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GA HB1091
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Katie Dempsey
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AI Summary
- Prohibits any person from selling an unsafe used tire for the purpose of installation on a motor vehicle, added as a new section (10-1-393.14) under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act.
- Defines a used tire as unsafe if tread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch in any major groove, or if there is damage exposing reinforcing plies such as cuts, cracks, bulges, punctures, scrapes, or wear.
- Bans the sale of used tires with improper repairs, including repairs to the sidewall or bead area, unsealed punctures, repairs in the tread shoulder or belt edge area, or puncture repairs of damage larger than 1/4 inch.
- Classifies used tires as unsafe if they show evidence of temporary sealant use without subsequent proper repair, a defaced or missing tire identification number, inner liner or bead damage, or signs of internal separation such as bulges or irregular tread wear.
Legislative Description
Fair Business Practices Act; sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on motor vehicle; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/4/2014
Full Bill Text
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