Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-1-30. Disturbing or Destroying Wildlife Habitats

Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, it shall be unlawful to disturb, mutilate, or destroy the dens, holes, or homes of any wildlife; to blind wildlife with lights; or to use explosives, chemicals, electrical or mechanical devices, or smokers of any kind in order to drive such wildlife out of such habitats.
History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 17; Code 1933, § 45-322; Ga. L. 1949, p. 1005, § 1; Ga. L. 1952, p. 362, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 62; Code 1933, § 45-207, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1629, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 20; Ga. L. 2014, p. 381, § 1/SB 322.

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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