§ 4-11-12. Cooperation With Federal Government
The Commissioner may cooperate with the secretary of agriculture in carrying out Public Law 89-544, commonly known as the Animal Welfare Act, as amended by Public Laws 91-579 and 94-279, and the rules and regulations issued by the secretary of agriculture under that act. The Commissioner may promulgate regulations to facilitate cooperation and avoid any […]
§ 4-11-13. Animals Raised, Kept, or Maintained for Human Consumption
The provisions of this article shall not apply to any person who raises, keeps, or maintains animals solely for the purposes of human consumption. History. Code 1981, § 4-11-13 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.
§ 4-11-14. Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this article. History. Code 1981, § 4-11-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.
§ 4-11-15. Injunctions and Restraining Orders
In addition to the remedies provided in this article or elsewhere in the laws of this state and notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner or, where authorized by the local governing authority, the city or county attorney is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction or restraining […]
§ 4-11-8. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License for Violation of Article; Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
The Commissioner is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any license required by this article, subject to notice and a hearing, in any case in which he finds that there has been a violation of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article. All proceedings for denial, suspension, or revocation of […]
§ 4-11-9. Inspections
The Commissioner or his designated agents are authorized to enter upon any public or private property at any time for the purpose of inspecting the business premises of any pet dealer or any animal shelter, kennel, or stable and the dogs, cats, equines, or other animals housed at such facility to determine if such facility […]
§ 4-11-9.1. Quarantine of Animal, Premises, or Any Area by Commissioner
In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of animal diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized representative acting under his authority is authorized and required to quarantine an animal, premises, or any area when he shall determine that animals in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary […]
§ 4-11-9.2. Inspections; Impoundment of Animals; Exceptions
At any time there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article has occurred, the Commissioner, his or her designated agent, or an animal control officer who is an employee of state or local government may apply to the appropriate court in […]
§ 4-11-9.3. Caring for an Impounded Animal
It shall be the duty of any person impounding an animal under Code Section 4-11-9.2, 16-12-4, or 16-12-37 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded animal with humane care and adequate and necessary veterinary services. Such arrangements may include, but shall not be limited to, providing shelter and care for the animal […]
§ 4-11-9.4. Notification of Owner; Custody of Animal
It shall be the duty of any person impounding an animal under this article to notify the owner of such animal immediately upon impoundment. Such notice shall state the name and business address of the person impounding the animal, the name and address of the state or local government agency having custody of the animal, […]