Course Description
Regulatory theory, externalities and market failures, definition of key regulations affecting agribusiness, overview of local government law, and delineation of environmental laws relating to agriculture. Current environmental issues are related to statutory, administrative, and regulatory authorities.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will write a detailed report that
demonstrates their creative independence with a level of
complexity and specialization beyond the expectations for the
undergraduate students. This report will systematically analyze
and explore an advanced topic related to the course content
(minimum of 8 pages and 5 scholarly references). The format and
references should be in the format used by Environmental
Management (Springer-Verlag).
Athena Title
Environ Law and Govt Reg
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ENVM 4930E, AAEC 4930E, ENVM 4250, EHSC 4250, ENVM 4770H, ECOL 4770H, FANR 4770H, EHSC 4770H or ENVM 6930E, AAEC 6930E, ENVM 6250, EHSC 6250
Prerequisite
Third year standing and (POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H or HIST 2111 or HIST 2111E or HIST 2111H or HIST 2112 or HIST 2112E or HIST 2112H)
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Introduction to regulatory theory, externalities and market failures, definition of key regulations affecting agribusiness, overview of local government law, and delineation of environmental laws relating to agriculture. Current environmental issues are related to statutory, administrative, and regulatory authorities.
Topical Outline
1. Jurisdiction 2. American Legal System 3. Constitutional Principles 4. Due Process, Takings 5. Equal Protection, Other Constitutional Issues 6. Civil Rights and Remedies 7. Litigation Process 8. Administrative Law 9. Environmental Policy 10. Air Quality and Economics 11. Zoning 12. Planning and Conservation Easements 13. Georgia Taxation and Assessment 14. Property, eminent Domain 15. Smart growth, Greenspace, Intentional Torts 16. Negligence 17. Torts: Standards of Care, Strict Liability 18. Joint and Several, Agency, Insurance 19. Contracts, Releases 20. Nuisance and Values 21. Antinuisance; Water Law 22. Water Quality 23. Toxics, Pesticides, OSHA, Wastes 24. CERCLA, RCRA, Energy 25. Natural resources, endangered Species 26. Forestry Issues and Federal Lands 27. International Law, Treaties, ADR