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GA Code § 4-4-112 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-112. Sale, Auction, Transfer, or Moving of Equines

 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.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 27 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 128 et seq.   ALR.   - Elements and measure of damages for breach of warranty in sale of horse, 91 A.L.R.3d 419.
GA Code § 4-4-114 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-114. Suspension, Cancellation, or Revocation of Licenses

 Every licensed dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other person subject to this article who shall violate this article or rules and regulations established by the Commissioner pursuant to this article shall have his license revoked, canceled, or suspended, upon a notice and hearing.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 15.)
GA Code § 4-4-115 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-115. Inspections; Maintenance of Equines by Persons to Whom Article Applies

 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.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 5.)
GA Code § 4-4-116 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-116. Sales of Equines to Be in Compliance With Article, Rules, and Regulations

 No dealer, broker, livestock market operator, or other individual to 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.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 7.)
GA Code § 4-4-117 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-117. Veterinary Services at Equine Sales; Fees

 All licensed dealers, brokers, livestock market operators, or other individuals to whom this article is applicable shall furnish at all sales, including special sales, the services of a licensed, accredited veterinarian, who shall provide veterinary services necessary and consistent for animal health. Such veterinarian shall be paid reasonable fees for services rendered by the person on whose behalf such services are rendered.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 8; Ga. L. 1996, p. 351, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Elements and measure of damages for breach of warranty in sale of horse, 91 A.L.R.3d 419.
GA Code § 4-4-118 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-118. Use of Drugs, Tranquilizers, and Medications Which Result in Misrepresentation in Sale of Equines

 The Commissioner may enact, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations prohibiting or regulating the use of drugs, tranquilizers, or medications which he determines may conceal defects, falsely enhance the appearance of quality, or otherwise result in misrepresentation in the sale of equines. Such regulations may provide for tests to determine the presence of such drugs, tranquilizers, or medications in equines within a reasonable period prior to sale and may provide for the cost of such tests to be paid by the buyer.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 818, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Misrepresentations in Sale of Animal, 35 POF2d 607.
GA Code § 4-4-119 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-119. Certification of Health of Animals Transported Into State

 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.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 12.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 27.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 128, 129.
GA Code § 4-4-120 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-120. Quarantines

 In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of equine 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 equines 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 or any other equine law of this state.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 6.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 27.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 134 et seq.
GA Code § 4-4-121 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-121. Eradication Programs

  Whenever it is determined by the Commissioner that a contagious or infectious disease should be eradicated, the Commissioner is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to eradicate the disease. Owners, renters, or persons in possession of equines or premises infected with such a disease are required to disinfect the premises and to destroy the cause or causes of the contagious or infectious disease, including the destruction of those equines within the premises, under the supervision and direction of the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative.   The cost of destroying the cause or causes or sources of infection of a contagious or infectious disease which is sought to be eradicated shall be borne by the owner, renter, or person in possession of the infected equines or premises; except that, when budget conditions permit, the Commissioner may participate in the cost of eradication and is authorized to expend such funds as are available.    (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 9.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 27 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 128 et seq.
GA Code § 4-4-122 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-122. Indemnification for Equines Eradicated

 The Commissioner is authorized, to the extent of funds available, in the eradication of any infectious or contagious disease, to indemnify the owner of equines destroyed in eradicating the disease, upon such basis and appraisal as the Commissioner may prescribe, provided that any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which shall violate any quarantine or rule or regulation under this article shall be ineligible for indemnity.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 10.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 29.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 140 et seq.
GA Code § 4-4-123 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-123. Establishment of Compounds and Research Programs to Control or Eradicate Equine Infectious Anemia

  Any person, firm, corporation, company, cooperative, association, or other entity is authorized to set up or establish compounds at various places in the state where animals may be taken in order to control, suppress, prevent, and eradicate the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia" (also known as swamp fever, EIA, and slow fever). It shall be unlawful to establish or operate any such compound without a license issued by the Commissioner. The Commissioner is authorized to issue licenses and to establish, promulgate, and adopt rules, regulations, and standards governing the establishment, construction, design, maintenance, and operation of such compounds. The fee for such licenses shall be $25.00 per annum, and such licenses shall be renewable annually.   The Commissioner is authorized to establish research programs for the purpose of developing a vaccine or method for the control or eradication of such equine disease in this state.    (Ga. L. 1975, p. 1138, § 1.)
GA Code § 4-4-124 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-124. Transfer of State Funds for Use in Programs to Eradicate Contagious or Infectious Diseases; Repayment of Funds

 Whenever a program of eradication of a contagious or infectious disease requires funds in excess of funds available for the purpose of eradicating such disease, the Governor may transfer from any available funds in the state treasury such sum of money as may be necessary to meet such emergency; and such money so transferred shall be repaid to the fund from which transferred when money becomes available for that purpose by a legislative appropriation or otherwise.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 11.)
GA Code § 4-4-125 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-125. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

