§ 4-14-3. Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Required; Exceptions; Costs
Any public or private animal shelter, animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, humane society, or public or private animal refuge shall make provisions for the sterilization of all dogs or cats acquired from such shelter, agency, society, or refuge by: Providing sterilization by a licensed veterinarian before relinquishing custody of […]
§ 4-14-4. Penalty for Noncompliance
It shall be a misdemeanor to fail or refuse to comply with the requirements of Code Section 4-14-3 and any person convicted of said misdemeanor shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $200.00. History. Code 1981, § 4-14-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.
§ 4-14-5. Adoption of Stricter Shelter Policies
This chapter shall not prohibit the adoption by any political subdivision of this state of shelter policies which are more stringent than the requirements of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 4-14-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 999, § 1.
§ 4-12-7. Construction With Other Statutory Provisions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to abrogate or otherwise affect the provisions of Chapter 3 of this title. History. Code 1981, § 4-12-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 134, § 1/HB 50. Effective date. — This Code section became effective July 1, 2017. See Editor’s notes for applicability. Editor’s […]
§ 4-15-1. Support Program Established; Annual Report; Contributions on Tax Returns
The Commissioner shall establish a dog and cat reproductive sterilization support program and educational activities in support thereof. The department shall utilize moneys placed in a special fund for such program as derived from special license plate sales, any funds appropriated to the department for such purposes, and any voluntary contributions or other funds made […]
§ 4-13-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Humane Care for Equines Act.” History. Code 1981, § 4-13-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.
§ 4-13-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Adequate food and water” means food and water which is sufficient in amount and appropriate for the particular type of equine to prevent starvation, dehydration, or a significant risk to the equine’s health from a lack of food or water. “Equine” means any member of the Equidae species, […]
§ 4-13-3. Prohibited Acts
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine: To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person; To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine; To fail to provide […]
§ 4-13-4. Inspection Warrants; Impoundment Authorized; Examination
At any time there is cause to believe that a violation of Code Section 4-13-3 has occurred, the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designated agent may apply to the appropriate court in the county in which the equine is located for an inspection warrant under the provisions of Code Section 2-2-11 or any sheriff, deputy […]
§ 4-13-5. Duty to Care for Impounded Equines; Lien; Return to Owner
It shall be the duty of any person designated for impounding an equine under Code Section 4-13-4 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded equine with adequate and necessary shelter, food, water, veterinary services, and humane care and to take such actions as to ensure the survival of the equine or the […]