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O.C.G.A. 44-8-3 (2010)
44-8-3. Nonnavigable streams -- Exclusive possession by owner; interference by legislature with lawful use of stream

The owner of a nonnavigable stream is entitled to the same exclusive possession of the stream as he has of any other part of his land. The legislature has no power to compel or interfere with the owner's lawful use of the stream, for the benefit of those above or below him on the stream, except to restrain nuisances.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-44 > Chapter-8 > 44-8-3

O.C.G.A. 44-8-3 (2010)
44-8-3. Nonnavigable streams -- Exclusive possession by owner; interference by legislature with lawful use of stream

The owner of a nonnavigable stream is entitled to the same exclusive possession of the stream as he has of any other part of his land. The legislature has no power to compel or interfere with the owner's lawful use of the stream, for the benefit of those above or below him on the stream, except to restrain nuisances.