§ 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 […]
§ 27-4-280. 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, […]
§ 27-4-251. 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.
§ 27-4-252. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Aquaculture” means the extensive or intensive farming of aquatic animals and plants. “Commission” means the Aquaculture Development Commission created by Code Section 27-4-253. History. Code 1981, § 27-4-252 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 8; Ga. L. 2004, p. 948, § 2-6. Editor’s notes. Ga. […]
§ 27-4-253. Aquaculture Development Commission Created; Membership; Bylaws; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses; Meeting at Call of Chairman
There is created the Aquaculture Development Commission. The commission shall be composed of 14 members as follows: The president of the Georgia Aquaculture Association or his representative, who shall serve as chairman of the commission; The president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation or his representative; The dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental […]
§ 27-4-254. Duty of Commission to Develop Aquaculture Development Plan; Contents of Plan; Meetings of Commission; Staff Support
The commission shall make a thorough study of aquaculture and the potential for development and enhancement of aquaculture in the state. It shall be the duty of the commission to develop, distribute, and, from time to time, amend an aquaculture development plan for the State of Georgia for the purpose of facilitating the establishment and […]
§ 27-4-255. Registration Required for Sale of Domestic Fish; Regulation of Sale Without Registration
Any person engaged in the sale of domestic fish, except grocery stores, shall apply to the department for an aquaculture registration. The domestic fish of a registered aquaculture producer shall be privately owned subject to regulation by the Department of Natural Resources; provided, however, any person selling “domestic fish” without first obtaining an aquaculture registration […]
§ 27-4-256. Duty of Department to Register Sellers of Domestic Fish; Expiration of Registration
The Department of Natural Resources shall register sellers of domestic fish under the applicable provisions of this article. Such registration shall expire on April 1 following the second anniversary of registration; provided, however, that such registration shall expire 30 days following any change in the status of any information required by the provisions of this […]