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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-11-15.1. Abandonment of domesticated animal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-11-15.1. Abandonment of domesticated animal.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 4-11-13, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to abandon any domesticated animal upon any public or private property or public right of way. This Code section shall not be construed as amending or otherwise affecting the provisions of Chapter 3 of this title, relating to livestock running at large or straying.

## History

Code 1981, § 4-11-15.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 8.

## Cross References

Cruelty to animals, § 16-12-4.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: ‘‘This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Animal Protection Act of 2000.’’’