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GA Code § 27-1-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-31. Unlawful Possession or Use of Wildlife; Unlawful Concealment

  It shall be unlawful for any person to make use of or possess any wildlife or parts thereof which he knows or reasonably should have known have been taken or possessed contrary to any of the wildlife laws, rules, and regulations.   It shall also be unlawful for any person to conceal the taking or possessing of wildlife by himself or any other person, whether by accident or otherwise, if the person concealing the taking or possessing knows or reasonably should have known that the wildlife has been taken or possessed illegally.    (Ga. L. 1972, p. 925, § 1; Code 1933, § 45-203, 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.    - Construction and application of statute or ordinance making possession of carcass of game, fish, or bird, or parts thereof, a criminal offense, 125 A.L.R. 1200.   Validity, construction, and application of state wildlife possession laws, 50 A.L.R.5th 703.
GA Code § 27-1-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-32. Hiring of Another to Take Wildlife Contrary to Law

 It shall be unlawful for any person to hire another to take or possess wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws, rules, and regulations.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 54; Code 1933, § 45-206, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.)
GA Code § 27-1-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-33. Noncompliance With Laws While on Fishing Area, Fish Hatchery, Natural Area, or Wildlife Management Area; Acts Constituting Criminal Trespass

  It shall be unlawful to enter upon or to hunt, trap, or fish on any public fishing area, fish hatchery, or natural area, or wildlife management area owned or operated by the department except in compliance with all applicable laws and all rules and regulations promulgated by the board, including, but not limited to, any law, rule, or regulation relating to seasons or bag limits or requiring a special permit.   Any person who enters upon or who hunts, traps, or fishes on any public hunting or fishing area, fish hatchery, or natural area or any game management area owned or operated by the department in violation of this Code section commits the offense of criminal trespass.    (Code 1933, § 45-213, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 16; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1729, § 4; Ga. L. 1987, p. 179, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1552, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 980, § 2; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1013, § 4; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1352, § 4/HB 475; Ga. L. 2019, p. 808, § 1/SB 72.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, in subsection (a), inserted a comma following "promulgated by the board" in the middle of the first sentence, and deleted the former second sentence, which read: "Further, it shall be unlawful for any person except those specifically excluded by law to hunt on a wildlife management area without a valid wildlife management area license as authorized by Code Section 27-2-23."   Cross references.   - Prohibition against certain acts at a park, historic site, or recreational area, § 12-3-10.    Prohibition against hunting while intoxicated, § 27-3-7.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1987, p. 179, § 6, not codified by the General Assembly, set forth the legislative intent of that Act.   Ga. L. 2015, p. 1352, § 1/HB 475, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Feral Hog Control Act.'"   Ga. L. 2015, p. 1352, § 2/HB 475, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "The General Assembly finds that feral hogs are an invasive species in Georgia and are detrimental to the natural resources and agricultural production of the state. Feral hogs cause significant damage to crops and wildlife habitat. In addition, as carriers of communicable diseases, feral hogs pose a health risk to humans, livestock, companion animals, pets, and native wildlife."   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting required for violators.    - Since O.C.G.A. § 27-1-33 could be violated in such a manner that it involved firearms or other dangerous weapons where fingerprinting would be mandatory in order to promote consistency in the treatment of offenders, this offense shall be designated as an offense for which those charged with a violation are to be fingerprinted. 1989 Op. Att'y Gen. 89-52.
GA Code § 27-1-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-34. Defenses Not Available in Prosecutions for Violations

 In any prosecution for the violation of any of the provisions of the wildlife laws, it shall not be a defense that the person taking, possessing, selling, transporting, or storing wildlife was mistaken as to the species, sex, age, size, or any other fact regarding such wildlife or that the person lacked criminal intent, it being one of the purposes of the wildlife laws to penalize recklessness resulting in the violation of the wildlife laws.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 52; Code 1933, § 45-204, 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.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, § 44. 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 81 et seq.
GA Code § 27-1-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-35. Jurisdiction of Probate Courts; Summons

