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GA Code § 27-4-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-30. Fishing in Private Ponds

 The owner of a private pond, the owner's immediate family, or tenants with the owner's consent shall be permitted to fish within the bounds of the pond at any time and in any manner without a fishing license. All other persons shall be required to obtain fishing licenses to fish within the bounds of a private pond as provided in this title unless the fish in the private pond are "domestic fish" as defined in paragraph (23) of Code Section 27-1-2. For the purposes of this Code section, the term "private pond" shall not include ponds owned by city or county governments, the State of Georgia, the United States, or authorities or political subdivisions of such governments.   (Ga. L. 1931, p. 169, § 5; Code 1933, § 45-505; Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 82; Code 1933, § 45-703, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 600, § 3; Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 14/HB 208.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, inserted "immediate" near the beginning of the first sentence. See Editor's note for applicability.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 20/HB 208, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment of this Code section by that Act shall be applicable to all offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2017.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, decisions under Ga. L. 1937, p. 675, § 7, are included in the annotations for this Code section.   License required for invitees of owner of private pond.    - While owner of private pond may fish therein without personally procuring license, and may take fish therefrom in any manner whatever, other residents of state over 16 years of age, even though fishing in such private pond as invitees of owner, would be required to obtain license. Vickers v. Jones, 200 Ga. 338, 37 S.E.2d 205 (1946) (decided under Ga. L. 1937, p. 675, § 7).    Cited in Maddox v. State, 252 Ga. 198, 312 S.E.2d 325 (1984).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 22, 47, 51.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 4, 5, 28.   ALR.   - Applicability of state fishing license laws or other public regulations to fishing in private lake or pond, 15 A.L.R.2d 754.   Rights of fishing, boating, bathing, or the like in inland lakes, 57 A.L.R.2d 569.
GA Code § 27-4-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-31. Catch-Out Pond Licenses

 The owner or operator of a catch-out pond operated as one contiguous unit and under single ownership, including ownership by a partnership, firm, association, or corporation, may purchase a catch-out pond license as provided in Code Section 27-2-23. Such license shall not be transferable to another owner or operator or to any other site. Persons, both residents and nonresidents, may fish in a properly licensed catch-out pond without obtaining a fishing license or trout license and without complying with the creel limits, possession limits, size limits, and seasons set forth in this title. It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a catch-out pond not properly licensed to represent to any person that such person may fish in the pond as if the pond were a licensed catch-out pond.   (Ga. L. 1973, p. 274, § 2; Code 1933, § 45-307, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 28; Ga. L. 1998, p. 783, § 14.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 6, 27, 51.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 28. 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, §§ 13, 14.   ALR.   - Right to enjoin business competitor from unlicensed or otherwise illegal acts or practices, 90 A.L.R.2d 7.
GA Code § 27-4-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-32. Sport Trotlines

 Sport trotlines must be marked with the owner's name and address and with visible buoys and must be submerged at least three feet below the surface of the water. Such trotlines must be attended regularly and removed after the completed fishing trip. Unmarked or unattended lines will be confiscated by personnel of the department. As used in this Code section, "sport trotlines" means one line or a combination of lines using less than 51 hooks. It shall be unlawful to use any sport trotline within one-half mile below any lock or dam on any of the fresh waters of this state.   (Code 1933, § 45-706, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 306, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 53.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 36.
GA Code § 27-4-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-33. Spearing of Fish

