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Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 4-4-1. Legislative Intent - Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrences...
§ 4-4-1.1. “Livestock” Defined - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 4-4-2. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and...
§ 4-4-2.1. Fees for Services Rendered to a.p.h.i.s. Programs - The Commissioner is authorized by rule or regulation to establish,...
§ 4-4-3. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 4-4-4. Administrative Hearings and Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1035, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 4-4-6. Penalty for Introducing Foreign Animal Disease; Notice and Reporting Required for Certain Diseases; Exception for Bona Fide Research Activities - (AA) Equine Viral Arteritis; (BB) Feline Spongiform Encephalopathy; (CC) Glanders...
Part 2 - Feeding Garbage to Animals
§ 4-4-20. “Garbage” Defined - The term “garbage,” as used in this part, except as...
§ 4-4-21. Feeding Garbage to Animals Generally - Except as otherwise provided in this part, it shall be...
§ 4-4-22. Feeding Garbage to Swine - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 60, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 4-4-23. Licensing of Garbage Feeders - No person shall feed garbage to swine without first applying...
§ 4-4-24. Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses - Every licensed feeder of garbage who violates this part or...
§ 4-4-25. Administrative Remedies - Any person affected by this part or by any rule...
§ 4-4-26. Penalty for Violations of Part or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any provision...
Part 3 - Rendering and Disposal Plants
§ 4-4-40. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 4-4-41. Licenses Required; Expiration; Fee - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or...
§ 4-4-42. Revocation, Cancellation, or Suspension of Licenses - Every licensed rendering plant which violates the laws of this...
§ 4-4-43. Rendering Plant Requirements - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 10;...
§ 4-4-44. Collection Center Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-44 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 4-4-45. Inspections; Maintenance of Records; Maintenance of Vehicles - Every rendering plant shall be subject at all times to...
§ 4-4-46. Administrative Remedies - Any person affected by this part or by any rule...
§ 4-4-47. Funding of Inspection System for Slaughtering Establishments Unable to Qualify for Federal Inspection; Adoption of Grading Standards for Use in Inspections of Such Establishments - The Governor is authorized to make available to the department...
§ 4-4-48. Penalty for Violations of Part or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any provision...
Part 4 - Preventing Spread of Livestock Diseases
§ 4-4-60. Extermination of Parasites and Development of Livestock Industry Under Supervision and Control of Commissioner; Employment of Inspectors and Veterinarians; Public Report - The work of exterminating the cattle fever tick, screwworm, and...
§ 4-4-61. Duties of Livestock Inspectors and Supervising Veterinarians Generally - It shall be the duty of all livestock inspectors and...
§ 4-4-62. Right of Entry of Inspectors - The Commissioner or any duly authorized livestock inspector is authorized...
§ 4-4-63. Appointment of Federal Livestock Inspectors as State Livestock Inspectors - The Commissioner may appoint or commission federal veterinarians or livestock...
§ 4-4-64. Establishment and Maintenance of Quarantine Lines for Protection of Livestock Generally - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 16....
§ 4-4-65. Maintenance of Quarantine Along State Borders to Prevent Introduction of Parasites or Diseases Into State - The Commissioner shall provide and maintain an effective quarantine along...
§ 4-4-66. Movement of Cattle Infested With Parasites - The movement of cattle infested with cattle fever tick, screwworm,...
§ 4-4-67. Establishment of Quarantines in Areas in Which Livestock Affected With or Exposed to Contagious or Infectious Disease; Transportation of Livestock Within and From Quarantined Areas - History. Ga. L. 1909, p. 131, §§ 3, 4; Civil...
§ 4-4-68. Employment of Veterinary Surgeon or Expert - History. Ga. L. 1905, p. 121, § 1; Civil Code...
§ 4-4-69. Regulation of Manufacture and Use of Disease Vectors - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 18;...
§ 4-4-70. Conduct of Programs to Eradicate Contagious or Infectious Diseases Generally - Whenever it is determined by the Commissioner, in cooperation with...
§ 4-4-71. Cooperation of Commissioner With Other Officials in Establishing Quarantine Lines - The Commissioner shall cooperate with officials of other states and...
§ 4-4-72. Indemnification of Owners of Livestock Destroyed in Eradication of Diseases - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 22;...
§ 4-4-73. Transfer of State Funds to Eradication Programs for Purposes of Matching Federal Funds - For the purpose of matching available federal funds where state...
§ 4-4-74. Penalty for Violation of Quarantine - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any quarantine...
§ 4-4-75. Interfering With Commissioner or Livestock Inspectors - Any person who shall forcibly resist, oppose, assault, prevent, impede,...
§ 4-4-76. Importation of Diseased Livestock - Any person who shall knowingly import within the limits of...
Part 5 - Live Poultry Dealers, Brokers, and Market Operators
§ 4-4-80. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 4-4-81. Infected or Diseased Poultry — Sale, Auction, Transfer, or Movement; Inspection; Reports; Diagnosis - No dealer, broker, poultry market operator, or other person shall...
§ 4-4-82. License Requirement; Records Requirement; Transportation Equipment; Disposal of Dead Poultry - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-82 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 4-4-82.1. Limitation on Slaughter of Live Poultry - No dealer, broker, poultry market operator, or employee or contractor...
§ 4-4-83. Quarantines; Rules and Regulations for Disease Control; Confiscation, Destruction, or Disposal of Diseased Poultry, Eggs, Chicks, or Stock - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-83 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 4-4-84. Penalties - Any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator who violates any...