A dog that is found, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, to have caused a serious injury to a human on more than one occasion shall be euthanized; provided, however, that no injury occurring before July 1, 2012, shall count for purposes of this Code section.
History. Code 1981, § 4-8-26 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2012, “this Code section” was substituted for “this subsection” at the end of the Code section.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2012 amendment of this Code section, see 29 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 180 (2012).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Responsible Dog Ownership
§ 4-8-22. Jurisdiction; Designation of Dog Control Officer; Consolidation of Services
§ 4-8-25. Court Ordered Euthanasia
§ 4-8-26. Euthanasia for Dogs With Repeat Offenses
§ 4-8-28. Notifications by Owner; Change in Ownership of Dog; Changes in Residence
§ 4-8-29. Limitations on Dog’s Presence Off of Owner’s Premises; Penalty for Violation; Defense
§ 4-8-30. Confiscation by Dog Control Officer; Payment of Costs for Recovery; Euthanasia
§ 4-8-31. Governmental Liability for Enforcement