Georgia Code
Title 27 - Game and Fish

§ 27-1-3. Legislative Declarations; Ownership and Custody of Wildlife; Preservation of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities; Promotion and Right to Hunt, Trap, or Fish; Local Regulation; General Offenses - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-4. Powers and Duties of Board Generally - The board shall have the following powers and duties relative...

§ 27-1-5. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act” to Rules and Regulations Promulgated by Board; Affirmation of Decision by Operation of Law; Appellate Review - History. Code 1933, § 45-104, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-1-6. Powers and Duties of Department Generally - The department shall have the following powers and duties: History....

§ 27-1-7. Technical Assistance for Control or Elimination of Wild or Abandoned Dogs - Upon the request of the governing authority of a city,...

§ 27-1-8. Construction of Fish Ladders; Requiring Construction by Private Persons; Assessment of Cost Upon Refusal; Issuance of Execution - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 380, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 27-1-9. Consent to Federal Rules and Regulations Pursuant to Federal Law Authorizing Purchase of Land by United States Government for River Navigability Purposes - The consent of the General Assembly is given to the...

§ 27-1-10. Assent to Federal Law Respecting Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Projects, Fish Restoration Projects, Wildlife Conservation Education, and Wildlife Associated Recreation Projects - The State of Georgia assents to the provisions of P.L....

§ 27-1-11. Consent to Acquisition of Land by United States Government for Conservation Purposes; Notice of Intended Use - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 123, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-12. Federal-State Cooperation in Protection and Management of Wildlife in National Forest; Powers of Board - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 375, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 27-1-13. Disposition of Funds Received by Department; Appropriations; Grants and Donations for Natural Resources Conservation Camps - History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 173, § 8; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-14. Disposition of Fines and Bond Forfeitures - The proceeds from all fines and bond forfeitures arising from...

§ 27-1-16. Establishment of Unit of Game Wardens; Qualifications, Appointment, and Supervisory Personnel; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Disability Retirement - History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 173, §§ 1-3; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-17. Deputy Game Wardens - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 151, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 27-1-18. Powers of Game Wardens Generally - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 1483, § 3; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-19. Power of Game Wardens and Deputy Game Wardens to Arrest Persons; Procedure Upon Failure of Person Arrested to Appear to Answer Charges - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 522, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-20. Additional Powers of Game Wardens; Functions of Other Agencies Assigned to Department - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 27-1-21. Seizure and Disposal of Wildlife Illegally Taken or Possessed; Civil Action by Possessor; Disposal of Wildlife Unable to Be Stored; Disposition of Unmarketable Items - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 466, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 27-1-22. Taking, Possessing, and Releasing of Wildlife Generally - For purposes of wildlife management and in accordance with sound...

§ 27-1-23. Inspection of Business Premises and Records of Commercial License Holders - Any commercial license holder shall be deemed, by application for...

§ 27-1-24. Inspection of Vessels and Boats - The provisions of this title or any rule or regulation...

§ 27-1-25. Interference With Arrest or Performance of Game Warden’s Duties - It shall be unlawful for any person to resist or...

§ 27-1-25.1. Failure or Refusal to Bring Motor Vehicle or Boat to a Stop When Ordered to Do So - It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor...

§ 27-1-27. Damaging or Destroying Department Property - It shall be unlawful for any person to take, damage,...

§ 27-1-28. Taking of Nongame Species - History. Code 1933, § 45-202, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-1-29. Sale or Purchase of Game - Except as otherwise specifically provided, it shall be unlawful for...

§ 27-1-30. Disturbing or Destroying Wildlife Habitats - Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, it shall...

§ 27-1-31. Unlawful Possession or Use of Wildlife; Unlawful Concealment - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 925, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-32. Hiring of Another to Take Wildlife Contrary to Law - It shall be unlawful for any person to hire another...

§ 27-1-33. Noncompliance With Laws While on Fishing Area, Fish Hatchery, Natural Area, or Wildlife Management Area; Acts Constituting Criminal Trespass - History. Code 1933, § 45-213, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-1-34. Defenses Not Available in Prosecutions for Violations - In any prosecution for the violation of any of the...

§ 27-1-35. Jurisdiction of Probate Courts; Summons - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933,...

§ 27-1-36. Civil Enforcement by Department; Disposition of Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 45-217, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-1-37. Administrative Orders; Emergency Administrative Orders; Administrative Review - History. Code 1933, § 45-122, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 27-1-38. Penalty for Violations of Title - Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any of...

