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GA SB644

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Clint Dixon

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the issuance of certificates of title for converted motor vehicles in Georgia, removing the prior pathway that allowed titling upon passing inspection
  • Requires the Department of Revenue or its agent to inspect converted motor vehicles to verify compliance with equipment requirements under Chapter 8 of Title 40 before a certificate of registration can be issued
  • Defines "converted motor vehicle" as any unconventional motor vehicle altered from its original manufactured condition by an owner or third party to comply with federal low-speed vehicle safety standards (49 C.F.R. Section 571.500) and state equipment requirements
  • Removes the prior definition of "converted motor vehicle" from Code Section 40-3-30.1 and eliminates the separate pre-title inspection process that previously applied to converted motor vehicles
  • Authorizes the department or its agent to charge a fee for the registration inspection and specifies that the inspection need not verify compliance with any state or federal low-speed vehicle laws beyond the equipment requirements

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles and Traffic; inspection of converted motor vehicles; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/30/2022

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