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GA SB319

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Bulloch

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the existing statutory lists of specific named state park lakes with individual boat restrictions (e.g., privately owned boat bans, electric trolling motor-only requirements, horsepower limits) with a general provision allowing the Department of Natural Resources to post prohibitions or restrictions on boat use at any park, historic site, or recreational area

  • Makes it unlawful to have or use a boat on waters of any state park, historic site, or recreational area in violation of any prohibition or restriction posted by the department, rather than requiring the General Assembly to legislate lake-by-lake rules

  • Requires only that signs be posted at park entrances to constitute sufficient notice of boat restrictions for the entire park, historic site, or recreational area

  • Exempts law enforcement and official department use from the boat restrictions

  • Revises fishing provisions to explicitly include wade fishing (in addition to bank fishing) between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., and broadens the department's authority to close and post waters for any reason, not just "fisheries management purposes"

Legislative Description

State Parks; use of boats; revise certain provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Game, Fish & Parks2/3/2012
Natural Resources and the Environment1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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