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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-3-66. Trapping of rabbits on one’s own premises or on premises of family member or landlord.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-3-66. Trapping of rabbits on one’s own premises or on premises of family member or landlord.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, it shall be permissible for any person, his family, and his tenants to trap rabbits upon the premises of such person by employing a device commonly called a rabbit box. No permit or license shall be required before engaging in such activity. Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to authorize a person to trap a rabbit out of the season provided by law or rule or regulation for hunting rabbits in this state.

## History

Code 1933, § 45-607, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.

## Cross References

Cruelty to animals, § 16-12-4.