§ 12-15-20. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commercial waste” means: Nontoxic, nonhazardous liquid waste water from commercial facilities; Grease interceptor contents generated by a commercial food operation or institutional food preparation facility including without limitation fats, oil, grease, and food scraps; or Any oil waste residue produced from vehicle maintenance or washing that discharges to […]
§ 12-15-21. Removal of Commercial Waste in Clean and Sanitary Fashion; Registration of Waste Transporter; Disposal; Manifest System; Penalty for Violations
Removal of commercial waste from any grease interceptor, sand trap, oil-water separator, or grit trap that is not connected to an on-site sewage management system for the purpose of transporting such waste to a disposal site shall be accomplished in a clean and sanitary manner by means of a vacuum hose or pump that shall […]
§ 12-15-22. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of enforcement of this article not later than December 31, 2004. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 3.
§ 12-15-23. Enforcement of Compliance With Article
The respective local governing authorities and their duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this article and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 3.
§ 12-15-24. Enactment and Enforcement of Local Ordinances
This article shall be cumulative and shall not prohibit the enactment and enforcement of local ordinances by the governing authority of a county or municipality on this subject which are not in conflict with this article; provided, however, that such local governing authority shall be required to provide timely written notice to the division of […]
§ 12-15-4. When Sewage Holding Tanks May Be Utilized
Sewage holding tanks may be utilized for construction trailers only at a construction site during the construction period, and at the site of any special event during the period of the special event and for 48 hours before and after the special event. Sewage holding tanks shall not be used as an approved method of […]
§ 12-15-5. Sewage Holding Tank Specifications; Removal of Sewage From Tanks; Disposal of Sewage; Manifests
Sewage holding tanks shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and functional condition and shall be constructed of impervious materials. Sewage holding tanks shall be watertight and capable of containing the sewage in a sanitary manner and shall be adequate in size to contain the sewage from the flush toilets being served by the tank […]
§ 12-15-6. Responsibility for Ensuring Compliance With Article
The prime contractor named in the construction permit or the sponsor of a special event and the sewage holding tank service provider shall be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate provisions of this article are complied with. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, […]
§ 12-15-7. Enforcement of Compliance With Article
The department and respective county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this article and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 2.
§ 12-15-8. Violations
Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be in violation of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title. Any such violation shall be punishable under the provisions of said Article 2. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, […]