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Title 4. ANIMALS

Chapter 11. ANIMAL PROTECTION

36 sections · 4-11-1 to 4-11-35

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 4-11-1Short title.
  2. 4-11-2Definitions.
  3. 4-11-3Licenses for pet dealers and kennel, stable, or animal shelter operators; requirement; issuance; application.
  4. 4-11-4Display of licenses.
  5. 4-11-5Licensing of bird dealers.
  6. 4-11-5.1Euthanasia of dogs and cats by animal shelters or facilities operated for collection of stray, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals.
  7. 4-11-5.2Microchip reader defined; contacting owner of microchipped pet.
  8. 4-11-6Applicability of article to nonresidents; consent to jurisdiction; service.
  9. 4-11-7Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses.
  10. 4-11-8Denial, suspension, or revocation of license for violation of article; applicability of ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.’’
  11. 4-11-9Inspections.
  12. 4-11-9.1Quarantine of animal, premises, or any area by Commissioner.
  13. 4-11-9.2Inspections; impoundment of animals; exceptions.
  14. 4-11-9.3Caring for an impounded animal.
  15. 4-11-9.4Notification of owner; custody of animal.
  16. 4-11-9.5Failure to respond; right to hearing; care; crime exception.
  17. 4-11-9.6Disposal of impounded animal.
  18. 4-11-9.7Notice and reporting required for certain animal diseases.
  19. 4-11-9.8Recoupment of expenses of impoundment; process.
  20. 4-11-10Unlawful acts by licensed persons.
  21. 4-11-10.1Transfer of domestic animals along public areas; enforcement; fines.
  22. 4-11-11Shipment or importation of equines, poultry, livestock, or birds into state without official certificate of veterinary inspection.
  23. 4-11-12Cooperation with federal government.
  24. 4-11-13Animals raised, kept, or maintained for human consumption.
  25. 4-11-14Rules and regulations.
  26. 4-11-15Injunctions and restraining orders.
  27. 4-11-15.1Abandonment of domesticated animal.
  28. 4-11-16Penalties.
  29. 4-11-17Filing a report regarding animal cruelty; immunity.
  30. 4-11-18Article cumulative; does not prohibit enactment and enforcement of local ordinances by municipal or county governing authority.

Article 2. GEORGIA FARM ANIMAL, CROP, AND RESEARCH FACILITIES PROTECTION ACT

  1. 4-11-30Short title.
  2. 4-11-31Definitions.
  3. 4-11-32Prohibited acts; applicability.
  4. 4-11-33Penalty for violation.
  5. 4-11-34Powers and duties of Commissioner.
  6. 4-11-35Attorneys’ fees; injunctions; other rights arising out of or relating to violation of article.