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GA HB985
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Dealers must issue temporary license plates to all vehicle purchasers at the time of sale, removing the previous exception for buyers transferring an existing valid plate, and eliminates the requirement that temporary plates be surrendered and destroyed upon registration.
- County tag agents may extend temporary plate expiration dates upon application by the dealer, purchaser, or transferee (not limited to purchasers only), when an extension of the initial registration period has been granted.
- County tag agents shall grant a 30-day extension of the initial vehicle registration period when a transferor, purchaser, or transferee submits an affidavit demonstrating that a lienholder failed to timely release a security interest or lien under Code Section 40-3-56.
- Disability parking permit requirements are updated to allow the commissioner to determine the permit substrate material (replacing the plastic or heavyweight cardboard mandate), remove the lamination requirement, and remove the requirement that temporary permits vary in color between renewal periods.
- The Department of Driver Services is authorized to share driver information—including name, address, date of birth, photograph, and signature—with the Department of Revenue via bulk electronic transfer for the purpose of detecting and preventing fraudulent tax returns, effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles; temporary license plates; modify provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2012
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/7/2012
Motor Vehicles2/16/2012
Full Bill Text
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