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GA HB1439
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Beardon
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AI Summary
- Exempts farm buildings and structures from Georgia's state minimum standard building codes, specifically the International Building Code and the International Energy Conservation Code, as well as any local amendments to those codes
- Defines "farm building or structure" as a building located on a farm, not used for residential purposes, not intended primarily for public use, and used primarily for or in connection with agricultural operations
- Qualifying uses for the exemption include storage or production of farm products, farm business/office use with fewer than 11 occupants, equipment maintenance and storage, and implementation of agricultural best management practices
- Amends Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as offered by the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs as a substitute bill
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Building codes; certain farm buildings; provide exemption
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/22/2010
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/18/2010
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