§ 27-5-9. Seizure of Wild Animals Pursuant to Administrative Order; Appeal
Authorized personnel of the department may seize any wild animal regulated by this chapter pursuant to an administrative order or an emergency administrative order issued by the department. In the event that any person is adversely affected by a seizure pursuant to an administrative order or emergency administrative order issued by the department, such person […]
§ 27-5-10. Disposal of Wild Animals Recaptured After Escape or Seized Under This Title
The commissioner may authorize the disposal of any wild animal regulated by this chapter which has escaped and been recaptured or any wild animal which has been seized under this title. Such disposal shall be in the manner determined by the commissioner to be in the best interest of the state and shall not be […]
§ 27-5-11. Wild Animal Auction License; Applications; Filing Requirements
As used in this Code section, the term “auction” means a public or private sale of wild animals to the highest bidder. No person shall conduct an auction of wild animals without first obtaining a wild animal auction license from the department. Such license shall be good only for a specific auction of not more […]
§ 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 […]
§ 27-5-12. Shooting of Any Wild Animal Held Under Wild Animal Permit or Farmed Deer
It shall be unlawful to shoot, kill, or wound any wild animal held under a wild animal license or permit or any farmed deer for enjoyment, gain, amusement, or sport. This Code section does not prohibit: A licensed veterinarian from diagnosing, treating, or performing other duties within the standards of veterinary practice on a farmed […]
§ 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 […]