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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-3-150. ‘‘Lawful taking’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-3-150. ‘‘Lawful taking’’ defined.

As used in this article, the term ‘‘lawful taking’’ means taking wildlife when such taking is authorized by the provisions of this title or by rules or regulations of the board adopted pursuant to the authority of this title.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-3-150, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1460, § 1.

## Law Reviews

For comment on hunter harassment statutes, see 48 Emory L.J. 1023 (1999).