The proceeds from all fines and bond forfeitures arising from criminal prosecution for violation of the wildlife laws, rules, and regulations shall, except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, be applied initially to payment of the fees of the officers of the trial court and court costs as prescribed by law. Any money remaining after such disposition shall be remitted promptly by the clerk of the court in which the case is disposed of to the county treasurer of the county in which the fine is assessed, who shall deposit the funds in the general funds of the county.
History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 173, § 4; Code 1933, § 45-127; Ga. L. 1935, p. 386, § 11; Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 17; Code 1933, § 45-115, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1729, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 20; Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 3-32/HB 233.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 4-1/HB 233, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2015, and shall apply to seizures of property for forfeiture that occur on or after that date. Any such seizure that occurs before July 1, 2015, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of such seizure.”
Law reviews.
For article on the 2015 amendment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2015).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-1-4. Powers and Duties of Board Generally
§ 27-1-6. Powers and Duties of Department Generally
§ 27-1-7. Technical Assistance for Control or Elimination of Wild or Abandoned Dogs
§ 27-1-14. Disposition of Fines and Bond Forfeitures
§ 27-1-17. Deputy Game Wardens
§ 27-1-18. Powers of Game Wardens Generally
§ 27-1-20. Additional Powers of Game Wardens; Functions of Other Agencies Assigned to Department
§ 27-1-22. Taking, Possessing, and Releasing of Wildlife Generally
§ 27-1-23. Inspection of Business Premises and Records of Commercial License Holders
§ 27-1-24. Inspection of Vessels and Boats
§ 27-1-25. Interference With Arrest or Performance of Game Warden’s Duties
§ 27-1-25.1. Failure or Refusal to Bring Motor Vehicle or Boat to a Stop When Ordered to Do So
§ 27-1-27. Damaging or Destroying Department Property
§ 27-1-28. Taking of Nongame Species
§ 27-1-29. Sale or Purchase of Game
§ 27-1-30. Disturbing or Destroying Wildlife Habitats
§ 27-1-31. Unlawful Possession or Use of Wildlife; Unlawful Concealment
§ 27-1-32. Hiring of Another to Take Wildlife Contrary to Law
§ 27-1-34. Defenses Not Available in Prosecutions for Violations
§ 27-1-35. Jurisdiction of Probate Courts; Summons
§ 27-1-36. Civil Enforcement by Department; Disposition of Penalties
§ 27-1-37. Administrative Orders; Emergency Administrative Orders; Administrative Review
§ 27-1-38. Penalty for Violations of Title
§ 27-1-39. Rules and Regulations Used to Establish Criminal Violations