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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-3-42. Taking of deer in lake, stream, or pond.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-3-42. Taking of deer in lake, stream, or pond.

It shall be unlawful to take any deer by any means while the deer is in any lake, stream, or pond.

## History

Code 1933, § 45-519, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.