Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 600 - STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Chapter 600-6 - AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY\CONSERVATION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Subject 600-6-1 - AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY\BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE ('BMP') INCENTIVES PROGRAM ('BMP' PROGRAM)
Rule 600-6-1-.01 - Authority

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission was created under the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, O.C.G.A. 2-6-20, et seq. The Conservation Commission was created to serve as the Governor's representative and to act for him in carrying out the administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts program. The Conservation Commission is authorized under O.C.G.A. 2-6-27 to receive gifts, appropriations, materials, equipment, land and facilities and to manage and disperse same in support of soil and water conservation activities.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-6-20.