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Title 27. GAME AND FISH

Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

40 sections · 27-1-1 to 27-1-39

  1. 27-1-1Short title.
  2. 27-1-2Definitions.
  3. 27-1-3Ownership and custody of wildlife; preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities; promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish; local regulation; general offenses.
  4. 27-1-4Powers and duties of board generally.
  5. 27-1-5Applicability of ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act’’ to rules and regulations promulgated by board; affirmation of decision by operation of law; appellate review.
  6. 27-1-6Powers and duties of department generally.
  7. 27-1-7Technical assistance for control or elimination of wild or abandoned dogs.
  8. 27-1-8Construction of fish ladders; requiring construction by private persons; assessment of cost upon refusal; issuance of execution.
  9. 27-1-9Consent to federal rules and regulations pursuant to federal law authorizing purchase of land by United States government for river navigability purposes.
  10. 27-1-10Assent to federal law respecting wildlife conservation and restoration projects, fish restoration projects, wildlife conservation education, and wildlife associated recreation projects.
  11. 27-1-11Consent to acquisition of land by United States government for conservation purposes; notice of intended use.
  12. 27-1-12Federal-state cooperation in protection and management of wildlife in national forest; powers of board.
  13. 27-1-13Disposition of funds received by department; appropriations; grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps.
  14. 27-1-14Disposition of fines and bond forfeitures.
  15. 27-1-15Wildlife technicians.Repealed
  16. 27-1-16Establishment of unit of game wardens; qualifications, appointment, and supervisory personnel; retention of badge and weapon upon disability retirement.
  17. 27-1-17Deputy game wardens.
  18. 27-1-18Powers of game wardens generally.
  19. 27-1-19Power of game wardens and deputy game wardens to arrest persons; procedure upon failure of person arrested to appear to answer charges.
  20. 27-1-20Additional powers of game wardens; functions of other agencies assigned to department.
  21. 27-1-21Seizure and disposal of wildlife illegally taken or possessed; civil action by possessor; disposal of wildlife unable to be stored; disposition of unmarketable items.
  22. 27-1-22Taking, possessing, and releasing of wildlife generally.
  23. 27-1-23Inspection of business premises and records of commercial license holders.
  24. 27-1-24Inspection of vessels and boats.
  25. 27-1-25Interference with arrest or performance of game warden’s duties.
  26. 27-1-25.1Failure or refusal to bring motor vehicle or boat to a stop when ordered to do so.
  27. 27-1-26Impersonation of conservation officer.Repealed
  28. 27-1-27Damaging or destroying department property.
  29. 27-1-28Taking of nongame species.
  30. 27-1-29Sale or purchase of game.
  31. 27-1-30Disturbing or destroying wildlife habitats.
  32. 27-1-31Unlawful possession or use of wildlife; unlawful concealment.
  33. 27-1-32Hiring of another to take wildlife contrary to law.
  34. 27-1-33Noncompliance with laws while on fishing area, fish hatchery, natural area, or wildlife management area; acts constituting criminal trespass.
  35. 27-1-34Defenses not available in prosecutions for violations.
  36. 27-1-35Jurisdiction of probate courts; summons.
  37. 27-1-36Civil enforcement by department; disposition of penalties.
  38. 27-1-37Administrative orders; emergency administrative orders; administrative review.
  39. 27-1-38Penalty for violations of title.
  40. 27-1-39Rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations.