§ 4-10-8. Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner may make any rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, governing dealing in or transportation of exotic or pet birds. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 8.
§ 4-10-9. Enforcement Procedure
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever it may appear to the Commissioner or his agent, either upon investigation or otherwise, that any person has engaged in, or is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act, practice, or transaction which is prohibited by any law or regulation governing activities for which a […]
§ 4-10-10. Joint Regulation by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Health
If the Department of Public Health elects to regulate the sale or transportation of exotic or pet birds under the authority of Code Section 31-12-9, then the Department of Public Health shall cooperate with the Department of Agriculture in developing and implementing such regulation. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 7; Ga. L. 2009, […]
§ 4-10-11. Construction of Chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or preempt any laws or parts of laws administered by the Department of Natural Resources. However, insofar as any authority created by this chapter duplicates any other current or future authorities of the Department of Natural Resources with respect to Class Aves, the Department of Agriculture […]
§ 4-10-12. Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1386, § 3. Law reviews. For note on the 2002 amendment of this Code section, see 19 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2002).
§ 4-10-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Bird Dealers Licensing Act.” History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 1.
§ 4-10-2. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that the sale of exotic and pet birds presents a serious potential hazard to the health of livestock and humans due to the potential of transmission of disease by birds. The General Assembly further finds that regulation of bird dealers is a necessary means of minimizing this hazard. History. Ga. L. […]
§ 4-10-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Bird dealer” means any person engaged in the business of dealing in, purchasing, breeding, or offering for sale, whether at wholesale or retail, any exotic birds, pet birds, or birds customarily kept as pets. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, estate, trust, fiduciary, or other group or […]
§ 4-10-4. License — Requirement
It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a bird dealer unless such person has a valid bird dealer’s license. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 4.
§ 4-10-5. License — Issuance; Duration; Renewal; Fees
The department shall license bird dealers under the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 2, the “Department of Agriculture Registration, License, and Permit Act.” Bird dealers’ licenses shall be issued for a period of one year and shall be annually renewable. The department may establish separate classes of licenses, including wholesale and retail licenses. […]