Department employees authorized by the provisions of this Chapter to exercise the powers herein shall do so with discretion, with proper regard for the rights of the public, making all efforts to avoid unnecessary loss of or damage to private property, provided that nothing herein shall in any way impose liability upon the Department or its employees.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-4-.01
Ga. Code Sec. 95A-303.