It shall be unlawful for any person to resist or interfere by force, menace, threat, or in any other manner with any arrest for violation of any wildlife law. It shall also be unlawful for any person to refuse to go with a game warden or deputy game warden after such an arrest has been made or to interfere with such warden in the performance of his duty.
History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933, § 45-209, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 808, § 7/SB 72.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted “game warden” for “conservation ranger” in two places in the second sentence of this Code section.
Cross references.
Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers in discharge of duties generally, § 16-10-24 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2019, “such warden” was substituted for “such ranger” near the end of the second sentence.
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