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GA HB854
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Dale Rutledge
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AI Summary
- Requires all Georgia counties, consolidated governments, and municipal corporations to regulate "fence detection systems" the same as any other alarm system under state law (O.C.G.A. § 43-14-2)
- Defines a "fence detection system" as an electric fence on commercial or industrial zoned property that is surrounded by a nonelectric perimeter fence or wall at least five feet in height
- Requires conspicuous "WARNING-ELECTRIC FENCE" signs posted at intervals of no more than 40 feet along the fence
- Limits the fence energizer to a commercial storage battery not exceeding 12 volts and requires compliance with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76:2018 for electric charge output
- Requires the system to interface with a monitored alarm device capable of transmitting a signal to summon law enforcement or the property owner in response to an intrusion or burglary
Legislative Description
Local government; battery charged fences; provisions
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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