Georgia Code
Title 4 - Animals

§ 4-1-7. Investigation Prior to Charges of Cruelty to Animals in Animal Husbandry; “Food Animal” Defined - Prior to the filing of criminal charges for a violation...

Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands

§ 4-2-1. Mark, Brand, or Tattoo Registration — Certificates - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 175, § 2;...

§ 4-2-2. Mark, Brand, or Tattoo Registration — Evidential Value - The fact that any livestock is marked, branded, or tattooed...

§ 4-2-3. Mark, Brand, or Tattoo Registration — Change - No registered mark, brand, or tattoo shall be changed so...

§ 4-2-4. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules...

§ 4-2-5. Administration of Chapter and Rules and Regulations - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to administer...

Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying

§ 4-3-1. Legislative Intent - There is found and declared a necessity for a uniform...

§ 4-3-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 4-3-3. Permitting Livestock to Run at Large or Stray - No owner shall permit livestock to run at large on...

§ 4-3-4. Impoundment of Livestock Running at Large or Straying - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 4;...

§ 4-3-5. Notice of Impoundment and Sale of Livestock - Click to view Click to view “To Whom It May...

§ 4-3-6. Redemption of Livestock Prior to Sale - The owner of any impounded livestock shall have the right...

§ 4-3-7. Disposition of Livestock Not Sold at Auction - If there is no bidder for the livestock at the...

§ 4-3-8. Return and Disposition of Proceeds of Sale - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 8;...

§ 4-3-9. Care of Impounded Animals; Employment of Guards, Poundmasters, or Other Persons - The sheriff shall have feed and water provided for impounded...

§ 4-3-10. Fees for Impounding, Serving Notice, Care and Feeding, Advertising, and Disposing of Impounded Animals - The fees allowed for impounding, serving notice, care and feeding,...

§ 4-3-11. County Livestock Pounds - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 9;...

§ 4-3-12. Permitting Livestock to Run at Large or Stray; Releasing Impounded Livestock; Penalty - Any owner of livestock who intentionally or knowingly permits the...

Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock

Article 1 - Control of Infectious or Contagious Diseases in Livestock

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...

Article 2 - Bovine Diseases

§ 4-4-90. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is to safeguard public health...

§ 4-4-91. “Qualified Veterinarians” Defined - The term “qualified veterinarians,” as used in this article, means...

§ 4-4-92. Duty of Commissioner to Eradicate Tuberculosis; County Appropriations; Right of Entry to Test Cattle; Assistance by Owners of Cattle - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 4-4-93. Notice to Owners; Testing; Branding of Infected Cattle; Slaughter - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 4-4-94. Indemnification of Owners - Before having such reacting cattle slaughtered, the Commissioner shall notify...

§ 4-4-95. Use or Sale of Veterinary Tuberculin - No person, firm, or corporation shall administer veterinary tuberculin, except...

§ 4-4-95.1. Transport of Cattle; Segregation of Cattle With Brucellosis; Removal or Alteration of Cattle Identification; Rules and Regulations; Sale of Infected Cattle - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-95.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-4-96. Applicability of Article to Anthrax and Brucellosis - This article shall apply to the control and, if possible,...

§ 4-4-96.1. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...

§ 4-4-97. Penalty for Violations of Article - Any person violating any provision of this article shall be...

Article 3 - Equine Diseases

§ 4-4-110. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Equine Act.”...

§ 4-4-111. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 4-4-112. Sale, Auction, Transfer, or Moving of Equines - No dealer, broker, or livestock market operator shall sell, auction,...

§ 4-4-113. Licensing and Bonding Requirements Generally - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 4-4-114. Suspension, Cancellation, or Revocation of Licenses - Every licensed dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other person...

§ 4-4-115. Inspections; Maintenance of Equines by Persons to Whom Article Applies - The Commissioner is authorized to have inspections conducted of the...

§ 4-4-116. Sales of Equines to Be in Compliance With Article, Rules, and Regulations - No dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other individual to...

§ 4-4-117. Veterinary Services at Equine Sales; Fees - All licensed dealers, brokers, livestock market operators, or other individuals...

§ 4-4-118. Use of Drugs, Tranquilizers, and Medications Which Result in Misrepresentation in Sale of Equines - The Commissioner may enact, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations...

§ 4-4-119. Certification of Health of Animals Transported Into State - The Commissioner is authorized to require any person, firm, or...

§ 4-4-120. Quarantines - In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of equine diseases,...

§ 4-4-121. Eradication Programs - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 9.

