O.C.G.A. § 4-11-31 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-31
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-31
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses defined in Code Section 4-11-32 .

(1) “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses defined in Code Section 4-11-32 .

(2) “Animal” means any warm or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including, but not limited to, hogs, equines, mules, cattle, sheep, ratites, goats, dogs, rabbits, poultry, fish, and bees. The term “animal” shall not include any animal held primarily as a pet.

(2) “Animal” means any warm or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including, but not limited to, hogs, equines, mules, cattle, sheep, ratites, goats, dogs, rabbits, poultry, fish, and bees. The term “animal” shall not include any animal held primarily as a pet.

(3) “Animal facility” includes any vehicle, building, structure, pasture, paddock, pond, impoundment, or premises where an animal is kept, handled, housed, exhibited, bred, or offered for sale and any office, building, or structure where records or documents relating to an animal or to animal research, testing, production, or education are maintained.

(3) “Animal facility” includes any vehicle, building, structure, pasture, paddock, pond, impoundment, or premises where an animal is kept, handled, housed, exhibited, bred, or offered for sale and any office, building, or structure where records or documents relating to an animal or to animal research, testing, production, or education are maintained.

(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(5) “Consent” means assent in fact, whether express or implied, by the owner or by a person legally authorized to act for the owner which is not: (A) Induced by force, threat, false pretenses, or fraud; (B) Given by a person the actor knows, or should have known, is not legally authorized to act for the owner; (C) Given by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or intoxication is known, or should have been known, by the actor to be unable to make reasonable decisions; or (D) Given solely to detect the commission of an offense.

(5) “Consent” means assent in fact, whether express or implied, by the owner or by a person legally authorized to act for the owner which is not:

(A) Induced by force, threat, false pretenses, or fraud;

(A) Induced by force, threat, false pretenses, or fraud;

(B) Given by a person the actor knows, or should have known, is not legally authorized to act for the owner;

(B) Given by a person the actor knows, or should have known, is not legally authorized to act for the owner;

(C) Given by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or intoxication is known, or should have been known, by the actor to be unable to make reasonable decisions; or

(C) Given by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or intoxication is known, or should have been known, by the actor to be unable to make reasonable decisions; or

(D) Given solely to detect the commission of an offense.

(D) Given solely to detect the commission of an offense.

(5.1) “Crop” shall mean any crops as defined in Code Section 1-3-3 .

(5.1) “Crop” shall mean any crops as defined in Code Section 1-3-3 .

(5.2) “Crop facility” means any field, building, greenhouse, structure, or premises where crops are grown or offered for sale and any office, building, or structure where records, documents, or electronic data relating to crops or crop research, testing, production, or education are maintained.

(5.2) “Crop facility” means any field, building, greenhouse, structure, or premises where crops are grown or offered for sale and any office, building, or structure where records, documents, or electronic data relating to crops or crop research, testing, production, or education are maintained.

(6) “Deprive” means unlawfully to withhold from the owner, interfere with the possession of, free, or dispose of an animal or other property.

(6) “Deprive” means unlawfully to withhold from the owner, interfere with the possession of, free, or dispose of an animal or other property.

(7) “Owner” means a person who has title to the property, lawful possession of the property, or a greater right to possession of the property than the actor.

(7) “Owner” means a person who has title to the property, lawful possession of the property, or a greater right to possession of the property than the actor.

(8) “Person” means any individual, corporation, association, nonprofit corporation, joint-stock company, firm, trust, partnership, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or other legal entity.

(8) “Person” means any individual, corporation, association, nonprofit corporation, joint-stock company, firm, trust, partnership, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or other legal entity.

(9) “Possession” means actual care, custody, control, or management.

(9) “Possession” means actual care, custody, control, or management.

(10) “Property” means any real or personal property and shall include any document, record, research data, paper, or computer storage medium.

(10) “Property” means any real or personal property and shall include any document, record, research data, paper, or computer storage medium.

(11) “State” means the State of Georgia.

(11) “State” means the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-1-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-1-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-1.2
Status: in_force

Any domestic dog that is registered with the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club as a sporting breed group dog, hound breed group dog, or nonsporting breed group dog or that is of a breed used in the lawful pursuit of hunting in this state pursuant to Title 27, that is used during an established hunting season to aid an individual to pursue or hunt wildlife, and whose owner or other member of the household has a hunting permit from the Department of Natural Resources shall be classified as a hunting dog, and the owner of any such dog shall receive the same registration, licensing, or permitting fee from any local government as is available to owners of dogs which have been spayed or neutered. Nothing in this Code section shall affect the ability of local governments to deal with vicious dogs, abandoned dogs, or stray dogs.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-7 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-7
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-7
Status: in_force

If the owner of the equine cannot be found, if the owner refuses to enter into a consent order or to provide a written assurance that such equine will be given humane care and adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care, or if the owner fails to comply with this chapter after having entered into a consent order or having given a written assurance on a previous occasion, the Commissioner or his designated agent, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any other law enforcement officer may dispose of the equine through sale at a public auction or by sealed bids or, if such equine is in a physical condition such that euthanasia is the only reasonable course of action, by humanely disposing of the equine. Prior to disposing of an equine through sale or euthanasia, the Commissioner or his designated agent, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any other law enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner and, if the owner cannot be located after reasonable effort, the sale or euthanasia may proceed. Any proceeds from the sale of such equine shall be used first to pay the costs of care given the equine and any funds remaining shall be paid into the state treasury if the equine was impounded by the Commissioner or his designated agent or into the county treasury if the equine was impounded by the sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-22 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-22
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-22
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Garbage” means any refuse matter or by-product which contains animal tissue or which has been mixed with any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise. (2) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of the state or any other entity.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Garbage” means any refuse matter or by-product which contains animal tissue or which has been mixed with any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise.

(1) “Garbage” means any refuse matter or by-product which contains animal tissue or which has been mixed with any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise.

(2) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of the state or any other entity.

(2) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of the state or any other entity.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to feed garbage to swine or to place garbage in such a position or location as to permit its consumption by swine, except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Persons who negligently or intentionally provide garbage or sources of garbage to other persons found to be feeding garbage to swine in violation of this part shall be deemed culpable and responsible for the violative acts of feeding as if they were the actual feeders of the garbage.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to feed garbage to swine or to place garbage in such a position or location as to permit its consumption by swine, except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Persons who negligently or intentionally provide garbage or sources of garbage to other persons found to be feeding garbage to swine in violation of this part shall be deemed culpable and responsible for the violative acts of feeding as if they were the actual feeders of the garbage.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any person who: (1) Raises swine solely for slaughter and consumption on the farm or property on which the swine are raised; (2) Does not purchase and import or permit the importation onto such farm or property on which swine are raised any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or garbage containing any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise; and (3) Does not sell, trade, exchange, export, or otherwise dispose of any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or any garbage or refuse containing any portion thereof outside of such farm or property on which the swine are raised.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any person who:

(1) Raises swine solely for slaughter and consumption on the farm or property on which the swine are raised;

(1) Raises swine solely for slaughter and consumption on the farm or property on which the swine are raised;

(2) Does not purchase and import or permit the importation onto such farm or property on which swine are raised any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or garbage containing any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise; and

(2) Does not purchase and import or permit the importation onto such farm or property on which swine are raised any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or garbage containing any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise; and

(3) Does not sell, trade, exchange, export, or otherwise dispose of any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or any garbage or refuse containing any portion thereof outside of such farm or property on which the swine are raised.

(3) Does not sell, trade, exchange, export, or otherwise dispose of any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or any garbage or refuse containing any portion thereof outside of such farm or property on which the swine are raised.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-45 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-45
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-45
Status: in_force

Every rendering plant shall be subject at all times to inspection by the Commissioner. Each such rendering plant shall keep and furnish the Commissioner such information as he may by rule or regulation require concerning the collection, transportation, distribution, and processing of the carcasses of dead domestic animals or packing house refuse and, further, shall keep and maintain sanitary at all times its vehicles used in the collection, transportation, and distribution of dead domestic animals and packing house refuse.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-1-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-1-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-1.1
Status: in_force

No person shall intentionally abandon a dead dog on any private property belonging to another unless the person so doing shall have first obtained permission from the owner of the property on which the dog is being left and the provisions of Code Section 4-5-3 are complied with in full.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-5 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-5
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-5
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of any person designated for impounding an equine under Code Section 4-13-4 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded equine with adequate and necessary shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care and to take such actions as to ensure the survival of the equine or the humane euthanasia of the equine and disposal thereof if such actions are necessary. Such arrangements may include, but shall not be limited to, providing shelter and care for the equine at any state, federal, county, municipal, or governmental facility or shelter, contracting with a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care for a reasonable fee, or allowing a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care as a volunteer and at no cost. Any person impounding an equine under this chapter or providing care for an impounded equine shall have a lien on such equine for the reasonable costs of caring for such equine.

