O.C.G.A. § 12-5-311: Cutting, harvesting, removing, or eradicating sea oats.

It is unlawful for any person to cut, harvest, remove, or eradicate any of the grass commonly known as sea oats (Uniola paniculata L.) from any public land of this state or from any private land without the consent of the owner of such land or the persons having lawful possession thereof.