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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-7-2. Declaration of policy.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-7-2. Declaration of policy.

The rapid increase in the use of off-road vehicles and their growing impact upon aspects of the public interest are matters of concern to the General Assembly and to the people of this state. Therefore, in order to promote the safe use of off-road vehicles, to protect the wildlife and natural resources of the state, and to guarantee the availability of various forms of recreation to all citizens in an environment of diversity and quality, this chapter is enacted.

## History

Ga. L. 1976, p. 330, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 40.