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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 11 - SALES OFF PREMISES FOR CATERED FUNCTIONS (§§ 3-11-1 — 3-11-5) › Section 3-11-2 - Licensed alcoholic beverage caterers eligible for off-premise licenses; application; fee

(a)
Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption on the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.
(b)
Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell malt beverages or wine by the package for consumption off the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.
(c)
Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell distilled spirits by the drink for consumption on the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell distilled spirits by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.
(d)
Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell distilled spirits by the package for consumption off the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell distilled spirits by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.
(e)
An alcoholic beverage caterer shall make application for an off-premise license as provided in subsections (a) and (c) or subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section with the appropriate local licensing authority and shall pay to the local licensing authority an annual license fee as fixed by the local licensing authority, provided that the total of such local license fees shall not exceed $5,000.00 for any one licensed location.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 11 - SALES OFF PREMISES FOR CATERED FUNCTIONS (§§ 3-11-1 — 3-11-5) › Section 3-11-3 - Event permits

In order to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine at an authorized catered function, a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer shall be required to:
(1)
Apply to the local governing authority of the jurisdiction where the function is to be catered for an event permit. The application shall include the name of the caterer; the date, address, and time of the event; and the licensed alcoholic beverage caterer's license number. When the catered function is domiciled in a local political subdivision other than that which issues the alcoholic beverage caterer's license, that local governing authority shall be authorized to charge an event permit fee of $50.00 and levy local excise taxes on the total quantity of alcoholic beverages brought into such political subdivision by the caterer;
(2)
Provide satisfactory reports to the commissioner on forms provided by the department stating the quantity of any and all alcoholic beverages transported from the licensee's primary premises to the location of the authorized catered function and such other information as required by the commissioner; and
(3)
Maintain original local event permits and documents required by the department in the vehicle transporting the alcoholic beverages to the catered function at all times.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 11 - SALES OFF PREMISES FOR CATERED FUNCTIONS (§§ 3-11-1 — 3-11-5) › Section 3-11-4 - Violations

(a)
It shall be unlawful for a food caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off the premises of the food caterer's business without a license issued pursuant to this chapter. This subsection shall not affect any other provisions of this title which may require a food caterer who has a license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of the food caterer's business.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer licensed under this chapter to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off premises except in connection with an authorized catered function within the scope of the event permit.
(c)
(1)
It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell malt beverages or wine in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption only on the premises.
(d)
It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine during any hours in which the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption only on the premises is not permitted in the jurisdiction.
(e)
It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to employ any person under 21 years of age who, in the course of such employment, would dispense, serve, sell, or handle alcoholic beverages. It is the intent of this subsection to prevent any person employed by such caterer, or any other employee, to knowingly violate any prohibitions contained in Code Section
3-3-23
, relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age.
(f)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by a caterer in any jurisdiction where the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises has not been legalized.
(g)
Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 11 - SALES OFF PREMISES FOR CATERED FUNCTIONS (§§ 3-11-1 — 3-11-5) › Section 3-11-5 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 12 - RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS (§§ 3-12-1 — 3-12-3) › Section 3-12-1 - "Residential community development district" defined

As used in this chapter, the term "residential community development district" or "district" means a private residential development that:
(1)
Is not less than 500 acres of contiguous land area;
(2)
Is located either within a county where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized or within a county that has one or more municipalities where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized, but outside the corporate limits of any municipality;
(3)
Has at least 200 residential sites, platted and recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county as a residential subdivision;
(4)
Has streets that were or will be built with private funds and are or will be maintained by private funds of the developers or property owners within the development; and
(5)
Has a social club with:
(A)
An 18 hole golf course of regulation size;
(B)
A restaurant or eatery used exclusively for the purpose of preparing and serving meals, with a seating capacity of at least 60 patrons;
(C)
A golf or social club membership and has at least 200 paid-up members who have paid a membership fee for family or individual membership;
(D)
A membership policy whereby membership is not denied or limited by an applicant's race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin; and
(E)
A full-time management staff for the social activities of the club, including the management of the premises where food and drink are sold.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 13 - REAP ABC LICENSES (§§ 3-13-1 — 3-13-4) › Section 3-13-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises" shall mean malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits by the drink for consumption on the premises only.
(2)
"Licensee" shall mean the developer, owner, or operator of the REAP or the developer, owner, or operator of or any certified project or facility located in a REAP to whom a state retail consumption dealer license is issued.
(3)
"Regional Economic Assistance Project" or "REAP" shall have the same meaning as in Code Section
50-8-190
and shall specifically include any certified project or facility located in a REAP.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 505,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 13 - REAP ABC LICENSES (§§ 3-13-1 — 3-13-4) › Section 3-13-2 - State license requirements to sell alcoholic beverages

