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GA HB201

GA HB201
Board of Natural Resources; promulgate rules and regulations regarding anchoring certain vessels within estuarine areas; authorize

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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
03/04/2019
Passed
04/04/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft; to authorize the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations regarding anchoring certain vessels within estuarine areas of the state; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to establish anchorage areas; to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to coastal marshlands, so as to conform certain provisions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the anchoring of certain vessels within estuarine areas of Georgia. It also allows the Department of Natural Resources to establish anchorage areas and prohibits the discharge of sewage from live-aboard vessels into estuarine areas. The bill defines key terms like "estuarine areas," "live-aboard vessel," and "anchorage areas," and sets requirements for the operation of live-aboard vessels in these areas. It also makes conforming changes to existing laws related to coastal marshlands and the right of passage on navigable waters.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 01/01/2020)

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