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GA Code § 4-12-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 12 - Injuries From Equine, Livestock, or Llama Activities|§ 4-12-6. Warning Notices; Impact of Noncompliance

  Every livestock activity sponsor, livestock professional, and owner of a livestock facility shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals, or arenas where the livestock activity sponsor conducts livestock activities. The warning notice specified in subsection (b) of this Code section shall appear on the sign in black letters, with each letter to be a minimum of one inch in height. Every written contract entered into by a livestock activity sponsor, livestock professional, or livestock owner for the providing of professional services, instruction, or the rental of equipment, tack, or livestock to a participant, whether or not the contract involves livestock activities on the business location or site of such livestock activity sponsor, livestock professional, or livestock owner, shall contain in clearly readable print the warning notice specified in subsection (b) of this Code section.  Under Georgia law, a livestock activity sponsor, livestock professional, or owner of a livestock facility is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of animal activities, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.     (b) The signs and contracts described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall contain language substantially similar to the following warning notice:   WARNING   Failure to comply with the requirements concerning warning signs and notices provided in this Code section shall prevent a livestock activity sponsor, livestock professional, or owner of a livestock facility from invoking the privileges of immunity provided by this chapter.    (Code 1981, §4-12-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 1/HB 50.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 2/HB 50, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that this Code section shall not apply to any cause of action arising prior to July 1, 2017.
GA Code § 4-12-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 12 - Injuries From Equine, Livestock, or Llama Activities|§ 4-12-7. Construction With Other Statutory Provisions

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to abrogate or otherwise affect the provisions of Chapter 3 of this title.    (Code 1981, §4-12-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 1/HB 50.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 2/HB 50, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that this Code section shall not apply to any cause of action arising prior to July 1, 2017.
GA Code § 4-13-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Humane Care for Equines Act."    (Code 1981, §4-13-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Adequate food and water" means food and water which is sufficient in amount and appropriate for the particular type of equine to prevent starvation, dehydration, or a significant risk to the equine's health from a lack of food or water.   "Equine" means any member of the Equidae species, including horses, mules, and asses.   "Humane care" means, but is not limited to, the provision of adequate food and water consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the equine's size, species, and breed.   "Owner" means any person owning, having possession or custody of, or in charge of an equine.   "Person" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity; any public or private institution; the State of Georgia; or any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state.     (Code 1981, §4-13-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-3. Prohibited Acts

 It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine:    To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person;   To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine;   To fail to provide humane care for such equine;   To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or   To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.     (Code 1981, §4-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-4. Inspection Warrants; Impoundment Authorized; Examination

  At any time there is cause to believe that a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred, the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designated agent may apply to the appropriate court in the county in which the equine is located for an inspection warrant under the provisions of Code Section 2-2-11 or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer may apply for a search warrant for the purpose of inspecting any equine found on such property to determine if a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred.   The Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer is authorized to impound any equine which has not been furnished with adequate food and water, which has not received humane care, or which has been subjected to cruelty in violation of Code Section 4-13-3.Such determination as to the condition or treatment of the equine shall be made by a licensed veterinarian employed by the state or federal government following an examination conducted at the request of the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer.     (Code 1981, §4-13-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-5. Duty to Care for Impounded Equines; Lien; Return to Owner

  It shall be the duty of any person designated for impounding an equine under Code Section 4-13-4 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded equine with adequate and necessary shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care and to take such actions as to ensure the survival of the equine or the humane euthanasia of the equine and disposal thereof if such actions are necessary. Such arrangements may include, but shall not be limited to, providing shelter and care for the equine at any state, federal, county, municipal, or governmental facility or shelter, contracting with a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care for a reasonable fee, or allowing a private individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity to provide shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care as a volunteer and at no cost.Any person impounding an equine under this chapter or providing care for an impounded equine shall have a lien on such equine for the reasonable costs of caring for such equine.   The lien acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section may be foreclosed in any court of competent jurisdiction to hear civil cases. Liens shall be foreclosed in magistrate courts only when the amount of the lien does not exceed the jurisdictional limits established by law for such courts.   Any person impounding an equine under this chapter is authorized to return the equine to its owner upon payment by the owner of all costs of impoundment and care and upon the entry of a consent order or receiving written assurances:   That such equine will be given humane care, adequate food and water, adequate shelter, and veterinary services;   That such equine will not be subjected to cruelty; and   That the owner will comply with this chapter.       (Code 1981, §4-13-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2; Ga. L. 2016, p. 178, § 7/SB 356.)    The 2016 amendment,  effective April 26, 2016, substituted "of competent jurisdiction to hear civil cases" for "which is competent to hear civil cases, including, but not limited to, magistrate courts" in the first sentence of subsection (b).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Propriety, measure, and elements of restitution to which victim is entitled under state criminal statute - cruelty to, killing, or abandonment of, animals, 45 A.L.R.6th 435.
GA Code § 4-13-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-6. Notice of Impoundment

