The provisions of this title or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this title pertaining to the operation of vessels or boats upon the waters of this state shall be enforceable by, in addition to game wardens, agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other persons having responsibility to preserve the peace and enforce the laws of this state. Such persons shall have the authority to order any vessel or boat within the boundaries of this state to stop and lay to and shall have the authority to board, inspect, and examine the vessel or boat, its equipment, the wildlife on board, if any, and such documents, licenses, or other records which the vessel or boat is required to possess under this title and Code Sections 52-7-1 through 52-7-25 for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of such laws.
History. Code 1933, § 45-123, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1283, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 808, § 7/SB 72.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted “game wardens” for “conservation rangers” in the first sentence of this Code section.
Cross references.
Enforcement of laws relating to boating safety generally, § 52-7-25.
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