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GA Code § 4-1-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-2. State Veterinarian - Qualifications; Term of Office; Assistants

  The Commissioner is empowered to employ a licensed veterinarian, with not less than five years' practical experience in the general practice of his profession, as state veterinarian. The state veterinarian shall hold his office for the same term as the Commissioner unless removed sooner at the direction of the Commissioner.   The Commissioner may employ such other assistants as may be necessary in carrying out the duties imposed on him by this title.   The Commissioner shall have the power to prescribe the powers, duties, and functions of the state veterinarian and his assistants.    (Ga. L. 1910, p. 125, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1929, p. 336, § 1; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 97; Code 1933, §§ 62-902, 62-903; Ga. L. 1935, p. 167, §§ 3, 4; Ga. L. 1937, p. 850, §§ 1, 3; Ga. L. 1941, p. 238, §§ 2-4; Ga. L. 1995, p. 10, § 4.)   Cross references.   - License requirements for veterinarians, § 43-50-20 et seq.   Code Commission notes.   - The title of the state veterinarian was changed to "chief veterinarian" pursuant to Ga. L. 1941, p. 238, § 2. However, the title was changed back to "state veterinarian" administratively and is so used in this Code section.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Veterinarians, § 7.
GA Code § 4-1-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-3. State Veterinarian - Duties Generally

 The duties of the state veterinarian are to administer the business and affairs of the Animal Industry Division of the department. This includes enforcing the regulations and directing the programs designed to control and eradicate animal disease, directing the proper interstate movement of livestock, enforcing Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, the "Georgia Meat Inspection Act," promoting livestock marketing, and licensing and bonding livestock markets, dealers, and meat packers.   (Ga. L. 1910, p. 125, § 2; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 97; Code 1933, § 62-901; Ga. L. 1935, p. 167, §§ 2, 4; Ga. L. 1937, p. 850, § 2; Ga. L. 1941, p. 238, §§ 1, 4; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 4.)
GA Code § 4-1-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-4. Presumption as to Livestock Killed or Injured by Poisons

 If livestock is killed or injured by poisoned crops or other poison on the property, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the poisoning was done by the person in possession and charge of the property.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 1403; Code 1868, § 1460; Code 1873, § 1447; Code 1882, § 1447; Civil Code 1895, § 1768; Civil Code 1910, § 2027; Code 1933, § 62-803.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, §§ 98, 109.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 419, 420.   ALR.    - Scienter as condition of liability for damage by trespassing animals other than dogs, 33 A.L.R. 1305.    Rights and remedies as to chattels cast upon riparian land, 41 A.L.R. 1015.   Liability for injury to trespassing stock from poisonous substances on the premises, 12 A.L.R.3d 1103.
GA Code § 4-1-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-5. Use, Possession, Delivery, or Sale of Hog Cholera Vaccine, Serum, or Virus

  It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of a state, county, or municipal government or other entity to use, possess, sell, offer or hold for sale, deliver, distribute, introduce, or deliver for introduction into commerce hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus in this state. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor.   The Commissioner shall seize and destroy any hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus found in this state.    (Code 1933, §§ 62-1201, 62-1202, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 280, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 26.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 133.
GA Code § 4-1-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-6. Obstruction, Interference, or Hindrance of Duties

 It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, interfere, or hinder the Commissioner, his or her designated agents and employees, an animal control officer, or a dog control officer in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties pursuant to this title. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 16-10-24.    (Code 1981, §4-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 2.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Animal Protection Act of 2000.' "   Law reviews.   - For note on 2000 enactment of this Code section, see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 12 (2000).
GA Code § 4-1-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-7. Investigation Prior to Charges of Cruelty to Animals in Animal Husbandry; "Food Animal" Defined