§ 27-1-39. Rules and Regulations Used to Establish Criminal Violations - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of...

Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally

Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing

§ 27-2-1. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Without License or Permit Generally; Nonresidents - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-2. Issuance and Sale of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses; Identification Required; Withdrawal of Agents’ Authority to Sell Licenses; Online Licensing System to Allow Making of Anatomical Gifts; Anatomical Gift Education and Awareness - (b.1) Any person who applies to be a license agent...

§ 27-2-3. Effective Periods of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses Generally; Multiyear Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 30; Code 1933,...

§ 27-2-3.1. Hunting Licenses; Sportsman’s License; License Card Carrier Requirement; Creation of Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses - (C.1) Type OA (Older Adult), available to those individuals 50...

§ 27-2-4. Honorary and Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1194, §§ 1-4; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-4.1. Fishing License Reciprocity for Florida Residents Over 65 Years of Age - No fishing license shall be required for any Florida resident...

§ 27-2-4.2. Courtesy Nonresident Fishing Licenses to Certain Paralyzed or Disabled Veterans - The department is authorized to issue a courtesy nonresident fishing...

§ 27-2-4.3. Special Hunting Privileges for Young People With a Terminal Illness - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-4.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-4.4. Special Turkey Hunting Season for Young and Mobility Impaired Hunters - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-4.4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-4.5. Outdoor Mentoring Program - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-4.5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-5. Required Hunter Education Courses - History. Code 1933, § 45-302.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 27-2-6. Trout License, Georgia Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Stamp, Big Game License, and Alligator Harvest Permit - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-7. Powers of Department as to Making and Entering Into Agreements Relating to Hunting License Reciprocity - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 389, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-8. Commercial Fishing Boat Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 237, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-9. Taxidermist Licenses; Unlawful Acts and Omissions by Taxidermists - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1674, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 27-2-10. Commercial Alligator Farming Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 480, §§ 2-7; Code 1933,...

§ 27-2-11. Game-Holding Permits - It shall be unlawful for any person to hold or...

§ 27-2-12. Scientific Collecting Permits - History. Ga. L. 1916, p. 114, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 27-2-13. Wildlife Exhibition Permits - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933,...

§ 27-2-13.1. Film Production Wildlife Permits; Release - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-13.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-14. Liberation-of-Wildlife and Liberation-of-Domestic Fish Permits - It shall be unlawful for any person to liberate any...

§ 27-2-15. Wildlife Storage Permits - It shall be unlawful for any person operating a grocery...

§ 27-2-16. Commercial Quail Breeder Permits; Maintenance of Records by Holders; Selling and Transporting of Pen Raised Quail Generally - Ga. Department of Natural Resources Comm. Quail Permit No. _______________...

§ 27-2-17. Falconry Permits; Duties, Permitted Acts, and Prohibitions Pertaining to Permit Holders - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-18. Permits to Kill Deer Causing Damage to Crops - The department shall be authorized to issue to a person...

§ 27-2-19. Wildlife Importation Permits - It shall be unlawful to import any wildlife other than...

§ 27-2-20. Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp; Participation in Federal Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program - History. Code 1933, § 45-326, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 27-2-20.1. Required Participation in Saltwater Information Program - It shall be unlawful for any person required to obtain...

§ 27-2-21. Field and Retriever Trials; Permits; Hunting Licenses - History. Code 1933, § 45-327, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 27-2-22. Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits - It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, hold,...

§ 27-2-22.1. Fox Trapping and Selling - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-22.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-23. License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees - Fees for licenses, permits, tags, and stamps required by this...

§ 27-2-23.1. Raccoon Fur Seller’s License - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1006, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-23.2. Salt Water Fishing Guide Licenses; Fees; Reporting Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-23.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-24. Service of Process for Licensees, Permittees, and Applicants - All applications to the department for any license or permit,...

§ 27-2-25. Revocation, Suspension, Denial, or Nonrenewal of License or Permits; Administrative and Judicial Review - History. Code 1933, § 45-323, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-2-25.1. Suspension of Hunting Privileges for Negligent Hunting; Procedures Following Hunting Accidents - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-25.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-2-25.2. Power to Suspend Licenses - The commissioner shall have the power to suspend any license...