(a) It shall be the duty of any person designated for impounding an equine under Code Section 4-13-4 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded equine with adequate and necessary shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care and to take such actions as to ensure the survival of the equine or the humane euthanasia of the equine and disposal thereof if such actions are necessary. Such arrangements may include, but shall not be limited to, providing shelter and care for the equine at any state, federal, county, municipal, or governmental facility or shelter, contracting with a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care for a reasonable fee, or allowing a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care as a volunteer and at no cost. Any person impounding an equine under this chapter or providing care for an impounded equine shall have a lien on such equine for the reasonable costs of caring for such equine.

(b) The lien acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section may be foreclosed in any court of competent jurisdiction to hear civil cases. Liens shall be foreclosed in magistrate courts only when the amount of the lien does not exceed the jurisdictional limits established by law for such courts.

(b) The lien acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section may be foreclosed in any court of competent jurisdiction to hear civil cases. Liens shall be foreclosed in magistrate courts only when the amount of the lien does not exceed the jurisdictional limits established by law for such courts.

(c) Any person impounding an equine under this chapter is authorized to return the equine to its owner upon payment by the owner of all costs of impoundment and care and upon the entry of a consent order or receiving written assurances: (1) That such equine will be given humane care, adequate food and water, adequate shelter, and veterinary services; (2) That such equine will not be subjected to cruelty; and (3) That the owner will comply with this chapter.

(c) Any person impounding an equine under this chapter is authorized to return the equine to its owner upon payment by the owner of all costs of impoundment and care and upon the entry of a consent order or receiving written assurances:

(1) That such equine will be given humane care, adequate food and water, adequate shelter, and veterinary services;

(1) That such equine will be given humane care, adequate food and water, adequate shelter, and veterinary services;

(2) That such equine will not be subjected to cruelty; and

(2) That such equine will not be subjected to cruelty; and

(3) That the owner will comply with this chapter.

(3) That the owner will comply with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-1
Status: in_force

As used in this title, the term:

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-80 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-80
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-80
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Dealer” or “broker” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of buying live poultry of any kind for resale or in selling live poultry of any kind bought for the purpose of resale. Every agent acting for or on behalf of any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator is a dealer or broker, provided that any farmer acquiring poultry solely for the purpose of rearing and feeding such poultry as a part of his or her farm operations is not a “dealer” or “broker.”

(1) “Dealer” or “broker” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of buying live poultry of any kind for resale or in selling live poultry of any kind bought for the purpose of resale. Every agent acting for or on behalf of any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator is a dealer or broker, provided that any farmer acquiring poultry solely for the purpose of rearing and feeding such poultry as a part of his or her farm operations is not a “dealer” or “broker.”

(2) “Person” means any person, firm, corporation, association, cooperative, or combination thereof.

(2) “Person” means any person, firm, corporation, association, cooperative, or combination thereof.

(3) “ Poultry ” means domestic fowl including, but not limited to, water fowl such as geese and ducks; birds which are bred for meat and egg production, exhibition, or competition; game birds such as pheasants, partridge, quail, and grouse, as well as guinea fowl, pigeons, doves, peafowl; ratites; and all other avian species.

(3) “ Poultry ” means domestic fowl including, but not limited to, water fowl such as geese and ducks; birds which are bred for meat and egg production, exhibition, or competition; game birds such as pheasants, partridge, quail, and grouse, as well as guinea fowl, pigeons, doves, peafowl; ratites; and all other avian species.

(4) “Poultry market operator” means any person engaged in the business of operating public auctions or sales of live poultry or of operating barns and yards for the containment of live poultry held for the purpose of auction or sale.

(4) “Poultry market operator” means any person engaged in the business of operating public auctions or sales of live poultry or of operating barns and yards for the containment of live poultry held for the purpose of auction or sale.

(5) “Sales establishment” means any yard, barn, or other premises where live poultry is offered for sale, auction, or exchange.

(5) “Sales establishment” means any yard, barn, or other premises where live poultry is offered for sale, auction, or exchange.
O.C.G.A. § 4-3-8 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-8
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-3-8
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff, upon making a sale or other disposal as provided for in this chapter, shall forthwith make a written return thereof to the clerk of the superior court of such county, with a full and accurate description of the livestock sold or disposed of by him, to whom, and the sale price thereof, which report shall be filed by the clerk.

(a) The sheriff, upon making a sale or other disposal as provided for in this chapter, shall forthwith make a written return thereof to the clerk of the superior court of such county, with a full and accurate description of the livestock sold or disposed of by him, to whom, and the sale price thereof, which report shall be filed by the clerk.

(b) At the time of making his return, the sheriff shall pay over to the clerk of the superior court the entire proceeds of the sale. The clerk of the superior court shall pay all costs and fees allowed in Code Section 4-3-10 . If there is any balance remaining it shall be paid to the owner of such livestock, provided that the owner shall provide satisfactory proof of ownership to the board of county commissioners within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale. If proof of ownership is not made within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale, the clerk shall pay such proceeds into the fine and bond forfeiture fund of the county. The clerk shall keep a permanent record of all sales, disbursements, and distributions made under this chapter. If the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of the animal is insufficient to pay all fees, costs, and expenses as provided for in Code Section 4-3-10 , the deficit shall be paid by the county from its fine and bond forfeiture fund.

(b) At the time of making his return, the sheriff shall pay over to the clerk of the superior court the entire proceeds of the sale. The clerk of the superior court shall pay all costs and fees allowed in Code Section 4-3-10 . If there is any balance remaining it shall be paid to the owner of such livestock, provided that the owner shall provide satisfactory proof of ownership to the board of county commissioners within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale. If proof of ownership is not made within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale, the clerk shall pay such proceeds into the fine and bond forfeiture fund of the county. The clerk shall keep a permanent record of all sales, disbursements, and distributions made under this chapter. If the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of the animal is insufficient to pay all fees, costs, and expenses as provided for in Code Section 4-3-10 , the deficit shall be paid by the county from its fine and bond forfeiture fund.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-54 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-54
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-54
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any persuader other than an electric prod or canvas flap in the loading or handling of livestock in a public sales establishment.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-67 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-67
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-67
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner or any duly authorized livestock inspector is authorized and required to quarantine any stall, lot, yard, pasture, field, farm, premises, packing house, rendering plant, town, city, militia district, county, or any part thereof or the whole of the state when he shall determine that livestock in such place or places are affected with, exposed to, or suspected of being exposed to a contagious or infectious disease or with anything which might cause such disease. The Commissioner or any livestock inspector shall provide written or printed notice of the establishment of such quarantine to the owners or keepers of such livestock and to the proper officers of railroad, steamboat, motor vehicle, or other transportation companies doing business in or through the quarantined territory.

(a) The Commissioner or any duly authorized livestock inspector is authorized and required to quarantine any stall, lot, yard, pasture, field, farm, premises, packing house, rendering plant, town, city, militia district, county, or any part thereof or the whole of the state when he shall determine that livestock in such place or places are affected with, exposed to, or suspected of being exposed to a contagious or infectious disease or with anything which might cause such disease. The Commissioner or any livestock inspector shall provide written or printed notice of the establishment of such quarantine to the owners or keepers of such livestock and to the proper officers of railroad, steamboat, motor vehicle, or other transportation companies doing business in or through the quarantined territory.

(b) No such transportation company shall receive for transportation or shall transport livestock from any quarantined area to any nonquarantined area, except as provided for in this part. No person, company, corporation, or other entity shall drive or cause to be driven or permit to go astray any livestock from any quarantined area to any nonquarantined area, except as provided for in this part.

(b) No such transportation company shall receive for transportation or shall transport livestock from any quarantined area to any nonquarantined area, except as provided for in this part. No person, company, corporation, or other entity shall drive or cause to be driven or permit to go astray any livestock from any quarantined area to any nonquarantined area, except as provided for in this part.

(c) Livestock may be moved within a quarantined area or removed from a quarantined area only under and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. It shall be unlawful to move livestock within or from a quarantined area in any other manner or under any conditions other than those prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner.

(c) Livestock may be moved within a quarantined area or removed from a quarantined area only under and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. It shall be unlawful to move livestock within or from a quarantined area in any other manner or under any conditions other than those prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 4-10-4 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-4
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-10-4
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a bird dealer unless such person has a valid bird dealer's license.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-47 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-47
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-47
Status: in_force

Payment for livestock purchased at auction shall be made on the same date of the purchase of the livestock, except that persons regulated by the provisions of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act 1 may make payment by placing in the mail a check on the day following the date of purchase. The proceeds from the sale of livestock shall be deposited by the livestock sales establishment in the custodial account not later than the next banking day following the date of sale or receipt of payment by mail. Payment for livestock purchased at auction shall be made by cash, check, draft, or transfer of funds by wire. No loans shall be made from the custodial account of any livestock sales establishment to any purchaser of livestock at that sales establishment.

