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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to provide for a list of streams presumed to be navigable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Code to provide a list of streams and parts of streams that shall be presumed to be navigable in any judicial or administrative proceeding where the navigability of the stream is at issue. The bill lists over 60 specific streams and rivers, including the Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, and Suwannee River, among others. This establishes a presumption of navigability for these waterways, streamlining the process of determining navigability in legal proceedings. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Natural Resources And Environment Environmental Quality Subcommittee (13:15:00 2/28/2024 515 CLOB) (on 02/28/2024)
Taxonomy
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ Waterways and Flood Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67431 | 02/23/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225409 | 02/23/2024 |
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