Georgia Code
Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing
§ 27-2-20.1. Required Participation in Saltwater Information Program

It shall be unlawful for any person required to obtain a fishing license as provided in Code Section 27-2-1 to fish in the salt waters of this state without participating in the Saltwater Information Program. Participation in such program shall require the completion of a screening questionnaire prior to obtaining a free Georgia salt water fishing endorsement and the possession of such endorsement or other evidence of participation while salt water fishing.
History. Code 1981, § 27-2-20.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 2/HB 869.

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