Rule 40-13-8-.05 - Storage of Animal Manure by Animal Manure Handlers(1) Animal manure in solid or semi-solid form must be stored at a site or facility designed, constructed, maintained and operated to prevent discharge of animal manure. The covering must be such that it prevents runoff and limits breeding of insects. The elevation and surface slope shall be such that water is diverted away from the storage site or facility.(2) Animal manure in liquid form must be stored in sealed, leak-proof containers or by another method approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.(3) The site or facility must be a minimum of 200 feet from the property line unless otherwise approved by the Department.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-8-.05
O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1et seq., 4-4-2, 4-4-95.1.
Original Rule entitled "Enforcement" adopted. F. Oct. 3, 1985; eff. Oct. 23, 1985.Amended: F. Mar. 25, 1987; eff. Apr. 14, 1987.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Pseudorabies Control and Eradication Requirements" adopted. F. July 18, 1988; eff. August 7, 1988.Amended: F. Feb. 20, 1989; eff. Mar. 12, 1989.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Storage of Animal Manure by Animal Manure Handlers" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2003; eff. Dec. 19, 2003, as specified by the Agency.