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GA Code § 27-3-112 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 4 - Shooting Preserves|§ 27-3-112. Legal Hunting Dates and Hours; Bag Limits

  It shall be unlawful to hunt pen raised game birds, other than ring-necked pheasants, on a shooting preserve except between October 1 and March 31 of the following year, and except from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.   It shall be unlawful to exceed the daily or season bag limits prescribed by law or regulation for any game bird or game animal, provided that there shall be no bag limits for pen raised game birds.   It shall be unlawful to hunt on a shooting preserve any game bird or game animal except during the open season for such game bird or game animal as prescribed by law or regulation; provided, however, that it shall be lawful to hunt bobwhite quail between October 1 and March 31 of the following year; provided, further, that it shall be lawful to hunt any other pen raised game bird between October 1 and March 31 of the following year when prior approval has been obtained from the department.    (Code 1933, § 45-1003, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 798, § 16; Ga. L. 2002, p. 807, § 4; Ga. L. 2013, p. 771, § 1/HB 155.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 48, 52, 54, 59 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 51 et seq.
GA Code § 27-3-113 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 4 - Shooting Preserves|§ 27-3-113. Propagation, Possession, or Release of Wildlife or Wild Animals on Shooting Preserves; Importation of Wildlife or Wild Animals for Propagation, Possession, or Release

 It shall be unlawful for any person to propagate, possess, or release on any shooting preserve any wildlife or wild animal except pen raised game birds unless the person has received prior written approval from the department. Importation of any wildlife or wild animal for purposes of propagation, possession, or release on a shooting preserve shall be in conformance with the requirements of Article 3 of this chapter regarding transportation of wildlife, the requirements of Code Section 27-2-11 regarding game species, and the requirements of Chapter 5 of this title regarding wild animals.   (Code 1933, § 45-1004, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 52; Ga. L. 2013, p. 771, § 1/HB 155.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, §§ 48 et seq., 56 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 51 et seq.
GA Code § 27-3-114 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 4 - Shooting Preserves|§ 27-3-114. Laws and Regulations Applicable to Shooting Preserves; Requirements as to Hunting Licenses

  Except as otherwise specifically provided, all wildlife laws and regulations shall be in full force and effect on shooting preserves licensed pursuant to this article. Specifically, hunting licenses shall be required of all persons hunting on such preserves; provided, however, that it shall be lawful for any resident or nonresident to hunt pen raised game birds or fish in any private or state waters within the boundaries of such a preserve with a shooting preserve hunting license as provided in Code Section 27-2-23.   The requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 27-2-5 shall not apply to any person hunting pen raised game birds on a properly licensed shooting preserve, provided such person has received hunter education instruction that, at minimum, demonstrates techniques for proper firearm handling, unloading, and safety.    (Code 1933, § 45-1005, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 420, § 13; Ga. L. 1990, p. 386, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 807, § 5; Ga. L. 2009, p. 787, § 9/HB 326; Ga. L. 2013, p. 771, § 1/HB 155.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 51.   C.J.S.   - 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 52.
GA Code § 27-3-115 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 4 - Shooting Preserves|§ 27-3-115. Department Authorized to Contract With Shooting Preserves for Issuance and Sale of Shooting Preserve Hunting Licenses; Requirements; Nondisclosure of Records

  The department is authorized to make and enter into agreements with properly licensed shooting preserves for the purpose of issuance and sale of shooting preserve hunting licenses.   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 27-2-5, a shooting preserve authorized by the department pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may sell shooting preserve hunting licenses so long as such shooting preserve meets the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 27-3-110. The department may authorize a shooting preserve to issue temporary paper copies of shooting preserve hunting licenses to be used on such shooting preserve for one hunting season. Such paper copy shall satisfy the requirements of Code Section 27-2-1.   Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the department shall not disclose any shooting preserve hunting license record which was lawfully purchased from a properly licensed shooting preserve and which reveals the name, home address, home telephone number, or social security number of the license holder unless written consent from the owner or lessee of such shooting preserve is obtained.     (Code 1981, §27-3-115, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 771, § 1/HB 155.)
GA Code § 27-3-130 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife|§ 27-3-130. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973."   (Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of state endangered species acts, 44 A.L.R.6th 325.   Construction and application of the consultation requirement under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C.A. § 1536(a) to (d), 1 A.L.R. Fed. 3d 4.   Construction and application of threatened species requirements under Sec. 4(a) and (b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C.A. § 1533(a) and (b), 6 A.L.R. Fed. 3d 2.   Construction and application of the cooperation with states requirement under Sec. 6 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C.A. § 1535, 8 A.L.R. Fed. 3d 3.   Construction and application of prohibited acts under Sec. 9(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C.A. § 1538(a), 9 A.L.R. Fed. 3d 3.
GA Code § 27-3-131 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife|§ 27-3-131. "Protected Species" Defined