 Prior to the filing of criminal charges for a violation under Code Section 16-12-4 with regard to conduct involving animal husbandry of food animals, a law enforcement officer shall consult with a licensed and accredited Category II veterinarian employed by the department or other agency of the State of Georgia whose primary practice and responsibilities are food animal veterinary medicine to confirm whether or not such conduct is in accordance with customary and standard practice. For purposes of this Code section, the term "food animal" means any animal that is raised for the production of an edible product intended for consumption by humans or is itself intended for consumption by humans. Such term shall include, but is not limited to, eggs, beef or dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, nonornamental fish, and any other animal designated by such veterinarian as a food animal.    (Code 1981, §4-1-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 1/HB 956.)
GA Code § 4-2-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands|§ 4-2-2. Mark, Brand, or Tattoo Registration - Evidential Value

 The fact that any livestock is marked, branded, or tattooed with a registered mark or brand shall constitute prima-facie evidence in any trial or proceeding that such livestock belongs to the person to whom the certificate of mark, brand, or tattoo registration for that particular mark, brand, or tattoo was issued. This Code section shall not apply to livestock marked or branded prior to April 1, 1974, unless the mark, brand, or tattoo was registered or recorded in the office of the Commissioner.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 1395; Code 1868, § 1452; Code 1873, § 1439; Code 1882, § 1439; Civil Code 1895, § 1758; Civil Code 1910, § 2017; Code 1933, § 62-104; Code 1933, § 62-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 1003, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, §§ 5, 7.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 28 et seq.   ALR.   - Identification of animals involved in conversion action, 51 A.L.R.2d 1154.
GA Code § 4-2-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands|§ 4-2-3. Mark, Brand, or Tattoo Registration - Change

 No registered mark, brand, or tattoo shall be changed so as to be of any use to the owner, unless permission is first granted by the Commissioner and the change is recorded.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 1398; Code 1868, § 1455; Code 1873, § 1442; Code 1882, § 1442; Civil Code 1895, § 1761; Civil Code 1910, § 2020; Code 1933, § 62-107; Code 1933, § 62-104, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 1003, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, §§ 5, 7.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 24, 28 et seq.
GA Code § 4-2-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands|§ 4-2-4. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

 The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient to carry out this chapter.   (Code 1933, § 62-105, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 1003, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 7.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 32.
GA Code § 4-2-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands|§ 4-2-5. Administration of Chapter and Rules and Regulations

 It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to administer this chapter and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 175, § 3; Code 1933, § 62-101, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 1003, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 5.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 24, 28 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-1. Legislative Intent

 There is found and declared a necessity for a uniform state-wide livestock law embracing all public roads in the state and all other property.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 1; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 395, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 633, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   1C Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Animals, § 33.   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 1C Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Animals, § 33.
GA Code § 4-3-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Livestock" means all animals of the equine, bovine, or swine class, including goats, sheep, mules, horses, hogs, cattle, and other grazing animals.   "Owner" means any person, association, firm, or corporation, natural or artificial, owning, having custody of, or in charge of livestock.   "Public roads" means any street, road, highway, or way, including the full width of the right of way, which is open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.   "Running at large" or "straying" means any livestock which is not under manual control of a person and which is on any public roads of this state or on any property not belonging to the owner of the livestock, unless by permission of the owner of such property.    (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 2; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 395, § 2; Ga. L. 1995, p. 244, § 4; Ga. L. 2008, p. 458, § 3/SB 364.)
GA Code § 4-3-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-4. Impoundment of Livestock Running at Large or Straying