  It shall be unlawful to spear game fish and all species of catfish in the fresh waters of this state except as provided in this Code section; provided, however, other species of nongame fish may be speared solely for the purpose of sport, provided the person engaged in the act of spearing is completely submerged.   "Spearing" as used in this Code section shall be limited to the use of a spear or similar instrument that is held in the hand of the person using the same and the use of a weapon other than a firearm which propels or forces a projectile or similar device therefrom, to which a wire, rope, line, cord, or other means of recovering the projectile or similar device is attached, which wire, rope, line, cord, or other means is secured to the weapon or the person using the weapon.   It shall also be unlawful for any person to engage in the spearing of fish in the fresh waters of this state without a resident or nonresident fishing license as provided in Code Section 27-2-23.   It shall be unlawful to use spears with poisonous or exploding heads.   It shall be unlawful to discharge spears into waters nearer than 150 feet to anyone engaged in any other means of recreation.   Any game fish, except channel catfish and flathead catfish taken under the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section, with an open wound and in the possession of a person fishing with a spear shall be prima-facie evidence of taking and possessing fish illegally.   It shall be unlawful to take channel catfish and flathead catfish anywhere in the Savannah River, including its tributaries and impoundments within the Savannah River Basin, by means of spearing, except under the following conditions:   The taking of channel catfish and flathead catfish in the Savannah River, including its tributaries and impoundments within the Savannah River Basin, by spear shall be legal at any time of the day and at night by the use of a light; and   All spears used pursuant to this subsection must be equipped with barbs or contain devices on the point to act as a harpoon for recovering fish and must be attached to the person using the spear or to the weapon by a rope, line, or cord sufficient for recovering the spear and channel catfish or flathead catfish.      (Ga. L. 1959, p. 181, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 23; Code 1933, § 45-707, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 420, § 9; Ga. L. 1984, p. 537, § 5; Ga. L. 2005, p. 1487, § 2/HB 301.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 51, 53.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 28, 36.
GA Code § 27-4-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-35. Sport Shad Fishing

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 8/HB 869, effective January 1, 2013.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1933, § 45-720, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.
GA Code § 27-4-36 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-36. Artificial-Lure Streams or Lakes

  It shall be unlawful to fish in any artificial-lure stream or lake except with an artificial lure or to have any bait or lure other than artificial in possession at such stream or lake. The board shall have the authority to designate streams, lakes, or parts of streams or lakes as artificial-lure streams or lakes and to promulgate rules regarding fishing methods, gear, and size or type of artificial lures that may be used on such streams or lakes.   It shall be unlawful to have in possession while fishing such streams or lakes any bait, lure, landing net, or other gear which may not be lawfully used on such streams or lakes.    (Code 1933, § 45-719, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 2004, § 3; Ga. L. 1981, p. 798, §§ 14, 15; Ga. L. 1995, p. 543, § 4; Ga. L. 1996, p. 980, § 7.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 53, 59 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 36.
GA Code § 27-4-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-37. Taking of Fish by Grabbling, Noodling, or Hand Grabbing

  It shall be unlawful to fish for game fish, catfish, and all other species of fish in the freshwaters of the state by grabbling, noodling, or hand grabbing except as provided in this Code section. Flathead, channel, and blue catfish may be taken by hand without the aid of any device, hook, snare, net, or other artificial instrument and without the aid of any scuba equipment, air hose, or other artificial breathing apparatus between March 1 and July 15 of each year.   It shall be unlawful to alter any natural or manmade feature by placing boards, wire, barrels, buckets, or any device or obstruction in any stream or other body of water or to modify any log, hole, or other feature in an attempt to attract or capture fish by grabbling, noodling, or hand grabbing or to take fish by grabbling, noodling, or hand grabbing from such altered devices. It shall also be unlawful to raise any part of a natural or artificial device out of the water to aid in the hand capture of enclosed fish.   Any game fish, except channel and flathead catfish, taken in violation of the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section that are in the possession of a person grabbling, noodling, or hand grabbing fish shall be prima-facie evidence of taking and possessing fish illegally.   It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the grabbling, noodling, or hand grabbing of flathead, channel, or blue catfish in the fresh waters of this state without a resident or nonresident fishing license as provided in Code Section 27-2-23.     (Code 1981, §27-4-37, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1487, § 3/HB 301; Ga. L. 2006, p. 72, § 27/SB 465.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 53.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 36.
GA Code § 27-4-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 2 - Trout Fishing|§ 27-4-50. Manner of Fishing; Moving of Trout

