GA HB1072

Authorizes the Environmental Protection Division director to deny permit applications under Chapters 4, 5, 7, or 9 of Title 12 based on an applicant's out-of-state regulatory history, including environmental law violations and civil or criminal penalties incurred in other states.

Grants the director authority to investigate any permit applicant's regulatory compliance history in other states, encompassing environmental laws, regulations, and civil or criminal records.

Permits the director to require applicants to submit a completed compliance history disclosure form at the time of application.

Amends Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Environmental Protection Division and permit applications.