§ 4-11-9.5. Failure to Respond; Right to Hearing; Care; Crime Exception
If the owner of an animal impounded pursuant to this article fails to respond in writing within five business days of the date the notice of impoundment was served, or, if the owner is unknown or could not be found within 30 days of publication of the notice of impoundment, the impounded animal may be […]
§ 4-11-9.6. Disposal of Impounded Animal
The government agency having custody of an animal impounded pursuant to this article which is not returned to the owner as provided in Code Sections 4-11-9.3 and 4-11-9.5, or when ownership of the animal is relinquished by the owner, may dispose of the animal through sale by any commercially feasible means, at a public auction […]
§ 4-11-2. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Adequate food and water” means food and water which is sufficient in an amount and appropriate for the particular type of animal to prevent starvation, dehydration, or a significant risk to the animal’s health from a lack of food or water. (1.1) “Animal control officer” means an individual […]
§ 4-11-9.7. Notice and Reporting Required for 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 […]
§ 4-11-3. Licenses for Pet Dealers and Kennel, Stable, or Animal Shelter Operators; Requirement; Issuance; Application
It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a pet dealer or operate a kennel, stable, or animal shelter unless such person has a valid license issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Any person acting without a license in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The Commissioner shall license […]
§ 4-11-9.8. Recoupment of Expenses of Impoundment; Process
Any agency impounding one or more animals as part of any investigation of a violation of Code Section 4-11-9.2, 16-12-4, or 16-12-37, or otherwise providing care for one or more animals impounded pursuant to this article, may file a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction to hear civil cases requesting the court to require […]
§ 4-11-4. Display of Licenses
A license must be prominently displayed at each place of business of a pet dealer and at each kennel, stable, and animal shelter in this state. History. Code 1981, § 4-11-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1.
§ 4-11-10. Unlawful Acts by Licensed Persons
It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this article or any person employed by a person licensed under this article or under such person’s supervision or control to: Commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals; Fail to keep the pet dealership premises, animal shelter, kennel, or stable in […]
§ 4-11-5. Licensing of Bird Dealers
Any person licensed by the department as a bird dealer shall not be required to obtain a license under this article if such person does not deal in animals other than birds. If, however, a licensed bird dealer sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, or other animals (other […]
§ 4-11-11. Shipment or Importation of Equines, Poultry, Livestock, or Birds Into State Without Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
It shall be unlawful for any person to ship or import any equines, poultry, livestock, or birds into this state unless accompanied by an official interstate or international certificate of veterinary inspection. In addition to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful to ship or import into this state […]