Determination of maximum capacity

The information relating to maximum capacity which is required to appear on capacity plates by Code Section 52-7-42 shall be determined 165 52-7-43 WATERS OF STATE, PORTS & WATERCRAFT 52-7-45 in accordance with such methods and formulas as shall be prescribed by rules or regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources. In prescribing such methods and formulas, the Board of Natural Resources shall be guided by and give due regard to the necessity for uniformity in methods and formulas lawful for use in determining small watercraft capacity in the several states and to any methods and formulas which may be recognized or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or any successor agency. History. — Ga. L. 1971, p. 419, § 4. 52-7-44. Affixing of capacity plate by person other than vessel manufacturer; effect of such action on liability of manufacturer. Any person may affix a capacity plate to any watercraft to which this article applies and which does not have a capacity plate meeting the requirements of law affixed thereto by the manufacturer thereof in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Board of Natural Resources may prescribe. Such watercraft may thereafter be offered for sale in this state. However, no action pursuant to this Code section, or in the manner described herein, shall relieve any manufacturer from liability for failure to comply with the requirements of this article. History. — Ga. L. 1971, p. 419, § 5. 52-7-45. Information on capacity plate as constituting a warranty; nature of warranty.