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GA HB965

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jason Ridley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Broadens the definition of "all-terrain vehicle" in Georgia law to include motorized vehicles originally manufactured for off-highway use with three or more nonhighway tires, 80 inches or less in width, and a dry weight of 2,500 pounds or less, removing the prior requirement for a straddled seat and handlebars
  • Increases the maximum width for Class II all-terrain vehicles from 65 inches to 80 inches and the maximum dry weight from 2,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds
  • Standardizes the definition of "all-terrain vehicle" across multiple code sections by replacing standalone definitions in the law enforcement vehicle marking statute (§40-8-91.1) and the ad valorem tax exemption statute (§48-5-504.40) with cross-references to the single revised definition in §40-1-1
  • Ensures that the ad valorem tax exemption for watercraft and all-terrain vehicles held in dealer inventory for resale applies consistently under the updated, broader ATV definition

Legislative Description

Ad valorem tax; all-terrain vehicles; provide for definitions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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