§ 27-3-180. Findings and Declarations
The General Assembly recognizes that the hunting and taking of wildlife pursuant to this title are a valued cultural heritage consistent with the sound scientific principles of wildlife management and play an essential and effective role in the management of wildlife populations. The General Assembly further recognizes that the State of Georgia and its citizens […]
§ 27-3-181. Use of Fertility Control of Wildlife
As used in this article, the term “fertility control” means any action that results in contraception, contragestation, or sterilization or produces a temporary or permanent state of infertility. It shall be unlawful to apply any fertility control to any wildlife, except in accordance with a wildlife fertility control permit issued under the provisions of this […]
§ 27-3-182. Permit Application for Applying Fertility Control to Wildlife
Application for a wildlife fertility control permit shall be made on forms obtained from the department. The department may issue such a permit only if it has determined that the proposed activity is in the best interest of the wildlife resources. In making such a determination, the department may consider the following: Whether the proposed […]
§ 27-3-183. Rules and Regulations
The board is authorized to promulgate and adopt any rules and regulations, consistent with sound wildlife management practices and not inconsistent with law, as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article. History. Code 1981, § 27-3-183 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 952, § 9/SB 474.
§ 27-3-184. Wildlife Fertility Control Permits; Cease and Desist Orders; Possession of Wildlife
The department shall have the authority to prescribe the form, contents, and conditions for a wildlife fertility control permit and application as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article. The department shall have the authority to issue, revoke, or deny any permit required by this article and pursuant to any rules […]
§ 27-3-185. Penalties
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Any licenses […]