§ 12-15-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Sewage Holding Tank Act.” History. Code 1981, § 12-15-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 2.

§ 12-15-2. Legislative Findings

The General Assembly finds that there is a need for sewage holding tanks to accommodate the sewage from flush toilets which serve the needs of employees at construction sites during the temporary period of construction and the needs of the public at special events, and that such sewage holding tanks should be regulated to ensure […]

§ 12-15-3. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Construction period” means the period of time during which a valid construction permit is in effect for a construction site. “Construction site” means the property designated in a valid construction permit issued by the local government having jurisdiction of construction. “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources. “Sewage” […]

§ 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, […]