§ 4-8-26. Euthanasia for Dogs With Repeat Offenses
A dog that is found, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, to have caused a serious injury to a human on more than one occasion shall be euthanized; provided, however, that no injury occurring before July 1, 2012, shall count for purposes of this Code section. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 4-8-27. Certificates of Registration; Requirements for Issuance of Certificate; Individuals Excluded From Receiving Registration; Limitation of Ownership; Annual Renewal
It shall be unlawful for an owner to have or possess within this state a classified dog without a certificate of registration issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. Certificates of registration shall be nontransferable and shall only be issued to a person 18 years of age or older. No more than […]
§ 4-8-28. Notifications by Owner; Change in Ownership of Dog; Changes in Residence
The owner of a classified dog shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog is on the loose or has attacked a human and shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog has died or has been euthanized. A vicious dog shall not be transferred, sold, or […]
§ 4-8-29. Limitations on Dog’s Presence Off of Owner’s Premises; Penalty for Violation; Defense
It shall be unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be off the owner’s property unless: The dog is restrained by a leash not to exceed six feet in length and is under the immediate physical control of a person capable of preventing the dog from engaging any other […]
§ 4-8-30. Confiscation by Dog Control Officer; Payment of Costs for Recovery; Euthanasia
A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article. The owner of any dog that has been confiscated […]
§ 4-8-5. Cruelty to Dogs; Authorized Killing of Dogs
No person shall perform a cruel act on any dog; nor shall any person harm, maim, or kill any dog, or attempt to do so, except that a person may: Defend his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by a dog; or Kill […]
§ 4-8-6. Permitting Dogs in Heat to Roam or Run Free
No owner or custodian of any dog in heat shall permit the dog to roam or run free beyond the limits of his property. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 6.
§ 4-8-6.1. Removal of Certain Collars From Dogs; Restitution; Exemption
For the purposes of this Code section, the term “collar” means any electronic or radio transmitting collar that has the purpose of tracking the location of a dog. No person shall remove a collar from a dog without permission from the dog’s owner with the intention of preventing or hindering the owner from locating such […]
§ 4-8-7. Penalty for Violations of Article
Except as provided in Code Sections 16-12-4 and 16-12-37, any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 7; Ga. L. 1988, p. 824, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 3. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 1, […]
§ 4-8-1. Minimum Standards for Control of Dogs
It is the intention of this chapter to establish as state law minimum standards for the control and regulation of dogs and to establish state crimes for violations of such minimum standards. However, this chapter shall not prohibit local governments from adopting and enforcing ordinances or resolutions which provide for more restrictive control and regulation […]