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GA SB384

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commercial lawn and landscape services are prohibited from raking, blowing, or otherwise depositing grass trimmings, leaves, or other debris into storm sewer openings
  • Violation of the prohibition is classified as a misdemeanor
  • Amends Code Section 12-8-40.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs yard trimmings disposal regulations
  • The restriction applies only to commercial lawn and landscape services, not to individual homeowners or other parties
  • Offered as a substitute bill by the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, narrowing the original bill's 50-meter buffer zone to apply directly to storm sewer openings only

Legislative Description

Conservation/Natural Resources; commercial lawn/landscape companies shall not deposit grass trimmings; within 50 meters of storm drain

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

2/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and the Environment2/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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