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GA HB579
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom McCall
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AI Summary
- Farmers aged 16 or older may operate all-terrain vehicles and personal transportation vehicles on any public road or highway in Georgia for agricultural or silvicultural purposes
- "Farmer" is defined as the owner of a commercial agricultural or silvicultural operation, their employees, or family members (spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild)
- Vehicles must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem conforming to Code Section 40-8-4 and must be actively used to transport agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, farm supplies, or the farmer between their residence and farm properties
- Operators of farm use vehicles are granted all rights and subject to all duties applicable to drivers of other vehicles under Georgia's rules of the road
- Municipalities may prohibit or limit farm use vehicle operation on public roads within their jurisdiction if it is determined to endanger public safety
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; operation of certain vehicles upon highways when used in connection with agricultural pursuits; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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