Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

§ 12-7-1. Short title
§ 12-7-2. Legislative findings; policy of state and intent of chapter
§ 12-7-3. Definitions
§ 12-7-4. Adoption of comprehensive ordinances relating to land-disturbing activities; delegation of responsibility to planning and zoning commission; other local ordinances relating to land development; effect of chapter on design professionals
§ 12-7-5. Adoption of rules and regulations for localities without ordinances
§ 12-7-6. Best management practices; minimum requirements for rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions
§ 12-7-7. Permit or notice of intent required for land-disturbing activities; approval of application and issuance of permit; denial of permit; bond requirement
§ 12-7-7.1. Erosion and sediment control plan prepared; completion; implementation
§ 12-7-8. Certification of locality as local issuing authority; periodic review; procedure for revoking certification; enforcement actions
§ 12-7-9. Applications for permits; erosion and sediment control plans and data; time for issuance or denial
§ 12-7-10. Referral of application and plan to district; time for action
§ 12-7-11. Statement of reasons for denial of permit required; conditions for approval; suspension, revocation, or modification of permit
§ 12-7-12. Orders directed to violators; stop work order procedures
§ 12-7-13. Injunctions
§ 12-7-14. Actions to restrain imminent danger; emergency orders; duration of effectiveness of orders
§ 12-7-15. Civil penalty
§ 12-7-16. Hearings and review
§ 12-7-17. Exemptions
§ 12-7-18. Effect of chapter on requirements of the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act."
§ 12-7-19. Education and training requirements; required programs; instructor qualifications; expiration of certification
§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; responsibilities; procedures
§ 12-7-21. Appointment of panel to study controls implemented pursuant to chapter; procedure and operation of panel
§ 12-7-22. Electronic filing and reporting system

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