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GA HB1064

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Craig Gordon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "live-aboard" in Georgia's coastal marshlands law to require the vessel be capable of safe, mechanically propelled navigation under average coastal wind and current conditions, and be located at a marina or department-established mooring area
  • Extends the allowable period for occupying a live-aboard in coastal marshlands from 30 days to 90 days per calendar year before a permit is required, with written extensions still available from the commissioner beyond that period
  • Removes the previous broad definition of live-aboards that included houseboats, floating homes, and other floating structures used for habitation
  • Excludes live-aboards (as newly defined) from the definition of "structure" under Georgia's tidewater protection and navigable waterway laws, replacing the prior exclusion for "vessels capable of navigation tied up at marinas"

Legislative Description

Conservation and Natural Resources; occupying live-aboards; repeal provisions

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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