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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-1-22. Taking, possessing, and releasing of wildlife generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-1-22. Taking, possessing, and releasing of wildlife generally.

For purposes of wildlife management and in accordance with sound principles of wildlife research and management, authorized personnel of the department and persons authorized by contract with the department are authorized to take, transport, possess, purchase, sell, band, and release wildlife at such times, by such methods, and in such quantities as are otherwise made unlawful by this title.

## History

Code 1933, § 45-214, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 678, § 16.