§ 12-6A-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act.” History. Code 1981, § 12-6A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.
§ 12-6A-10. Annual Report by Department
Following the close of each state fiscal year, the department shall submit an annual report of its activities and program administration expenditures for the preceding year pursuant to this chapter to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of […]
§ 12-6A-11. Authority to Promulgate Rules and Regulations
The department shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 12-6A-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.
§ 12-6A-12. Annual Grant When State Owns Property; Calculations
Each county in which is located 20,000 acres or more of unimproved real property belonging to the state and under the custody or control of the department, in which such state-owned property exceeds 10 percent of the taxable real property in the county, and in which such property represents 10 percent or more of the […]
§ 12-6A-2. Purpose of Funding Protection of Conservation Land
This chapter is enacted pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(p) of the Constitution, which authorizes up to 80 percent of all moneys received by the state from the sales and use tax collected by outdoor recreation equipment establishments classified under the 2007 North American Industry Classification Code 451110, sporting goods stores in the […]
§ 12-6A-3. Legislative Intent
The intent of this chapter is to provide stewardship for state parks, state lands, and wildlife management areas; support local parks and trails; and protect critical conservation land. History. Code 1981, § 12-6A-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.
§ 12-6A-4. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Conservation land” means land and water, or interests therein, that are in their undeveloped, natural states or that have been developed only to the extent consistent with, or are restored to be consistent with, at least one of the following environmental values or conservation benefits: Water quality protection […]
§ 12-6A-5. [Effective July 1, 2022] Establishment of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
There is established the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, the General Assembly shall appropriate to the trust fund 40 percent of all moneys received by the state from the sales and use tax collected by […]
§ 12-6A-5. [Effective Until July 1, 2022] Establishment of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
There is established the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, the state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund 40 percent of all moneys received by the state from the sales and use tax collected by […]
§ 12-6A-6. Grants; Conditions of Eligibility; Loans; Funds for Administration
From within the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, moneys shall be made available in each fiscal year for grants to any qualified local government as defined in paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2, any constituted recreation authority registered with the Department of Community Affairs, any state agency, or any nongovernmental entity of […]
§ 12-6A-7. Establishment of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; Membership; Role; Priorities
There is hereby established the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, which shall consist of 11 members as follows: The commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, who shall also serve as chairperson of the board; The director of the State Forestry Commission; The director of the Environmental Protection Division […]
§ 12-6A-8. Applications and Proposals for Funding; Quarterly Review and Approval of Proposals; Final Approvals; Disbursement of Funds
The Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund shall accept applications from qualified local governments as defined in paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2, constituted recreation authorities registered with the Department of Community Affairs, state agencies, or nongovernmental entities for project proposals eligible for funding. The board shall evaluate […]
§ 12-6A-9. Agreements as to Acceptance, Administration, Ownership, and Operation of Properties
The department may, by agreement with a city, county, or nongovernmental entity, accept and administer property acquired by such city, county, or nongovernmental entity pursuant to this chapter or may make such other agreements for the ownership and operation of the property as are outlined in Code Sections 12-3-32 and 27-1-6. History. Code 1981, § […]