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GA HB437

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Henry Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Self-service gasoline stations must have an attendant dispense gasoline for holders of a special disability permit who are driving the vehicle and not accompanied by a person 16 or older who is not mobility impaired or blind
  • Gasoline stations must maintain an operational telephone number, answered by an attendant during business hours, that customers can call to request fueling assistance
  • If a request is made when no second attendant is present, the station is not required to provide assistance but is encouraged to do so where feasible
  • The Department of Agriculture must affix a decal or sticker (at least 15 square inches, blue background, with the international accessibility symbol and a call-for-assistance message) on the front of each self-service pump during initial inspection or re-inspection
  • No private cause of action is created under this Code section

Legislative Description

Local government; attendants at self-service motor fuel establishments to dispense motor fuel to individuals with special disabilities; require

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities3/1/2021
Health and Human Services2/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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