ATLANTA (April 9, 2024) – Yesterday, Sen. Ben Watson (R–Savannah) and Rep. Jesse Petrea (R–Savannah) announced that Governor Brian P. Kemp has signed Senate Bill 433 into law, granting the City of Tybee Island and any other local government in the state the authority to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for resulting costs. SB 443, sponsored by Senators Ben Watson, Derek Mallow (D–Savannah), and others, empowers local governments to pursue legal action against promoters or organizers of unpermitted events that cause public nuisances impeding the travel of law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, or other government personnel acting officially. Local governments can seek reimbursement for costs associated with public safety, traffic management, and sanitation services on behalf of the public.
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