Georgia Code
Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing
§ 27-2-18. Permits to Kill Deer Causing Damage to Crops

The department shall be authorized to issue to a person who cultivates crops, who is immediately responsible for their cultivation, or who is the principal owner of the crops a permit to kill deer which have caused or are reasonably certain to cause damage to crops which were planted for the purpose of harvesting and marketing such crops or their by-products. The person shall apply to the department for such a permit on a form containing such information as may be necessary for the proper evaluation and consideration of the application. Permits shall be issued only in cases where the department has determined that the killing of deer is justified. Representatives of the department are authorized to investigate claims of damage and the necessity of killing deer prior to the issuance of such a permit. Permits issued by the department shall include restrictions and conditions relative to the property on which deer may be killed, persons authorized to kill deer on the property, crops which may be protected, number and sex of deer which may be killed, expiration of permit, and such other restrictions and conditions as may be necessary. It shall be unlawful for any person to kill any deer under the authority of any such permit except in accordance with the restrictions and conditions of the permit.
History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 645, § 1; Code 1933, § 45-321, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 20.
Cross references.
Deer generally, § 27-3-40 et seq.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 27 - Game and Fish

Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally

Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing

§ 27-2-1. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Without License or Permit Generally; Nonresidents

§ 27-2-2. Issuance and Sale of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses; Identification Required; Withdrawal of Agents’ Authority to Sell Licenses; Online Licensing System to Allow Making of Anatomical Gifts; Anatomical Gift Education and Awareness

§ 27-2-3. Effective Periods of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses Generally; Multiyear Licenses

§ 27-2-3.1. Hunting Licenses; Sportsman’s License; License Card Carrier Requirement; Creation of Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses

§ 27-2-4. Honorary and Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses

§ 27-2-4.1. Fishing License Reciprocity for Florida Residents Over 65 Years of Age

§ 27-2-4.2. Courtesy Nonresident Fishing Licenses to Certain Paralyzed or Disabled Veterans

§ 27-2-4.3. Special Hunting Privileges for Young People With a Terminal Illness

§ 27-2-4.4. Special Turkey Hunting Season for Young and Mobility Impaired Hunters

§ 27-2-4.5. Outdoor Mentoring Program

§ 27-2-5. Required Hunter Education Courses

§ 27-2-6. Trout License, Georgia Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Stamp, Big Game License, and Alligator Harvest Permit

§ 27-2-7. Powers of Department as to Making and Entering Into Agreements Relating to Hunting License Reciprocity

§ 27-2-8. Commercial Fishing Boat Licenses

§ 27-2-9. Taxidermist Licenses; Unlawful Acts and Omissions by Taxidermists

§ 27-2-10. Commercial Alligator Farming Licenses

§ 27-2-11. Game-Holding Permits

§ 27-2-12. Scientific Collecting Permits

§ 27-2-13. Wildlife Exhibition Permits

§ 27-2-13.1. Film Production Wildlife Permits; Release

§ 27-2-14. Liberation-of-Wildlife and Liberation-of-Domestic Fish Permits

§ 27-2-15. Wildlife Storage Permits

§ 27-2-16. Commercial Quail Breeder Permits; Maintenance of Records by Holders; Selling and Transporting of Pen Raised Quail Generally

§ 27-2-17. Falconry Permits; Duties, Permitted Acts, and Prohibitions Pertaining to Permit Holders

§ 27-2-18. Permits to Kill Deer Causing Damage to Crops

§ 27-2-19. Wildlife Importation Permits

§ 27-2-20. Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp; Participation in Federal Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program

§ 27-2-20.1. Required Participation in Saltwater Information Program

§ 27-2-21. Field and Retriever Trials; Permits; Hunting Licenses

§ 27-2-22. Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits

§ 27-2-22.1. Fox Trapping and Selling

§ 27-2-23. License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees

§ 27-2-23.1. Raccoon Fur Seller’s License

§ 27-2-23.2. Salt Water Fishing Guide Licenses; Fees; Reporting Requirements

§ 27-2-24. Service of Process for Licensees, Permittees, and Applicants

§ 27-2-25. Revocation, Suspension, Denial, or Nonrenewal of License or Permits; Administrative and Judicial Review

§ 27-2-25.1. Suspension of Hunting Privileges for Negligent Hunting; Procedures Following Hunting Accidents

§ 27-2-25.2. Power to Suspend Licenses

§ 27-2-26. Rules and Regulations Regarding Revocation or Cancellation Procedures; Surrender of License, Stamp, or Permit After Revocation or Cancellation

§ 27-2-27. Administrative Penalties in Lieu of Revocation, Suspension, Denial, or Nonrenewal

§ 27-2-28. Refusing Inspection of Identification or License; Making False Statements in Obtaining License or Permit; Counterfeiting or Alteration; Unlawful Collection of Funds

§ 27-2-29. Free Fishing Days

§ 27-2-30. Establishment of the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund; Investment of Moneys Held in the Fund; Compliance With Constitutional Provisions; Annual Accounting of Funds; Limitations on Expenditures From the Fund

§ 27-2-31. Wildlife Control Permits