§ 52-7-1. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Boat Safety Act.” History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 1.
§ 52-7-8.4. Definitions; Anchorage Restriction Areas; Permit Requirement for Long-Term Anchoring in Estuarine Areas; Short-Term Anchoring; Safe Harbor; Exceptions
As used in this Code section, the term: “Anchorage restriction areas” means areas within the estuarine areas of this state in any location that lies within 300 feet of a marina, 150 feet from a marine structure other than a marina, or within 500 feet of approved commercial shellfish growing areas and designated public harvest […]
§ 52-7-2. Declaration of Policy
It is the policy of this state to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation, and equipment of vessels and to promote the uniformity of laws relating thereto. History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427, § 2.
§ 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 […]
§ 52-6-47. Pilotage Fees — Time of Payment; Security for Payment
A pilot bringing a vessel into port or a pilot who has tendered his or her services outside the bar to a vessel which is required under this chapter to accept the services of a pilot shall be entitled to the payment of fees for inward, outward, and all other movements of the vessel within […]