§ 4-4-122. Indemnification for Equines Eradicated - The Commissioner is authorized, to the extent of funds available,...

§ 4-4-123. Establishment of Compounds and Research Programs to Control or Eradicate Equine Infectious Anemia - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1138, § 1.

§ 4-4-124. Transfer of State Funds for Use in Programs to Eradicate Contagious or Infectious Diseases; Repayment of Funds - Whenever a program of eradication of a contagious or infectious...

§ 4-4-125. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to formulate, adopt, promulgate, and enforce...

§ 4-4-126. Injunctions - The Commissioner is authorized to seek an injunction against any...

§ 4-4-127. Penalty for Violations of Article, Rules, or Regulations - Any dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other person subject...

Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification

§ 4-4-140. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Swine Mycobacteriosis...

§ 4-4-141. Purpose of Article - Swine mycobacteriosis poses a serious potential health threat to the...

§ 4-4-142. Definitions - As used in this article, all terms shall have the...

§ 4-4-143. Indemnification for Condemned Swine — Generally - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 4.

§ 4-4-144. Indemnification for Condemned Swine — Proof of Georgia Origin Required - No payment shall be made under this article unless the...

§ 4-4-145. Indemnification for Condemned Swine — Cooperation of Person Receiving Payment Required - No payment shall be made under this article unless the...

§ 4-4-146. Indemnification for Condemned Swine — Release Required - No payment shall be made under this article unless the...

§ 4-4-147. Elimination of Disease at Farm of Origin - The Animal Industry Division of the department shall take all...

§ 4-4-148. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate, from time to time,...

§ 4-4-149. Cooperation Among State and Federal Agencies - The department is authorized and directed to cooperate with and...

§ 4-4-150. Conduct of Scientific Research - Scientific research necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes...

§ 4-4-151. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...

Article 5 - Deer Farming

§ 4-4-170. Purpose - The purpose of this article is to provide for the...

§ 4-4-171. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 4-4-172. Deer-Farming License; Records; Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-172 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-4-173. Health and Transportation Requirements - Health and transportation requirements for any Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) must...

§ 4-4-174. Escaped Deer or Cervid - Any farmed deer or cervid which escapes from a licensed...

§ 4-4-175. Compliance With Departments - Deer farm operators shall allow the entry onto the deer...

§ 4-4-176. Application - The provisions of this article shall not apply to any...

§ 4-4-177. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and...

§ 4-4-178. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...

§ 4-4-179. Administrative Hearings; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 4-4-179 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-4-180. Release - It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally to release...

§ 4-4-181. Penalty - Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be...

Chapter 5 - Disposal of Diseased, Disabled, or Dead Animals

§ 4-5-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-5-2. “Dead Animals” Defined - As used in this chapter, the term “dead animals” means...

§ 4-5-3. Abandonment of Dead Animals; Requirements as to Disposal Generally; Disposal in Wells, Open Pits, or Surface Waters or on Private or Public Property; Disposal in City or County Landfill - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 4-5-4. Removal and Disposition of Dead Animals Within Highway Rights of Way Generally - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 404, § 1.

§ 4-5-5. Methods of Disposal of Dead Animals - Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals...

§ 4-5-6. Destruction of Diseased and Disabled Animals Which Have Been Abandoned - For the purpose of putting a speedy end to the...

§ 4-5-7. Disposal of Dead Animals and Waste Material; Approval by Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 4-5-8. Restriction Upon Transportation of Dead Animals or Parts Thereof Into State - Dead animals or parts thereof, raw or unrendered, except green...

§ 4-5-9. Prohibition or Restriction on Transport of Dead Animals; Permit Issuance - The Commissioner of Agriculture may prohibit or restrict, at his...

§ 4-5-10. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and...

§ 4-5-11. Penalty for Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any provision...

Chapter 6 - Livestock Dealers and Auctions

Article 1 - Livestock Dealers

§ 4-6-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 4-6-2. Sale, Auction, Transfer, or Movement of Infected Livestock - No dealer or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer,...

§ 4-6-3. Licenses — Required; Fee; Term; Surety Requirement - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 184, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 4-6-4. Licenses — Revocation, Cancellation, or Suspension - Every licensed dealer and livestock market operator who shall violate...

§ 4-6-5. Maintenance of Records - No dealer or livestock market operator shall buy, store, or...

§ 4-6-6. Quarantine of Premises; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Prescribing Sanitary Standards - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 184, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 4-6-7. Rules and Regulations — Promulgation and Enforcement Generally - The Commissioner is authorized to formulate, adopt, promulgate, and enforce...

