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.