 As used in this article, the term "protected species" means a species of animal life which the department shall have designated as a protected species and shall have made subject to the protection of this article.   (Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Validity and construction of statute prohibiting sale within state of skin or body of specified wild animals or of the animal itself, 44 A.L.R.3d 1008.   Construction and application of state endangered species acts, 44 A.L.R.6th 325.
GA Code § 27-3-132 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife|§ 27-3-132. Powers and Duties of Department and Board

  The department shall identify and inventory any species of animal life within this state which it determines from time to time to be rare, unusual, or in danger of extinction; and, upon such determination, such species shall be designated protected species and shall become subject to the protection of this article.   The board shall issue such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the protection of protected species and for the enforcement of this article. Such rules and regulations shall not affect rights in private property or in public or private streams, nor shall such rules and regulations impede construction of any nature. Such rules and regulations shall be limited to the regulation of the capture, killing, or selling of protected species and the protection of the habitat of the species on public lands.   The department may delegate the powers and duties which this article grants to it to any official or officials of the department.    (Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 3.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Construed with Environmental Policy Act.    - The factors enumerated in the Georgia Environmental Policy Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-16-1 et seq., must be considered when evaluating environmental concerns under O.C.G.A. § 32-2-3; the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 27-3-132 are not repealed by implication by the Georgia Environmental Policy Act. 1991 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 91-29.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of state endangered species acts, 44 A.L.R.6th 325.
GA Code § 27-3-133 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife|§ 27-3-133. Penalty for Violation of Rules and Regulations of Board

 Any person who violates any rule or regulation promulgated by the board pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   (Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 4.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of state endangered species acts, 44 A.L.R.6th 325.
GA Code § 27-3-150 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 6 - Interference With Lawful Taking|§ 27-3-150. "Lawful Taking" Defined

 As used in this article, the term "lawful taking" means taking wildlife when such taking is authorized by the provisions of this title or by rules or regulations of the board adopted pursuant to the authority of this title.    (Code 1981, §27-3-150, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1460, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For comment on hunter harassment statutes, see 48 Emory L.J. 1023 (1999).
GA Code § 27-3-151 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 6 - Interference With Lawful Taking|§ 27-3-151. Activity Prohibited

  It shall be unlawful for any person to:   Interfere with the lawful taking of wildlife by another person by intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent such person from such lawful taking of wildlife;   Disturb or engage in activity tending to disturb wildlife for the purpose of intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent the lawful taking of such wildlife; or   Fail to obey an order of a law enforcement officer to desist from conduct violating paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection if the law enforcement officer observes such conduct or if the law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the person has engaged in such conduct that day or that the person plans or intends to engage in such conduct that day at a specific location.     Nothing in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be construed to apply to the activities of law enforcement officers or employees of the department in the performance of their duties.     (Code 1981, §27-3-151, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1460, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, "subsection" was substituted for "Code section" in paragraph (a)(3).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Validity and construction of statutes prohibiting harassment of hunters, fishermen, or trappers, 17 A.L.R.5th 837.
GA Code § 27-3-152 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 6 - Interference With Lawful Taking|§ 27-3-152. Injunctions; Damages for Violations

  The superior court of a county may enjoin conduct which would be in violation of Code Section 27-3-151 upon the petition of a person who is affected or who reasonably may be affected by such conduct upon a showing that such conduct is threatened or that such conduct has occurred at a particular location in the past and that it is not unreasonable to expect that under similar circumstances such conduct will be repeated.   A person who engages in conduct in violation of Code Section 27-3-151 shall be civilly liable to any other person who is adversely affected by such conduct, and any award for damages may include punitive damages. In addition to any other items of special damage, the measure of damages may include expenditures of the affected person for license and permit fees, travel, guides, and special equipment and supplies to the extent that such expenditures were rendered futile by preventing the lawful taking of wildlife.     (Code 1981, §27-3-152, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1460, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 27.)
GA Code § 27-3-170 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 7 - Feeding of Wild Alligators|§ 27-3-170. Feeding of Wild Alligators Prohibited; Criminal Penalty

  It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully feed or bait any wild alligator not in captivity. For purposes of this Code section, willfully tossing any food item edible by alligators to or in the vicinity of a live alligator or willfully leaving any such item in or near the water where an alligator is known to frequent shall constitute willfully feeding or baiting a live alligator.   Violation of this Code section shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction a violator shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $200.00 or confinement for not over 30 days, or both.     (Code 1981, §27-3-170, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 467, § 1.)
GA Code § 27-3-180 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-180. Findings and Declarations

