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GA HB861
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Wiedower
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" in Georgia Code § 40-1-1 to clarify that it applies to vehicles used in intrastate or interstate commerce (or both), changing the previous conjunction from "and" to "or"
- Commercial motor vehicle criteria remain unchanged: gross vehicle/combination weight of 10,001 lbs. or more, transport of more than 8 passengers for compensation, transport of more than 15 passengers without compensation, or transport of placarded hazardous materials
- Updates the reference date for "present regulations" governing safe operations of motor carriers from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2020, incorporating the latest federal regulations under 49 C.F.R.
- Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; commercial carriers; amend certain definitions
Last Action
Effective Date
6/29/2020
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