§ 27-5-11. Wild Animal Auction License; Applications; Filing Requirements
As used in this Code section, the term “auction” means a public or private sale of wild animals to the highest bidder. No person shall conduct an auction of wild animals without first obtaining a wild animal auction license from the department. Such license shall be good only for a specific auction of not more […]
§ 27-4-280. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly recognizes that persons who participate in the sport of fishing may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activity. The General Assembly also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from such activity. The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that this […]
§ 27-5-12. Shooting of Any Wild Animal Held Under Wild Animal Permit or Farmed Deer
It shall be unlawful to shoot, kill, or wound any wild animal held under a wild animal license or permit or any farmed deer for enjoyment, gain, amusement, or sport. This Code section does not prohibit: A licensed veterinarian from diagnosing, treating, or performing other duties within the standards of veterinary practice on a farmed […]
§ 27-4-281. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Fishing location” means a body of water, whether naturally occurring or manmade, containing fish and for the privilege of fishing there a fee is charged. “Participant” means any person who enters the fishing location, singly or with a group, either by paying a fee or having the fee […]
§ 27-4-282. Immunity From Liability for Injury or Death; Exceptions
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the owner or operator of any fishing location, or any other person, corporation, group, partnership, or other entity, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of fishing, including but not limited to drowning, […]
§ 27-4-283. Warning Sign to Be Posted; Contents of Warning Sign
Every owner and operator of a fishing location shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near the water and at the location where the fee is paid. The warning notice specified in […]
§ 27-5-1. Legislative Intent and Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare by strictly regulating in this state the importation, transportation, sale, transfer, and possession of those wild animals which pose a possibility of: Harmful competition for wildlife; The introduction of a disease or pest harmful […]
§ 27-5-2. Powers of Board Generally
The board shall have the authority to regulate the importation, transportation, sale, and possession of wild animals when and to the extent that the importation, transportation, sale, or possession poses a possibility of: Harmful competition for wildlife; The introduction of a disease or pest harmful to wildlife; Problems of enforcement of laws and regulations relating […]
§ 27-5-2.1. Definitions; Importation Restrictions; Prohibition on Possession of Cervid Carcasses
As used in this Code section, the term: “Cervid” means a member of the family cervidae. “Chronic wasting disease” means a fatal disease that belongs to a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and that affects the brains of cervids. “Importation” means the transportation of a cervid, cervid carcass, or carcass part into […]
§ 27-5-3. Powers of Department Generally
The department shall have the authority to prescribe the form and contents for the license and permit applications provided for in this chapter. The department shall issue or deny all permits and licenses required by this chapter and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. The department may, prior to a hearing, issue […]