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HB1266 • 2025

Watercraft; use of certain motors on vessels being operated on the Ogeechee River; repeal a provision

Watercraft; use of certain motors on vessels being operated on the Ogeechee River; repeal a provision

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Ridley, Jason
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Repeal of Motor Restrictions on the Ogeechee River

This law removes a rule that limited which motors could be used on boats traveling on Georgia's Ogeechee River.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes an existing state code provision about motor use on vessels in the Ogeechee River.
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding watercraft operation rules.
  • Repeals laws that conflict with this change to remove restrictions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Boat owners and operators using the Ogeechee River in Georgia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify which exact motor types were previously banned.
  • The source material does not explain the reason for removing this rule.
  • No information is provided about how enforcement will change after July 1, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Watercraft; use of certain motors on vessels being operated on the Ogeechee River; repeal a provision