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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 Repealed by Ga.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
§ 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
§ 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...