§ 27-2-26. Rules and Regulations Regarding Revocation or Cancellation Procedures; Surrender of License, Stamp, or Permit After Revocation or Cancellation - History. Code 1933, § 45-302.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 27-2-27. Administrative Penalties in Lieu of Revocation, Suspension, Denial, or Nonrenewal - In addition to the authority granted in Code Sections 27-2-4...

§ 27-2-28. Refusing Inspection of Identification or License; Making False Statements in Obtaining License or Permit; Counterfeiting or Alteration; Unlawful Collection of Funds - History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 101, § 36; Ga. L....

§ 27-2-29. Free Fishing Days - Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commissioner may...

§ 27-2-30. Establishment of the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund; Investment of Moneys Held in the Fund; Compliance With Constitutional Provisions; Annual Accounting of Funds; Limitations on Expenditures From the Fund - (c.1) The commissioner of natural resources shall be the trustee...

§ 27-2-31. Wildlife Control Permits - History. Code 1981, § 27-2-31 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Wildlife Violator Compact

§ 27-2-40. Wildlife Violator Policy Compact - The Wildlife Violator Compact is enacted into law and entered...

§ 27-2-41. Rules and Regulations Authorized - The Board of Natural Resources shall make and publish in...

§ 27-2-42. Penalty for Violating - It shall be unlawful for any person whose license, privilege,...

Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally

Article 1 - Hunting

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-3-1. Requirement of Permission to Hunt on Lands of Another; Written Permission; Enforcement; Immunity of Landowner From Civil Liability - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 7; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-1.1. Acts Prohibited on Wildlife Management Areas - It shall be unlawful for any person on any wildlife...

§ 27-3-2. Hunting at Night - It shall be unlawful to hunt at night any game...

§ 27-3-3. Hours for Hunting Migratory Game Birds - It shall be unlawful to hunt migratory game birds between...

§ 27-3-4. Legal Weapons for Hunting Wildlife Generally; Use of Silencers and Suppressors Prohibited; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1933, § 45-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-6. Possession of Firearm While Hunting With Bow and Arrow - It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any...

§ 27-3-7. Hunting Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - (a.1) As used in this Code section, the term “alcohol...

§ 27-3-8. Unlawful Devices - It shall be unlawful for any person to make use...

§ 27-3-9. Unlawful Enticement of Game - (a.1) Nothing in subsection (a) of this Code section shall...

§ 27-3-10. Hunting Upon or Discharging Weapons Across a Public Road - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 60; Ga. L....

§ 27-3-12. Unlawful Substances and Equipment; Computer Assisted Remote Hunting Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 17; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-13. Hunting of Wildlife or Feral Hog From Boats, Aircraft, or Motor Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 61; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-14. Killing or Crippling of Game Bird or Game Animal Without Reasonable Effort to Retrieve - It shall be unlawful for any person to kill or...

§ 27-3-15. Seasons and Bag Limits; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board; Possession of More Than Bag Limit; Deer Management Assistance Program - Click to view Click to view Click to view Game...

§ 27-3-16. Hunting With Dogs Generally; Training of Hunting Dogs - History. Code 1933, § 45-514, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-17. Hunting Deer With Dogs; Seasons; Permit Required - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 58; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-18. Hunting Foxes With Dogs - It shall be lawful to hunt foxes with dogs; provided,...

§ 27-3-19. Hunting Alligators; Possessing Alligator Products; Gathering Alligator Eggs - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 590, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 27-3-19.1. Regulation of the Exporting, Farming, and Selling of Fresh-Water Turtles - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-19.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-20. Taking Rabbits and Hares Out of Season - It shall be unlawful for any person to take rabbits...

§ 27-3-21. Killing of Bears by Property Owners - Any property owner or his or her agent shall have...

§ 27-3-22. Hunting, Possessing, or Transporting Birds Generally - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap,...

§ 27-3-23. Sale of Tails of Squirrels - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...

§ 27-3-24. Restrictions on Hunting Feral Hogs - (a.1) (1) The board may by rule or regulation restrict...

§ 27-3-25. Hunting Bears; Required Outer Garments - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt bears...

§ 27-3-26. Hunting Bears; Restrictions; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-26 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-27. Unlawful Use of Bear Bait - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-27 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-28. Person May Take Possession of Native Wildlife Which Has Been Killed by a Motor Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-28 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-29. Recording and Reporting Requirements for Game Animals and Birds; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-29 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Deer

§ 27-3-40. Required Clothing - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer...

