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§ 27-1-1. Short Title - This title shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 27-1-2. Definitions - As used in this title, the term: (1.1) “Alligator” means...
§ 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...