 The General Assembly recognizes that the hunting and taking of wildlife pursuant to this title are a valued cultural heritage consistent with the sound scientific principles of wildlife management and play an essential and effective role in the management of wildlife populations. The General Assembly further recognizes that the State of Georgia and its citizens derive substantial economic, recreational, and esthetic benefits from such activities. Therefore, the General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to ensure public health, safety, welfare, and conservation of the state's wildlife resources by strictly regulating in this state the use of fertility control on any wildlife.    (Code 1981, §27-3-180, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)
GA Code § 27-3-181 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-181. Use of Fertility Control of Wildlife

  As used in this article, the term "fertility control" means any action that results in contraception, contragestation, or sterilization or produces a temporary or permanent state of infertility.   It shall be unlawful to apply any fertility control to any wildlife, except in accordance with a wildlife fertility control permit issued under the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations adopted by the board.   Nothing in this article shall prohibit or apply to the medically necessary treatment of sick or injured wildlife by properly licensed veterinarians. This article shall not limit employees of the department in the performance of their official duties.     (Code 1981, §27-3-181, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting not required.    - Offense arising from a violation of O.C.G.A. § 27-3-181 does not appear to be an offense for which fingerprinting is required. 2010 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 10-6.
GA Code § 27-3-182 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-182. Permit Application for Applying Fertility Control to Wildlife

  Application for a wildlife fertility control permit shall be made on forms obtained from the department.   The department may issue such a permit only if it has determined that the proposed activity is in the best interest of the wildlife resources. In making such a determination, the department may consider the following:   Whether the proposed activity may preclude the use of hunting as the primary management tool;   Whether the drug has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration;   Whether there is a need for the information and data or a need to manage the target wildlife population to achieve the objectives sought by the applicant;   Whether the proposed activity would duplicate sound scientific research previously accomplished;   Whether the proposed activity is of reasonably sound design;   Whether the proposed activity poses health or safety risks to humans and wildlife, including, but not limited to, wildlife species that may consume the target wildlife;   Whether the proposed activity includes all necessary approvals, including, but not limited to, any federal or state agency approvals for specific or extra label use and any agency or institutional endorsement of the application; and   Whether the applicant or the sponsor has documented that he or she has adequate funds available to implement the proposed activity.     In the event that a determination has been made to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any wildlife fertility control permit issued pursuant to this article, the applicant for such permit may appeal the determination according to the provisions stated in Code Section 27-2-25.     (Code 1981, §27-3-182, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)
GA Code § 27-3-183 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-183. Rules and Regulations

 The board is authorized to promulgate and adopt any rules and regulations, consistent with sound wildlife management practices and not inconsistent with law, as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article.    (Code 1981, §27-3-183, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)
GA Code § 27-3-184 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-184. Wildlife Fertility Control Permits; Cease and Desist Orders; Possession of Wildlife

  The department shall have the authority to prescribe the form, contents, and conditions for a wildlife fertility control permit and application as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.   The department shall have the authority to issue, revoke, or deny any permit required by this article and pursuant to any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article.   The department may, prior to a hearing and in accordance with Code Section 27-1-37, issue a cease and desist order or other appropriate order to any person who is violating any provision of this article or any regulation, permit, or license issued pursuant to this article.   The department shall have the authority in accordance with Code Sections 27-1-21 and 27-1-37 to take possession of and dispose of any wildlife if it has reason to believe that fertility control has been administered to such wildlife in violation of this article.     (Code 1981, §27-3-184, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)
GA Code § 27-3-185 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally|Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife|§ 27-3-185. Penalties

  Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.   Any licenses or permits issued under this title to any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall by operation of law be revoked and shall not be reissued for a period of three years. The department shall notify the person in writing of the revocation.     (Code 1981, §27-3-185, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.)
GA Code § 27-4-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 4 - Fish|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-4-1. Salt-Water and Fresh-Water Demarcation Line

  The line established in this state as the separation point between salt waters and fresh waters for commercial fishing and sport fishing is as follows:   The point at which U.S. Highway 17 crosses the following bodies of water and their tributaries shall be the line of demarcation for them: St. Marys River, Satilla River, South Altamaha River, Champney River, Butler River, Darien River, Little Ogeechee System (except Salt Creek), North Newport River, Medway River, Big Ogeechee River, and the point at which Georgia Highway 25/South Carolina 170 crosses the Savannah River and its tributaries. All water seaward of these points shall be considered salt water; and   The following streams and their tributaries are designated as salt water for their entire length: Crooked River, Little Satilla River, South Brunswick River, Turtle River, Sapelo River, South Newport River, Salt Creek (Little Ogeechee System), and all other rivers, streams, and tributaries in the six coastal counties which are not enumerated in this subsection.     This Code section shall not apply to fresh-water ponds on the seaward side of the demarcation line.    (Code 1933, § 45-811, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1629, § 4; Ga. L. 1984, p. 537, § 4; Ga. L. 1998, p. 783, § 13; Ga. L. 2008, p. 163, § 1/HB 1016.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1997, "St. Marys River" was substituted for "St. Mary's River" in paragraph (a)(1).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 51.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 28.