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Businesses can still prohibit floating while drinking, despite new law

Families tube at Chestatee River Adventures in Dahlonega on Saturday. Tubing “ under the influence ” is now legal in Georgia, thanks to House Bill 172, which went into effect July 1. But according to Ben LaChance, owner of Appalachian Outfitters, “most outfitters will still adhere strongly to their no-alcohol policies.” - photo by Kristen Oliver

0711tubing1 — Families tube at Chestatee River Adventures in Dahlonega on Saturday. Tubing “ under the influence ” is now legal in Georgia, thanks to House Bill 172, which went into effect July 1. But according to Ben LaChance, owner of Appalachian Outfitters, “most outfitters will still adhere strongly to their no-alcohol policies.” - photo by Kristen Oliver

While it is now legal to float on a tube while under the influence of alcohol, it may not be possible everywhere in the state. In May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 172, which went into effect July 1.