Georgia CommonsHB 1266: Watercraft; use of certain motors on vessels being operated on the Ogeechee River; repeal a provision
Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action May 11, 2026 · Passed
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House Bill 1266 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)
By: Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, and Meeks of the 178th
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to revise a provision relative to the use of certain watercrafts being operated on the Ogeechee River; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 52-7-13, relating to boating safety zones, restrictions on use of motors and operation of houseboats on certain lakes, and exceptions, as follows: "(c) With the exception of law enforcement crafts, no motor in excess of 9.9 horsepower personal watercraft as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 52-7-8.2 shall be used on any vessel being operated on the Ogeechee River from the point where it crosses State Highway No. 119 to its point of origin."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.