It shall be the duty of game wardens to confiscate any trap, pitfall, deadfall, scaffold, catch, snare, net, salt lick, blind pig, baited hook, or other similar device used in violation of the wildlife laws, rules, and regulations and to dispose of same as directed by the commissioner.
History. Code 1933, § 45-604, 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 wardens” for “conservation rangers” near the beginning of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally
Article 2 - Trapping, Trappers, and Fur Dealers
§ 27-3-60. Required Commercial Trapping License
§ 27-3-61. Nonresident Commercial Trapping License
§ 27-3-63. General Offenses and Penalties
§ 27-3-66. Trapping of Rabbits on One’s Own Premises or on Premises of Family Member or Landlord
§ 27-3-67. Taking of Rabbits or Hares Out of Season; Special Permit to Trap or Sell Rabbits or Hares
§ 27-3-68. Confiscation and Disposal of Unlawful Devices
§ 27-3-69. Required Licenses for Fur Dealers and Fur Dealers’ Agents
§ 27-3-71. Reports and Records of Fur Dealers; Inspection of Premises
§ 27-3-73. Disposal of Carcasses of Fur-Bearing Animals or Alligators