GA HB1165

Department of Community Affairs must compile a list of unused state-owned real property suitable for community gardens by December 31, 2026, in consultation with the State Properties Commission and Department of Natural Resources

Municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more must establish, operate, and maintain at least one community garden within city limits by December 31, 2027, subject to state property availability and State Properties Commission approval

Community gardens must provide individual plots at no cost to municipal residents for growing food, herbs, or flowers, with access hours and plot allocation criteria set by local governing authorities

Municipalities are responsible for funding garden establishment, maintenance, and operations through local appropriations, donations, or other available funding sources

State Properties Commission is authorized to lease state-owned property to municipalities for community garden use, and municipalities may alternatively use their own property if it meets suitability criteria