§ 52-7-3. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: The term “alcohol concentration” means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. (1.1) “Blind point” means that portion of any of the waters of this state in which there is a natural or man-made obstruction which prevents the […]
§ 52-7-4. Requirement as to Numbering of Vessels; Titling; Requirements for Hull Damaged Vessels
Every vessel using the waters of this state shall be numbered, except those vessels exempted by Code Section 52-7-6 and those vessels documented by the United States Coast Guard and licensed pursuant to Code Section 27-2-8. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any such vessel on the waters of this […]
§ 52-7-5. Numbering of Vessels; Requirements; Fees
The owner of each vessel required to be numbered by this article shall file an application for a certificate of number with the department on forms containing such information required by the department. Upon receipt of the completed application and any other required information and documents, the department shall enter the application upon its records […]
§ 52-7-6. Exemptions From Numbering Requirements
A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under Code Sections 52-7-4 and 52-7-5 if it is: Not motor propelled; provided, however, that sailboats 12 feet or more in length shall require registration; Covered by a certificate of number in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to federal law […]
§ 52-7-7. Dealers’ Vessels
Any dealer may obtain certificates of number to be used only for the purpose of testing or demonstrating vessels owned by the dealer. The fee for the first certificate of number issued to any dealer for each vessel classification shall be the same fee as prescribed in subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-5 and the […]
§ 52-7-7.1. Hull Identification Numbers Required; Penalty for Violations
No person shall operate on the waters of this state a vessel manufactured after November 1, 1972, unless the vessel displays an assigned hull identification number as required by the United States Coast Guard or by the issuing authority, except any of those vessels exempted by Code Section 52-7-7.6. The hull identification number shall be […]
§ 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.