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GA SB138
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Barry Loudermilk
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AI Summary
- Applicants for license plate (tag) renewals in Georgia must swear they possess a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card and provide their license or ID number, whether renewing in person, by mail, or electronically
- Knowingly making a false statement on a tag renewal application constitutes false swearing under Code Section 16-10-71, even if no oath is physically administered
- Tag agents must include the sworn affirmation and a space for the applicant's signature and license/ID number on all renewal notice forms, including online versions
- The defense to driving without a valid license is clarified: a person is not guilty if they produce a license that was valid at the time of the alleged offense, or show proof that a previously suspended or revoked license was reinstated before the court hearing
- The Act takes effect July 1, 2011, for driver's license offense provisions, while the tag renewal sworn statement requirement applies to renewals due on or after July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal
Last Action
House Tabled
3/12/2012
Committee Referrals
Motor Vehicles3/16/2011
Public Safety2/23/2011
Full Bill Text
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