The purpose of the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry shall be to do all of the following:
(1) Encourage voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
(2) Enable participants to voluntarily record carbon sequestrations made after January 1, 1990, or such other beginning date as may be established by rule or regulation of the commission, in a consistent format that is certified;
(3) Ensure that sources in the state receive appropriate consideration for certified carbon sequestration results under any future federal or international regulatory regime relating to greenhouse gas emissions;
(4) Recognize, publicize, and promote participants in the registry; and
(5) Recruit broad participation in the process from all economic sectors and regions of the state.
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