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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-4-5.1. Identification requirements for personal transportation vehicles.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-4-5.1. Identification requirements for personal transportation vehicles.

(a) On or after July 1, 2014, on every newly manufactured personal transportation vehicle, the manufacturer shall inscribe a permanent, durable, corrosion-resistant name plate or marking which contains a unique serial number, name of manufacturer, model name or code, date code, contact information, nominal system voltage, fuel type, and load capacity.

(b) The name plate or marking shall be of a height and width easily readable by the naked eye. The unique serial number may consist of letters, digits, or any combination of letters and digits.

(c) The name plate shall be easily accessible for inspection.

## History

Code 1981, § 40-4-5.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 6/HB 877.