History. Code 1981, § 40-8-73.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1300, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1211, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 40; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 40; Ga. L. 1989, p. 896, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2785, § 27; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5B-3; Ga. L. 2005, p. 331, § 1/HB 20; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 19-3/HB 501; Ga. L. 2006, p. 782, § 1/SB 570; Ga. L. 2007, p. 206, § 1/HB 79; Ga. L. 2011, p. 479, § 16/HB 112.
Code Commission notes.
The amendment of this Code section by Ga. L. 2005, p. 331, § 1/HB 20, irreconcilably conflicted with and was treated as superseded by Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 19-3/HB 501. See County of Butts v. Strahan, 151 Ga. 417 (1921).
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2005, “Public” was substituted for “Motor Vehicle” following “The Department of” in subsection (f) (now subsection (g)).
Administrative rules and regulations.
Safety Glazing Material and Window Tinting Manufacturer and Installer Requirements, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Public Safety, Chapter 570-22.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of criminal law, see 57 Mercer L. Rev. 113 (2005).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles
Article 1 - Equipment Generally
§ 40-8-70. Horns and Warning Devices
§ 40-8-71. Exhaust System; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, and Fumes
§ 40-8-73. Windshields, Windows, and Windshield Wipers
§ 40-8-73.1. Tinting of Windows or Windshields
§ 40-8-76. Safety Belts Required as Equipment; Safety Restraints for Children
§ 40-8-76.1. Use of Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles
§ 40-8-77. Energy Absorption System
§ 40-8-79. Unlawfully Riding in Bed of Pickup Truck; Penalty