For purposes of wildlife management and in accordance with sound principles of wildlife research and management, authorized personnel of the department and persons authorized by contract with the department are authorized to take, transport, possess, purchase, sell, band, and release wildlife at such times, by such methods, and in such quantities as are otherwise made unlawful by this title.
History. Code 1933, § 45-214, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 16.
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