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GA SB319
Bill
Status
5/2/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Bulloch
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Exempts law enforcement and official department use from the boat restrictions
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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