O.C.G.A. § 12-17-2: Permit required.

On or after July 1, 2017, any construction of a new petroleum pipeline or an extension in this state shall require a permit from the director as provided in this chapter. No construction activity on any portion of a new petroleum pipeline or any extension shall occur unless and until such permit is obtained. Such permit shall be required without regard to whether the petroleum pipeline company intends to exercise any power of eminent domain pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 and shall be in addition to any other permits or authorization required under this title or any other provision of state or federal law.