Section 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.

Code 1981, § 12-6-223, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 343, § 1.