§ 27-4-262. Rules and Regulations
The board shall make and publish in print or electronically such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article. History. Code 1981, § 27-4-262 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1507, § 8; Ga. L. 2010, p. 838, § 10/SB 388.
§ 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. […]
§ 27-4-197. Shellfish Sanitation Program; Requirements as to Shipment of Shellfish
The department and the Department of Agriculture shall conduct a shellfish program sufficient to be certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration for interstate shipment of shellfish produced in this state. It shall be unlawful for any person handling shellfish for purposes of sale or shipment to fail to keep such shellfish in […]
§ 27-4-198. Lease of State Intertidal and Subtidal Water Bottoms Within Approved Growing Areas From Department
The department may offer leases of state intertidal water bottoms within an approved growing area for the exclusive rights to harvest wild or maricultured shellfish pursuant to this Code section through public competitive bidding. Any person desiring to lease state intertidal water bottoms shall make an application in writing to the department in the manner […]
§ 27-4-199. Evidence of Intent to Use as Food; Inspection of Businesses
The distribution, sale, or possession with intent to distribute or sell any shellfish shall be prima-facie evidence that the shellfish were intended for use as food unless prior written approval from the department authorizing such possession of shellfish is presented. Game wardens and other authorized personnel of the department are authorized to take samples from, […]
§ 27-4-200. Forged or False Documents, Records, or Permits Unlawful
It shall be unlawful to knowingly produce, manufacture, or possess any forged or false documents, records, or permits provided for in this article. History. Code 1981, § 27-4-200 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 693, § 6; Ga. L. 2019, p. 619, § 1/HB 501. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2019, p. 619, § 1/HB […]
§ 27-4-201. Penalty for Violation of Article; Revocation of Authorizations
Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Any authorizations issued under this part to any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be revoked by operation of law […]
§ 27-4-202. Shellfish Mariculture Permit; Bond Requirement of Master Harvester; Penalty for Noncompliance
It shall be unlawful for a master harvester to engage in shellfish mariculture activities without first obtaining a shellfish mariculture permit from the department. A detailed mariculture operational plan must be approved by the department prior to any shellfish mariculture permit being issued. An operational plan shall include the species to be farmed, types of […]