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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 20 - Education » Chapter 12 - Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies

§ 20-12-1. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Board of regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. “Facility” means a structure or complex of structures approved by the board of regents, including the land thereon, for the purpose of pursuing research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, […]

§ 20-12-3. Powers of Board of Regents

For the purposes of this chapter, the board of regents shall have the powers: To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of any real and personal property; To appoint such additional officers, who need not be members of the board of regents, as the board of regents deems advisable; […]

§ 20-12-4. Cooperation With Other States

In the event that other states may desire to collaborate in the development of the complex, the board of regents is authorized to enter into agreements with the agencies or institutions of any other states for the participation in, or the joint use of, the complex. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 6; Ga. […]

§ 20-12-5. Leasing Projects

The board of regents is authorized, as owner of such projects as it may construct, to offer, as lessor, to lease such projects for terms not exceeding 50 years from the date of execution. Such leases may provide for the advance payment of agreed sums of yearly or monthly rental, which payments may begin on […]

§ 20-12-6. Rentals and Other Charges; Contracts as to Use of Projects

The board of regents is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which the lessees shall pay to the board of regents for the use of each project, to charge and collect them, and to lease and make contracts with lessees with respect to the use of such lessees of any project. History. Ga. L. […]

§ 20-12-7. Rules and Regulations for Projects

The board of regents shall prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of each project constructed under this chapter, including rules and regulations to ensure maximum use of each such project. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 9; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2203.

§ 20-12-8. Annual Reports

The board of regents shall make an annual report to the General Assembly which shall include a report on all funds and properties received or disbursed under this chapter. The board of regents shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the […]

§ 20-12-9. Liberal Construction

This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 12, § 11.