1 7 U.S.C.A. § 181 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 4-7-5 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-5
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-7-5
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be lawful in this state for any recognized poultry flock owners to buy and use sulfaguanidine and sulfathiazole in original packages in powdered form only for their own requirements in the treatment of poultry diseases. Dealers in poultry supplies may buy and sell sulfaguanidine and sulfathiazole.

(a) It shall be lawful in this state for any recognized poultry flock owners to buy and use sulfaguanidine and sulfathiazole in original packages in powdered form only for their own requirements in the treatment of poultry diseases. Dealers in poultry supplies may buy and sell sulfaguanidine and sulfathiazole.

(b) No person, firm, or corporation in this state shall sell or offer for sale sulfaguanidine or sulfathiazole unless each is plainly labeled with the words “For Poultry Only.”

(b) No person, firm, or corporation in this state shall sell or offer for sale sulfaguanidine or sulfathiazole unless each is plainly labeled with the words “For Poultry Only.”
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-179 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-179
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-179
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner, in order to enforce this article or any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, may issue an administrative order imposing a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation whenever the Commissioner, after a hearing, determines that any person has violated any provision of this article or any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article.

(a) The Commissioner, in order to enforce this article or any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, may issue an administrative order imposing a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation whenever the Commissioner, after a hearing, determines that any person has violated any provision of this article or any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article.

(b) The initial hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of the Commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All penalties recovered by the Commissioner as provided for in this article shall be paid into the state treasury. The Commissioner may file in the superior court wherein the person under order resides or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred a certified copy of a final order of the Commissioner unappealed from or of a final order of the department affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by said court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, or cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the Commissioner with respect to any violation of this article and any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

(b) The initial hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of the Commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All penalties recovered by the Commissioner as provided for in this article shall be paid into the state treasury. The Commissioner may file in the superior court wherein the person under order resides or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred a certified copy of a final order of the Commissioner unappealed from or of a final order of the department affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by said court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, or cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the Commissioner with respect to any violation of this article and any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-94 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-94
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-94
Status: in_force

Before having such reacting cattle slaughtered, the Commissioner shall notify the owner of his findings as to the condition of the cattle. The owner shall be indemnified in an appropriate amount, to be determined by the Commissioner using the standards set forth in Code Section 4-4-72 , from available funds.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-76 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-76
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-76
Status: in_force

Any person who shall knowingly import within the limits of this state any livestock with contagious diseases, except distemper, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-15 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-15
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-15
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in this article or elsewhere in the laws of this state and notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner or, where authorized by the local governing authority, the city or county attorney is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction or restraining order. The court shall for good cause shown grant a temporary or permanent injunction or an ex parte or restraining order, restraining or enjoining any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity from violating and continuing to violate this article, any rules and regulations promulgated under this article, Code Section 16-12-4 , or Code Section 16-12-37 . Such injunction or restraining order shall be issued without bond and may be granted notwithstanding the fact that the violation constitutes a criminal act and notwithstanding the pendency of any criminal prosecution for the same violation.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-84 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-84
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-84
Status: in_force

Any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator who violates any provision of this part or any quarantine order issued by the Commissioner under the authority of this part or any other law of this state for the protection of the general public in the prevention of poultry diseases shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-9 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-9
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-9
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 4-10-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-10-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the sale of exotic and pet birds presents a serious potential hazard to the health of livestock and humans due to the potential of transmission of disease by birds. The General Assembly further finds that regulation of bird dealers is a necessary means of minimizing this hazard.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Adequate food and water” means food and water which is sufficient in amount and appropriate for the particular type of equine to prevent starvation, dehydration, or a significant risk to the equine's health from a lack of food or water.

(1) “Adequate food and water” means food and water which is sufficient in amount and appropriate for the particular type of equine to prevent starvation, dehydration, or a significant risk to the equine's health from a lack of food or water.

(2) “Equine” means any member of the Equidae species, including horses, mules, and asses.

(2) “Equine” means any member of the Equidae species, including horses, mules, and asses.

(3) “Humane care” means, but is not limited to, the provision of adequate food and water consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the equine's size, species, and breed.

(3) “Humane care” means, but is not limited to, the provision of adequate food and water consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the equine's size, species, and breed.

(4) “Owner” means any person owning, having possession or custody of, or in charge of an equine.

(4) “Owner” means any person owning, having possession or custody of, or in charge of an equine.

(5) “Person” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity; any public or private institution; the State of Georgia; or any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state.

(5) “Person” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity; any public or private institution; the State of Georgia; or any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Cash ” includes only currency, cashier's checks, and money orders.

(1) “ Cash ” includes only currency, cashier's checks, and money orders.

(2) “ Dealer ” means any person or agent of such person who engages in or facilitates, including by electronic means, the business of buying, selling, exchanging, or otherwise transferring ownership of livestock within this state for his or her own account or for that of another; provided, however, that the term “dealer” shall not include: (A) Farmers acquiring livestock solely for the purpose of grazing and feeding as a part of their farm operations; (B) Packers whose total annual purchases of livestock are less than $50,000.00 who buy only from licensed dealers and licensed sales establishments; (C) Persons selling only livestock of their own production or buying only for their own production; or (D) Persons auctioning livestock on behalf of a third party.

(2) “ Dealer ” means any person or agent of such person who engages in or facilitates, including by electronic means, the business of buying, selling, exchanging, or otherwise transferring ownership of livestock within this state for his or her own account or for that of another; provided, however, that the term “dealer” shall not include:

(A) Farmers acquiring livestock solely for the purpose of grazing and feeding as a part of their farm operations;

(A) Farmers acquiring livestock solely for the purpose of grazing and feeding as a part of their farm operations;

(B) Packers whose total annual purchases of livestock are less than $50,000.00 who buy only from licensed dealers and licensed sales establishments;

(B) Packers whose total annual purchases of livestock are less than $50,000.00 who buy only from licensed dealers and licensed sales establishments;

(C) Persons selling only livestock of their own production or buying only for their own production; or

(C) Persons selling only livestock of their own production or buying only for their own production; or

(D) Persons auctioning livestock on behalf of a third party.

(D) Persons auctioning livestock on behalf of a third party.

(3) “ Livestock ” means cattle, swine, equines, sheep, and goats of all kinds and species.

(3) “ Livestock ” means cattle, swine, equines, sheep, and goats of all kinds and species.

(4) “ Livestock market operator ” means any person engaged in the business of operating a sales establishment, public auctions or sales of livestock, or barns and yards for the containment of livestock held for the purpose of auction or sale.

(4) “ Livestock market operator ” means any person engaged in the business of operating a sales establishment, public auctions or sales of livestock, or barns and yards for the containment of livestock held for the purpose of auction or sale.

(5) “ Person ” means any person, firm, corporation, association, cooperative, or combination thereof.

(5) “ Person ” means any person, firm, corporation, association, cooperative, or combination thereof.

(6) “ Sales establishment ” means any yard, barn, or other premises where livestock is sold at auction.

(6) “ Sales establishment ” means any yard, barn, or other premises where livestock is sold at auction.

(7) “ Surety ” means a letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or other written instrument issued or executed by a lending institution or bonding, surety, or insurance company licensed to do business in this state, guaranteeing the faithful performance of the terms of the contract of purchase, including the payment of the purchase price of all livestock purchased by the holder of such instrument, made payable to the Commissioner for the benefit of persons sustaining loss resulting from the nonpayment of the purchase price or the failure to fulfill the terms of the contract of purchase.

(7) “ Surety ” means a letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or other written instrument issued or executed by a lending institution or bonding, surety, or insurance company licensed to do business in this state, guaranteeing the faithful performance of the terms of the contract of purchase, including the payment of the purchase price of all livestock purchased by the holder of such instrument, made payable to the Commissioner for the benefit of persons sustaining loss resulting from the nonpayment of the purchase price or the failure to fulfill the terms of the contract of purchase.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-146 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-146
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-146
Status: in_force

No payment shall be made under this article unless the person receiving such payment shall first sign, in a form agreeable to the Commissioner, an agreement that the payment made under this article is accepted as payment in full for the swine for which such payment is made.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-69 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-69
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-69
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “disease vector” means any agent or material which has the power to produce or spread disease in livestock.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “disease vector” means any agent or material which has the power to produce or spread disease in livestock.

(b) No experimental or research work, except at or under the direction of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association Laboratory, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, and the state agricultural experiment stations, shall be carried on in this state with any live virus or any other disease vector. No such virus or disease vector shall be manufactured or distributed in this state except under permit issued by the Commissioner and conditioned, as in his judgment necessary, to prevent the spread of such disease.

