Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-1-29. Sale or Purchase of Game

Except as otherwise specifically provided, it shall be unlawful for any person in this state to sell or to purchase any game species or parts thereof, provided that authorized personnel of the department and of any federal agency may buy or sell such game species or parts thereof for the sole purpose of obtaining evidence of violations of the wildlife laws and regulations.
History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 12; Ga. L. 1916, p. 114, § 2; Code 1933, § 45-302; Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 53; Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 16; Code 1933, § 45-205, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 15.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 27 - Game and Fish

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-1-1. Short Title

§ 27-1-2. Definitions

§ 27-1-3. Legislative Declarations; Ownership and Custody of Wildlife; Preservation of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities; Promotion and Right to Hunt, Trap, or Fish; Local Regulation; General Offenses

§ 27-1-4. Powers and Duties of Board Generally

§ 27-1-5. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act” to Rules and Regulations Promulgated by Board; Affirmation of Decision by Operation of Law; Appellate Review

§ 27-1-6. Powers and Duties of Department Generally

§ 27-1-7. Technical Assistance for Control or Elimination of Wild or Abandoned Dogs

§ 27-1-8. Construction of Fish Ladders; Requiring Construction by Private Persons; Assessment of Cost Upon Refusal; Issuance of Execution

§ 27-1-9. Consent to Federal Rules and Regulations Pursuant to Federal Law Authorizing Purchase of Land by United States Government for River Navigability Purposes

§ 27-1-10. Assent to Federal Law Respecting Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Projects, Fish Restoration Projects, Wildlife Conservation Education, and Wildlife Associated Recreation Projects

§ 27-1-11. Consent to Acquisition of Land by United States Government for Conservation Purposes; Notice of Intended Use

§ 27-1-12. Federal-State Cooperation in Protection and Management of Wildlife in National Forest; Powers of Board

§ 27-1-13. Disposition of Funds Received by Department; Appropriations; Grants and Donations for Natural Resources Conservation Camps

§ 27-1-14. Disposition of Fines and Bond Forfeitures

§ 27-1-16. Establishment of Unit of Game Wardens; Qualifications, Appointment, and Supervisory Personnel; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Disability Retirement

§ 27-1-17. Deputy Game Wardens

§ 27-1-18. Powers of Game Wardens Generally

§ 27-1-19. Power of Game Wardens and Deputy Game Wardens to Arrest Persons; Procedure Upon Failure of Person Arrested to Appear to Answer Charges

§ 27-1-20. Additional Powers of Game Wardens; Functions of Other Agencies Assigned to Department

§ 27-1-21. Seizure and Disposal of Wildlife Illegally Taken or Possessed; Civil Action by Possessor; Disposal of Wildlife Unable to Be Stored; Disposition of Unmarketable Items

§ 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

§ 27-1-33. Noncompliance With Laws While on Fishing Area, Fish Hatchery, Natural Area, or Wildlife Management Area; Acts Constituting Criminal Trespass

§ 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