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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 43 - Professions and Businesses » Chapter 25 - Operators of Motor Vehicle Racetracks

§ 43-25-1. “Motor Vehicle” Defined

As used in this chapter, the term “motor vehicle,” shall not be construed to include any motorcycle or other two-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, nor shall it be construed to include any motor vehicle weighing less than 500 pounds. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 870, § 8.

§ 43-25-10. Penalty

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 870, § 7; Ga. L. 1971, p. 562, § 3.

§ 43-25-2. Requirement of License for Persons Conducting Motor Vehicle Races

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate or conduct any motor vehicle race on any permanent racetrack or other place where such races are to be held unless there shall first be obtained a license to operate or conduct such races from the Safety Fire Commissioner. History. Ga. L. 1969, […]

§ 43-25-3. Application for License; Fee

Application for a license to operate or conduct a racetrack or other place for the holding of motor vehicle races or exhibitions shall be made in writing to the Safety Fire Commissioner on a form prescribed by or furnished by the Safety Fire Commissioner. The application form shall require a full and complete address of […]

§ 43-25-4. Compliance With Safety Fire Commissioner’s Regulations; Insurance or Bond

No license for operating or conducting a motor vehicle racetrack shall be issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner until the applicant has complied with the rules and regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 43-25-8 and has a valid public liability insurance policy with minimum limits of $1 million per accident and […]

§ 43-25-5. Cancellation of Insurance or Bonds

No insurance policy or bond may be canceled for any reason unless and until the Safety Fire Commissioner has received notice by certified or registered letter, return receipt requested, that the policy or bond is going to be canceled effective on a date at least 14 days from the date such notice is received by […]

§ 43-25-6. Duration of Licenses

All licenses granted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall expire December 31 of each year. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 870, § 5; Ga. L. 1993, p. 725, § 1.

§ 43-25-7. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any person who operates or conducts motor vehicle races or exhibitions without complying with this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 870, § 6; Ga. L. 1993, p. 725, § 1.

§ 43-25-8. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Safety Fire Commissioner

The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized and directed to create and promulgate rules and regulations which are to be designed to prevent injury and loss of life to spectators while they are observing and viewing motor vehicles engaged in contests of speed or endurance. Such rules and regulations shall provide for certificates of occupancy; periodic […]

§ 43-25-9. Reports of Damage to Guardrails, Posts, or Other Safety Devices

The owner or lessee of any real property upon which exists a motor vehicle racetrack or other place subject to this chapter shall inform the Safety Fire Commissioner within ten days of any damage caused to any guardrail, post, or other device which has for its purpose the prevention of injury or loss of life […]