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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-3-181. Use of fertility control of wildlife.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-3-181. Use of fertility control of wildlife.

(a) As used in this article, the term ‘‘fertility control’’ means any action that results in contraception, contragestation, or sterilization or produces a temporary or permanent state of infertility.

(b) It shall be unlawful to apply any fertility control to any wildlife, except in accordance with a wildlife fertility control permit issued under the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations adopted by the board.

(c) Nothing in this article shall prohibit or apply to the medically necessary treatment of sick or injured wildlife by properly licensed veterinarians. This article shall not limit employees of the department in the performance of their official duties.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-3-181, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.