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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-3-19.1. Regulation of the exporting, farming, and selling of fresh-water turtles.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-3-19.1. Regulation of the exporting, farming, and selling of fresh-water turtles.

(a) It shall be unlawful to export, farm, or sell any fresh-water turtle or part thereof except in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board.

(b) As the board deems appropriate for purposes of this Code section, it may promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary under sound wildlife management practices.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-3-19.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 5/SB 474.