SB 71 - Hunting; prohibit engaging in certain outdoor sporting activities while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, other substances

Committees

Current Status

01/30/09 - Senate Read and Referred

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to prohibit engaging in certain outdoor sporting activities while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to amend Code Section 27-3-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hunting under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so as to harmonize certain provisions with those applicable to driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to harmonize certain provisions relating to operation of vessels, water skis, aquaplanes, and surfboards while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with those applicable to driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
01/30/2009Senate Read and Referred