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Specific provisions of the Act, by code section

12-7-1. Short title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975,

as amended."
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. (Repealed effective July 1, 2006)

Appointment of panel to study controls implemented pursuant to chapter;

procedure and operation of panel.

12-7-22. Electronic Filing and reporting system.