§ 52-2-5. Composition of Authority; Appointment, Terms, and Qualifications of Members Generally; Filling of Vacancies; Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary-Treasurer; Quorum
The authority shall consist of 12 members to be appointed by the Governor from the state at large. The nine members of the authority in office immediately prior to May 1, 2000, shall serve out the remainder of the terms for which they were appointed, all of such terms expiring on June 30 of the […]
§ 52-1-10. Issuance of Permit; Term; Revocation
The commissioner may, after July 1, 1992, issue a permit for a maximum term of five years for the location, usage, and possession of a structure which existed on February 1, 1992, upon tidewaters of the state; provided, however, that no permit shall be issued for any structure which does not conform to and meet […]
§ 52-2-6. Compensation of Members and Reimbursement for Expenses
The members of the authority shall be compensated in the amount of $40.00 per day, plus actual expenses incurred, for each day’s service spent in the performance of the duties of the authority. Such compensation shall be limited to 150 days for the chairman and 60 days for each of the other members of the […]
§ 52-1-30. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Right of Passage Act.” History. Code 1981, § 52-1-30 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2317, § 1.
§ 52-2-7. Making of Rules and Regulations; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Perpetual Existence of Authority
The authority shall make necessary rules and regulations for its own government. The authority may delegate to one or more of its members or to its officials, agents, or employees such powers and duties as it may deem proper. The authority shall have perpetual existence. History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 464, § 2; Ga. L. […]
§ 52-1-31. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy
The General Assembly finds and declares that by the common law the citizens of this state have an inherent right to use as highways all navigable streams and rivers which are capable of transporting boats loaded with freight in the regular course of trade either for the whole or part of the year and that […]
§ 52-2-8. Eligibility for Membership
No person shall be eligible for membership on the Georgia Ports Authority who shall also be at the time of appointment or who shall thereafter become a member of any local port authority of any city, town, county, or district. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 778, § 2; Ga. L. 1955, p. 120, § 1; […]
§ 52-1-32. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Board of Natural Resources. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources. “Navigable stream or river” means a stream or river which is capable of transporting boats loaded with freight in the regular course of trade either for the whole or a part of the year. […]
§ 52-1-33. Declaration of Public Nuisance
The existence of a structure as defined in this article is declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. History. Code 1981, § 52-1-33 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2317, § 1.
§ 52-1-34. Order for Removal of Structures; Service and Posting of Order
Whenever the commissioner determines that any structure as defined in this article exists, the commissioner may issue an order directed “TO ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION OR CLAIMING OWNERSHIP OF THIS STRUCTURE.” The order shall describe the structure in reasonable detail, shall set forth the unlawful nature of the structure, and shall order that the structure […]