§ 4-6-8. Rules and Regulations — Administrative Remedies of Persons Aggrieved by Promulgation or Enforcement - Any person affected by any rule or regulation adopted and...

§ 4-6-9. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter and...

§ 4-6-10. Penalty for Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 184, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 4-6-11. Liability of Purchaser or Seller of Leased Livestock to Owner or Lessor of Livestock - A person who purchases leased livestock from or a commission...

§ 4-6-12. Publication of Licensed Dealers and Livestock Market Operators - The Commissioner shall publish in print or electronically the names...

Article 2 - Custodial Accounts for Livestock Sellers

§ 4-6-20. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Custodial Account for...

§ 4-6-21. Maintenance of Custodial Accounts; Deposits; Commingling of Funds - Every operator of a sales establishment for the sale of...

§ 4-6-22. Payments From Custodial Accounts - No check shall be drawn on the custodial account nor...

§ 4-6-23. Penalty for Failure to Deposit Proceeds of Sale in Custodial Account - Failure to deposit the proceeds received from the sale of...

Article 3 - Livestock Auctions

§ 4-6-42. Surety Bond — Generally - No person shall operate a sales establishment for the sale...

§ 4-6-43. Surety Bond — Dealers Generally - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 501, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 4-6-46. Maintenance of Records and Accounts; Inspections - Sales establishments for the sale of livestock at auction shall...

§ 4-6-47. When Payment for Livestock Purchased Due; Disposition of Proceeds; Methods of Payment - Payment for livestock purchased at auction shall be made on...

§ 4-6-48. Report of Dishonor of a Check or Draft Issued in Payment for Livestock - It shall be the duty and responsibility of each livestock...

§ 4-6-49.1. Denial of Licenses; Commissioner’s Right to Require Disclosures and Examine Records and Accounts; Dealers Purchasing Livestock for Cash Only; Financial Statement - History. Code 1981, § 4-6-49.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-6-50. Livestock Weighed at Sales Establishment; Certified Public Weigher - All livestock weighed at a sales establishment shall be weighed...

§ 4-6-51. Isolation of Employees of Sales Establishments During Conduct of Sale - Each sales establishment shall make adequate provision to isolate, insofar...

§ 4-6-52. Special Sales - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 296, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 4-6-54. Use of Persuader in Loading or Handling of Livestock - It shall be unlawful for any person to use any...

Chapter 7 - Hatchery Operators and Dealers

§ 4-7-1. Designation of Official State Agency for Administration of National Improvement Plans; Participation by Hatcheries and the Like in National Plans; State Plan; Use of Certain Words in Advertising or Offering of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, Poults,... - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 147, § 1.

§ 4-7-2. Pullorum Disease Control - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 147, § 2.

§ 4-7-3. Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 147, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 4-7-4. Reports of Contagious Diseases; Inspection of Premises - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 147, § 4.

§ 4-7-5. Use of Sulfaguanidine and Sulfathiazole - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 135, §§ 1, 2. Cross...

§ 4-7-6. Shipments of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, Poults, Poultry Breeding Stock, or Birds of Any Species Into State - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 147, § 5.

§ 4-7-7. Effect of Chapter on Commissioner’s Authority to Control and Eradicate Livestock and Poultry Diseases - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to...

§ 4-7-8. Penalty for Violations of Chapter; Disposal of Hatching Eggs or Birds Not in Compliance With Chapter - Any person, firm, or corporation found to be in violation...

Chapter 8 - Dogs

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 4-8-1. Minimum Standards for Control of Dogs - It is the intention of this chapter to establish as...

§ 4-8-1.1. Abandonment of Dead Dogs — Upon Private Property - No person shall intentionally abandon a dead dog on any...

§ 4-8-1.2. Classification of Certain Dogs as Hunting Dogs - Any domestic dog that is registered with the American Kennel...

§ 4-8-2. Abandonment of Dead Dogs — Upon Public Property or Public Right of Way - No person shall abandon a dead dog on any public...

§ 4-8-3. Abandonment of Dogs - No person shall release a dog on any property, public...

§ 4-8-4. Liability of Owner or Custodian for Damages Done to Livestock, Poultry, or Pet Animal by Dog - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 4-8-5. Cruelty to Dogs; Authorized Killing of Dogs - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 4-8-6. Permitting Dogs in Heat to Roam or Run Free - No owner or custodian of any dog in heat shall...

