The Act amends the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority Act by including within the definition of project the renovation of an existing waste treatment or disposal facility that provides for the treatment, storage, or disposal of any solid waste requiring special handling. The Act also adds a new provision which
The Act establishes a negligence standard for farmers who pollute the land, waters, air, or other resources of the state through application or use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides.
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The Resolution proposed an amendment to the Georgia Constitution which would have clarified the waiver of sovereign immunity when a state agency provided liability insurance coverage. Sovereign immunity would be waived by the purchase of insurance which covered the agency itself, but only for claims which were included in the
The Act allows the Georgia Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals to issue a discretionary stay of an agency decision revoking a medical or dental license.
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The Act requires disclosure to public employees of the hazardous chemicals and substances utilized in their workplace. A material safety data sheet is required for each hazardous substance. The Act creates the Hazardous Chemicals Advisory Council which assists the Department of Labor in preparing the Georgia Hazardous Chemical List and
The Act gives the Public Service Commission discretion to deregulate and detariff telecommunications services where competition for those services exists within the same geographic area.
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The Act defines a new misdemeanor which prohibits a person from knowingly affixing or attaching an obscene bumper sticker to any motor vehicle that a person owns, operates, or uses.
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The Act defines public records, provides procedures, and sets fees for obtaining access to public records. The Act provides that public disclosure shall not be required for certain records and specifically exempts from the Act records containing particular types of information. The Act provides for attorney's fees and
The Act clarifies which farming activities are protected against nuisance actions arising from urban sprawl. In addition, expansion and technological improvement of existing facilities are protected from nuisance actions. Finally, the Act contains a provision which prevents this right to farm"; law from being used as a shield for