 It shall be the duty of any person impounding an equine under this chapter to notify the owner of such equine immediately upon impoundment.Such notice shall state the name and address of the person impounding the equine, the location where the equine is being held, and a description of the equine. If the owner of such equine is unknown or cannot be found, service of the notice on the owner shall be obtained by publishing a notice once in a newspaper of general circulation where the equine is impounded.    (Code 1981, §4-13-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-7. Disposal of Equine by Sale or Euthanasia

 If the owner of the equine cannot be found, if the owner refuses to enter into a consent order or to provide a written assurance that such equine will be given humane care and adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care, or if the owner fails to comply with this chapter after having entered into a consent order or having given a written assurance on a previous occasion, the Commissioner or his designated agent, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any other law enforcement officer may dispose of the equine through sale at a public auction or by sealed bids or, if such equine is in a physical condition such that euthanasia is the only reasonable course of action, by humanely disposing of the equine.Prior to disposing of an equine through sale or euthanasia, the Commissioner or his designated agent, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any other law enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner and, if the owner cannot be located after reasonable effort, the sale or euthanasia may proceed.Any proceeds from the sale of such equine shall be used first to pay the costs of care given the equine and any funds remaining shall be paid into the state treasury if the equine was impounded by the Commissioner or his designated agent or into the county treasury if the equine was impounded by the sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer.    (Code 1981, §4-13-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-8. Injunctive Relief

 In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter or elsewhere in the laws of this state and notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior courts for an injunction or restraining order.Such courts shall have jurisdiction and for good cause shown shall grant a temporary or permanent injunction or an ex parte or restraining order restraining or enjoining any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity from violating and continuing to violate this chapter or any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Such injunction or restraining order shall be issued without bond and may be granted notwithstanding the fact that the violation constitutes a criminal act and notwithstanding the pendency of any criminal prosecution for the same violation.    (Code 1981, §4-13-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-9. Rules and Regulations

 The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.    (Code 1981, §4-13-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.)
GA Code § 4-13-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines|§ 4-13-10. Penalty for Violation of Chapter

 Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-4 or 16-12-37, any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §4-13-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 11.)   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.' "
GA Code § 4-14-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters|§ 4-14-1. Legislative Findings and Policy

 The General Assembly finds that the breeding of dogs and cats acquired from public or private animal shelters, animal control agencies operated by political subdivisions of this state, humane societies, or public or private animal refuges in the State of Georgia results in the birth of thousands of animals who become strays, suffer privation and death, constitute a public nuisance and health hazard, and, ultimately, are impounded and destroyed at great public expense.It is therefore declared to be the public policy of this state that preventing the breeding of dogs and cats acquired from such shelters, animal control agencies, humane societies, or public or private animal refuges be encouraged.    (Code 1981, §4-14-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 3B C.J.S., Animals, § 222 et seq.   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 4 Am. Jur. 2d, Animals, §§ 8, 43.
GA Code § 4-14-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters|§ 4-14-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Animal shelter" means any facility operated by or under contract for the state or any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals; any veterinary hospital or clinic operated by a veterinarian or veterinarians which operates for such purpose in addition to its customary purposes; and any facility operated, owned, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, or other nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals.   "Humane society" means any unincorporated nonprofit organization existing for the purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals.   "Public or private animal refuge" means harborers of unwanted animals of any breed, including crossbreeds, who provide food, shelter, and confinement for a group of dogs, a group of cats, or a combination of dogs and cats.   "Sexually mature animal" means any dog or cat that has reached the age of 180 days or six months or more.   "Sterilization" means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of its reproductive organs or by rendering a dog unable to reproduce by intratesticular injection approved by the federal government pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 360 as of March 7, 2014.     (Code 1981, §4-14-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1; Ga. L. 2014, p. 371, § 4/SB 290.)    The 2014 amendment,  effective July 1, 2014, substituted the present provisions of paragraph (5) for the former provisions, which read: "'Sterilization' means the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of a dog or cat in order to render the animal unable to reproduce." See Editor's notes for applicability.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2014, p. 371, § 6/SB 290, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all violations and confiscations which occur on or after that date."
GA Code § 4-14-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters|§ 4-14-3. Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Required; Exceptions; Costs

