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GA HB357
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Requires all vessels using Georgia waters to obtain a certificate of title in addition to the existing numbering/registration requirement, with exemptions for vessels already exempt from numbering, those documented by the U.S. Coast Guard, and dealer/manufacturer demonstrator vessels using a dealer's tag
- Mandates that outboard motors greater than 25 horsepower used to propel a titled vessel be included on the vessel title, and requires the department to maintain electronic title records with physical certificates available upon request
- Establishes a "Hull Damaged" title brand system requiring owners or insurers to disclose hull damage (from collision, fire, sinking, grounding, etc.) when transferring ownership, with the department required to update records within 20 days of notification
- Imposes a $1,000 civil penalty on vessel owners who fail to disclose hull damage at transfer, persons who solicit or collude in such failure, or insurers who fail to comply with the hull damage disclosure requirements
- Effective date of January 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Georgia Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act; enact
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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