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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-5-2. ‘‘Dead animals’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-5-2. ‘‘Dead animals’’ defined.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘dead animals’’ means the carcasses, parts of carcasses, fetuses, embryos, effluent, or blood of livestock, including, without limitation, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, ratites, equine, and alternative livestock; pet animals associated with pet dealers, kennels, animal shelters, or bird dealers licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; animals processed by commercial facilities which process animals for human consumption; and animals associated with wildlife exhibitions.

## History

Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 2; Ga. L. 1973, p. 569, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 244, § 7; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1397, § 1.