GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 52. WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT |
Chapter 7. REGISTRATION, OPERATION, AND SALE OF WATERCRAFT |
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 |
§ 52-7-12.1. 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.
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.