(a)
A REAP shall be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises on days and at times authorized in any jurisdiction within this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages, upon obtaining state license from the commissioner for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(b)
Prior to the issuance of a state license, the applicant shall obtain a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages from the local governing authority of any county or municipal corporation in which the REAP of developer, owner, or operator to be issued a state license is wholly or partially located; provided, however, that if said local governing authority is not authorized by ordinance or resolution to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises, then no local license shall be required. If the local governing authority authorizes the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises by resolution or ordinance after a state license has been issued or renewed, the licensee shall have 60 days after such an ordinance or resolution is passed to obtain the local license. If the applicant or licensee fails to obtain such local license, the applicant shall be denied a state license or the state license shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the commissioner.
(c)
A state license issued pursuant to this chapter shall entitle the licensee the right to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises on days and at times authorized in any jurisdiction within this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages, regardless of what local ordinance or regulations may be in effect in any jurisdiction in which the REAP is wholly or partially located. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises by a licensee on days and at times authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section which differ from those days and times permitted under a licensee's local license shall not constitute lawful grounds for the denial, revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of said local license by the local governing authority.
(d)
A state license issued pursuant to this chapter shall entitle the licensee the right to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises anywhere within the REAP.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 505,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 13 - REAP ABC LICENSES (§§ 3-13-1 — 3-13-4) › Section 3-13-3 - Local taxation of alcoholic beverage sales

A local government shall be authorized to levy and collect any local taxes on any sale of alcoholic beverages made within its jurisdiction by a licensee as are otherwise authorized by law.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 505,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 13 - REAP ABC LICENSES (§§ 3-13-1 — 3-13-4) › Section 3-13-4 - Powers, duties, and authority of commissioner

The commissioner may promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to regulate the issuance of state retail consumption dealer licenses to developers, owners, or operators of a REAP and the developers, owners, or operators of any certified project or facility located in a REAP and to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 505,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 14 - SPECIAL EVENT USE PERMITS (§ 3-14-1) › Section 3-14-1 - Authority and requirements for special event use permits

The commissioner may issue a special event use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for certain events which would otherwise require a retailer or retail dealers license. The commissioner shall specify by rule or regulation the events that shall qualify for a special event use permit; provided, however, that estate sales, the sale of inventory authorized under a bankruptcy proceeding, and activities that are similar in nature shall so qualify. Such permit shall not be valid for more than ten days.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 697,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 15 - TASTING EVENTS (§§ 3-15-1 — 3-15-4) › Section 3-15-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Licensed premises" means any premises in which any alcoholic beverages are sold in unbroken packages and shall include any premises which are required by law to be licensed to sell any alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages.
(2)
"Licensee" means the holder of a retail package liquor store license.
(3)
"Operator" means an owner, licensee, operator, manager, or person in charge of any licensed premises.
(4)
"Sample" means a small amount of any malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits.
(5)
"Tasting event" means a scheduled event hosted by a licensee at which free samples may be provided and that may be open to the general public or limited by invitation.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 558,§ 7, eff. 8/3/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 15 - TASTING EVENTS (§§ 3-15-1 — 3-15-4) › Section 3-15-2 - Terms and conditions for limited tasting events