§ 4-8-6.1. Removal of Certain Collars From Dogs; Restitution; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-6.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-7. Penalty for Violations of Article - Except as provided in Code Sections 16-12-4 and 16-12-37, any...

Article 2 - Responsible Dog Ownership

§ 4-8-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-8-21. Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-22. Jurisdiction; Designation of Dog Control Officer; Consolidation of Services - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-23. [Effective Until July 1, 2023] Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-23. [Effective July 1, 2023] Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-24. Impoundment - A law enforcement officer or dog control officer shall immediately...

§ 4-8-25. Court Ordered Euthanasia - The judge of any superior court of competent jurisdiction within...

§ 4-8-26. Euthanasia for Dogs With Repeat Offenses - A dog that is found, after notice and opportunity for...

§ 4-8-27. Certificates of Registration; Requirements for Issuance of Certificate; Individuals Excluded From Receiving Registration; Limitation of Ownership; Annual Renewal - from the time of conviction until two years after completion...

§ 4-8-28. Notifications by Owner; Change in Ownership of Dog; Changes in Residence - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-28 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-29. Limitations on Dog’s Presence Off of Owner’s Premises; Penalty for Violation; Defense - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-29 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-30. Confiscation by Dog Control Officer; Payment of Costs for Recovery; Euthanasia - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-30 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-8-31. Governmental Liability for Enforcement - Under no circumstances shall a local government or any employee...

§ 4-8-32. Penalty for Violation - Except as otherwise specified in this article, any person who...

§ 4-8-33. Application and Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 4-8-33 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 9 - Biologicals Permits

§ 4-9-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Biologicals Permit...

§ 4-9-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 4-9-3. Permits — Application; Issuance; Exemptions; Posting - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, §§ 2-4; Ga. L....

§ 4-9-4. Permits — Transferability; Effect of Death of Permittee - Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Upon...

§ 4-9-5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Revocation or Suspension of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 4-9-6. Employment of Field Agents, Clerical Help, and Other Personnel - The Commissioner shall have the power and authority to employ...

§ 4-9-7. Prohibited Acts - The following acts and the procurement, causing, aiding, or abetting...

§ 4-9-8. Seizure, Destruction, and Withholding From Sale of Adulterated, Misbranded, or Contaminated Biologicals - The Commissioner shall have the right to seize, destroy, or...

§ 4-9-9. Injunctions - The Commissioner or any person, corporation, firm, or association, in...

Chapter 10 - Dealers in Exotic Birds and Pet Birds

§ 4-10-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Bird Dealers Licensing...

§ 4-10-2. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds that the sale of exotic and...

§ 4-10-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 4-10-4. License — Requirement - It shall be unlawful for any person to act as...

§ 4-10-5. License — Issuance; Duration; Renewal; Fees - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 4-10-6. Dealer’s Duty to Maintain Records; Contents; Periodic Reports; Failure to Keep Records as Grounds for Revocation of License; Term of Preservation - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 5.

§ 4-10-7. Seizure, Quarantine, and Destruction of Birds - The department may quarantine, seize, and destroy any birds which...

§ 4-10-7.1. Importing Birds Detrimental to Agriculture; List of Birds; Restrictions; Permits; Quarantine; Violations - History. Code 1981, § 4-10-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-10-7.2. Importing Psittacine or Exotic Birds Deemed Potential Carriers of Disease; List of Birds; Restrictions; Quarantine; Violations - History. Code 1981, § 4-10-7.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-10-7.3. Notice and Reporting of Certain Animal Diseases - History. Code 1981, § 4-10-7.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-10-8. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner may make any rules and regulations, not inconsistent...

§ 4-10-9. Enforcement Procedure - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 4-10-10. Joint Regulation by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Health - If the Department of Public Health elects to regulate the...

§ 4-10-11. Construction of Chapter - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or...

§ 4-10-12. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall...

Chapter 11 - Animal Protection

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 4-11-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-11-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Animal control...

§ 4-11-3. Licenses for Pet Dealers and Kennel, Stable, or Animal Shelter Operators; Requirement; Issuance; Application - (c.1) (1) (A) For the period beginning on July 1,...

§ 4-11-4. Display of Licenses - A license must be prominently displayed at each place of...

§ 4-11-5. Licensing of Bird Dealers - Any person licensed by the department as a bird dealer...

§ 4-11-5.1. Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats by Animal Shelters or Facilities Operated for Collection of Stray, Neglected, Abandoned, or Unwanted Animals - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-5.2. Microchip Reader Defined; Contacting Owner of Microchipped Pet - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-5.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-6. Applicability of Article to Nonresidents; Consent to Jurisdiction; Service - Any person who is not a resident of this state...