  It shall be the duty of the sheriff, his deputies, or any other county law enforcement officer to impound livestock found to be running at large or straying. Owners or operators of farms may also impound such livestock, provided that the livestock is kept in a suitable place and cared for properly; such owners or operators shall receive the feed and care fee allowed in Code Section 4-3-10.   If an owner or operator of a farm impounds livestock, it shall be his duty to notify the owner of such livestock immediately. If the owner of the livestock is unknown and is not determined within three days, the person who impounds the livestock shall notify the sheriff of such impoundment; and the sheriff shall transport the livestock as soon as possible to a county pound as provided for in Code Section 4-3-11. The sheriff shall then follow the procedure set out in this chapter as if he had originally impounded such livestock.    (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 4; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 395, § 5.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey on local government law, see 61 Mercer L. Rev. 255 (2009). For survey article on local government law, see 67 Mercer L. Rev. 147 (2015).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Official immunity for death of animal during impoundment attempt.    - Trial court did not err in finding that a sheriff's deputy was entitled to official immunity after killing an owner's bull while attempting to impound the bull because the deputy's actions were discretionary. To control a potentially dangerous animal pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 4-3-4(a), the deputy was required to make decisions concerning the safety of the deputy and others as circumstances - including the behavior of the animal - changed; under such changing circumstances, the deputy was required to exercise considerable deliberation and judgment, which rendered the deputy's actions discretionary. Todd v. Brooks, 292 Ga. App. 329, 665 S.E.2d 11 (2008), cert. denied, No. S08C1859, 2008 Ga. LEXIS 924 (Ga. 2008).    Cited in Jackson v. State, 120 Ga. App. 417, 170 S.E.2d 751 (1969).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 37 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 244 et seq., 309 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-6. Redemption of Livestock Prior to Sale

 The owner of any impounded livestock shall have the right at any time before sale thereof to redeem the livestock by paying to the sheriff all impounding expenses, including fees, keeping charges, and advertising or other costs incurred, which sum shall be deposited by the sheriff with the clerk of the superior court who shall pay all fees and costs as allowed in Code Section 4-3-10. In the event there is a dispute as to the amount of such costs and expenses, the owner may provide bond, with sufficient sureties to be approved by the sheriff, in an amount to be determined by the sheriff, but not exceeding the fair cash value of such livestock, conditioned to pay such costs and damages. Within ten days thereafter the owner shall institute an action to have the dispute adjudicated by the court or referred to a jury if requested by either party to the action.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 11.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 37 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 259 et seq., 309 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-7. Disposition of Livestock Not Sold at Auction

 If there is no bidder for the livestock at the sale provided for in Code Section 4-3-5, the sheriff shall have the livestock killed and shall dispose of the carcass thereof; and, if there is any money received by him from the disposal, the same shall be disbursed in the manner provided for in Code Section 4-3-8. If there is no ready sale for the carcass, the sheriff shall deliver the carcass to a public institution of the county, state, or municipality within the county or to any private charitable institution, in this order, according to their needs.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 7.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 37 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 309 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-8. Return and Disposition of Proceeds of Sale

  The sheriff, upon making a sale or other disposal as provided for in this chapter, shall forthwith make a written return thereof to the clerk of the superior court of such county, with a full and accurate description of the livestock sold or disposed of by him, to whom, and the sale price thereof, which report shall be filed by the clerk.   At the time of making his return, the sheriff shall pay over to the clerk of the superior court the entire proceeds of the sale. The clerk of the superior court shall pay all costs and fees allowed in Code Section 4-3-10. If there is any balance remaining it shall be paid to the owner of such livestock, provided that the owner shall provide satisfactory proof of ownership to the board of county commissioners within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale. If proof of ownership is not made within 90 days from the date the sheriff reports the sale, the clerk shall pay such proceeds into the fine and bond forfeiture fund of the county. The clerk shall keep a permanent record of all sales, disbursements, and distributions made under this chapter. If the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of the animal is insufficient to pay all fees, costs, and expenses as provided for in Code Section 4-3-10, the deficit shall be paid by the county from its fine and bond forfeiture fund.    (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 8; Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 3-33/HB 233.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "fine and bond forfeiture fund" for "fine and forfeiture fund" in the fourth and sixth sentences of subsection (b). See editor's note for applicability.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 4-1/HB 233, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2015, and shall apply to seizures of property for forfeiture that occur on or after that date. Any such seizure that occurs before July 1, 2015, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of such seizure."   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2015 amendment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2015).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 37 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 253, 256, 257, 258, 309 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-9. Care of Impounded Animals; Employment of Guards, Poundmasters, or Other Persons