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful, retail package liquor stores shall be authorized to conduct up to 52 tasting events per calendar year, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1)
A tasting event shall only take place on the licensed premises and only at times at which such alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold on such licensed premises;
(2)
Only one tasting event per day may be held on the licensed premises and such tasting event shall not exceed four hours;
(3)
Only one type of alcoholic beverage may be served at a tasting event, either malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits; provided, however, that more than one brand of such type of alcoholic beverage may be offered so long as not more than four packages are open at any one time;
(4)
If the tasting event is for malt beverages, a consumer shall not be served more than eight ounces of malt beverages during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for wine, a consumer shall not be served more than five ounces of wine during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for distilled spirits, a consumer shall not be served more than one and one-half ounces of distilled spirits during such tasting event;
(5)
Only alcoholic beverages that the licensee is licensed to sell on the licensed premises may be offered as part of a tasting event, and such alcoholic beverages shall be part of the licensee's inventory;
(6)
Only food that is lawful to sell on the licensed premises, under this title or under any rules or regulations of the commissioner, may be served as part of a tasting event. Such food shall be offered at no cost to the consumer;
(7)
Any operator or employee of the licensee may refuse to provide any brand, type, or quantity of alcoholic beverage to any consumer;
(8)
The licensee shall notify the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located prior to holding a tasting event;
(9)
Any broken package containing alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises that is not licensed for retail sales for consumption on the premises shall be kept locked in a secure room or cabinet by the operator of the licensed premises except when in use during a tasting event;
(10)
Representatives and salespersons of manufacturers or wholesalers may attend a tasting event; provided, however, that such representatives and salespersons shall not host the tasting event, pour any alcoholic beverage, or provide anything of value to any consumer or to the licensee or an employee of a licensee; and
(11)
Any other terms, conditions, and limitations as may be required or imposed by the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 558,§ 7, eff. 8/3/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 15 - TASTING EVENTS (§§ 3-15-1 — 3-15-4) › Section 3-15-3 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 558,§ 7, eff. 8/3/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-1 — 3-15-4) › Chapter 15 - TASTING EVENTS (§§ 3-15-1 — 3-15-4) › Section 3-15-4 - Conditions or limitations on licenses for violations

Upon a violation by a retail dealer of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to place conditions or limitations on such retail dealer's license and to modify or amend such conditions or limitations.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 558,§ 7, eff. 8/3/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 4-1-1 - Definitions

As used in this title, the term:
(1)
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.
(2)
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 4-1-2 - State veterinarian - Qualifications; term of office; assistants

(a)
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.
(b)
The Commissioner may employ such other assistants as may be necessary in carrying out the duties imposed on him by this title.
(c)
The Commissioner shall have the power to prescribe the powers, duties, and functions of the state veterinarian and his assistants.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 4-1-5 - Use, possession, delivery, or sale of hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus

(a)
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.
(b)
The Commissioner shall seize and destroy any hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus found in this state.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 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
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-1-7) › Section 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.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 456,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 2 - MARKS AND BRANDS (§§ 4-2-1 — 4-2-5) › Section 4-2-1 - Mark, brand, or tattoo registration - Certificates

