§ 27-4-216. Annual Appropriation for Commission
The sum of $200.00 per annum, or so much as may be necessary, is appropriated, out of any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the expenses of the commission created by the compact authorized by this part. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 117, § 6; Ga. L. 1945, p. 193, § 1; […]
§ 27-4-234. Agreements With Adjoining States
As used in this Code section, the term “adjoining state” means any of the following states: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The department is authorized to make and enter into agreements, from time to time, with the proper authorities of any adjoining state whereby: A citizen of the State of Georgia who […]
§ 27-4-251. Short Title
This article may be cited as the “Georgia Aquaculture Development Act.” History. Code 1981, § 27-4-251 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 8.
§ 27-4-252. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Aquaculture” means the extensive or intensive farming of aquatic animals and plants. “Commission” means the Aquaculture Development Commission created by Code Section 27-4-253. History. Code 1981, § 27-4-252 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 8; Ga. L. 2004, p. 948, § 2-6. Editor’s notes. Ga. […]
§ 27-4-201. Penalty for Violation of Article; Revocation of Authorizations
Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Any authorizations issued under this part to any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be revoked by operation of law […]
§ 27-4-202. Shellfish Mariculture Permit; Bond Requirement of Master Harvester; Penalty for Noncompliance
It shall be unlawful for a master harvester to engage in shellfish mariculture activities without first obtaining a shellfish mariculture permit from the department. A detailed mariculture operational plan must be approved by the department prior to any shellfish mariculture permit being issued. An operational plan shall include the species to be farmed, types of […]
§ 27-4-203. Conditional Certifications of Shellfish Hatcheries and Nursery Operations; Approval of Out-of-State Hatcheries; Authorization for Operation; Conditions for Permitting; Revocation
In accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management, the department may conditionally certify shellfish hatchery and nursery operations within the state, may approve out-of-state hatcheries for importation of shellfish seed into the state, and may issue authorization to shellfish hatchery and nursery operators to receive shellfish for mariculture activities. The department may […]
§ 27-4-187. Public Policy on Development of Commercial Shellfish Industry
The General Assembly finds that the wild harvest and mariculture of shellfish provide increased seafood production and long-term economic opportunities for coastal Georgia as well as increased ecological benefits to the estuarine environment by promoting natural water filtration and increased fishery habitats. The General Assembly also finds that there exists a public health concern when […]
§ 27-4-204. Permitting; Number of Cages; Identification Attached to Cages
The first time that a person obtains or renews a shellfish mariculture permit, he or she shall obtain a permit from the department establishing the maximum number of cages that may be deployed at any given time during that license year. Such permits shall be issued in 25 cage increments. The permittee shall pay a […]
§ 27-4-188. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Approved growing area” means that area or areas approved by the department in conformance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program which supports or could support the propagation of wild or maricultured shellfish that may be harvested and directly marketed for human consumption. “Approved shellfish pathologist” means a pathologist […]