Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  


§ 52-7-1. Short title
§ 52-7-2. Declaration of policy
§ 52-7-3. Definitions
§ 52-7-4. Requirement as to numbering of vessels
§ 52-7-5. Numbering of vessels; requirements; fees
§ 52-7-6. Exemptions from numbering requirements
§ 52-7-7. Dealers' vessels
§ 52-7-7.1. Hull identification numbers required; penalty for violations
§ 52-7-7.2. Display of hull identification numbers on new vessels
§ 52-7-7.3. Seizure of vessels without hull identification numbers; seizure of related property; inspections
§ 52-7-7.4. Property not subject to replevin; report by law enforcement agency of seizure of property; procedures
§ 52-7-7.5. Counterfeit hull identification numbers; penalty
§ 52-7-7.6. Exception to requirement for hull identification numbers
§ 52-7-8. Classification of vessels; required equipment
§ 52-7-8.1. Discharge of sewage from vessels on lakes; use of vessels with marine toilets on protected fresh waters; certificate and recordation requirements
§ 52-7-8.2. Restrictions on operation of personal watercraft
§ 52-7-8.3. Operation of watercraft; identification; operation by minors
§ 52-7-9. Boat liveries
§ 52-7-10. Exhausts to be muffled; exemptions; noise level testing
§ 52-7-11. Lights
§ 52-7-12. (For effective date, see note.) Operation of watercraft while under influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs; legal drug use not exempted; blood and other chemical tests; test refusal; owner's liability for allowing another to operate while intoxicated; civil and criminal actions; child endangerment
§ 52-7-12.1. Reckless operation of vessel or other water device
§ 52-7-12.2. Homicide by vessel
§ 52-7-12.3. Feticide by vessel
§ 52-7-12.4. Serious injury by vessel
§ 52-7-12.5. Ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests; implied consent notice; reports; suspension; hearing; certificate of inspection
§ 52-7-12.6. Terms of suspension; return of operating privilege; operation when suspended
§ 52-7-13. Boating safety zones; restrictions on use of motors and operation of houseboats on certain lakes; exceptions
§ 52-7-14. Collisions, accidents, and casualties; salvage rights
§ 52-7-15. Furnishing information to federal officials and agencies
§ 52-7-16. Towing persons on water skis, aquaplanes, surfboards or similar device
§ 52-7-17. Speed and load restrictions; riding of bow or gunwale of vessel
§ 52-7-18. Rules of the road for boat traffic
§ 52-7-19. Regattas, boat races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions
§ 52-7-20. Operation of vessels in vicinity of regulatory markers and aids to navigation; tampering with regulatory markers and aids to navigation
§ 52-7-21. Local regulations concerning operation, equipment, numbering, and other matters relating to vessels
§ 52-7-22. Comprehensive boating educational programs; required completion; exception
§ 52-7-23. Power of Board of Natural Resources to adopt rules and regulations
§ 52-7-24. Filing and publication of rules and regulations and amendments thereto
§ 52-7-25. Enforcement of article
§ 52-7-26. Penalty

REFS & ANNOS

TITLE 52 Chapter 7 Article 1 NOTE

CROSS REFERENCES. --Requirements pertaining to providing of marine toilets or other disposal units on boats operated on waters of state, § 12-5-23.
 
LAW REVIEWS. --For note on 1995 amendments of Code sections in this article, see 12 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 372 (1995).
 
RESEARCH REFERENCES
 
ALR. --Liability in admiralty for collision between vessel and drawbridge structure, 134 ALR Fed 537.