It shall be unlawful to import, transport, sell, transfer, or possess any wild animal regulated by this chapter without meeting the specifications expressed in this Code section for the humane handling, care, confinement, and transportation of such animals:
History. Code 1933, § 45-1103, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 27; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 27; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1219, § 20.
Cross references.
Georgia Animal Protection Act, § 4-11-1 et seq.
Cruelty to animals, § 16-12-4 .
Structure Georgia Code
§ 27-5-1. Legislative Intent and Findings
§ 27-5-2. Powers of Board Generally
§ 27-5-2.1. Definitions; Importation Restrictions; Prohibition on Possession of Cervid Carcasses
§ 27-5-3. Powers of Department Generally
§ 27-5-4. Wild Animal Licenses and Permits Generally
§ 27-5-5. Wild Animals for Which License or Permit Required
§ 27-5-6. Specifications for Humane Handling, Care, Confinement, and Transportation of Wild Animals
§ 27-5-7. Release or Escape From Captivity
§ 27-5-8. Seizure of Wild Animals as Contraband; Civil Action to Recover Animals
§ 27-5-9. Seizure of Wild Animals Pursuant to Administrative Order; Appeal
§ 27-5-10. Disposal of Wild Animals Recaptured After Escape or Seized Under This Title
§ 27-5-11. Wild Animal Auction License; Applications; Filing Requirements
§ 27-5-12. Shooting of Any Wild Animal Held Under Wild Animal Permit or Farmed Deer