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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9. Inspections.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9. Inspections.

The Commissioner or his designated agents are authorized to enter upon any public or private property at any time for the purpose of inspecting the business premises of any pet dealer or any animal shelter, kennel, or stable and the dogs, cats, equines, or other animals housed at such facility to determine if such facility is licensed and for the purpose of enforcing this article and the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 4-11-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.