Georgia CommonsHB 167: Game and fish; authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments
Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action May 9, 2025 · Passed
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House Bill 167 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)
By: Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Efstration of the 104th, Cannon of the 172nd, Dubnik of the 29th, and O’Steen of the 169th
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; 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 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, is amended in Code Section 27-3-24, relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful to hunt, or engage in the hunting of, feral hogs:
(1) Upon the lands of another or to enter upon the lands of another in pursuit of feral hogs without first obtaining permission from the landowner or lessee of such land or the lessee of the game rights of such land;
(2) Upon any land which is posted without having the permission required by paragraph (1) of this subsection in writing and carried upon the person; or
(3) During the firearms deer season unless the hunter and each person accompanying the hunter are wearing a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment and such material or garment is worn above the waistline, and may include a head covering."
SECTION 2.
Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-25, relating to hunting bears and required outer garments, as follows:
"27-3-25.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt bears or for any person to accompany another person hunting bears unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment during firearms and primitive weapons seasons. Such clothing must be worn above the waistline and may include a head covering."
SECTION 3.
Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-40, relating to hunting deer and required clothing, as follows:
"27-3-40.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer or for any person to accompany another person hunting deer during the firearms deer season unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material as an outer garment. Such clothing must be worn above the waistline and may include a head covering."
SECTION 4.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.