§ 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 Criminal Actions; Child Endangerment
No person shall operate, navigate, steer, or drive any moving vessel, or be in actual physical control of any moving vessel, nor shall any person manipulate any moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device while: Under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person […]
§ 52-7-21. Local Regulations Concerning Operation, Equipment, Numbering, and Other Matters Relating to Vessels
This article and other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, and numbering of vessels and all other matters relating thereto, whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state or when any activity regulated by this article shall take place thereon; but nothing in this article shall be […]
§ 52-7-12.1. Reckless Operation of Vessel or Other Water Device
Any person who operates any vessel or manipulates any water skis, aquaplane, surfboard, tube, or similar device in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property commits the offense of reckless operation of a vessel or other water device. History. Code 1981, § 52-7-12.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 680, § 6.
§ 52-7-12.2. Homicide by Vessel
Any person who, without malice aforethought, causes the death of another person through the violation of subsection (j) of Code Section 52-7-8.2, Code Section 52-7-12 or 52-7-12.1, subsection (b) of Code Section 52-7-13, or subsection (c) of Code Section 52-7-25 commits the offense of homicide by vessel in the first degree. A person convicted under […]
§ 52-7-12.3. Feticide by Vessel
For the purposes of this Code section, the term “unborn child” means a member of the species homo sapiens at any stage of development who is carried in the womb. A person commits the offense of feticide by vessel in the first degree if he or she causes the death of an unborn child by […]
§ 52-7-7.2. Display of Hull Identification Numbers on New Vessels
Each vessel manufactured or built after April 14, 2006, for sale in this state shall have a hull identification number displayed prior to sale or delivery for sale in accordance with federal law and this article. The hull identification number shall not be altered or replaced by the manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative for the purpose […]
§ 52-7-7.3. Seizure of Vessels Without Hull Identification Numbers; Seizure of Related Property; Inspections
If the hull identification number on a vessel required by Code Section 52-7-7.1 or 52-7-7.2 to have a hull identification number does not exist or has been altered, removed, destroyed, covered, or defaced or the real identity of the vessel cannot be determined, the vessel, and any items used while towing such vessel, may be […]
§ 52-7-7.5. Counterfeit Hull Identification Numbers; Penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly possess, manufacture, sell or exchange, offer to sell or exchange, aid in the sale or exchange, supply in blank, authorize, direct, or give away any counterfeit HIN, any counterfeit manufacturer’s vessel HIN plate or decal, or any manufacturer’s vessel HIN plate decal which is assigned to […]
§ 52-7-7.6. Exception to Requirement for Hull Identification Numbers
A vessel shall not be required to have a hull identification number under Code Section 52-7-7.1 or 52-7-7.2 if it is: An innertube; or A vessel used exclusively for racing. History. Code 1981, § 52-7-7.6 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 96, § 5/HB 1490.
§ 52-7-8. Classification of Vessels; Required Equipment
Classification. Vessels subject to the provisions of this article shall be divided into four classes as follows: Class A Less than 16 feet in length (2) Class 1 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length (3) Class 2 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length (4) […]