The division is designated as the state agency to administer this article consistent with the policy stated in Code Section 12-9-2. History. — Code 1981, § 12-9-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 918, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2886, § 1. 1035 12-9-4 CONSERVATION & NATURAL RES. 12-9-5