Georgia § 12-6-244 - Powers and duties of commission.
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§ 12-6-244. Powers and duties of commission.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Forest Heritage Trust Program: To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves; To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law; To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves. (Code 1981, § 12-6-244 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 354, § 1.)
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