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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....