§ 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. […]
§ 27-4-253. Aquaculture Development Commission Created; Membership; Bylaws; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Meeting at Call of Chairman
There is created the Aquaculture Development Commission. The commission shall be composed of 14 members as follows: The president of the Georgia Aquaculture Association or his representative, who shall serve as chairman of the commission; The president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation or his representative; The dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental […]
§ 27-4-254. Duty of Commission to Develop Aquaculture Development Plan; Contents of Plan; Meetings of Commission; Staff Support
The commission shall make a thorough study of aquaculture and the potential for development and enhancement of aquaculture in the state. It shall be the duty of the commission to develop, distribute, and, from time to time, amend an aquaculture development plan for the State of Georgia for the purpose of facilitating the establishment and […]
§ 27-4-255. Registration Required for Sale of Domestic Fish; Regulation of Sale Without Registration
Any person engaged in the sale of domestic fish, except grocery stores, shall apply to the department for an aquaculture registration. The domestic fish of a registered aquaculture producer shall be privately owned subject to regulation by the Department of Natural Resources; provided, however, any person selling “domestic fish” without first obtaining an aquaculture registration […]
§ 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 […]