§ 8-6-4. Permit Required for Construction of Building or Enclosed Structure; Exception
No person shall construct any building or enclosed structure of any type, kind, or design on any real property on which a landfill on the public records has been located without first obtaining a permit for such construction from the local governing authority. This Code section shall not apply to construction activity by public service […]
§ 8-7-1. Use or Application of Pesticides in Public Buildings; Notice; Material Safety Data Sheets; Penalty
As used in this Code section, the term: “Agency” means the State of Georgia and any branch, department, agency, division, board, bureau, entity, official, employee, or agent of the state and any county, municipality, school district, consolidated government, or authority created by or pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia or any general […]
§ 8-4-8. Acquisition and Development by Authorities of Lands Not Within Blighted Areas for Redevelopment Projects; Findings Required Prior to Acquisition; Projects Involving More Than One City
Upon a determination, by resolution, of the governing body of the city in which such land is located that the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land, not within a blighted area, is essential to the proper clearance or redevelopment of blighted areas or a necessary part of the general slum clearance program of the […]
§ 8-6-3. Division Landfill Records; Filing Notice of Existence of Landfill
The division shall maintain records on each landfill operated now or in the future in this state, which records shall include an accurate legal description of the boundaries of the landfill and the dates of its operation. The division shall file notice of the existence of the landfill with the clerk of the superior court […]
§ 8-4-9. Cooperation by State Public Bodies in Aid of Redevelopment Projects
Any state public body, as defined in Code Section 8-3-152, shall have the same rights and powers to cooperate with and assist housing authorities with respect to redevelopment projects that such state public body has pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Cooperation Law,” for the purpose of assisting the […]
§ 8-4-10. Financial Aid From Federal Government; Security for Aid
An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertakings and redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid (including obligating itself, in any contract with the federal government for financial assistance, to convey to the federal government […]
§ 8-4-11. Bonds and Other Obligations as Legal Investments and Security
Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority in connection with a redevelopment project pursuant to this chapter, which bonds or obligations are secured by a contract with the federal government for financial assistance, shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, […]
§ 8-4-12. Investment in Projects; Acquisition, Development, and Sale of Lands and Improvements in Project Areas
Notwithstanding any restriction or limitation on investments contained in any other laws of this state, any building and loan association, any savings and loan association, any investment company, or any insurance company or association is authorized: To invest its funds in projects contemplated by this chapter; To acquire and hold land; To acquire or erect […]
§ 8-5-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Art in State Buildings Program.” History. Code 1981, § 8-5-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 891, § 1.
§ 8-5-2. Legislative Purpose
The General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia has a responsibility for expanding public experience with art. The General Assembly recognizes that other states have enacted legislation requiring the expenditure of 1 percent of funds allocated for the construction of state buildings for works of art for such buildings. History. Code 1981, […]