  The jurisdiction of the probate courts of the several counties of this state is enlarged and extended so that probate courts, acting by and through the judge or presiding officer, shall have the right and power to receive pleas of guilty and impose sentence upon defendants violating the provisions of this title.   When a person is arrested for any violation of the wildlife laws, the arresting officer may, at his discretion, choose to issue to the offender a summons to appear before a court of jurisdiction. Every such summons shall show:   That it is issued by authority of the department;   The name of the person summoned or, if the person to be summoned refuses to give his name or the officer serving the summons believes the name given is false or if the officer is for other cause unable to ascertain the correct name of the person to be summoned, a fictitious name plainly identified as such;   The offense with which the person being summoned is charged and the date and location of the alleged offense;   The location of the court and the day and hour at which he is summoned to appear;   That failure to so appear is a violation of Georgia laws and subject to prosecution;   The date the summons is served; and   The name and official designation of the officer serving it.     Every person so summoned shall appear at the place and on the date ordered except in cases where a bond has been posted in lieu of the summons or where the court has granted a continuance.   The officer serving a summons pursuant to this Code section shall, on or before the return date of the summons, deliver a copy thereof to the court before which it is returnable, or to the clerk of such court, and shall file any information and such affidavits as may be required with respect to the alleged offense.   Personal delivery of a summons to the persons charged shall constitute due and proper service of the summons; provided, however, that if the violation is for a vehicle parking violation involving an unattended vehicle, service may be made by placing the summons on the driver's side of the windshield of the vehicle.    (Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933, § 45-215, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 980, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 59 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 48, 49. 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Preservation of Wildlife, § 70 et seq.
GA Code § 27-1-38 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-38. Penalty for Violations of Title

 Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any of the provisions of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto relating to the possession or use of fishing gear on trawlers shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be fined $1,000.00 for the first offense, $3,000.00 for the second offense, and $5,000.00 for the third and each subsequent offense.   (Code 1933, § 45-216, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1232, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting required.    - Violation of O.C.G.A. § 27-1-38 is an offense requiring fingerprinting. 2002 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2002-7.
GA Code § 27-1-39 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 27-1-39. Rules and Regulations Used to Establish Criminal Violations

 Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term "rules and regulations" means those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2021.    (Code 1981, §27-1-39, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1550, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1013, § 5; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1232, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 654, § 2; Ga. L. 2006, p. 226, § 1/HB 338; Ga. L. 2008, p. 702, § 1/HB 239; Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 2/SB 474; Ga. L. 2012, p. 739, § 1/HB 869; Ga. L. 2013, p. 92, § 2/SB 136; Ga. L. 2014, p. 344, § 1/HB 783; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1056, § 2/SB 112; Ga. L. 2016, p. 432, § 3/HB 840; Ga. L. 2019, p. 808, § 2/SB 72; Ga. L. 2020, p. 827, § 2-1/HB 998; Ga. L. 2021, p. 105, § 2-2/HB 362; Ga. L. 2021, p. 922, § 27/HB 497.)    The 2016 amendment,  effective July 1, 2016, substituted "January 1, 2016" for "January 1, 2015" at the end of this Code section. See Editor's notes for applicability.    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, substituted "2019" for "2016" at the end of this Code section.    The 2020 amendment,  effective August 5, 2020, substituted "January 1, 2020" for "January 1, 2019" at the end of this Code section.    The 2021 amendments.  The first 2021 amendment, effective April 27, 2021, substituted "January 1, 2021" for "January 1, 2020" at the end of this Code section. The second 2021 amendment, effective May 10, 2021, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, revised punctuation in this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2013, p. 92, § 14/SB 136, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment of this Code section by that Act "shall apply to all offenses occurring on and after May 15, 2013; provided, however, that for purposes of determining the number of prior convictions or pleas of nolo contendere pursuant to the felony provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection (m) of Code Section 52-7-12, only those offenses for which a conviction or a plea of nolo contendere is obtained on or after May 15, 2013, shall be considered."   Ga. L. 2014, p. 344, § 5/HB 783, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on May 1, 2014, and shall apply to offenses occurring on or after such date."   Ga. L. 2016, p. 432, § 6/HB 840, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2016, and shall apply to all offenses occurring on or after such date."
GA Code § 27-5-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-1. Legislative Intent and Findings

