§ 12-14-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Animal waste” means feces, urine, or other excrement, digestive emission, urea, or similar substances emitted by animals, including any form of livestock, poultry, or fish. This term includes animal waste that is mixed or commingled with bedding, compost, feed, soil, or any other material typically mixed or commingled […]
§ 12-14-2. Reporting Spilled or Released Oil or Hazardous Substance; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board of Natural Resources
Oil or any hazardous substance spilled or released shall be reported under Code Section 12-14-3. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 12-14-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 354, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1371, § 2.
§ 12-14-3. Notification of Environmental Protection Division of Spill or Release; Exceptions; Development of Procedures to Notify Other Governmental Agencies
Any person owning or having control over any oil or hazardous substance who has knowledge of any spill or release of such oil or who has knowledge of any spill or release of such hazardous substance in a quantity equal to or exceeding the reportable quantity or who has knowledge of a spill or release […]
§ 12-14-4. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalties
Any person knowingly violating any provision of this chapter or rules or regulations established pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation continues may be considered a separate violation. Whenever the director has probable cause to believe that a […]