(b) No experimental or research work, except at or under the direction of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association Laboratory, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, and the state agricultural experiment stations, shall be carried on in this state with any live virus or any other disease vector. No such virus or disease vector shall be manufactured or distributed in this state except under permit issued by the Commissioner and conditioned, as in his judgment necessary, to prevent the spread of such disease.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to the county health departments, the Department of Public Health, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, accredited medical and dental colleges and universities, approved hospitals, approved medical centers, or foundations engaged in medical research, diagnosis, or treatment of the diseases of man.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to the county health departments, the Department of Public Health, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, accredited medical and dental colleges and universities, approved hospitals, approved medical centers, or foundations engaged in medical research, diagnosis, or treatment of the diseases of man.
O.C.G.A. § 4-3-10 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-10
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-3-10
Status: in_force

The fees allowed for impounding, serving notice, care and feeding, advertising, and disposing of impounded animals shall be as follows:

(1) For impounding each animal, the actual cost of impounding each animal and mileage as provided by law for the arrest and commitment of prisoners;

(1) For impounding each animal, the actual cost of impounding each animal and mileage as provided by law for the arrest and commitment of prisoners;

(2) For serving any notice and making return thereon, the actual cost and mileage provided by law for executing writs in actions at law and making return upon the same;

(2) For serving any notice and making return thereon, the actual cost and mileage provided by law for executing writs in actions at law and making return upon the same;

(3) For feed and care of impounded animals, the actual cost per day per animal not to exceed $25.00 per day per animal;

(3) For feed and care of impounded animals, the actual cost per day per animal not to exceed $25.00 per day per animal;

(4) For advertising or posting notices of sale of impounded animals, the same as provided by law for advertising property for sale under process;

(4) For advertising or posting notices of sale of impounded animals, the same as provided by law for advertising property for sale under process;

(5) For sale or other disposition of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such sale or other disposition; and

(5) For sale or other disposition of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such sale or other disposition; and

(6) For report of sale of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such report of sale.

(6) For report of sale of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such report of sale.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-115 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-115
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-115
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized to have inspections conducted of the equines, of any premises where equines are kept or sold, or of any licensed dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or any other individual to whom this article is applicable. Any licensed dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or any other individual subject to this article shall maintain equines in good, healthy condition.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-127 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-127
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-127
Status: in_force

Any dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other person subject to this article who violates any provision of this article, any quarantine provision, or any rule or regulation established by the Commissioner under the authority of this or other laws for the protection of the general public in the prevention of equine diseases shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-12 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-12
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-12
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may cooperate with the secretary of agriculture in carrying out Public Law 89-544 , commonly known as the Animal Welfare Act, 1 as amended by Public Laws 91-579 and 94-279, and the rules and regulations issued by the secretary of agriculture under that act. The Commissioner may promulgate regulations to facilitate cooperation and avoid any unnecessary duplication or conflict of activities by the department and the secretary of agriculture in regulating the activities or areas covered by this article and Public Law 89-544. The regulations may be in addition to other regulations authorized by this article.

1 7 U.S.C.A. § 2131 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-5 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-5
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-5
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of a state, county, or municipal government or other entity to use, possess, sell, offer or hold for sale, deliver, distribute, introduce, or deliver for introduction into commerce hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus in this state. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of a state, county, or municipal government or other entity to use, possess, sell, offer or hold for sale, deliver, distribute, introduce, or deliver for introduction into commerce hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus in this state. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(b) The Commissioner shall seize and destroy any hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus found in this state.

(b) The Commissioner shall seize and destroy any hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus found in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-92 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-92
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-92
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle. The Commissioner shall have full and complete authority and responsibility in all livestock sanitary control work.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle. The Commissioner shall have full and complete authority and responsibility in all livestock sanitary control work.

(b) To enable the Commissioner to eradicate bovine tuberculosis effectively and to aid him in establishing a modified accredited tuberculosis-free area, in conformity with the rules and regulations promulgated by the United States Animal Health Association and adopted by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, the authority having charge of county affairs of any county in which the state and federal governments jointly engage in a tuberculosis eradication campaign may appropriate such sums as they may deem adequate and necessary to aid in this work. The Commissioner or his duly authorized agent is empowered to enter upon any premises, barn, lot, or any other place where cattle are kept, for the purpose of applying tests with tuberculin to ascertain whether or not the cattle so tested are affected with tuberculosis. The owners or keepers of such cattle shall render such reasonable assistance as may be required to enable the Commissioner or his agent to apply the test with accuracy and promptness.

(b) To enable the Commissioner to eradicate bovine tuberculosis effectively and to aid him in establishing a modified accredited tuberculosis-free area, in conformity with the rules and regulations promulgated by the United States Animal Health Association and adopted by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, the authority having charge of county affairs of any county in which the state and federal governments jointly engage in a tuberculosis eradication campaign may appropriate such sums as they may deem adequate and necessary to aid in this work. The Commissioner or his duly authorized agent is empowered to enter upon any premises, barn, lot, or any other place where cattle are kept, for the purpose of applying tests with tuberculin to ascertain whether or not the cattle so tested are affected with tuberculosis. The owners or keepers of such cattle shall render such reasonable assistance as may be required to enable the Commissioner or his agent to apply the test with accuracy and promptness.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Animal Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-9-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-9.1
Status: in_force

(a) In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of animal diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized representative acting under his authority is authorized and required to quarantine an animal, premises, or any area when he shall determine that animals in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary condition of such place or places might cause the spread of such disease, that the animal has or has been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease, or that the owner or occupant of such place or places is not observing sanitary practices prescribed under the authority of this article or any other law of this state.

(a) In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of animal diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized representative acting under his authority is authorized and required to quarantine an animal, premises, or any area when he shall determine that animals in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary condition of such place or places might cause the spread of such disease, that the animal has or has been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease, or that the owner or occupant of such place or places is not observing sanitary practices prescribed under the authority of this article or any other law of this state.

(b) The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative is authorized to issue and enforce written or printed stop sale, stop use, or stop movement orders to the owners or custodians of any animals, ordering them to hold such animals at a designated place, when the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative finds such animals: (1) To be infected with or to have been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease; (2) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and whose license has expired; (3) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and who has failed to obtain a license within ten days of the date on which written notice of need to obtain a license was given to such person by the Commissioner or his authorized representative; or (4) To have been held in violation of this article, until the law has been complied with and such animals have been released, in writing, by the Commissioner or the violations have been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority.

(b) The Commissioner or his duly authorized representative is authorized to issue and enforce written or printed stop sale, stop use, or stop movement orders to the owners or custodians of any animals, ordering them to hold such animals at a designated place, when the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative finds such animals:

(1) To be infected with or to have been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease;

(1) To be infected with or to have been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease;

(2) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and whose license has expired;

(2) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and whose license has expired;

(3) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and who has failed to obtain a license within ten days of the date on which written notice of need to obtain a license was given to such person by the Commissioner or his authorized representative; or

(3) To be held by a person who is required to be licensed under this article and who has failed to obtain a license within ten days of the date on which written notice of need to obtain a license was given to such person by the Commissioner or his authorized representative; or

(4) To have been held in violation of this article,

(4) To have been held in violation of this article,

until the law has been complied with and such animals have been released, in writing, by the Commissioner or the violations have been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, use, or move any animal in violation of any quarantine or stop sale, stop use, or stop removal order issued under this Code section.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, use, or move any animal in violation of any quarantine or stop sale, stop use, or stop removal order issued under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 4-3-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-3-1
Status: in_force

There is found and declared a necessity for a uniform state-wide livestock law embracing all public roads in the state and all other property.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9-7 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-9-7
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-9.7
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and syndromes as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.

(a) The Commissioner is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and syndromes as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.

(b) Any person, including, but not limited to, any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any pet dealer, kennel, animal shelter, or stable, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor.

(b) Any person, including, but not limited to, any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any pet dealer, kennel, animal shelter, or stable, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-33 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-33
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-33
Status: in_force

(a) A person convicted of any of the offenses defined in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 4-11-32 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $ 10,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed three years, or both.

(a) A person convicted of any of the offenses defined in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 4-11-32 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $ 10,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed three years, or both.

(b) Any person violating subsection (c) or (c.1 ) of Code Section 4-11-32 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person violating subsection (c) or (c.1 ) of Code Section 4-11-32 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-25 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-25
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-25
Status: in_force

The judge of any superior court of competent jurisdiction within this state may order the euthanasia of a dog if the court finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23 , that the dog has seriously injured a human or presents a danger to humans not suitable for control under this article and:

(1) The owner or custodian of the dog has been convicted of a violation of any state criminal law and the crime was related to such dog; or

(1) The owner or custodian of the dog has been convicted of a violation of any state criminal law and the crime was related to such dog; or

(2) Any local governmental authority has filed with the court a civil action requesting the euthanasia of the dog.

