• § 12-3-70 - Short Title
  This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Heritage Trust Act of 1975."
• § 12-3-71 - Legislative Purpose
  The General Assembly finds that certain real property in Georgia, because it exhibits unique natural characteristics, special historical significance, or particular recreational value, constitutes...
• § 12-3-72 - Definitions
  As used in this part, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources. (2) "Heritage area" means an area of land, marsh,...
• § 12-3-73 - Creation of Heritage Trust Commission; Appointment and Criteria for Selection of Members; Terms of Office; Reimbursement of Members for Expenses; Duties
  (a) There is created the Heritage Trust Commission. The commission shall be composed of 15 members, to be appointed by the Governor by July...
• § 12-3-74 - Powers and Duties of Board As to Heritage Trust Program
  (a) The board shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Heritage Trust Program: (1) To adopt and promulgate all policies,...
• § 12-3-75 - Dedication of Property As a Heritage Preserve
  A heritage area which has been acquired by the Department of Natural Resources for the Heritage Trust Program may become dedicated as a heritage...
• § 12-3-76 - Use of Heritage Preserves; State Authorized to Transfer Interest in Heritage Preserve Property to County or Local Government Upon Certain Conditions
  (a) Heritage preserves shall be held by the state in trust for the benefit of the present and future generations of the people of...
• § 12-3-77 - Effect on Protected Status of Property of Dedication or Other Action Taken by Board
  Neither the dedication of a piece of property as a heritage preserve nor any action taken by the board pursuant to this part shall...

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