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GA HB1261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Lumsden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the deadline for towing and storage firms to send notification letters to vehicle owners from 15 calendar days to 5 calendar days after removal or initial storage of a motor vehicle
  • Requires posted notices on private property regarding towed vehicles to specify that accepted forms of payment include cash, credit card, and debit card at no additional charge
  • Applies the same cash, credit card, and debit card payment requirements (with no additional fees) to off-street parking areas and vacant lots in municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more
  • Amends both Title 40 (motor vehicles and traffic) and Title 44 (property) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
  • Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles and property; notice requirements and forms of payments for fees relative to towing and storage firms; clarify

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles2/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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