Georgia Code
Title 4 - Animals
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....