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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-7-5. Authority to regulate time periods and to establish zones of use.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-7-5. Authority to regulate time periods and to establish zones of use.

(a) Incorporated towns and municipalities and counties shall have the authority to adopt ordinances consistent with state laws or regulations to regulate time periods and zones of use for off-road vehicles.

(b) Agencies of state government shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations to regulate time periods and zones for use for off-road vehicles on property under their jurisdiction or management.

## History

Ga. L. 1976, p. 330, § 5.