  Any public or private animal shelter, animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, humane society, or public or private animal refuge shall make provisions for the sterilization of all dogs or cats acquired from such shelter, agency, society, or refuge by:   Providing sterilization by a licensed veterinarian before relinquishing custody of the animal; or   Entering into a written agreement with the person acquiring such animal guaranteeing that sterilization will be performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after acquisition of such animal in the case of an adult animal or within 30 days of the sexual maturity of the animal in the case of an immature animal;  provided, however, that the requirements of this Code section shall not apply to any privately owned animal which any such shelter, agency, society, or refuge may have in its possession for any reason if the owner of such animal claims or presents evidence that such animal is the property of such person.      All costs of sterilization pursuant to this Code section shall be the responsibility of the person acquiring such animal and, if performed prior to acquisition, may be included in any fees charged by the shelter, agency, society, or refuge for such animal.   Any person acquiring an animal from a public or private animal shelter, animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, humane society, or public or private animal refuge, which animal is not sterile at the time of acquisition, shall submit to the animal shelter, animal control agency, humane society, or public or private animal refuge a signed statement from the licensed veterinarian performing the sterilization required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section within seven days after such sterilization attesting that such sterilization has been performed.   Every public or private animal shelter, animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, humane society, or public or private animal refuge selling or offering for sale or exchange any dog or cat shall maintain and furnish to any person acquiring an animal from such shelter, agency, society, or refuge a current list of veterinarians licensed in this state who have notified the shelter, agency, society, or refuge that they are willing to perform sterilizations and the cost for such procedures.     (Code 1981, §4-14-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.)
GA Code § 4-14-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters|§ 4-14-4. Penalty for Noncompliance

 It shall be a misdemeanor to fail or refuse to comply with the requirements of Code Section 4-14-3 and any person convicted of said misdemeanor shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $200.00.    (Code 1981, §4-14-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.)
GA Code § 4-14-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters|§ 4-14-5. Adoption of Stricter Shelter Policies

 This chapter shall not prohibit the adoption by any political subdivision of this state of shelter policies which are more stringent than the requirements of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §4-14-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.)
GA Code § 5-2-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 5 - Appeal and Error|Chapter 2 - Appeals to Jury in Justice of the Peace Court|§ 5-2-1. Through 5-2-6

  Editor's notes.   - These Code sections were based on Orig. Code 1863, §§ 4069, 4070, 4082; Code 1868, §§ 4098, 4099, 4111; Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 153, §§ 1 - 6; Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 190, § 1; Code 1882, §§ 4157a - 4157f, 4157i; Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 64, § 1; Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 95, § 1; Civil Code 1895, §§ 4140 - 4147; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4740 - 4747; Ga. L. 1921, p. 116, § 1; Code 1933, §§ 6-304, 6-401 - 6-407; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 312, § 1.
GA Code § 5-4-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 5 - Appeal and Error|Chapter 4 - Certiorari to Superior Court|§ 5-4-1. When Certiorari Shall Lie; Exception

  The writ of certiorari shall lie for the correction of errors committed by any inferior judicatory or any person exercising judicial powers, including the judge of the probate court, except in cases touching the probate of wills, granting letters testamentary, and of administration.   Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, the writ of certiorari shall not lie in civil cases in the probate courts which are provided for by Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15.    (Orig. Code 1863, § 3957; Code 1868, § 3977; Code 1873, § 4049; Code 1882, § 4049; Civil Code 1895, § 4634; Civil Code 1910, § 5180; Code 1933, § 19-101; Ga. L. 1986, p. 982, § 3.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1986, p. 982, § 25, not codified by the General Assembly, provided that that Act would apply to all cases filed on or after July 1, 1986.   Law reviews.   - For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 383 (1986). For survey of 1995 Eleventh Circuit cases on trial practice and procedure, see 47 Mercer L. Rev. 907 (1996). For annual survey of law on administrative law, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2010). For annual survey on administrative law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 15 (2017). For annual survey on local government law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 205 (2017). For annual survey on real property, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 251 (2017). For annual survey on zoning and land use law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 371 (2017). For annual survey on administrative law, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2018).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   ANALYSIS    General Consideration   Decisions Subject to Review by Certiorari   What Is Judicial Action    RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 5 Am. Jur. 2d, Appellate Review, § 329 et seq. 14 Am. Jur. 2d, Certiorari, § 1 et seq. 47 Am. Jur. 2d, Justices of the Peace, § 49.   C.J.S.   - 14 C.J.S., Certiorari, § 6 et seq. 24 C.J.S., Criminal Law, § 2330 et seq. 51 C.J.S., Justices of the Peace, § 430 et seq.   ALR.   - Right of prosecution to writ of certiorari in criminal case, 91 A.L.R.2d 1095.