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GA HB579

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom McCall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

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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