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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-12-1. Legislative findings.
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heading_path: ANIMALS / INJURIES FROM EQUINE, LIVESTOCK, OR LLAMA ACTIVITIES
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-12-1. Legislative findings.

The General Assembly recognizes that persons who participate in equine activities, livestock activities, or llama activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The General Assembly also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from such activities. The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that this chapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. It is, therefore, the intent of the General Assembly to encourage equine activities, livestock activities, and llama activities by limiting the civil liability of those involved in such activities.

## History

Code 1981, § 4-12-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 680, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 335, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 1/HB 50.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 2/HB 50, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment of this Code section by that Act shall not apply to any cause of action arising prior to July 1, 2017.

## Amendments

The 2017 amendment, effective July 1, 2017, inserted “, livestock activities,” in the first and fourth sentences of this Code section. See Editor’s notes for applicability.