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GA HB992
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Prohibits transporting live animals in the open back of a motor vehicle on Georgia's interstate highways unless the animal is secured by an enclosed space, side/tail racks at least 46 inches high, a cross-tether or shoulder/rib cage harness, or a container that prevents the animal from being thrown or jumping out
- Exempts animals transported in trailers pulled by a motor vehicle
- Sets a maximum fine of $15.00 for violations, with no additional court costs, penalties, fees, or surcharges; the violation is not classified as a criminal act, ordinance violation, or moving traffic violation
- Prohibits use of a violation as evidence of negligence or causation in civil liability cases, and bars insurers from using it to cancel coverage or raise rates
- Requires probable cause to be based solely on a law enforcement officer's clear and unobstructed view of an unsecured animal, and prohibits using noncompliance as probable cause for any other violation
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles and traffic; securing or containing of live animals in back of vehicles on certain roads; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Motor Vehicles2/11/2014
Full Bill Text
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