 The Commissioner is authorized to formulate, adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing this article.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 13.)
GA Code § 4-4-126 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-126. Injunctions

 The Commissioner is authorized to seek an injunction against any person, firm, or corporation to which this article is applicable for violation of any provision of this article or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. The superior court of the county in which venue is proper shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from committing such violation, notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 16.)
GA Code § 4-4-127 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 3 - Equine Diseases|§ 4-4-127. Penalty for Violations of Article, Rules, or Regulations

 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.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 14.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 27.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 179 et seq.
GA Code § 4-4-140 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-140. Short Title

 This article may be cited as the "Georgia Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification Act."   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 1.)
GA Code § 4-4-141 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-141. Purpose of Article

 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.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-4-142 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-142. Definitions

 As used in this article, all terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Code Section 26-2-62.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 3.)
GA Code § 4-4-143 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-143. Indemnification for Condemned Swine - Generally

  The Commissioner is authorized to pay to any animal food manufacturer the actual cost paid by such animal food manufacturer for any swine condemned by reason of infection with swine mycobacteriosis.   In the event that swine infected with mycobacteriosis are passed after inspection under restriction of cooking, the payment authorized by this article may equal but shall not exceed 75 percent of the actual cost paid for such swine.    (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 4.)
GA Code § 4-4-144 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-144. Indemnification for Condemned Swine - Proof of Georgia Origin Required

 No payment shall be made under this article unless the party receiving such payment shall first provide such proof as is satisfactory to the Commissioner that the swine for which payment is being made originated from a Georgia farm and that payment to the farmer for such swine has not and shall not be reduced by reason of the condemnation of such swine.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 5.)
GA Code § 4-4-145 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-145. Indemnification for Condemned Swine - Cooperation of Person Receiving Payment Required

 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 to comply with the recommendations of the Commissioner for the control and eradication of swine mycobacteriosis.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 6.)
GA Code § 4-4-146 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-146. Indemnification for Condemned Swine - Release Required

 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.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 7.)
GA Code § 4-4-147 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-147. Elimination of Disease at Farm of Origin

 The Animal Industry Division of the department shall take all steps necessary or appropriate to eliminate swine mycobacteriosis from the farm of origin of the swine for which compensation is paid under this article.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 11.)
GA Code § 4-4-148 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-148. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

 The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate, from time to time, such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 8.)
GA Code § 4-4-149 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-149. Cooperation Among State and Federal Agencies

 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.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 9; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 4/HB 79.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective April 24, 2013, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "The department" for "The State Department of Agriculture" in the first sentence.
GA Code § 4-4-150 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-150. Conduct of Scientific Research

 Scientific research necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article shall be carried out under the direction of the Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1979, p. 1032, § 10.)
GA Code § 4-4-151 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 4 - Swine Mycobacteriosis Indemnification|§ 4-4-151. Injunctions

 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.    (Code 1981, §4-4-151, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 361, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-4-170 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 5 - Deer Farming|§ 4-4-170. Purpose

 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.    (Code 1981, §4-4-170, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1395, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-4-171 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 5 - Deer Farming|§ 4-4-171. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Deer farming" means the agricultural operation of raising and production of farmed deer for the commercial production of food and fiber.   "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.     (Code 1981, §4-4-171, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1395, § 2.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1999, "Section" was inserted in the last sentence of paragraph (2).
GA Code § 4-4-173 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 5 - Deer Farming|§ 4-4-173. Health and Transportation Requirements

 Health and transportation requirements for any Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) must meet the health requirements established by rule or regulation of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Those animals specifically used for deer farming must meet the requirements of the Uniform Methods and Rules of the Code of Federal Regulations for Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Cervidae.    (Code 1981, §4-4-173, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1395, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-4-174 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 5 - Deer Farming|§ 4-4-174. Escaped Deer or Cervid

 Any farmed deer or cervid which escapes from a licensed deer farm shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources and may be treated as an escaped wild animal which is subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 27, except that, while such animal is roaming freely outside the enclosure of any licensed deer farm, the owner of such farmed deer or cervid shall have 48 hours from the time the escape is detected to recapture such animal and return it to the licensed deer farm. As a condition for maintaining a deer-farming license, it shall be the duty of the owner or operator of a licensed deer farm to notify the Department of Natural Resources immediately upon discovery of the escape of a farmed deer. When such notice has been given, no legal hunter shall be held liable for killing or wounding an escaped deer.    (Code 1981, §4-4-174, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1395, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-4-175 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock|Article 5 - Deer Farming|§ 4-4-175. Compliance With Departments

 Deer farm operators shall allow the entry onto the deer farm of representatives of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, or other departments or agencies having authority or duties involving farmed deer or wild animals to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws.    (Code 1981, §4-4-175, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1395, § 2.)