  It shall be unlawful to fish for trout in any waters designated as trout waters pursuant to Code Section 27-4-51 by any means other than using one pole and line held in hand.   It shall be unlawful to use live fish for bait in any waters designated as trout waters pursuant to Code Section 27-4-51, except as authorized by the board.   It shall be unlawful to move trout from any of the fresh waters of this state to any other fresh waters of this state, except that authorized agents of the department may move trout as necessary for purposes of fisheries management, conservation, and restoration.    (Code 1933, § 45-715, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 543, § 5; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1550, § 3; Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 9/HB 869.)   Cross references.   - Trout stamps, §§ 27-2-4(c),27-2-6.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 55, 59 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 36, 39.
GA Code § 27-4-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 2 - Trout Fishing|§ 27-4-51. Designation of Certain Waters as Trout Waters; Establishment of Seasons and Methods of Fishing

  The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as may be appropriate based on sound wildlife management principles designating all or any portion of any watershed, stream, or lake as trout waters and establishing seasons, times, and methods of fishing in such waters.   It shall be unlawful to fish in any waters which the board designates as trout waters except during such times and in such methods as the board establishes by rule or regulation.    (Code 1933, § 45-716, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 537, § 6; Ga. L. 1995, p. 543, § 6; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1550, § 4.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 52, 59 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 31 et seq.
GA Code § 27-4-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 2 - Trout Fishing|§ 27-4-52. Trout Waters Without Seasons

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1550, § 5, effective October 1, 1998.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1933, § 45-717, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 51; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 28; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1771, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 537, § 7; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1552, § 7; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1466, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 543, § 7.
GA Code § 27-4-53 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 2 - Noncommercial Fishing|Part 2 - Trout Fishing|§ 27-4-53. Trout Waters With Seasons

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1550, § 6, effective October 1, 1998.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1933, § 45-718, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 52; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 29; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1771, § 2; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 20; Ga. L. 1995, p. 543, § 8.
GA Code § 27-4-70 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-70. Fishing in Waters Not Opened for Commercial Fishing

 It shall be unlawful to fish commercially except in waters opened for commercial fishing by regulation of the board.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 91; Code 1933, § 45-801, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 59 et seq.   ALR.    - Liability for damage by vessel to nets or other articles used in fishing, 7 A.L.R. 52.
GA Code § 27-4-71 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-71. Commercial Fishing for Shad, American Eels, Catfish, and Horseshoe Crabs

  It shall be unlawful to fish commercially for shad, American eels, catfish in salt water, or horseshoe crabs except with a valid commercial fishing license as prescribed in Code Section 27-2-23 and a valid commercial fishing boat license as prescribed in Code Section 27-2-8. In accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management, the commissioner may authorize any person so licensed to fish for shad, American eels, catfish in salt water, or horseshoe crabs.   In accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management, the board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing the seasons, days, and places; methods of fishing and disposition; and size, creel, and possession limits for fishing commercially for shad, American eels, catfish in salt water, and horseshoe crabs.   It shall be unlawful to fish commercially for shad, American eels, catfish in salt water, or horseshoe crabs except in compliance with the rules and regulations of the board pertaining to the seasons, days, and places; methods of fishing and disposition; and size, creel, and possession limits for fishing commercially for such species.    (Code 1933, § 45-805, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, §§ 54, 55; Ga. L. 1979, p. 420, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 31; Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 10/HB 869.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 51 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 28, 31 et seq. 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 52.
GA Code § 27-4-72 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-72. Commercial Eel Fishing

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 11/HB 869, effective January 1, 2013.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1933, § 45-815, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 63; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 33; Ga. L. 1979, p. 893, § 5; Ga. L. 1981, p. 823, § 4; Ga. L. 1992, p. 470, § 2.
GA Code § 27-4-73 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-73. Confiscation and Disposition of Illegally Used Commercial Fishing Gear

 Should any law enforcement officer of this state or employee of the department discover any commercial fishing gear or any trap, net, seine, basket, or similar device for taking fish, which gear or device is being used in violation of this title, such officer or employee shall seize and hold the same. In the event no one within a reasonable time claims the seized commercial fishing gear and the owner thereof is unknown to such officer or employee, the gear shall be confiscated and shall become the property of the department and disposed of as ordered by the commissioner.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 91; Code 1933, § 45-807, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 63.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 46, 47.
GA Code § 27-4-74 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-74. Sale, Purchase, or Transportation of Game Fish Generally

