This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Construction Activity Prohibition on Abandoned Landfills Act of 1988.” History. Code 1981, § 8-6-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 821, § 1. Cross references. Requirements for deeds conveying interest in real property used as commercial landfill, § 44-5-48 . Code Commission notes. […]
As used in this chapter, the term: “Construction activity” means to erect or build an enclosed building or structure of any type, kind, or design. “Division” means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. “Landfill” means any location operated as a commercial venture for profit or operated by a county or municipality […]
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 […]
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 […]