(2) Any local governmental authority has filed with the court a civil action requesting the euthanasia of the dog.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-23 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-23
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-23
Status: in_force

Failure to deposit the proceeds received from the sale of livestock in a custodial account as required by Code Section 4-6-21 , misuse of such funds, or payment by a bank of funds held in a custodial account without the certificate required by Code Section 4-6-22 shall constitute a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-6 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-6
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-6
Status: in_force

No owner or custodian of any dog in heat shall permit the dog to roam or run free beyond the limits of his property.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-4 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-4
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-4
Status: in_force

If livestock is killed or injured by poisoned crops or other poison on the property, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the poisoning was done by the person in possession and charge of the property.
O.C.G.A. § 4-10-11 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-11
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-10-11
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or preempt any laws or parts of laws administered by the Department of Natural Resources. However, insofar as any authority created by this chapter duplicates any other current or future authorities of the Department of Natural Resources with respect to Class Aves, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources shall cooperate in the administration of those duplicated authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 4-7-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-7-1
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc., shall be recognized and designated as the official state agency for administration of the National Poultry Improvement Plan sponsored by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture. Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan by hatcheries, breeders, dealers, and supply flock owners shall be voluntary and administrated and governed by the rules and regulations of the official state agency in conjunction with rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture.

(a) The Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc., shall be recognized and designated as the official state agency for administration of the National Poultry Improvement Plan sponsored by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture. Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan by hatcheries, breeders, dealers, and supply flock owners shall be voluntary and administrated and governed by the rules and regulations of the official state agency in conjunction with rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to establish a state plan of identification of hatcheries, dealers, or supply flocks, except as specified in this chapter.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to establish a state plan of identification of hatcheries, dealers, or supply flocks, except as specified in this chapter.

(c) The words “state approved,” “state tested,” or words or phrases of similar implication and meaning shall not be used in advertising or in the sale or offering for sale of hatching eggs, chicks, poults, or breeding stock.

(c) The words “state approved,” “state tested,” or words or phrases of similar implication and meaning shall not be used in advertising or in the sale or offering for sale of hatching eggs, chicks, poults, or breeding stock.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-6 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-6
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-6
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, interfere, or hinder the Commissioner, his or her designated agents and employees, an animal control officer, or a dog control officer in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties pursuant to this title. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 16-10-24 .
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-24 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-24
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-24
Status: in_force

A law enforcement officer or dog control officer shall immediately impound a dog if the officer believes the dog poses a threat to the public safety.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-176 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-176
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-176
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not apply to any facility at which any animal which would otherwise qualify as a farmed deer is intentionally commingled with any species which is classified as and subject to regulation as a wild animal under the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 27.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-112 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-112
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-112
Status: in_force

No dealer, broker, or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any equines which are infected with any infectious or contagious disease or which have been placed under quarantine by the authority of the Commissioner. No dealer, broker, or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any equines which are infected with or which are suspected of being infected with or which are likely to have been exposed to an infectious or contagious disease until all such equines have been inspected by a veterinarian approved by the Commissioner. No dealer, broker, or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any equines from any barn, yard, or premises unless all sanitary practices and precautions prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner have been observed in such premises, barn, or yard.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-16 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-16
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-16
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-4 or 16-12-37 , any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-3 ; provided, however, that if such offense is committed by a corporation, such corporation shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each such violation, community service of not less than 200 hours nor more than 500 hours, or both.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-4 or 16-12-37 , any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-3 ; provided, however, that if such offense is committed by a corporation, such corporation shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each such violation, community service of not less than 200 hours nor more than 500 hours, or both.

(b) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-42 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-42
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-42
Status: in_force

Every licensed rendering plant which violates the laws of this state or the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant thereto shall have its license revoked, canceled, or suspended upon a notice and hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 4-14-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-14-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Animal shelter” means any facility operated by or under contract for the state or any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals; any veterinary hospital or clinic operated by a veterinarian or veterinarians which operates for such purpose in addition to its customary purposes; and any facility operated, owned, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, or other nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals.

(1) “Animal shelter” means any facility operated by or under contract for the state or any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals; any veterinary hospital or clinic operated by a veterinarian or veterinarians which operates for such purpose in addition to its customary purposes; and any facility operated, owned, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, or other nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals.

(2) “Humane society” means any unincorporated nonprofit organization existing for the purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals.

(2) “Humane society” means any unincorporated nonprofit organization existing for the purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals.

(3) “Public or private animal refuge” means harborers of unwanted animals of any breed, including crossbreeds, who provide food, shelter, and confinement for a group of dogs, a group of cats, or a combination of dogs and cats.

(3) “Public or private animal refuge” means harborers of unwanted animals of any breed, including crossbreeds, who provide food, shelter, and confinement for a group of dogs, a group of cats, or a combination of dogs and cats.

(4) “Sexually mature animal” means any dog or cat that has reached the age of 180 days or six months or more.

(4) “Sexually mature animal” means any dog or cat that has reached the age of 180 days or six months or more.

(5) “ Sterilization ” means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of its reproductive organs or by rendering a dog unable to reproduce by intratesticular injection approved by the federal government pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 360 as of March 7, 2014.

(5) “ Sterilization ” means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of its reproductive organs or by rendering a dog unable to reproduce by intratesticular injection approved by the federal government pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 360 as of March 7, 2014.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-28 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-28
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-28
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a classified dog shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog is on the loose or has attacked a human and shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog has died or has been euthanized.

(a) The owner of a classified dog shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog is on the loose or has attacked a human and shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog has died or has been euthanized.

(b) A vicious dog shall not be transferred, sold, or donated to any other person unless it is relinquished to a governmental facility or veterinarian to be euthanized.

(b) A vicious dog shall not be transferred, sold, or donated to any other person unless it is relinquished to a governmental facility or veterinarian to be euthanized.

(c) The owner of a classified dog who moves from one jurisdiction to another within the State of Georgia shall register the classified dog in the new jurisdiction within ten days of becoming a resident and notify the dog control officer of the jurisdiction from which he or she moved. The owner of a similarly classified dog who moves into this state shall register the dog as required in Code Section 4-8-27 within 30 days of becoming a resident.

(c) The owner of a classified dog who moves from one jurisdiction to another within the State of Georgia shall register the classified dog in the new jurisdiction within ten days of becoming a resident and notify the dog control officer of the jurisdiction from which he or she moved. The owner of a similarly classified dog who moves into this state shall register the dog as required in Code Section 4-8-27 within 30 days of becoming a resident.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-4 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-4
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-4
Status: in_force

(a) At any time there is cause to believe that a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred, the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designated agent may apply to the appropriate court in the county in which the equine is located for an inspection warrant under the provisions of Code Section 2-2-11 or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer may apply for a search warrant for the purpose of inspecting any equine found on such property to determine if a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred.

(a) At any time there is cause to believe that a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred, the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designated agent may apply to the appropriate court in the county in which the equine is located for an inspection warrant under the provisions of Code Section 2-2-11 or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer may apply for a search warrant for the purpose of inspecting any equine found on such property to determine if a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred.

(b) The Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer is authorized to impound any equine which has not been furnished with adequate food and water, which has not received humane care, or which has been subjected to cruelty in violation of Code Section 4-13-3 . Such determination as to the condition or treatment of the equine shall be made by a licensed veterinarian employed by the state or federal government following an examination conducted at the request of the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer.

(b) The Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer is authorized to impound any equine which has not been furnished with adequate food and water, which has not received humane care, or which has been subjected to cruelty in violation of Code Section 4-13-3 . Such determination as to the condition or treatment of the equine shall be made by a licensed veterinarian employed by the state or federal government following an examination conducted at the request of the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-177 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-177
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-177
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and shall be designed to ensure the health and safety of wildlife and prevent the spread of animal diseases between wildlife, wild animals, domestic animals, farmed deer, and people. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner, the Department of Agriculture, the Board of Natural Resources, the commissioner of natural resources, and the Department of Natural Resources to communicate and consult on matters of mutual concern so as to ensure the health and safety of farmed deer, wildlife, wild animals, domestic animals, and people and to prevent, control, and eradicate animal diseases within this state.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-116 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-116
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-116
Status: in_force

No dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other individual to whom this article is applicable shall hold or conduct any sale of equines, whether a regular sale or a special sale, without complying with the terms of this article and all rules and regulations promulgated under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 4-3-4 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-4
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-3-4
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the sheriff, his deputies, or any other county law enforcement officer to impound livestock found to be running at large or straying. Owners or operators of farms may also impound such livestock, provided that the livestock is kept in a suitable place and cared for properly; such owners or operators shall receive the feed and care fee allowed in Code Section 4-3-10 .

(a) It shall be the duty of the sheriff, his deputies, or any other county law enforcement officer to impound livestock found to be running at large or straying. Owners or operators of farms may also impound such livestock, provided that the livestock is kept in a suitable place and cared for properly; such owners or operators shall receive the feed and care fee allowed in Code Section 4-3-10 .

