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GA HB885

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom McCall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Georgia Air Quality Act (Code Section 12-9-21) to add a new limitation on the regulatory authority of the Board of Natural Resources, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, and its director
  • Prohibits state agencies from limiting or restricting burning on agricultural tracts, lots, or parcels greater than five acres for existing, expanded, or new agricultural operations as defined by Code Section 1-3-3
  • Agricultural burning must be consistent with federal Clean Air Act requirements and is limited to vegetative material only
  • Preserves the existing exemption allowing forest landowners to burn over their own land, provided such burning complies with federal law
  • Sponsored by Representatives McCall (33rd), Knight (130th), and Jasperse (11th); passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

The Georgia Air Quality Act; limitations on powers of certain Boards and Departments; revise certain provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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