 The sheriff shall have feed and water provided for impounded livestock not less than twice a day and shall see that all milk cows and milk goats are milked twice a day. The sheriff shall employ poundmasters, guards, or other persons as are necessary to protect, feed, care for, and have custody of the impounded animals. The sheriff shall be entitled to the fees allowed in Code Section 4-3-10 for such feed and care.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 10.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 40.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 313, 499.   ALR.    - Liability for injury to trespassing stock from poisonous substances or other conditions on the premises, 33 A.L.R. 448.
GA Code § 4-3-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-10. Fees for Impounding, Serving Notice, Care and Feeding, Advertising, and Disposing of Impounded Animals

 The fees allowed for impounding, serving notice, care and feeding, advertising, and disposing of impounded animals shall be as follows:    For impounding each animal, the actual cost of impounding each animal and mileage as provided by law for the arrest and commitment of prisoners;   For serving any notice and making return thereon, the actual cost and mileage provided by law for executing writs in actions at law and making return upon the same;   For feed and care of impounded animals, the actual cost per day per animal not to exceed $25.00 per day per animal;   For advertising or posting notices of sale of impounded animals, the same as provided by law for advertising property for sale under process;   For sale or other disposition of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such sale or other disposition; and   For report of sale of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such report of sale.    (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 6; Ga. L. 1988, p. 325, § 1; Ga. L. 2020, p. 484, § 1/SB 362.)    The 2020 amendment,  effective July 29, 2020, substituted "the actual cost of impounding each animal" for "the sum of $10.00" in paragraph (1); substituted "the actual cost" for "the sum of $7.50" in paragraph (2); in paragraph (3), substituted "the actual cost" for "the sum of $5.00" and added "not to exceed $25.00 per day per animal" following "animal"; substituted "the actual cost associated with such sale or other disposition" for "the sum of $5.00" in paragraph (5); and substituted "the actual cost associated with such report of sale" for "the sum of $2.50" in paragraph (6).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 38.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 311 et seq.   ALR.    - Implied agreement to pay for pasturage by owner of livestock which enters on another's land, 39 A.L.R. 857.
GA Code § 4-3-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-11. County Livestock Pounds

  The county commissioners of the several counties of Georgia shall establish and maintain pounds or suitable places for the keeping of any livestock taken up and impounded under this chapter until the same is sold, redeemed, or otherwise disposed of. In any case, the county commissioners shall provide truck transportation for the impounded animals.   In those counties having no county commissioners, the judge of the probate court or other governing authority shall perform any functions or duties required of county commissioners under this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 9; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 395, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, §§ 37, 38.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 499 et seq.
GA Code § 4-3-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying|§ 4-3-12. Permitting Livestock to Run at Large or Stray; Releasing Impounded Livestock; Penalty

 Any owner of livestock who intentionally or knowingly permits the same to run at large or stray upon the public roads of this state or any property not belonging to the owner of the livestock unless by permission of the owner of such property, or any person who shall release livestock, after being impounded, without authority of the impounder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by fine not exceeding $500.00, or by both fine and imprisonment.   (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 380, § 12; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 395, § 6.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, § 34 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, §§ 303, 304, 305, 307, 308.   ALR.    - Scienter as condition of liability for damage by trespassing animals other than dogs, 33 A.L.R. 1305.   Owner's liability, under legislation forbidding domestic animals to run at large on highways, as dependent on negligence, 34 A.L.R.2d 1285.   Liability of owner of animal for damage to motor vehicle or injury to person riding therein resulting from collision with domestic animal at large in street or highway, 29 A.L.R.4th 431.
GA Code § 4-5-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 5 - Disposal of Diseased, Disabled, or Dead Animals|§ 4-5-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Dead Animal Disposal Act."   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 1.)
GA Code § 4-5-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 5 - Disposal of Diseased, Disabled, or Dead Animals|§ 4-5-2. "Dead Animals" Defined

 As used in this chapter, the term "dead animals" means the carcasses, parts of carcasses, fetuses, embryos, effluent, or blood of livestock, including, without limitation, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, ratites, equine, and alternative livestock; pet animals associated with pet dealers, kennels, animal shelters, or bird dealers licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; animals processed by commercial facilities which process animals for human consumption; and animals associated with wildlife exhibitions.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 2; Ga. L. 1973, p. 569, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 244, § 7; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1397, § 1.)