The Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act sets minimum land-disturbing-activity standards, certified-personnel requirements, and stream buffers that apply statewide whether or not a local issuing authority has adopted them.
O.C.G.A. Title 12, Chapter 7 (Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975) requires permits for land-disturbing activities. Projects must follow the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia ('Green Book'). A 25-foot undisturbed buffer applies along state waters (50 feet along trout streams). Operators, designers, and inspectors must be certified through state-approved training. Local governments may serve as 'Local Issuing Authorities' if their ordinances meet or exceed state minimums; otherwise, EPD issues permits. Single-family home construction on individual lots may be exempt unless part of a larger common plan.
Civil penalties may reach $2,500 per day per violation, plus stop-work orders. Repeated or willful violations can trigger criminal misdemeanor liability.
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