Georgia Code
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 4-4-1. Legislative Intent

Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrences of highly contagious or infectious diseases which threaten to destroy the livestock of this state and because certain known agents and vectors are instrumental in the spread of certain highly contagious or infectious diseases in livestock, it is found and declared to be necessary to:
History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 1.

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Georgia Code

Title 4 - Animals

Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock

Article 1 - Control of Infectious or Contagious Diseases in Livestock

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 4-4-1. Legislative Intent

§ 4-4-1.1. “Livestock” Defined

§ 4-4-2. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

§ 4-4-2.1. Fees for Services Rendered to a.p.h.i.s. Programs

§ 4-4-3. Injunctions

§ 4-4-4. Administrative Hearings and Penalties

§ 4-4-6. Penalty for Introducing Foreign Animal Disease; Notice and Reporting Required for Certain Diseases; Exception for Bona Fide Research Activities