Rule 391-3-2-.07. Duration of Permit and Renewal

(1) Except for farm use, no permit granted under Rule 391-3-2-.06 of this Chapter shall be issued for a longer period than the longest of the following: (a) ten years; or (b) the period found by the Division to be necessary for reasonable amortization of the applicant's withdrawal or water-using facilities. (2) A permit may be renewed following its expiration upon compliance with the provisions for the submitting a new permit application. (3) Permits for farm use shall carry no expiration date. (4) Except for farm use, a permit shall not be transferred except with the approval of the Division. The Division shall transfer farm use permits upon written notification that a change in ownership has occurred. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-2-.07
Authority: Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 976, 984 et seq., as amended by Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1273, 1279. Effective June 3, 1974; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-105.
History. Original Rule was filed on May 13, 1974; effective June 3, 1974, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. Apr. 23, 1990; eff. Apr. 23, 1990.