-166, Violation of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-166.md
- 12-8-180, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-180.md
- 12-8-181, Establishment of division; appointment of director; voluntary activities of businesses and industries, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-181.md
- 12-8-182, Administrative responsibility of division; duty of division director; rules and regulations of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-182.md
- 12-8-183, Pollution prevention assistance plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-183.md
- 12-8-184, Confidentiality of information provided by business or industry; ownership of reports and plans, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-184.md
- 12-8-185, Duty of division to advise on rules and regulations governing toxic substances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-185.md
- 12-8-186, Biennial report of division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-186.md
- 12-8-187, Preparation by division of biennial report of hazardous waste generators and capacity assurance plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-187.md
- 12-8-188, Biennial needs assessment report on hazardous waste management facility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-188.md
- 12-8-189, Transfer of personnel and facilities of Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority and other state programs to division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-189.md
- 12-8-200, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-200.md
- 12-8-201, Public policy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-201.md
- 12-8-202, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-202.md
- 12-8-203, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-203.md
- 12-8-204, Powers and duties of director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-204.md
- 12-8-205, Criteria for property to qualify for limitation of liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-205.md
- 12-8-206, Criteria for prospective purchasers to qualify for limitation of liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-206.md
- 12-8-207, Limitation of expenses following approval of a corrective action plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-207.md
- 12-8-208, Exceptions to limitation of liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-208.md
- 12-8-209, Initial compliance status report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-209.md
- 12-8-210, Applicability of limitation of liability to persons who purchased after July 1, 2002, and before July 1, 2005, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-210.md
- 12-8-211, Application to identified purchasers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/12-8-211.md