(a)
Any person owning any livestock and desiring to register a mark, brand, or tattoo shall apply to the Commissioner for a certificate of mark, brand, or tattoo registration. Application for a certificate shall be made on forms provided by the department. Applications shall contain or be accompanied by such information as may be required by rule or regulation. In issuing certificates, the Commissioner shall not issue certificates to more than one person for the same or substantially identical marks, brands, or tattoos. There shall be no charge or fee for registration.
(b)
Prior to July 1 of 1974 and on or before the same date every fifth year thereafter, the Commissioner shall purge from his lists of registrations the registrations of all marks, brands, or tattoos which the person to whom they are registered does not desire to retain as a registered mark, brand, or tattoo. Prior to removing a mark, brand, or tattoo from registration, the Commissioner shall, by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, notify the person to whom the mark, brand, or tattoo is registered that the registration will be canceled unless the Commissioner is notified within a period of three months from the date of mailing that such person desires to continue the registration of his mark, brand, or tattoo. If the Commissioner does not receive a reply within three months, he may cancel the registration of such mark, brand, or tattoo and may then reassign such mark, brand, or tattoo to any person seeking to register it, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
(c)
It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to transmit a copy of any certificate of mark, brand, or tattoo registration to the judge of the probate court of the county of residence of the person to whom the certificate is issued or to the judge of the probate court of the county in which the animals to be marked, branded, or tattooed are located if the owner thereof is not a resident of this state. The judge of the probate court may record the certificate in a book kept by him for that purpose.
(d)
No provision of this chapter shall affect or impair the validity of any mark, brand, or tattoo registered or recorded in the office of the Commissioner prior to April 1, 1974.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 534,§ 2, eff. 5/12/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 2 - MARKS AND BRANDS (§§ 4-2-1 — 4-2-5) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 2 - MARKS AND BRANDS (§§ 4-2-1 — 4-2-5) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 2 - MARKS AND BRANDS (§§ 4-2-1 — 4-2-5) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 2 - MARKS AND BRANDS (§§ 4-2-1 — 4-2-5) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 4-3-2 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Livestock" means all animals of the equine, bovine, or swine class, including goats, sheep, mules, horses, hogs, cattle, and other grazing animals.
(2)
"Owner" means any person, association, firm, or corporation, natural or artificial, owning, having custody of, or in charge of livestock.
(3)
"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.
(4)
"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.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 534,§ 3, eff. 5/12/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 4-3-3 - Permitting livestock to run at large or stray

No owner shall permit livestock to run at large on or to stray upon the public roads of this state or any property not belonging to the owner of the livestock, except by permission of the owner of such property.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 4-3-4 - Impoundment of livestock running at large or straying

(a)
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
.
(b)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 4-3-8 - Return and disposition of proceeds of sale

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 98,§ 3-33, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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:
(1)
For impounding each animal, the actual cost of impounding each animal and mileage as provided by law for the arrest and commitment of prisoners;
(2)
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;
(3)
For feed and care of impounded animals, the actual cost per day per animal not to exceed $25.00 per day per animal;
(4)
For advertising or posting notices of sale of impounded animals, the same as provided by law for advertising property for sale under process;
(5)
For sale or other disposition of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such sale or other disposition; and
(6)
For report of sale of impounded animals, the actual cost associated with such report of sale.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 515,§ 1, eff. 7/29/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 4-3-11 - County livestock pounds

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 3 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 4-3-1 — 4-3-12) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-1 - Legislative intent

Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrences of highly contagious or infectious diseases which threaten to destroy the livestock of this state and because certain known agents and vectors are instrumental in the spread of certain highly contagious or infectious diseases in livestock, it is found and declared to be necessary to:
(1)
Regulate the feeding of garbage;
(2)
Regulate the rendering of the carcasses of dead domestic animals;
(3)
Protect areas of this state free of disease by quarantine against the introduction of such diseases;
(4)
Quarantine infected areas against the spread of such diseases therefrom; and
(5)
Undertake to eradicate, control, suppress, and prevent such contagious or infectious diseases and make provisions therefor.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-1.1 - "Livestock" defined

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Livestock" means cattle, swine, equines, poultry, sheep, goats, nontraditional livestock, and ruminants.
(2)
"Nontraditional livestock" means the species of Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) listed as bison, water buffalo, farmed deer, llamas, and alpacas that are held and possessed legally and in a manner which is not in conflict with the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 27 dealing with wild animals.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 534,§ 4, eff. 5/12/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-2 - Promulgation of rules and regulations

The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-2.1 - Fees for services rendered to A.P.H.I.S. programs

