Georgia Code, Title 41, Chapter 2 - Abatement of Nuisances Generally

• § 41-2-1 - Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances Generally
  Upon filing of a petition as provided in Code Section 41-2-2, any nuisance which tends to the immediate annoyance of the public in general,...
• § 41-2-2 - Filing of Complaint to Abate Public Nuisance
  Private citizens may not generally interfere to have a public nuisance abated. A complaint must be filed by the district attorney, solicitor-general, city attorney,...
• § 41-2-3 - Filing of Petition to Abate Private Nuisance
  A private nuisance may be abated upon filing of a petition by the person injured.
• § 41-2-4 - Issuance of Injunction Where Nuisance About to Be Erected or Commenced Likely to Result in Irreparable Damage
  Where the consequence of a nuisance about to be erected or commenced will be irreparable damage and such consequence is not merely possible but...
• § 41-2-5 - Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances in Cities and Unincorporated Areas of Counties
  If the existence of a nuisance is complained of in a county or city of this state, the municipal court of the city, if...
• § 41-2-6 - Notice of Meeting to Determine Question of Abatement
  Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1981, p. 1739, § 1, effective April 17, 1981.
• § 41-2-7 - Power of Counties and Municipalities to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures; Health Hazards on Private Property; Properties Affected
  (a) It is found and declared that in the counties and municipalities of this state there is the existence or occupancy of dwellings or...
• § 41-2-8 - Definitions for Use in Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17
  As used in Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17, the term: (1) "Applicable codes" means (A) any optional...
• § 41-2-9 - County or Municipal Ordinances Relating to Unfit Buildings or Structures
  (a) In addition to any other remedies or enforcement mechanisms available, upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that dwelling, building, or structure conditions...
• § 41-2-10 - Determination by Public Officer that Dwelling, Building, or Structure is Unfit or Vacant, Dilapidated, and Being Used in Connection With the Commission of Drug Crimes
  (a) An ordinance adopted by a county or municipality under Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-9, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-11 through 41-2-17...
• § 41-2-11 - Powers of Public Officers in Regard to Unfit Buildings or Structures
  An ordinance adopted by the governing body of the county or municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise such powers as may be...
• § 41-2-12 - Service of Complaints or Orders Upon Parties in Interest and Owners of Unfit Buildings or Structures
  (a) Complaints issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-11, this Code section, and Code Sections...
• § 41-2-13 - Injunctions Against Order to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures
  Any person affected by an order issued by the public officer may petition to the superior court for an injunction restraining the public officer...
• § 41-2-14 - Taking of Unfit Buildings or Structures by Eminent Domain; Police Power
  Nothing in Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-13, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-15 through 41-2-17 shall be construed as preventing the owner or...
• § 41-2-15 - Authority to Use Revenues, Grants, and Donations to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures
  Any county or municipality is authorized to make such appropriations from its revenues as it may deem necessary and may accept and apply grants...
• § 41-2-16 - Construction of Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17 With County or Municipal Local Enabling Act, Charter, and Other Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations
  Nothing in Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-15, this Code section, and Code Section 41-2-17 shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of...
• § 41-2-17 - Prior Ordinances Relating to Repair, Closing, or Demolition of Unfit Buildings or Structures
  Ordinances relating to the subject matter of Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-16 and this Code section adopted prior to July 1, 2001, shall have...

Last modified: October 14, 2016