It shall be unlawful for any person to release from captivity any wild animal as defined in paragraph (75) of Code Section 27-1-2 or to import, transport, sell, transfer, or possess such a wild animal in such a manner so as to cause its release or escape from captivity. In the event a person imports, transports, sells, transfers, or possesses a wild animal in such a manner so as to pose a reasonable possibility that such wild animal may be released accidentally or escape from captivity, the department may revoke the license or permit, or both, of such person pursuant to the procedure set forth in Code Section 27-2-25.
History. Code 1933, § 45-1104, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 13; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1742, § 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