The purpose of these rules is to implement the authority of the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations for wildlife protection, preservation, and management pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 27-1-6(1)(B); to protect natural areas as provided by the Georgia Natural Areas Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-3-90et seq.; and pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 27-1-33; and for the management and use of heritage preserves as provided by O.C.G.A. § 12-3-74(a)(1). The purpose also includes the implementation of the Governor's dedication of the islands named in Rule 391-4-7-.03 as heritage preserves.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-7-.01
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-3-74(a)(1), 12-3-90et seq., 27-1-6-(1)(B), 27-1-33.