§ 4-11-7. Grounds for Refusal to Issue or Renew or Suspension or Revocation of Licenses - The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may...

§ 4-11-8. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License for Violation of Article; Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - The Commissioner is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any...

§ 4-11-9. Inspections - The Commissioner or his designated agents are authorized to enter...

§ 4-11-9.1. Quarantine of Animal, Premises, or Any Area by Commissioner - until the law has been complied with and such animals...

§ 4-11-9.2. Inspections; Impoundment of Animals; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.3. Caring for an Impounded Animal - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.4. Notification of Owner; Custody of Animal - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.5. Failure to Respond; Right to Hearing; Care; Crime Exception - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.6. Disposal of Impounded Animal - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.7. Notice and Reporting Required for Certain Animal Diseases - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-9.8. Recoupment of Expenses of Impoundment; Process - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-9.8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-10. Unlawful Acts by Licensed Persons - It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this...

§ 4-11-11. Shipment or Importation of Equines, Poultry, Livestock, or Birds Into State Without Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-12. Cooperation With Federal Government - The Commissioner may cooperate with the secretary of agriculture in...

§ 4-11-13. Animals Raised, Kept, or Maintained for Human Consumption - The provisions of this article shall not apply to any...

§ 4-11-14. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and...

§ 4-11-15. Injunctions and Restraining Orders - In addition to the remedies provided in this article or...

§ 4-11-15.1. Abandonment of Domesticated Animal - Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 4-11-13, it shall be...

§ 4-11-16. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-17. Filing a Report Regarding Animal Cruelty; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-18. Article Cumulative; Does Not Prohibit Enactment and Enforcement of Local Ordinances by Municipal or County Governing Authority - This article shall be cumulative and shall not prohibit the...

Article 2 - Georgia Farm Animal, Crop, and Research Facilities Protection Act

§ 4-11-30. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-11-31. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (5.1) “Crop” shall...

§ 4-11-32. Prohibited Acts; Applicability - (c.1) (1) A person commits an offense if, without the...

§ 4-11-33. Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-33 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-11-34. Powers and Duties of Commissioner - For purposes of enforcing the provisions of this article, the...

§ 4-11-35. Attorneys’ Fees; Injunctions; Other Rights Arising Out of or Relating to Violation of Article - History. Code 1981, § 4-11-35 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 12 - Injuries From Equine, Livestock, or Llama Activities

§ 4-12-1. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly recognizes that persons who participate in equine...

§ 4-12-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (7.1) “Livestock” means...

§ 4-12-3. Immunity From Liability for Injury or Death; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 4-12-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-12-4. Warning Required; Effect of Failure to Comply With Notice Requirement - Click to view WARNING Under Georgia law, an equine activity...

§ 4-12-5. Warning Signs or Notices Posted by Llama Activity Sponsors or Llama Professionals - Click to view WARNING Under Georgia law, a llama activity...

§ 4-12-6. Warning Notices; Impact of Noncompliance - Click to view WARNING Under Georgia law, a livestock activity...

§ 4-12-7. Construction With Other Statutory Provisions - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to...

Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines

§ 4-13-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-13-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 4-13-3. Prohibited Acts - It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine:...

§ 4-13-4. Inspection Warrants; Impoundment Authorized; Examination - History. Code 1981, § 4-13-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-13-5. Duty to Care for Impounded Equines; Lien; Return to Owner - History. Code 1981, § 4-13-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 4-13-6. Notice of Impoundment - It shall be the duty of any person impounding an...

§ 4-13-7. Disposal of Equine by Sale or Euthanasia - If the owner of the equine cannot be found, if...

§ 4-13-8. Injunctive Relief - In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter or...

§ 4-13-9. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and...

§ 4-13-10. Penalty for Violation of Chapter - Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-4 or 16-12-37,...

Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters

§ 4-14-1. Legislative Findings and Policy - The General Assembly finds that the breeding of dogs and...

§ 4-14-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 4-14-3. Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Required; Exceptions; Costs - provided, however, that the requirements of this Code section shall...

§ 4-14-4. Penalty for Noncompliance - It shall be a misdemeanor to fail or refuse to...

§ 4-14-5. Adoption of Stricter Shelter Policies - This chapter shall not prohibit the adoption by any political...

Chapter 15 - Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support

§ 4-15-1. Support Program Established; Annual Report; Contributions on Tax Returns - History. Code 1981, § 4-15-1 , enacted by Ga. L....

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