§ 4-14-1. Legislative Findings and Policy
The General Assembly finds that the breeding of dogs and cats acquired from public or private animal shelters, animal control agencies operated by political subdivisions of this state, humane societies, or public or private animal refuges in the State of Georgia results in the birth of thousands of animals who become strays, suffer privation and […]
§ 4-14-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Animal shelter” means any facility operated by or under contract for the state or any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals; any veterinary hospital or clinic […]
§ 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 […]