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GA HB1109
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Georgia counties and municipal corporations to sell or grant conservation easements over their real property, including land set aside for use as parks, to qualified holders as defined in Code Section 44-10-2
- Conservation easements may be established when a governing authority determines the easement would benefit the community by protecting natural, scenic, or open-space values; ensuring agricultural, forest, recreational, or open-space use; protecting natural resources; maintaining air or water quality; or preserving historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural aspects of the property
- Overrides existing competitive bidding and property disposition requirements that would otherwise apply to the sale or transfer of county and municipal property
- Amends Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new subsections to both Code Section 36-9-3 (county property disposition) and Code Section 36-37-6 (municipal property disposition)
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Property; municipal corporations grant conservation easements; authorize
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/18/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment2/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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