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GA HB1084
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Penny Houston
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AI Summary
- Transfers all powers and duties related to measuring farm and agricultural water uses from the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the State Forestry Commission, including purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining water-measuring devices for permitted farm uses
- Removes the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission's authority to formulate rules and regulations related to farm water measurement under Code Sections 12-5-31 and 12-5-105
- Extends the deadline from July 1, 2009, to July 1, 2016, for the requirement that permitted farm water uses must have a commission-installed water-measuring device in operation
- Eliminates the exemption from water-measuring device costs for permit applications submitted prior to December 31, 2002, allowing the commission to charge reasonable costs for all permits issued after July 1, 2003
- Expands the State Forestry Commission director's rulemaking authority to cover activities established under Chapter 5 (conservation and natural resources) in addition to existing forestry responsibilities
Legislative Description
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; measuring farm and agriculture uses of water; eliminate certain powers and duties
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/29/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/29/2016
Appropriations2/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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