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GA HB79
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Pezold
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement agencies must destroy captured license plate data no later than 30 months after collection, unless the data relate to a toll violation or an active law enforcement purpose
- Captured license plate data must be stored immediately upon collection and may only be accessed for a law enforcement purpose, defined as the investigation of an offense or activity initiated by a law enforcement agency
- Any person who knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain captured license plate data under false pretenses or for non-law enforcement purposes is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
- Law enforcement agencies may share captured license plate data with other law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes, and may contract with third parties to hold and maintain the data subject to agency policies
- Captured license plate data collected by law enforcement is exempt from public disclosure under Georgia's open records law, and agencies deploying these systems must maintain policies for their use, operation, and officer training
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems beyond certain periods; prohibit
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2018
Full Bill Text
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