(b) If an owner or operator of a farm impounds livestock, it shall be his duty to notify the owner of such livestock immediately. If the owner of the livestock is unknown and is not determined within three days, the person who impounds the livestock shall notify the sheriff of such impoundment; and the sheriff shall transport the livestock as soon as possible to a county pound as provided for in Code Section 4-3-11 . The sheriff shall then follow the procedure set out in this chapter as if he had originally impounded such livestock.

(b) If an owner or operator of a farm impounds livestock, it shall be his duty to notify the owner of such livestock immediately. If the owner of the livestock is unknown and is not determined within three days, the person who impounds the livestock shall notify the sheriff of such impoundment; and the sheriff shall transport the livestock as soon as possible to a county pound as provided for in Code Section 4-3-11 . The sheriff shall then follow the procedure set out in this chapter as if he had originally impounded such livestock.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-181 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-181
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-181
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-5 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-5
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-5
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall perform a cruel act on any dog; nor shall any person harm, maim, or kill any dog, or attempt to do so, except that a person may: (1) Defend his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by a dog; or (2) Kill any dog causing injury or damage to any livestock, poultry, or pet animal.

(a) No person shall perform a cruel act on any dog; nor shall any person harm, maim, or kill any dog, or attempt to do so, except that a person may:

(1) Defend his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by a dog; or

(1) Defend his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by a dog; or

(2) Kill any dog causing injury or damage to any livestock, poultry, or pet animal.

(2) Kill any dog causing injury or damage to any livestock, poultry, or pet animal.

(b) The method used for killing the dog shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely kills a dog under the circumstances indicated in subsection (a) of this Code section shall incur no liability for such death.

(b) The method used for killing the dog shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely kills a dog under the circumstances indicated in subsection (a) of this Code section shall incur no liability for such death.

(c) This Code section shall not be construed to limit in any way the authority or duty of any law enforcement officer, dog or rabies control officer, humane society, or veterinarian.

(c) This Code section shall not be construed to limit in any way the authority or duty of any law enforcement officer, dog or rabies control officer, humane society, or veterinarian.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-141 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-141
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-141
Status: in_force

Swine mycobacteriosis poses a serious potential health threat to the people of this state. The swine farmers of this state have experienced and are experiencing serious economic losses due to the condemnation of swine infected with mycobacteriosis under the laws of this state. It is in the best interest of this state to seek the speedy eradication of swine mycobacteriosis in this state, while ensuring a supply of swine meat products in this state, and to provide for indemnification to those persons having swine condemned because such swine are infected with swine mycobacteriosis.
O.C.G.A. § 4-10-10 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-10
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-10-10
Status: in_force

If the Department of Public Health elects to regulate the sale or transportation of exotic or pet birds under the authority of Code Section 31-12-9 , then the Department of Public Health shall cooperate with the Department of Agriculture in developing and implementing such regulation.
O.C.G.A. § 4-5-3 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-3
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-5-3
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is caring for an animal which has died or has been killed to abandon the dead animal. Such person shall dispose of the dead animal as provided for in this chapter or in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Dead animals shall not be abandoned in wells, open pits, or surface waters of any kind on private or public land.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is caring for an animal which has died or has been killed to abandon the dead animal. Such person shall dispose of the dead animal as provided for in this chapter or in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Dead animals shall not be abandoned in wells, open pits, or surface waters of any kind on private or public land.

(b) No person shall dispose of a dead animal on the land of another without the permission of the owner of the land.

(b) No person shall dispose of a dead animal on the land of another without the permission of the owner of the land.

(c) Arrangements must be made with a city or county official in order to dispose of a dead animal in a city or county landfill.

(c) Arrangements must be made with a city or county official in order to dispose of a dead animal in a city or county landfill.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-2
Status: in_force

No dealer or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any livestock which are infected with any disease or which have been placed under quarantine by the authority of the Commissioner. Until all such livestock have been inspected by a veterinarian approved by the Commissioner, no dealer or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any livestock which have been infected, which are suspected of being infected, or which are likely to have been exposed to infection. No dealer or livestock market operator shall sell, auction, transfer, or move any livestock from any barn, yard, or premises unless all sanitary practices and precautions prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner have been observed in the premises, barn, or yard.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-47 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-47
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-47
Status: in_force

The Governor is authorized to make available to the department the funds necessary to provide an inspection system for those slaughtering establishments in this state which are unable to qualify for federal inspection. The department is authorized to adopt appropriate grading standards to be used in the inspection of such establishments so as to indicate on each carcass inspected the grade and quality thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-23 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-23
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-23
Status: in_force

No person shall feed garbage to swine without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. There shall be no fee for such license, and it shall be valid until and unless revoked or canceled. The requirement of obtaining a license shall not apply to an individual feeding his own animals garbage from his own household. No license which will permit the feeding of any garbage, as that term is defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 4-4-22 , to swine shall be issued to any person who does not meet the qualifications of subsection (c) of Code Section 4-4-22 .
O.C.G.A. § 4-5-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-5-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dead Animal Disposal Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-171 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-171
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-171
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Deer farming” means the agricultural operation of raising and production of farmed deer for the commercial production of food and fiber.

(1) “Deer farming” means the agricultural operation of raising and production of farmed deer for the commercial production of food and fiber.

(2) “Farmed deer” means fallow deer (Dama dama), axis deer (Axis axis), sika deer (Cervus nippon), red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), reindeer and caribou (Rangifer tarandus), and hybrids between these farmed deer species raised for the commercial sale of meat and other parts or for the sale of live animals. Those cervids which are indigenous to this state, including white-tailed deer, and those members of the order Artiodactyla which are considered to be inherently dangerous to human beings and are described in subparagraph (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 27-5-5 shall be classified as unacceptable species and shall not be included within the definition of farmed deer. Deer that may be under the authority of Title 50, Part 23, Subpart c of the Code of Federal Regulations , the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, 27 U. ST. 108 , TIAS 8249, must meet the requirements set forth in the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. Section 1531 et seq.

(2) “Farmed deer” means fallow deer (Dama dama), axis deer (Axis axis), sika deer (Cervus nippon), red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), reindeer and caribou (Rangifer tarandus), and hybrids between these farmed deer species raised for the commercial sale of meat and other parts or for the sale of live animals. Those cervids which are indigenous to this state, including white-tailed deer, and those members of the order Artiodactyla which are considered to be inherently dangerous to human beings and are described in subparagraph (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 27-5-5 shall be classified as unacceptable species and shall not be included within the definition of farmed deer. Deer that may be under the authority of Title 50, Part 23, Subpart c of the Code of Federal Regulations , the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, 27 U. ST. 108 , TIAS 8249, must meet the requirements set forth in the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. Section 1531 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-149 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-149
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-149
Status: in_force

The department is authorized and directed to cooperate with and seek the cooperation of all appropriate state and federal agencies in administering this article. The Commissioner is authorized and directed to take all steps reasonably necessary to ascertain whether any federal funds are or may become available to carry out the purposes of this article and, in the event that such funds are or become available, is authorized and directed to take all reasonable steps necessary to obtain and accept such funds.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-6 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-6
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-6
Status: in_force

(a) In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of livestock diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized livestock inspector acting under the authority of this or any other livestock law of this state is authorized and required to quarantine any premises or any area when he shall determine that livestock in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary condition of such place or places might cause the spread of such disease, or that the owner or occupant of such place or places is not observing sanitary practices.

(a) In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of livestock diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized livestock inspector acting under the authority of this or any other livestock law of this state is authorized and required to quarantine any premises or any area when he shall determine that livestock in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary condition of such place or places might cause the spread of such disease, or that the owner or occupant of such place or places is not observing sanitary practices.

(b) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary standards and requirements for the prevention, control, suppression, and eradication of livestock diseases in this state, such regulations to be no less adequate for the protection of the livestock industry and public health than those of the secretary of agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture.

(b) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary standards and requirements for the prevention, control, suppression, and eradication of livestock diseases in this state, such regulations to be no less adequate for the protection of the livestock industry and public health than those of the secretary of agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-43 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-43
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-43
Status: in_force

(a) No dealer shall purchase livestock at any sales establishment or directly from producers unless he or she has then in force a surety in an amount established in a memorandum of agreement with the department sufficient to secure the performance of the obligations of the holder of such surety.

(a) No dealer shall purchase livestock at any sales establishment or directly from producers unless he or she has then in force a surety in an amount established in a memorandum of agreement with the department sufficient to secure the performance of the obligations of the holder of such surety.

(b) This Code section shall not be applicable to nor shall a surety be required of a dealer who purchases livestock at sales establishments for cash only. No livestock market operator shall permit a dealer who is not properly licensed and holding surety to purchase livestock other than for cash.

