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519 S.E.2d 22, 25 (Ga. App 1999)

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OCGA §44-7-34

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 122-10-.01

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15 Tul. Envtl. L.J. 383 (2002)

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Sharon Bradley◦ bradleys@uga.edu

Jason Tubinis◦ jtubinis@uga.edu

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