O.C.G.A. § 22-3-121: Acquisition of right to enter lands and clear or cut timber for purposes of carrying out survey of coasts — Generally.

Any person employed under the act of the Congress of the United States providing for a survey of the coasts may enter upon lands within this state and clear or cut timber upon the same for any purpose legitimately connected with and necessary to carry out the survey, provided that no unnecessary injury be done thereby and all damages to the owner of the land be promptly paid.