§ 38-73. Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Chairman means the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Haralson County, or his or her designee.

Notice means the notice required to be given to the public works department by the timber harvester as provided herein.

Person means any natural person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other legal entity of whatever form.

Public works department means the Haralson County Public Works Department.

Public works director means the Director of the Haralson County Public Works Department.

Surety bond means a valid surety bond, executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in the State of Georgia, protecting the county against any damage cause by such person or firm in an amount specified by the governing authority of Haralson County not exceeding $5,000.00 or, at the option of the Timber Harvester, a valid irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank or savings and loan association, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 7-1-4, in the amount of $5,000.00 in lieu of such bond. Any such surety bond or letter of credit shall be in form prescribed by or acceptable to the chairman and shall be for the calendar year in which delivered.

Timber means softwood or hardwood trees harvested for commercial purposes.

Timber harvester means any person harvesting standing timber in any unincorporated area of Haralson County, Georgia for delivery as pulpwood, logs, poles, posts, or wood chips to any wood-yard or processing plant located inside or outside the State of Georgia.

(Ord. of 2-6-2018, § 2)