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Environmental Laws in Georgia.

Georgia environmental law combines federal regulation with a substantial state body of statutes administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources. Core issues include water and air quality, solid and hazardous waste, erosion and sedimentation control, and permitting.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Georgia Statutes

Georgia Environmental StatutesO.C.G.A. tit. 12

Title 12 consolidates Georgia’s environmental statutes, including air and water quality, waste, and EPD enforcement authority.

State law

Official Sources

Georgia Environmental Protection Division Georgia General Assembly — Code

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