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GA HB121
GA HB121Waters, ports, and watercraft; wakesurfing and wakeboarding; provide restrictions and requirements
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, so as to provide for restrictions and requirements relative to wakesurfing and wakeboarding in certain instances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for the operation of multipurpose off-highway vehicles on certain highways; to provide for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for multipurpose off-highway vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee; to provide for issuance of a certificate of title by the Department of Revenue; to provide for equipment and operating standards for multipurpose off-highway vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Georgia's laws related to watercraft and off-highway vehicles:
It defines "wakeboarding" and "wakesurfing," and places restrictions on these activities, such as prohibiting them between sunset and sunrise, within 200 feet of certain structures or shorelines, and without wearing a personal flotation device, with some exceptions.
The bill also expands the definition of "multipurpose off-highway vehicle" to include vehicles that can operate at speeds up to 65 mph (previously 50 mph), and allows for the registration and titling of these vehicles, including the issuance of license plates and an annual licensing fee.
Additionally, the bill provides standards for the equipment and operation of multipurpose off-highway vehicles on certain highways in Georgia, such as allowing them to operate on county roads and cross state/municipal highways.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Victor Anderson (R)*,
Stan Gunter (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Lauren McDonald (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Bill Yearta (R)*,
John Kennedy (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-07-01 (on 05/02/2023)
Bill Topics
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
- ‐ Maritime Issues
- ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63750 | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/220453 | 04/01/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219518 | 03/28/2023 |
| Sen flr amend to HB 121 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219508 | 03/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219179 | 03/24/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213100 | 01/31/2023 |
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