§ 27-3-41. Unsupervised Hunting by Persons Under 12 Years of Age - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 16A; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-42. Taking of Deer in Lake, Stream, or Pond - It shall be unlawful to take any deer by any...

§ 27-3-43. Removal of Head of Deer - It shall be unlawful to remove the head of any...

§ 27-3-44. Killing of Deer Which Have No Antlers Visible - It shall be unlawful to kill any deer in this...

§ 27-3-48. Hunting Deer at Night - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 671, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-3-49. Killing of Dogs Running Deer - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 59; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-50. Sale of Antlers, Hides, and Tails of Deer - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...

Article 2 - Trapping, Trappers, and Fur Dealers

§ 27-3-60. Required Commercial Trapping License - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 4.

§ 27-3-61. Nonresident Commercial Trapping License - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 5.

§ 27-3-62. Open Seasons - History. Code 1933, § 45-601, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-63. General Offenses and Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 45-603, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-64. Killing or Injuring Mink or Otter With Firearm; Possession or Sale of Mink or Otter, or Pelt Thereof, Killed by Firearm - It shall be unlawful to use any kind of firearm...

§ 27-3-65. Removal of Trap or of Wildlife From Trap Owned by Another Person; Possession of Wildlife Removed From Trap of Another Person - It shall be unlawful for any person to remove a...

§ 27-3-66. Trapping of Rabbits on One’s Own Premises or on Premises of Family Member or Landlord - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...

§ 27-3-67. Taking of Rabbits or Hares Out of Season; Special Permit to Trap or Sell Rabbits or Hares - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 27-3-68. Confiscation and Disposal of Unlawful Devices - It shall be the duty of game wardens to confiscate...

§ 27-3-69. Required Licenses for Fur Dealers and Fur Dealers’ Agents - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 11; Code 1933,...

§ 27-3-70. Posting of Bond by Applicants for Fur Dealer License; Effect of Breach of Conditions of Bond - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 7.

§ 27-3-71. Reports and Records of Fur Dealers; Inspection of Premises - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 27-3-72. Information as to Service of Process in Application; Filing as an Admission of Doing Business in Georgia - All applications to the department for any license or permit...

§ 27-3-73. Disposal of Carcasses of Fur-Bearing Animals or Alligators - It shall be unlawful for any fur dealer to dispose...

Article 3 - Transportation

§ 27-3-90. Requirements for Lawful Transportation - It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, ship,...

§ 27-3-91. Transportation by Carrier Within State - It shall be unlawful for any person to take any...

§ 27-3-92. Transportation Out of State - It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a...

§ 27-3-93. Transportation for Propagation and Scientific Purposes - It shall be unlawful for any person to ship or...

§ 27-3-94. Acceptance by Carriers of Wildlife for Shipment; Reports Required - It shall be unlawful for any carrier to ship, transport,...

Article 4 - Shooting Preserves

§ 27-3-110. Shooting Preserve License Required; Effective Dates; Contents of Application; Conditions for Issuance - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 295, §§ 3, 4, 9;...

§ 27-3-111. Removal of Pen Raised Game Bird; Release of Mallards or Black Ducks; Failure to Maintain or Furnish Records; Failure to Notify Department of Diseases - History. Code 1933, § 45-1002, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-112. Legal Hunting Dates and Hours; Bag Limits - History. Code 1933, § 45-1003, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-113. Propagation, Possession, or Release of Wildlife or Wild Animals on Shooting Preserves; Importation of Wildlife or Wild Animals for Propagation, Possession, or Release - It shall be unlawful for any person to propagate, possess,...

§ 27-3-114. Laws and Regulations Applicable to Shooting Preserves; Requirements as to Hunting Licenses - History. Code 1933, § 45-1005, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-3-115. Department Authorized to Contract With Shooting Preserves for Issuance and Sale of Shooting Preserve Hunting Licenses; Requirements; Nondisclosure of Records - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-115 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife

§ 27-3-130. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 27-3-131. “Protected Species” Defined - As used in this article, the term “protected species” means...

§ 27-3-132. Powers and Duties of Department and Board - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 3.

§ 27-3-133. Penalty for Violation of Rules and Regulations of Board - Any person who violates any rule or regulation promulgated by...

Article 6 - Interference With Lawful Taking

§ 27-3-150. “Lawful Taking” Defined - As used in this article, the term “lawful taking” means...