 The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare by strictly regulating in this state the importation, transportation, sale, transfer, and possession of those wild animals which pose a possibility of:    Harmful competition for wildlife;   The introduction of a disease or pest harmful to wildlife;   Problems of enforcing laws and regulations relative to wildlife;   Threatening wildlife or other natural resources; or   Endangering the physical safety of human beings.  The importation, transportation, sale, transfer, and possession of wild animals are privileges not to be granted unless it can be clearly demonstrated that such actions can be accomplished in a manner that does not pose unnecessary risk to Georgia's wildlife and other natural resources or to the citizens of and visitors to this state. For these reasons, the General Assembly further finds and declares that only certain wild animals may be held for scientific or educational purposes, for public exhibition, or as pets and may only be lawfully held when the requirements of this chapter are met. The General Assembly further finds and declares that any wild animal for which a license or permit, or both, is required under the provisions of this chapter and for which no such license or permit, or both, has been obtained is a nuisance and is contraband and is subject to seizure by any peace officer authorized to enforce this chapter.     (Code 1933, § 45-1101, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 4; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 27.)   Cross references.   - Liability of owner or keeper of vicious or dangerous animal for injuries caused by animal, § 51-2-7.
GA Code § 27-5-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-2. Powers of Board Generally

  The board shall have the authority to regulate the importation, transportation, sale, and possession of wild animals when and to the extent that the importation, transportation, sale, or possession poses a possibility of:   Harmful competition for wildlife;   The introduction of a disease or pest harmful to wildlife;   Problems of enforcement of laws and regulations relating to wildlife;   Danger to wildlife or other natural resources; or   Danger to the physical safety of human beings.     The board is specifically authorized to supplement the list of wild animals set forth in this chapter for which a permit or license, or both, is required.   The board shall have the authority to require that any listed wild animal that is imported, transported, possessed, sold, or transferred by any person, including wild animal dealers, be labeled with the correct species, number, age, or other relevant information.   The board shall have the authority to require an applicant for a permit or license required under this chapter to supply such information and to supply it in such form as the board deems necessary for the department to discharge its responsibilities under this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1975, p. 1254, § 2; Code 1933, § 45-1107, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, §§ 17, 18.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 40.
GA Code § 27-5-2.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-2.1. Definitions; Importation Restrictions; Prohibition on Possession of Cervid Carcasses

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Cervid" means a member of the family cervidae.   "Chronic wasting disease" means a fatal disease that belongs to a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and that affects the brains of cervids.   "Clean" means having no meat matter or tissue attached to the carcass part.   "Importation" means the transportation of a cervid, cervid carcass, or carcass part into this state.   "Whole" means the entire carcass, whether eviscerated or not, prior to the carcass being processed.       It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or association to import, bring, or cause to be imported or brought into this state any live cervid, except as otherwise authorized by rule or regulation of the board in effect as of January 1, 2007, or such later date as may be provided by Code Section 27-1-39.     Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection 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.   The hunting and fishing privileges of any person convicted of violating paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be suspended for not less than three years from the date of conviction.       It shall be unlawful for any person to import or possess a whole cervid carcass or cervid carcass part from any state having a documented case of a cervid infected with chronic wasting disease, except for any one or more of the following cervid carcass parts:   Boned-out meat and commercially processed cuts of meat;   Portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached;   Hides with no heads attached;   Clean skull plates with antlers attached;   Clean antlers;   Finished taxidermy heads; and   Clean upper canine teeth (buglers, whistlers, ivories).       (Code 1981, §27-5-2.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 226, § 4/HB 338.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, a colon was substituted for a comma at the end of the introductory language of subsection (a).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting required for violators.    - Those charged with offenses under O.C.G.A. § 27-5-2.1 are to be fingerprinted. 2007 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2007-1.
GA Code § 27-5-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-3. Powers of Department Generally

