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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 12 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER 6 - FOREST RESOURCES AND OTHER PLANT LIFE
ARTICLE 5 - CARBON SEQUESTRATION REGISTRY
§ 12-6-223 - Purpose of registry

O.C.G.A. 12-6-223 (2010)
12-6-223. Purpose of registry


The purpose of the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry shall be to do all of the following:

(1) Encourage voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;

(2) Enable participants to voluntarily record carbon sequestrations made after January 1, 1990, or such other beginning date as may be established by rule or regulation of the commission, in a consistent format that is certified;

(3) Ensure that sources in the state receive appropriate consideration for certified carbon sequestration results under any future federal or international regulatory regime relating to greenhouse gas emissions;

(4) Recognize, publicize, and promote participants in the registry; and

(5) Recruit broad participation in the process from all economic sectors and regions of the state.