The Commissioner is authorized by rule or regulation to establish, impose, and provide for the collection of reasonable fees for services rendered by the department or its employees or agents in connection with federal programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service pursuant to
5 U.S.C. Section 5542
;
7 U.S.C. Section 1622
;
19 U.S.C. Section 1306
;
21 U.S.C. Sections 102
through
105
,
111
,
114
,
114a
,
134a
,
134c
,
134d
,
134f
,
136
, and
136a
; or
7 C.F.R. 2.22
,
2.80
, and
371.2(d)
(1-1-99 Edition); provided, however, no fees shall be imposed or collected under this Code section for any services rendered for primates or wild animals. The fees so established shall be sufficient in amount to reimburse the state for the cost incurred by the department in providing and administering such services.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-3 - Injunctions

In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction. Such court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this article or for failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this article or any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner thereunder. An injunction issued under this Code section shall not require a bond.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-4 - Administrative hearings and penalties

(a)
The Commissioner, in order to enforce this article or any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, may issue an administrative order imposing a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation whenever the Commissioner, after a hearing, determines that any person has violated any provision of this article or any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b)
The initial hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act." Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of the Commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All penalties recovered by the Commissioner as provided for in this article shall be paid into the state treasury. The Commissioner may file in the superior court wherein the person under order resides or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred a certified copy of a final order of the Commissioner unappealed from or of a final order of the department affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by said court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, or cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the Commissioner with respect to any violation of this article and any quarantines, orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-6) › Section 4-4-5 - [Reserved]

Redesignated by 2008 Ga. Laws 563,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 2 - FEEDING GARBAGE TO ANIMALS (§§ 4-4-20 — 4-4-26) › Section 4-4-20 - "Garbage" defined

The term "garbage," as used in this part, except as otherwise provided in this part, means all refuse matter, animal or vegetable; by-products of a restaurant, kitchen, or slaughterhouse; and every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise. This term includes the word "swill" as commonly used.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 2 - FEEDING GARBAGE TO ANIMALS (§§ 4-4-20 — 4-4-26) › Section 4-4-21 - Feeding garbage to animals generally

Except as otherwise provided in this part, it shall be unlawful for any person to feed garbage to animals; provided, however, that an individual may feed garbage to his own animals if he feeds them only with garbage from his own household.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 2 - FEEDING GARBAGE TO ANIMALS (§§ 4-4-20 — 4-4-26) › Section 4-4-22 - Feeding garbage to swine

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Garbage" means any refuse matter or by-product which contains animal tissue or which has been mixed with any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise.
(2)
"Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of the state or any other entity.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed garbage to swine or to place garbage in such a position or location as to permit its consumption by swine, except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Persons who negligently or intentionally provide garbage or sources of garbage to other persons found to be feeding garbage to swine in violation of this part shall be deemed culpable and responsible for the violative acts of feeding as if they were the actual feeders of the garbage.
(c)
This Code section shall not apply to any person who:
(1)
Raises swine solely for slaughter and consumption on the farm or property on which the swine are raised;
(2)
Does not purchase and import or permit the importation onto such farm or property on which swine are raised any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or garbage containing any animal tissue, whether liquid or otherwise; and
(3)
Does not sell, trade, exchange, export, or otherwise dispose of any swine, portion of the carcass of any swine, pork food product, or any garbage or refuse containing any portion thereof outside of such farm or property on which the swine are raised.
(d)
Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 4 - ANIMALS (§§ 4-1-1 — 4-15-1) › Chapter 4 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-181) › Article 1 - CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK (§§ 4-4-1 — 4-4-84) › Part 2 - FEEDING GARBAGE TO ANIMALS (§§ 4-4-20 — 4-4-26) › Section 4-4-23 - Licensing of garbage feeders

No person shall feed garbage to swine without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Commissioner. There shall be no fee for such license, and it shall be valid until and unless revoked or canceled. The requirement of obtaining a license shall not apply to an individual feeding his own animals garbage from his own household. No license which will permit the feeding of any garbage, as that term is defined in subsection (a) of Code Section
4-4-22
, to swine shall be issued to any person who does not meet the qualifications of subsection (c) of Code Section
4-4-22
.