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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-2-20.1. Required participation in Saltwater Information Program.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-2-20.1. Required participation in Saltwater Information Program.

It shall be unlawful for any person required to obtain a fishing license as provided in Code Section 27-2-1 to fish in the salt waters of this state without participating in the Saltwater Information Program. Participation in such program shall require the completion of a screening questionnaire prior to obtaining a free Georgia salt water fishing endorsement and the possession of such endorsement or other evidence of participation while salt water fishing.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-2-20.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 2/HB 869.