§ 4-10-7.2. Importing Psittacine or Exotic Birds Deemed Potential Carriers of Disease; List of Birds; Restrictions; Quarantine; Violations
As used in this Code section, the term “psittacine birds” includes birds commonly known as parrots, Amazons, African grays, cockatoos, macaws, parrotlets, beebees, parakeets, lovebirds, lories, lorikeets, and all other birds of the order Psittaciformes. It shall be unlawful to bring into this state any psittacine bird or other exotic bird designated by rule by […]
§ 4-10-7.3. Notice and Reporting of Certain Animal Diseases
The Commissioner is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for […]
§ 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, […]