(b) This Code section shall not be applicable to nor shall a surety be required of a dealer who purchases livestock at sales establishments for cash only. No livestock market operator shall permit a dealer who is not properly licensed and holding surety to purchase livestock other than for cash.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-2
Status: in_force

No person shall abandon a dead dog on any public property or public right of way unless the place in which the dog is being left is a public dump or other facility designed for receiving such and has been designated by the local governmental authorities as a public facility for receiving trash or refuse and the provisions of Code Section 4-5-3 are complied with in full.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-7 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-7
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-7
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds:

(1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article;

(1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article;

(2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article;

(2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article;

(3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article;

(3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article;

(4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person;

(4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person;

(5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals;

(5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals;

(6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

(6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

(7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

(7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

(8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or

(8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or

(9) Failure to provide proper facilities.

(9) Failure to provide proper facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-30 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-30
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-8-30
Status: in_force

(a) A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article.

(a) A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article.

(b) The owner of any dog that has been confiscated pursuant to this article may recover such dog upon payment of all reasonable confiscation and housing costs and proof of compliance with the provisions of this article, unless such confiscation is deemed to be in error by a dog control officer, an authority, as defined in Code Section 4-8-23 , or a probate court. All fines and all charges for services performed by a law enforcement or dog control officer shall be paid prior to owner recovery of the dog. Criminal prosecution shall not be stayed due to owner recovery or euthanasia of the dog.

(b) The owner of any dog that has been confiscated pursuant to this article may recover such dog upon payment of all reasonable confiscation and housing costs and proof of compliance with the provisions of this article, unless such confiscation is deemed to be in error by a dog control officer, an authority, as defined in Code Section 4-8-23 , or a probate court. All fines and all charges for services performed by a law enforcement or dog control officer shall be paid prior to owner recovery of the dog. Criminal prosecution shall not be stayed due to owner recovery or euthanasia of the dog.

(c) In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within 14 days of the date the dog was confiscated, such dog shall be released to an animal shelter, as such term is defined in Code Section 4-14-2 , or euthanized in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner may be required to pay the costs of housing and euthanasia.

(c) In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within 14 days of the date the dog was confiscated, such dog shall be released to an animal shelter, as such term is defined in Code Section 4-14-2 , or euthanized in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner may be required to pay the costs of housing and euthanasia.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-20 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-20
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-20
Status: in_force

The term “garbage,” as used in this part, except as otherwise provided in this part, means all refuse matter, animal or vegetable; by-products of a restaurant, kitchen, or slaughterhouse; and every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise. This term includes the word “swill” as commonly used.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-180 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-180
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-180
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally to release a farmed deer from captivity or to import, transport, sell, transfer, or possess a farmed deer in such a manner as to cause its release or escape from captivity. If a person imports, transports, sells, transfers, or possesses a farmed deer in such a manner as to pose a reasonable possibility that such farmed deer may be released accidentally or escape from captivity, the department may revoke the license of such person.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-96 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-96
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-96
Status: in_force

This article shall apply to the control and, if possible, the eradication of anthrax and brucellosis as well as to the eradication of bovine tuberculosis.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-13 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-13
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-13
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not apply to any person who raises, keeps, or maintains animals solely for the purposes of human consumption.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-7 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-7
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-7
Status: in_force

Prior to the filing of criminal charges for a violation under Code Section 16-12-4 with regard to conduct involving animal husbandry of food animals, a law enforcement officer shall consult with a licensed and accredited Category II veterinarian employed by the department or other agency of the State of Georgia whose primary practice and responsibilities are food animal veterinary medicine to confirm whether or not such conduct is in accordance with customary and standard practice. For purposes of this Code section, the term “ food animal ” means any animal that is raised for the production of an edible product intended for consumption by humans or is itself intended for consumption by humans. Such term shall include, but is not limited to, eggs, beef or dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, nonornamental fish, and any other animal designated by such veterinarian as a food animal.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-11 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-11
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-11
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ship or import any equines, poultry, livestock, or birds into this state unless accompanied by an official interstate or international certificate of veterinary inspection.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ship or import any equines, poultry, livestock, or birds into this state unless accompanied by an official interstate or international certificate of veterinary inspection.

(b) In addition to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful to ship or import into this state any other type of animal which the commissioner has determined poses a significant risk of disease to domestic animals or humans within this state unless such animal is accompanied by such certificate. The commissioner shall maintain on the department website a listing of all other types of animals determined to pose a significant risk of disease in accordance with this subsection.

(b) In addition to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful to ship or import into this state any other type of animal which the commissioner has determined poses a significant risk of disease to domestic animals or humans within this state unless such animal is accompanied by such certificate. The commissioner shall maintain on the department website a listing of all other types of animals determined to pose a significant risk of disease in accordance with this subsection.

(c) No such certificate shall be required for poultry originating from flocks participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

(c) No such certificate shall be required for poultry originating from flocks participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-24 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-24
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-24
Status: in_force

Every licensed feeder of garbage who violates this part or the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant thereto shall have his license revoked, canceled, or suspended, upon a notice and hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-3 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-3
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-3
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine:

(1) To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4 , relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person;

(1) To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4 , relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person;

(2) To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine;

(2) To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine;

(3) To fail to provide humane care for such equine;

(3) To fail to provide humane care for such equine;

(4) To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or

(4) To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or

(5) To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.

(5) To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-91 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-91
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-91
Status: in_force

The term “qualified veterinarians,” as used in this article, means veterinarians approved by the Commissioner and the secretary of agriculture of the United States to administer tuberculin tests to cattle intended for interstate shipment.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-42 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-42
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-42
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a sales establishment for the sale of livestock at auction unless he or she has then in force a surety in an amount established in a memorandum of agreement with the department sufficient to secure the performance of the obligations of the holder of such surety.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-22 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-22
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-22
Status: in_force

No check shall be drawn on the custodial account nor any funds withdrawn from the account, except for payment of proceeds due the livestock seller or for legally authorized fees or charges incurred by or owing to the sales establishment. No bank holding such an account shall pay a check on such account or honor a withdrawal from such account unless the sales establishment files a certificate that the check or withdrawal is for one of the purposes authorized in this Code section. The certificate may be printed on the face of the check above the signature.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-3 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-3
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-1-3
Status: in_force

The duties of the state veterinarian are to administer the business and affairs of the Animal Industry Division of the department. This includes enforcing the regulations and directing the programs designed to control and eradicate animal disease, directing the proper interstate movement of livestock, enforcing Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, the “Georgia Meat Inspection Act,” promoting livestock marketing, and licensing and bonding livestock markets, dealers, and meat packers.
O.C.G.A. § 4-5-10 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-10
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-5-10
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-1
Status: in_force

Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrences of highly contagious or infectious diseases which threaten to destroy the livestock of this state and because certain known agents and vectors are instrumental in the spread of certain highly contagious or infectious diseases in livestock, it is found and declared to be necessary to:

(1) Regulate the feeding of garbage;

(1) Regulate the feeding of garbage;

(2) Regulate the rendering of the carcasses of dead domestic animals;

(2) Regulate the rendering of the carcasses of dead domestic animals;

(3) Protect areas of this state free of disease by quarantine against the introduction of such diseases;

(3) Protect areas of this state free of disease by quarantine against the introduction of such diseases;

(4) Quarantine infected areas against the spread of such diseases therefrom; and

(4) Quarantine infected areas against the spread of such diseases therefrom; and

(5) Undertake to eradicate, control, suppress, and prevent such contagious or infectious diseases and make provisions therefor.

(5) Undertake to eradicate, control, suppress, and prevent such contagious or infectious diseases and make provisions therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-34 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-34
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-34
Status: in_force

For purposes of enforcing the provisions of this article, the Commissioner:

(1) May investigate any offense under this article;

(1) May investigate any offense under this article;

(2) May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of such investigations; and

(2) May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of such investigations; and

(3) Shall coordinate such investigation, to the maximum extent practicable, with the investigations of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government.

(3) Shall coordinate such investigation, to the maximum extent practicable, with the investigations of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-8 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-8
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-8
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter or elsewhere in the laws of this state and notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior courts for an injunction or restraining order. Such courts shall have jurisdiction and for good cause shown shall grant a temporary or permanent injunction or an ex parte or restraining order restraining or enjoining any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity from violating and continuing to violate this chapter or any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Such injunction or restraining order shall be issued without bond and may be granted notwithstanding the fact that the violation constitutes a criminal act and notwithstanding the pendency of any criminal prosecution for the same violation.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-3 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-3
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-3
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction. Such court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or for failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this article or any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner thereunder. An injunction issued under this Code section shall not require a bond.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-61 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-61
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-61
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of all livestock inspectors and supervising veterinarians employed by the Commissioner to enforce the provisions of this part and any rule, regulation, or order made pursuant thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-21 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-21
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-21
Status: in_force

Every operator of a sales establishment for the sale of livestock at auction shall maintain a custodial account in a national or state-chartered bank located in this state and within 100 miles of the sales establishment. Every such operator shall deposit in such account the gross proceeds received from the sale of livestock handled on a commissioned or agency basis, which account shall be designated “Custodial Account for Shippers' Proceeds.” Other funds of the depositor shall not be commingled in such account with funds required to be deposited in this account.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-40 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-40
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-40
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Carcasses of domestic animals” means all or any part or portions of any dead domestic animal not slaughtered for human consumption.

