HB 1546 - Licensed soil scientists; evaluations and reports; provisions

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03/08/06 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Natural Resources, so as to provide that evaluations and reports of licensed soil scientists shall be accepted by the Department of Natural Resources for certain purposes; to define certain terms; to amend Code Section 31-3-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to functions of county boards of health, so as to provide that evaluations and reports of licensed soil scientists shall be accepted by county boards of health for certain purposes; to provide for certifications of certain reports by licensed soil scientists and other persons qualified to conduct soil evaluations for on-site sewage management systems; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to regulate the practice of soil science; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
03/02/2006 House First Readers
03/06/2006 House Second Readers
03/08/2006 House Committee Favorably Reported