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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-11-5. Licensing of bird dealers.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-11-5. Licensing of bird dealers.

Any person licensed by the department as a bird dealer shall not be required to obtain a license under this article if such person does not deal in animals other than birds. If, however, a licensed bird dealer sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, or other animals (other than birds) customarily obtained as pets, then such dealer shall be required to obtain a license under this article in addition to his bird dealer’s license.

## History

Code 1981, § 4-11-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.