Section 12-6-244. Powers and duties of commission

   The commission shall have the following powers and duties with regard to the Forest Heritage Trust Program:

   (1) To adopt and promulgate all policies, rules, and regulations necessary for the identification and acquisition of forest heritage areas and for the selection, dedication, management, and use of forest heritage preserves;

   (2) To acquire forest heritage areas in the name of the State of Georgia as otherwise provided by law;

   (3) To advocate and approve the dedication of forest heritage preserves; and

   (4) To provide general supervision and direction in the protection, management, operation, and use of forest heritage preserves.

Code 1981, § 12-6-244, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 354, § 1.