Georgia Code, Title 52, Chapter 1, Article 1 - Protection of Tidewaters

• § 52-1-1 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Protection of Tidewaters Act."
• § 52-1-2 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy; Public Trust Doctrine for Tidewaters
  The General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia became the owner of the beds of all tidewaters within the jurisdiction of...
• § 52-1-3 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources. (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources. (3)...
• § 52-1-4 - Declaration of Public Nuisance
  The existence of a structure as defined in this article is declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful.
• § 52-1-5 - Order for Removal of Structures; Service and Posting of Order
  Whenever the commissioner determines that any structure as defined in this article exists, the commissioner may issue an order directed "TO ALL PERSONS IN...
• § 52-1-6 - Hearings and Review
  Any person in possession of the structure or any person claiming ownership of or an interest in the structure which is the subject of...
• § 52-1-7 - Seizure and Removal of Structures; Notice; Sale or Disposal
  Whenever any order issued by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 52-1-5 becomes final or whenever any order adverse to the owner or possessor...
• § 52-1-8 - Remedies Not Exclusive
  Except as otherwise provided for in this article, any remedy provided for in this article shall be in addition to any other remedy available...
• § 52-1-9 - Allowance of Time for Finding New Residence
  In the event the commissioner determines that the seizure and removal of a structure shall result in the removal of a person or persons...
• § 52-1-10 - Issuance of Permit; Term; Revocation
  (a) The commissioner may, after July 1, 1992, issue a permit for a maximum term of five years for the location, usage, and possession...

Last modified: October 14, 2016