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GA SB381
Bill
Status
Passed
4/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act," allowing Georgia broadcasters to apply to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) for designation as "first informer broadcasters" under rules set by the director of emergency management
- Requires the unified incident command system and Georgia Emergency Operations Plan to establish planning for first informer broadcasters by July 1, 2016
- Grants designated first informer broadcasters access during emergencies to affected areas for restoring, repairing, or resupplying broadcast facilities and equipment, including transmitters, generators, and generator fuel
- Provides first informer broadcasters access to fuel, food, water, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain broadcasting, and protects their vehicles, fuel, and other essential materials from seizure or condemnation during emergencies
- Authorizes GEMA to develop or adopt training courses on personal safety and emergency-area navigation for first informer broadcaster personnel, with training costs to be paid by the participating broadcasters
Legislative Description
"Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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