§ 27-3-151. Activity Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-151 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-152. Injunctions; Damages for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-152 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Feeding of Wild Alligators

§ 27-3-170. Feeding of Wild Alligators Prohibited; Criminal Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-170 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife

§ 27-3-180. Findings and Declarations - The General Assembly recognizes that the hunting and taking of...

§ 27-3-181. Use of Fertility Control of Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-181 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-182. Permit Application for Applying Fertility Control to Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-182 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-183. Rules and Regulations - The board is authorized to promulgate and adopt any rules...

§ 27-3-184. Wildlife Fertility Control Permits; Cease and Desist Orders; Possession of Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-184 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-3-185. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-185 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 4 - Fish

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-4-1. Salt-Water and Fresh-Water Demarcation Line - History. Code 1933, § 45-811, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-2. Fishing in Waters or From Lands of Another Without Permission; Obstruction or Interference With Rights of Others - It shall be unlawful for any person to fish in...

§ 27-4-3. Right to Take Shellfish From Stream or Estuary - Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1991, p. 693, § 2,...

§ 27-4-4. Unlawful Dumping; Recovery of Damages - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 22; Code 1933,...

§ 27-4-5. Methods for Taking Fish Generally - History. Code 1933, § 45-705, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-6. Use of Minnow Seines or Traps - It shall be unlawful to take any game fish or...

§ 27-4-7. Use of Gill Nets; Seizure of Illegal Nets - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 93, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 27-4-8. Unlawful Devices or Substances - It shall be unlawful for any person to use any...

§ 27-4-9. Possession of Nets or Other Devices for Taking Shad During Closed Season Deemed Evidence of Violation - The possession, in any boat upon the waters of this...

§ 27-4-10. Creel and Possession Limits; Size Restrictions - Click to view Species Ranges of Sizes Within Which Fish...

§ 27-4-11. Fishing in Department Fish Hatcheries - It shall be unlawful to fish in ponds or other...

§ 27-4-11.1. Possession of Firearms and Intoxication on Public Fishing Areas; Fishing in Closed Fishing Areas; Other Restrictions in Public Fishing Areas - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1380, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-12. Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board; Reporting; Legislative Overruling of Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1933, § 45-732, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-4-30. Fishing in Private Ponds - The owner of a private pond, the owner’s immediate family,...

§ 27-4-31. Catch-Out Pond Licenses - The owner or operator of a catch-out pond operated as...

§ 27-4-32. Sport Trotlines - Sport trotlines must be marked with the owner’s name and...

§ 27-4-33. Spearing of Fish - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 181, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-34. Fishing With Bow and Arrow - History. Code 1933, § 45-709, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-36. Artificial-Lure Streams or Lakes - History. Code 1933, § 45-719, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-37. Taking of Fish by Grabbling, Noodling, or Hand Grabbing - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-37 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Trout Fishing

§ 27-4-50. Manner of Fishing; Moving of Trout - History. Code 1933, § 45-715, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-51. Designation of Certain Waters as Trout Waters; Establishment of Seasons and Methods of Fishing - History. Code 1933, § 45-716, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-4-70. Fishing in Waters Not Opened for Commercial Fishing - It shall be unlawful to fish commercially except in waters...

§ 27-4-71. Commercial Fishing for Shad, American Eels, Catfish, and Horseshoe Crabs - History. Code 1933, § 45-805, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-4-73. Confiscation and Disposition of Illegally Used Commercial Fishing Gear - Should any law enforcement officer of this state or employee...

§ 27-4-74. Sale, Purchase, or Transportation of Game Fish Generally - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 85; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-75. Sale of Fish by Commercial Fish Hatcheries; Sale of Game Fish; Bill of Sale or Lading for Possession of Certain Game Fish and Domestic Fish; Sale of Diseased Fish - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 897, § 3; Code 1933,...

§ 27-4-76. Licensing of Wholesale and Retail Fish Dealers; Sale, Transportation Into State, or Possession of Live Fish and Fish Eggs - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 332, § 5;...

§ 27-4-77. Suspension of License for Violation of Article - Upon a conviction of any person for the violation of...

§ 27-4-78. Governance of Food Fish Processing Plants - Any food fish processing plant shall be governed by the...

Part 2 - Fresh-Water Fishing

§ 27-4-90. Commercial Fishing License Required; Effective Dates - It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in...

