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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 52-7-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 52-7-2. Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of this state to promote safety...
§ 52-7-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Blind point”...
§ 52-7-4. Requirement as to Numbering of Vessels; Titling; Requirements for Hull Damaged Vessels - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 235, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-5. Numbering of Vessels; Requirements; Fees - Click to view After July 1, 2017, the General Assembly...
§ 52-7-6. Exemptions From Numbering Requirements - A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under...
§ 52-7-7. Dealers’ Vessels - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 487, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-7.1. Hull Identification Numbers Required; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-7.2. Display of Hull Identification Numbers on New Vessels - Each vessel manufactured or built after April 14, 2006, for...
§ 52-7-7.3. Seizure of Vessels Without Hull Identification Numbers; Seizure of Related Property; Inspections - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-7.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-7.5. Counterfeit Hull Identification Numbers; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-7.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-7.6. Exception to Requirement for Hull Identification Numbers - A vessel shall not be required to have a hull...
§ 52-7-8. Classification of Vessels; Required Equipment - Click to view History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 487, §...
§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-8.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-8.2. Restrictions on Operation of Personal Watercraft - Such term includes, without limitation, any vessel where the operator...
§ 52-7-8.3. Operation of Watercraft; Identification; Operation by Minors - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-8.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-8.4. Definitions; Anchorage Restriction Areas; Permit Requirement for Long-Term Anchoring in Estuarine Areas; Short-Term Anchoring; Safe Harbor; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-8.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-9. Boat Liveries - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-10. Exhausts to Be Muffled; Exemptions; Noise Level Testing - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-11. Lights - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1182, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-12. 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 Cri... - provided, however, that if the ten-year period of time as...
§ 52-7-12.1. Reckless Operation of Vessel or Other Water Device - Any person who operates any vessel or manipulates any water...
§ 52-7-12.2. Homicide by Vessel - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-12.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-12.3. Feticide by Vessel - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-12.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-12.4. Serious Injury by Vessel - Whoever, without malice, shall cause bodily harm to another by...
§ 52-7-12.5. Ordering Drug, Alcohol, or Other Substance Tests; Implied Consent Warning; Reports; Suspension; Hearing; Certificate of Inspection - The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to operate...
§ 52-7-12.6. Terms of Suspension; Return of Operating Privilege; Operation When Suspended - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-12.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-12.7. Suspension of Privileges to Operate a Vessel Upon Waters of This State for Violations of Vessel Laws - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-12.7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-13. Boating Safety Zones; Restrictions on Use of Motors and Operation of Houseboats on Certain Lakes; Exceptions - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1182, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-14. Collisions, Accidents, and Casualties; Salvage Rights - having cause to believe that a patient has had physical...
§ 52-7-15. Furnishing Information to Federal Officials and Agencies - In accordance with any request duly made by an authorized...
§ 52-7-16. Towing Persons on Water Skis, Aquaplanes, Surfboards or Similar Device - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 487, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-17. Speed and Load Restrictions; Riding of Bow or Gunwale of Vessel - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 487, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-18. Rules of the Road for Boat Traffic - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1632, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-19. Regattas, Boat Races, Marine Parades, Tournaments, and Exhibitions - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-20. Operation of Vessels in Vicinity of Regulatory Markers and Aids to Navigation; Tampering With Regulatory Markers and Aids to Navigation - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 487, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-21. Local Regulations Concerning Operation, Equipment, Numbering, and Other Matters Relating to Vessels - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 18; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-22. Comprehensive Boating Educational Programs; Required Completion; Exception - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 52-7-23. Power of Board of Natural Resources to Adopt Rules and Regulations - The Board of Natural Resources is authorized to adopt any...
§ 52-7-24. Filing and Publication of Rules and Regulations and Amendments Thereto - A copy of the regulations adopted pursuant to this article...
§ 52-7-25. Enforcement of Article - (4.1) To board vessels in use or floating, whether moored...
§ 52-7-26. Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 235, § 13; Ga. L....
Article 1A - Interstate Boating Violator Compact
§ 52-7-30. Compact Enacted and Entered Into; Provisions of Compact - The Interstate Boating Violator Compact is enacted into law and...
§ 52-7-31. Administration of Compact; Reciprocal Suspension When Operating Privileges Suspended in Party State; Board of Natural Resources to Publish Rules and Regulations; Creation of Compact Manual - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-31 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Displaying of Watercraft Information
§ 52-7-40. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 52-7-41. Requirement as to Attachment of Capacity Plates to Vessels Generally - It shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell, or offer for...
§ 52-7-42. Information to Be Marked on Capacity Plate - A capacity plate shall bear the following information, permanently marked...
§ 52-7-43. Determination of Maximum Capacity - The information relating to maximum capacity which is required to...
§ 52-7-44. Affixing of Capacity Plate by Person Other Than Vessel Manufacturer; Effect of Such Action on Liability of Manufacturer - Any person may affix a capacity plate to any watercraft...
§ 52-7-45. Information on Capacity Plate as Constituting a Warranty; Nature of Warranty - The information appearing on a capacity plate shall be deemed...
§ 52-7-46. Alternative Compliance With Article if Affixing of Capacity Plate Deemed Impracticable or Undesirable - If any watercraft which is required by this article to...
§ 52-7-47. Exemption of Watercraft by Rules and Regulations of Board of Natural Resources - The Board of Natural Resources may, by rules and regulations,...
§ 52-7-48. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board of Natural Resources Generally - The Board of Natural Resources is authorized to promulgate, issue,...
§ 52-7-49. Exemption of Watercraft Manufactured for Personal Use - Nothing contained within this article shall be construed so as...
§ 52-7-50. Applicability of Article - This article shall apply to watercraft manufactured after January 1,...
§ 52-7-51. Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 419, § 12; Ga. L....
Article 3 - Abandoned Vessels
§ 52-7-70. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 52-7-71. Removal and Storage of Vessels; Procedure - (e.1) (1) (A) Upon notice to the Department of Natural...
§ 52-7-72. Authority of Peace Officer to Cause Removal of Unattended Vessels; Notifications; Duties - If vessel information is not in the files of the...
§ 52-7-72.1. Penalty for Failing to Remove Unattended Vessel - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-72.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-73. Lien on Vessel; Foreclosure in Courts Competent to Hear Civil Cases - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-73 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-74. Procedure for Foreclosure - All liens acquired under Code Section 52-7-73 shall be foreclosed...
§ 52-7-75. Public Sale of Vessel; Disposition of Excess Proceeds - History. Code 1981, § 52-7-75 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 52-7-76. Issuance of Certificate of Title - The purchaser at a sale as authorized in this article...
§ 52-7-77. Payment of Balance Remaining After Satisfaction of Liens, Security Interests, and Debts - The clerk of the court shall retain the remaining balance...