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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-1-225. Exemption from vicarious liability.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-1-225. Exemption from vicarious liability.

A peer-to-peer car-sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall be exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. Section 30106, as such existed on January 1, 2020, and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.

## History

Code 1981, § 40-1-225, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 310, § 2/HB 337.

## U.s. Code.

Section 30106 of 49 U.S.C., referred to in this Code section, concerns rented or leased motor vehicle safety and responsibility.