§ 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 […]
§ 27-4-281. 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 […]
§ 27-4-214. Commission to Keep Accurate Accounts; Reports to Governor and General Assembly; Recommendations for Legislative Action
The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements and shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the State of Georgia on or before December 10 of each year, setting forth in detail the transactions conducted by it during the 12 months preceding December 1 of that year. The commission […]
§ 27-4-263. Inspections
Any inspector or other person authorized to ascertain compliance with any rule or regulation of the department pertaining to the production or sale of domestic fish may enter during normal business hours and inspect the premises of a registered seller or producer of domestic fish to determine whether such person is in compliance with the […]
§ 27-4-215. Examination of Commission’s Accounts by State Auditor; Report to Governor
The state auditor is authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts and books of the commission, including its receipts, disbursements, and such other items referring to its financial standing as the state auditor may deem proper, and to report the results of the examination to the Governor of the state. History. […]
§ 27-4-216. Annual Appropriation for Commission
The sum of $200.00 per annum, or so much as may be necessary, is appropriated, out of any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the expenses of the commission created by the compact authorized by this part. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 117, § 6; Ga. L. 1945, p. 193, § 1; […]
§ 27-4-234. Agreements With Adjoining States
As used in this Code section, the term “adjoining state” means any of the following states: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The department is authorized to make and enter into agreements, from time to time, with the proper authorities of any adjoining state whereby: A citizen of the State of Georgia who […]
§ 27-4-251. Short Title
This article may be cited as the “Georgia Aquaculture Development Act.” History. Code 1981, § 27-4-251 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 8.