Provisions made to the Uniform Act in the State of Georgia
The state of Georgia has incorporated the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA) into its legal framework, ensuring that individuals and entities displaced by public projects receive appropriate assistance. Key provisions are outlined in the Georgia Code, particularly in Titles 22 and 32.
Relevant Georgia Code Sections, details can be found using this link:
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Title 22, Chapter 4 – Relocation of Persons Displaced by Federal-Aid Projects:
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§ 22-4-1: Defines the “Uniform Act” as the federal URA of 1970, as amended.
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§ 22-4-4: Mandates that public entities make payments required by Section 210 of the URA for relocation and replacement housing expenses.
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§ 22-4-5: Requires public entities to provide relocation assistance advisory services as outlined in Section 205 of the URA.
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§ 22-4-6: Authorizes payments for expenses incidental to property transfer, mortgage penalties, and property taxes as per Section 305(2) of the URA.
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§ 22-4-7 & § 22-4-8: Provide for litigation expense payments in condemnation and inverse condemnation proceedings, respectively, in alignment with Section 305(2) of the URA.
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§ 22-4-9 & § 22-4-10: Guide the acquisition of real property and improvements for federal-aid projects, ensuring adherence to URA policies.
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§ 22-4-15: Grants public entities the authority to provide replacement housing as a last resort when federal-aid projects cannot proceed without displacing individuals.
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Title 32, Chapter 8 – Relocation Assistance:
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§ 32-8-1: Specifies that the Department of Transportation shall make or approve payments for relocation expenses and provide advisory services in accordance with the URA.
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§ 32-8-2: Authorizes the provision of last resort replacement housing for persons displaced by federal-aid projects.
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§ 32-8-4 & § 32-8-5: Extend similar relocation assistance provisions to state-aid projects on the state highway system.
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§ 32-8-6: Empowers the Department to take necessary actions to secure the benefits of federal-aid programs, ensuring compliance with the URA.
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