  Except as otherwise provided in this Code section and in Code Section 27-4-75, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or purchase any game fish.   Game fish shipped into this state and accompanied by a bona fide bill of sale or lading giving the date of the transaction, the details of the source of the fish, and the species, number, and pounds thereof may be lawfully transported, sold, and resold, provided each person in possession thereof has the bill of sale or lading and has otherwise complied with this Code section and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this Code section.   It shall be lawful for any person to sell or purchase game fish from a pond when the owner of the pond has obtained a valid permit from the department and the permit is displayed in a prominent place at the pond and the person shall have complied with all the requirements of this Code section and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this Code section. The permit may be issued to the owner only once annually and shall limit the time for taking fish from the pond to 15 days unless an extension is granted by the department. However, no person shall sell, purchase, or possess any game fish taken from such a pond unless the fish are packaged and labeled with the pond permit number and the number and pounds of each species of fish contained therein. The fish shall remain so packaged until processed for consumption or released into another body of water.   Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this title to the contrary, American shad, hickory shad, flathead catfish, and channel catfish harvested from Georgia waters other than private ponds in the course of commercial fishing as that term is defined in Code Section 27-1-2 shall not be subject to the prohibitions set forth in this Code section.    (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 85; Ga. L. 1957, p. 340, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 221, § 1; Ga. L. 1973, p. 897, § 2; Code 1933, § 45-808, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 56; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 4; Ga. L. 1994, p. 600, § 4.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, "fish, and" was substituted for "fish and" in subsection (b).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    There is no exception made for sale of crappie cultivated in private ponds. Maddox v. State, 252 Ga. 198, 312 S.E.2d 325, cert. denied, 469 U.S. 820, 105 S. Ct. 93, 83 L. Ed. 2d 39 (1984).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 49 et seq., 56 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 28, 31 et seq.
GA Code § 27-4-74.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-74.1. Food Fish Dealers

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1987, p. 908, § 2, effective July 1, 1987.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1986, p. 172, § 1.
GA Code § 27-4-75 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 3 - Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-75. Sale of Fish by Commercial Fish Hatcheries; Sale of Game Fish; Bill of Sale or Lading for Possession of Certain Game Fish and Domestic Fish; Sale of Diseased Fish

  It shall be unlawful to sell any fish from a commercial fish hatchery as defined in Code Section 27-1-2 unless the hatchery is licensed under Code Section 27-2-23 or except as follows:   Fish may be sold as provided in Code Section 27-4-74 or 27-4-76; and   Domestic fish as defined in paragraph (23) of Code Section 27-1-2 and that are produced by an aquaculturist registered under Code Section 27-4-255.     Except as provided in Code Section 27-4-74 and except for persons licensed as wholesale or retail fish dealers as provided in Code Section 27-4-76, it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a commercial fish hatchery licensed under Code Section 27-2-23 to sell any species of game fish.It shall also be unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession any such game fish obtained from a commercial fish hatchery, wholesale fish dealer, or retail fish dealer or domestic fish from an aquaculturist registered under Code Section 27-4-255 without a bona fide bill of sale or lading which provides the date of transaction, identifies the seller, and details at least two of the following three criteria for each species of fish contained therein:number, weight, or average length.   It shall also be unlawful to sell fish from a commercial fish hatchery which the department has determined to have diseases or parasites which would be harmful to native fish populations.    (Ga. L. 1973, p. 897, § 3; Code 1933, § 45-809, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1207, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1579, § 3; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 5; Ga. L. 1994, p. 600, § 5; Ga. L. 2004, p. 948, § 2-4.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2019, p. 919, § 1-1, repealed the provisions of the Georgia Pacific White Shrimp Development Aquaculture Act, effective July 1, 2019. As a result, the amendment by Ga. L. 2004, p. 948, § 2-4, which was never funded and therefore remained dormant, is now moot.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Blue Ridge Mt. Fisheries, Inc. v. Department of Natural Resources, 217 Ga. App. 89, 456 S.E.2d 651 (1995).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 56 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 35.