§ 27-4-91. Lawful Devices Generally - History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 169, § 5; Code 1933,...

§ 27-4-92. Lawful Baskets - History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 302, § 19; Code 1933,...

§ 27-4-93. Use of Commercial Fishing Gear Within One-Half Mile Below Lock or Dam - It shall be unlawful to use any commercial fishing gear,...

Part 3 - Salt-Water Fishing

§ 27-4-110. Commercial Fishing License Required - It shall be unlawful for any person other than the...

§ 27-4-111. Filing of Bond or Affidavit as Condition for Validity of Commercial Fishing Boat License - A commercial fishing boat license issued under Code Section 27-2-8...

§ 27-4-117. Identification Tags, Numbers, and Letters for Boats or Vessels - It shall be unlawful for any boat or vessel licensed...

§ 27-4-118. Required Records - History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 339, § 2; Ga. L....

Article 4 - Seafood

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-4-130. Authority to Close Salt Waters; Notice; Regulations Prohibiting Sale of Seafood - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-130 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-132. Fishing for Shrimp for Noncommercial Purposes Generally - History. Code 1933, § 45-902.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 27-4-132.1. Limit on Amount of Shrimp Fished by Cast Net; Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-132.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-133. Lawful Nets; Opening and Closing Waters; Identification on Boats Fishing for Shrimp - (a.1) (1) It shall be unlawful to fish for shrimp...

§ 27-4-134. Requirements for Commercial Fishing Boat License; Penalty for Violation - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1173, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-135. Maintenance of Records by Sellers; Reports of Oysters and Clams Harvested - Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1991, p. 693, § 4,...

§ 27-4-136. Seafood Dealer License; Maintenance of Records; Purchase of Seafood - History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 101, § 23; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-137. Civil Forfeiture Proceedings - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 491, § 6;...

§ 27-4-138. Penalties for Offenses Pertaining to Operation of Commercial Fishing Boats Engaged in Illegal Fishing With Power-Drawn Nets - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 202, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-140. Penalties for Using Recreational Food Shrimp Cast Netting - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-140 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Crabs

§ 27-4-150. Taking, Possessing, and Dealing in Crabs and Peelers; Required Records - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 367, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-151. Use of Crab Traps; Identification of Boats or Vessels; Closure of Salt Waters Authorized - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 590, § 10; Code 1933,...

Part 3 - Taking Shrimp for Bait

§ 27-4-171. Bait Shrimping - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-171 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Shellfish

§ 27-4-187. Public Policy on Development of Commercial Shellfish Industry - The General Assembly finds that the wild harvest and mariculture...

§ 27-4-188. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 27-4-189. Regulatory Authority to Develop and Cultivate Shellfish Industry; Recommendations on Legislation - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-189 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-190. Commercial Fishing License With Shellfish Endorsement and Master Harvester Permit or Harvester Permit; Hours for Taking Shellfish; Recreational Harvesting - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-190 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-192. Methods of Taking Shellfish Generally - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-192 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-193. Taking Shellfish From Unapproved Growing Areas; Operating Facility for Controlled Purification of Shellfish - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-193 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-194. Minimum Size of Shellfish Which May Be Taken for Commercial or Noncommercial Purposes - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-194 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-195. Times and Places for Taking Shellfish; Master Harvester’s Request to Harvest Shellfish During Periods When Shellfish Harvest Is Closed; Revocation of Permission for Closed Period Harvest - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-195 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-196. Distribution and Transplanting of Wild Oyster Shells and Culch Material by Permittee - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-196 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-197. Shellfish Sanitation Program; Requirements as to Shipment of Shellfish - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-197 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-198. Lease of State Intertidal and Subtidal Water Bottoms Within Approved Growing Areas From Department - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-198 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-199. Evidence of Intent to Use as Food; Inspection of Businesses - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-199 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-200. Forged or False Documents, Records, or Permits Unlawful - It shall be unlawful to knowingly produce, manufacture, or possess...

§ 27-4-201. Penalty for Violation of Article; Revocation of Authorizations - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-201 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-202. Shellfish Mariculture Permit; Bond Requirement of Master Harvester; Penalty for Noncompliance - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-202 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-203. Conditional Certifications of Shellfish Hatcheries and Nursery Operations; Approval of Out-of-State Hatcheries; Authorization for Operation; Conditions for Permitting; Revocation - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-203 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-204. Permitting; Number of Cages; Identification Attached to Cages - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-204 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - Commercial Shrimp Cast Netting Licenses

§ 27-4-205. Commercial Shrimping License Required - It shall be unlawful for any person to fish for...