  The department shall have the authority to prescribe the form and contents for the license and permit applications provided for in this chapter.   The department shall issue or deny all permits and licenses required by this chapter and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.   The department may, prior to a hearing, issue a cease and desist order or other appropriate order to any person who is violating this chapter or any regulation, permit, or license issued pursuant to this chapter.   The department may quarantine or otherwise dispose of or order the disposition of any wild animal when it determines that the wild animal is affected with or exposed to a contagious or infectious disease or is infested with a parasite or pest harmful to wildlife.   The department shall have the authority, based upon the standards set forth in Code Section 27-5-6, to determine if the necessary facilities, conditions, and standards prescribed by this chapter are sufficient for safety to the public and for the humane handling, care, confinement, and transportation of the wild animal for which application for a permit or license, or both, has been received. The department shall be authorized to make such determinations by inspecting the facilities of the permit or license holder. Following such determination, the department also has the authority to condition the license or permit so that the standards and intent of this chapter are met.   The department is authorized to capture and contain any wild animal regulated by this chapter which has escaped or been released when such wild animal is determined by the department to pose a risk to Georgia's wildlife or other natural resources or to the citizens of and visitors to this state.    (Ga. L. 1975, p. 1254, § 5; Code 1933, § 45-1106, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 16.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 40.
GA Code § 27-5-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-7. Release or Escape From Captivity

 It shall be unlawful for any person to release from captivity any wild animal as defined in paragraph (75) of Code Section 27-1-2 or to import, transport, sell, transfer, or possess such a wild animal in such a manner so as to cause its release or escape from captivity.In the event a person imports, transports, sells, transfers, or possesses a wild animal in such a manner so as to pose a reasonable possibility that such wild animal may be released accidentally or escape from captivity, the department may revoke the license or permit, or both, of such person pursuant to the procedure set forth in Code Section 27-2-25.   (Code 1933, § 45-1104, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 13; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1742, § 4.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 48 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 36A C.J.S., Fish, §§ 35, 38. 38 C.J.S., Game; Conservation and Protection of Wildlife, §§ 41, 54, 57.   ALR.   - Owner's or keeper's liability for personal injury or death inflicted by wild animal, 21 A.L.R.3d 603.   Governmental liability from operation of zoo, 92 A.L.R.3d 832.   Liability of United States, under Federal Tort Claims Act (28 USCS secs. 1346, 2671 et seq.), for death or injury sustained by visitor to national park or national forest, 66 A.L.R. Fed. 305.
GA Code § 27-5-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-8. Seizure of Wild Animals as Contraband; Civil Action to Recover Animals

  Peace officers authorized to enforce this chapter may seize as contraband any wild animal for which a permit or license, or both, is required and for which no permit or license, or both, has been obtained.   When any peace officer authorized to enforce this chapter has seized as contraband any wild animal, he shall deliver the same to the department. To recover such wild animal, the owner or the person in possession of the wild animal at the time of seizure may file, in the state or superior court having jurisdiction in the county where the seizure was made, a civil action against the State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, within 30 days following such seizure. The person filing the action shall have the burden of proof of showing that the wild animal was not held in violation of this title, and the action shall be tried as other civil cases in such court. The wild animal for which the action has been filed shall be held pending the resolution of the action. Reasonable charges for storage shall be paid to the department by the owner and the person in possession of the wild animal at the time of seizure unless it is determined that the seizure was unlawful.    (Code 1933, § 45-1104.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 14; Ga. L. 1985, p. 913, § 5.)
GA Code § 27-5-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 5 - Wild Animals|§ 27-5-9. Seizure of Wild Animals Pursuant to Administrative Order; Appeal

  Authorized personnel of the department may seize any wild animal regulated by this chapter pursuant to an administrative order or an emergency administrative order issued by the department.   In the event that any person is adversely affected by a seizure pursuant to an administrative order or emergency administrative order issued by the department, such person shall be entitled to appeal such order pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 27-1-37.   Any wild animal seized under this Code section shall be held until the expiration of the time for filing any administrative appeal and, if such an appeal is filed, pending the resolution of this appeal. Reasonable charges for storage shall be paid to the department by the owner and the person in possession of the wild animal at the time of seizure unless it is determined that the seizure was unlawful.    (Code 1933, § 45-1104.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1094, § 14; Ga. L. 1985, p. 913, § 6.)