(1) “Carcasses of domestic animals” means all or any part or portions of any dead domestic animal not slaughtered for human consumption.

(2) “Collection center” means any approved facility where carcasses of domestic animals from state or federally licensed facilities are collected for loading into approved vehicles for delivery to a rendering plant.

(2) “Collection center” means any approved facility where carcasses of domestic animals from state or federally licensed facilities are collected for loading into approved vehicles for delivery to a rendering plant.

(3) “Rendering plant” means a place of business or location or plant where the carcasses of domestic animals or packing house refuse or other refuse is purchased, received, or unloaded and where such carcasses or refuse is processed for the purpose of obtaining the hide, skin, grease, residue, or any other by-product from such animals or refuse in any way whatsoever.

(3) “Rendering plant” means a place of business or location or plant where the carcasses of domestic animals or packing house refuse or other refuse is purchased, received, or unloaded and where such carcasses or refuse is processed for the purpose of obtaining the hide, skin, grease, residue, or any other by-product from such animals or refuse in any way whatsoever.
O.C.G.A. § 4-11-14 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-14
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-11-14
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this article.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-170 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-170
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-170
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to provide for the production of farmed deer as an agricultural operation and to provide for the importation, production, and control and eradication of disease in farmed deer.
O.C.G.A. § 4-7-2 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-2
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-7-2
Status: in_force

(a) Regulations for control and eradication of pullorum disease shall be made following a joint hearing between the Commissioner and the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc. Requirements for pullorum disease testing and other sanitary measures shall be set by the Commissioner. In the event that state regulations do not exist or apply, the minimum pullorum disease control regulations of the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc., shall be effective.

(a) Regulations for control and eradication of pullorum disease shall be made following a joint hearing between the Commissioner and the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc. Requirements for pullorum disease testing and other sanitary measures shall be set by the Commissioner. In the event that state regulations do not exist or apply, the minimum pullorum disease control regulations of the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc., shall be effective.

(b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to quarantine and prohibit the sale or shipment of hatching eggs, chicks, poults, poultry breeding stock, or birds of any species to or from any hatchery, dealer, or flock or in any area within the state. The Commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate special regulations for prevention and spread of pullorum disease or other infectious or contagious diseases of poultry.

(b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to quarantine and prohibit the sale or shipment of hatching eggs, chicks, poults, poultry breeding stock, or birds of any species to or from any hatchery, dealer, or flock or in any area within the state. The Commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate special regulations for prevention and spread of pullorum disease or other infectious or contagious diseases of poultry.

(c) Appointment of qualified pullorum disease testing agents and supervision of their field work shall be made by the Commissioner. Only persons who have demonstrated that they are capable of doing satisfactory testing work shall be so authorized.

(c) Appointment of qualified pullorum disease testing agents and supervision of their field work shall be made by the Commissioner. Only persons who have demonstrated that they are capable of doing satisfactory testing work shall be so authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 4-6-50 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-50
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-6-50
Status: in_force

All livestock weighed at a sales establishment shall be weighed by a certified public weigher who has complied with Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 10. Each such weigher shall obtain a seal and upon request shall impress the seal upon the scale ticket of the livestock weighed.
O.C.G.A. § 4-10-6 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-6
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-10-6
Status: in_force

(a) Every bird dealer shall keep records sufficient to identify: (1) Each exotic or pet bird in his possession or sold by him, by species and physical description; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person from whom each such bird was acquired and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, federal tax identification number, or such other identification as may be available; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom each such bird is transferred and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed bird dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, or such other identification as may be available; and (4) Any such bird which the dealer knows to be or have been sick or diseased or to have died.

(a) Every bird dealer shall keep records sufficient to identify:

(1) Each exotic or pet bird in his possession or sold by him, by species and physical description;

(1) Each exotic or pet bird in his possession or sold by him, by species and physical description;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person from whom each such bird was acquired and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, federal tax identification number, or such other identification as may be available;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person from whom each such bird was acquired and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, federal tax identification number, or such other identification as may be available;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom each such bird is transferred and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed bird dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, or such other identification as may be available; and

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom each such bird is transferred and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed bird dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, or such other identification as may be available; and

(4) Any such bird which the dealer knows to be or have been sick or diseased or to have died.

(4) Any such bird which the dealer knows to be or have been sick or diseased or to have died.

(b) The department may require periodic reports of any or all of the records required by subsection (a) of this Code section. The department may require the keeping of additional records; and all required records shall be made available for inspection by the department.

(b) The department may require periodic reports of any or all of the records required by subsection (a) of this Code section. The department may require the keeping of additional records; and all required records shall be made available for inspection by the department.

(c) Failure to keep or make available any required records shall be grounds for revocation of a license.

(c) Failure to keep or make available any required records shall be grounds for revocation of a license.

(d) Every bird dealer shall keep all of such records for at least one year.

(d) Every bird dealer shall keep all of such records for at least one year.
O.C.G.A. § 4-2-4 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-2-4
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-2-4
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient to carry out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-119 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-119
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-119
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized to require any person, firm, or corporation transporting an equine into this state from any other state to furnish him with a certificate from an accredited veterinarian from the state of origin of such equine, certifying that such equine has not recently been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease, that the animal's temperature is normal, and that the animal is free of any contagious or infectious disease.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-48 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-48
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-48
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any provision of this part or any rule or regulation made pursuant to this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-151 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-151
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-151
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction. Such court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or for failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this article or any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner under this article. An injunction issued under this Code section shall not require a bond.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-82-1 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-82-1
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-82.1
Status: in_force

No dealer, broker, poultry market operator, or employee or contractor thereof or any person acquiring live poultry from any of them shall slaughter, other than for humane euthanasia or disease control, any poultry that are on the premises of the dealer or broker or on the premises of a sales establishment.
O.C.G.A. § 4-13-6 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-6
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-6
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of any person impounding an equine under this chapter to notify the owner of such equine immediately upon impoundment. Such notice shall state the name and address of the person impounding the equine, the location where the equine is being held, and a description of the equine. If the owner of such equine is unknown or cannot be found, service of the notice on the owner shall be obtained by publishing a notice once in a newspaper of general circulation where the equine is impounded.
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-82 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-82
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-82
Status: in_force

(a) No poultry market operator shall engage in or carry on such business without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. No poultry dealer or broker shall engage in or carry on such business without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. There shall be a fee of $35.00 per annum for such license. Any fees collected pursuant to this Code section shall be retained pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-12-92.1 .

(a) No poultry market operator shall engage in or carry on such business without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. No poultry dealer or broker shall engage in or carry on such business without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. There shall be a fee of $35.00 per annum for such license. Any fees collected pursuant to this Code section shall be retained pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 45-12-92.1 .

(b) The license of any licensed dealer, broker, or poultry market operator violating this part or any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this part shall be subject to revocation, cancellation, or suspension following a notice and hearing.

(b) The license of any licensed dealer, broker, or poultry market operator violating this part or any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this part shall be subject to revocation, cancellation, or suspension following a notice and hearing.

(c) No dealer, broker, or poultry market operator shall buy, store, or otherwise receive any poultry without first recording the name and address of the person or persons from whom the poultry is received, the number and type of such poultry, and the motor vehicle license tag number of the vehicle used by the person or persons to transport the poultry. The dealer, broker, or poultry market operator shall also keep records of the name and address of the person or persons buying such poultry. These records shall be maintained for two years. All records shall be subject to review by the Commissioner or a representative or employee of the department.

(c) No dealer, broker, or poultry market operator shall buy, store, or otherwise receive any poultry without first recording the name and address of the person or persons from whom the poultry is received, the number and type of such poultry, and the motor vehicle license tag number of the vehicle used by the person or persons to transport the poultry. The dealer, broker, or poultry market operator shall also keep records of the name and address of the person or persons buying such poultry. These records shall be maintained for two years. All records shall be subject to review by the Commissioner or a representative or employee of the department.

(d) Any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator who transports live poultry shall keep all cages, coops, trucks, and trailers clean and sanitary. All equipment used to transport live poultry shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

(d) Any dealer, broker, or poultry market operator who transports live poultry shall keep all cages, coops, trucks, and trailers clean and sanitary. All equipment used to transport live poultry shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

(e) Each dealer, broker, and poultry market operator shall properly dispose of dead poultry in accordance with Code Section 4-5-5 .

(e) Each dealer, broker, and poultry market operator shall properly dispose of dead poultry in accordance with Code Section 4-5-5 .
O.C.G.A. § 4-4-110 — GA Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-110
Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-4-110
Status: in_force

This article may be cited as the “Georgia Equine Act.”