§ 27-4-206. Issuance of Licenses; Limits; Fees - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-206 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Interstate Agreements

Part 1 - Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact

§ 27-4-210. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact - The Governor of this state is authorized and directed to...

§ 27-4-211. Establishment of Commission; Members; Terms of Office; Removal - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 117, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 27-4-212. Powers and Duties of Commission and State Officers - There is granted to the commission and the commissioners thereof...

§ 27-4-213. Powers Granted to Commission Regarded as Supplemental - Any powers granted to the commission shall be regarded as...

§ 27-4-214. Commission to Keep Accurate Accounts; Reports to Governor and General Assembly; Recommendations for Legislative Action - The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and...

§ 27-4-215. Examination of Commission’s Accounts by State Auditor; Report to Governor - The state auditor is authorized and empowered from time to...

§ 27-4-216. Annual Appropriation for Commission - The sum of $200.00 per annum, or so much as...

Part 2 - Fishing License Reciprocity

§ 27-4-234. Agreements With Adjoining States - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-234 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 6 - Aquaculture Development

§ 27-4-251. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Aquaculture Development...

§ 27-4-252. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 27-4-253. Aquaculture Development Commission Created; Membership; Bylaws; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Meeting at Call of Chairman - Each of such six members shall be appointed for a...

§ 27-4-254. Duty of Commission to Develop Aquaculture Development Plan; Contents of Plan; Meetings of Commission; Staff Support - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-254 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-255. Registration Required for Sale of Domestic Fish; Regulation of Sale Without Registration - Any person engaged in the sale of domestic fish, except...

§ 27-4-256. Duty of Department to Register Sellers of Domestic Fish; Expiration of Registration - The Department of Natural Resources shall register sellers of domestic...

§ 27-4-257. Contents of Application for Registration - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-257 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-258. Filing of Application as Admission of Doing Business in State - The filing of an application with the department for registration...

§ 27-4-259. Denial of Registration - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-259 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-260. Revocation of Registration - The Commissioner may revoke any outstanding registration where the holder...

§ 27-4-261. Certificate as Evidence of Registration; List of Persons Registered - All registration certificates issued by the department shall be evidence...

§ 27-4-262. Rules and Regulations - The board shall make and publish in print or electronically...

§ 27-4-263. Inspections - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-263 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Limited Liability of Owners and Operators of Sport Fishing Locations

§ 27-4-280. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly recognizes that persons who participate in the...

§ 27-4-281. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 27-4-282. Immunity From Liability for Injury or Death; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 27-4-282 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-4-283. Warning Sign to Be Posted; Contents of Warning Sign - Under Georgia law, an owner or operator of a fishing...

Chapter 5 - Wild Animals

§ 27-5-1. Legislative Intent and Findings - The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in...

§ 27-5-2. Powers of Board Generally - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1254, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 27-5-2.1. Definitions; Importation Restrictions; Prohibition on Possession of Cervid Carcasses - History. Code 1981, § 27-5-2.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-5-3. Powers of Department Generally - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1254, § 5; Code 1933,...

§ 27-5-4. Wild Animal Licenses and Permits Generally - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1254, § 3; Code 1933,...

§ 27-5-5. Wild Animals for Which License or Permit Required - History. Code 1933, § 45-1102, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-5-6. Specifications for Humane Handling, Care, Confinement, and Transportation of Wild Animals - It shall be unlawful to import, transport, sell, transfer, or...

§ 27-5-7. Release or Escape From Captivity - It shall be unlawful for any person to release from...

§ 27-5-8. Seizure of Wild Animals as Contraband; Civil Action to Recover Animals - History. Code 1933, § 45-1104.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 27-5-9. Seizure of Wild Animals Pursuant to Administrative Order; Appeal - History. Code 1933, § 45-1104.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 27-5-10. Disposal of Wild Animals Recaptured After Escape or Seized Under This Title - History. Code 1933, § 45-1105, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 27-5-11. Wild Animal Auction License; Applications; Filing Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 27-5-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 27-5-12. Shooting of Any Wild Animal Held Under Wild Animal Permit or Farmed Deer - It shall be unlawful to shoot, kill, or wound any...

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