§ 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) […]
§ 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
The General Assembly finds that because of the increasing number of vessels having marine toilets which are operated or moored on Allatoona Lake, Lake Blackshear, Clarks Hill Lake, Hartwell Lake, Lake Sidney Lanier, Lake Oconee, Lake Seminole, Lake Sinclair, Russell Lake, Walter F. George Reservoir, Lake Blue Ridge, and West Point Lake, it is necessary […]
§ 52-7-8.2. Restrictions on Operation of Personal Watercraft
As used in this Code section, the term: “Accompanied by” means in the physical presence within the vessel of a person who is not under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs to a degree which would constitute a violation of Code Section 52-7-12 were such person operating the vessel. “Personal watercraft” means a […]
§ 52-7-8.3. Operation of Watercraft; Identification; Operation by Minors
A person 16 years of age or older may operate any vessel or personal watercraft on any of the waters of this state if such person has met the applicable requirements of Code Section 52-7-22, and such person has in such vessel proper identification. A person 15 years of age or older may operate a […]