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§ 27-3-131. “Protected Species” Defined

As used in this article, the term “protected species” means a species of animal life which the department shall have designated as a protected species and shall have made subject to the protection of this article. History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 2.

§ 27-3-71. Reports and Records of Fur Dealers; Inspection of Premises

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as a fur dealer unless the person files an annual report with the department not later than 60 days after the close of the trapping season. The report shall list the number of each type of hide, fur, skin, or pelt purchased during the […]

§ 27-3-132. Powers and Duties of Department and Board

The department shall identify and inventory any species of animal life within this state which it determines from time to time to be rare, unusual, or in danger of extinction; and, upon such determination, such species shall be designated protected species and shall become subject to the protection of this article. The board shall issue […]

§ 27-3-73. Disposal of Carcasses of Fur-Bearing Animals or Alligators

It shall be unlawful for any fur dealer to dispose of any carcasses or parts of carcasses of any fur-bearing animals or alligators except pursuant to a written plan of disposal submitted to and approved by the department in writing. Such a plan of disposal shall be designed to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease […]

§ 27-3-150. “Lawful Taking” Defined

As used in this article, the term “lawful taking” means taking wildlife when such taking is authorized by the provisions of this title or by rules or regulations of the board adopted pursuant to the authority of this title. History. Code 1981, § 27-3-150 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1460, § 1. Law […]

§ 27-3-90. Requirements for Lawful Transportation

It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, ship, or transport from any point within this state to another point within this state or from any point within this state to any point beyond the borders of this state, except as otherwise provided, any wildlife taken in this state unless the wildlife is in […]

§ 27-3-91. Transportation by Carrier Within State

It shall be unlawful for any person to take any wildlife and have such wildlife transported to his home or any other place within this state by a carrier unless the person files with the carrier a written statement giving his name and address and the number of wildlife to be so transported and specifying […]

§ 27-3-92. Transportation Out of State

It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a carrier who has complied with Code Section 27-3-94, to remove, ship, or transport wildlife out of this state except under the following conditions: The person must have in his possession at the time of such removing, shipping, or transporting the proper wildlife license or permit […]