§ 4-8-22. Jurisdiction; Designation of Dog Control Officer; Consolidation of Services
A county’s jurisdiction for the enforcement of this article shall be the unincorporated area of the county and a municipality’s jurisdiction for such enforcement shall be the territory within the corporate limits of the municipality. The governing authority of each local government shall designate one or more individuals as dog control officers to aid in […]
§ 4-9-4. Permits — Transferability; Effect of Death of Permittee
Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Upon the death of a person to whom such a permit has been issued, the permit issued to such deceased person shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 90 days from the date of the death of such person, provided the Commissioner […]
§ 4-8-23. [Effective Until July 1, 2023] Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review
For purposes of this Code section, the term: “Animal shelter” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. “Authority” means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. “Mail” means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to […]
§ 4-9-5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Revocation or Suspension of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates
The Commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions and intention of this chapter. The Commissioner is authorized to revoke or suspend any permit issued under this chapter at any time when examination or inspection shall disclose violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated […]
§ 4-8-23. [Effective July 1, 2023] Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review
For purposes of this Code section, the term: “Animal shelter” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. “Authority” means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. “Mail” means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to […]
§ 4-8-24. Impoundment
A law enforcement officer or dog control officer shall immediately impound a dog if the officer believes the dog poses a threat to the public safety. History. Code 1981, § 4-8-24 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685. Law reviews. For article on the 2012 enactment of this Code section, see […]
§ 4-8-25. Court Ordered Euthanasia
The judge of any superior court of competent jurisdiction within this state may order the euthanasia of a dog if the court finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, that the dog has seriously injured a human or presents a danger to humans not suitable for control under this […]
§ 4-8-1.1. Abandonment of Dead Dogs — Upon Private Property
No person shall intentionally abandon a dead dog on any private property belonging to another unless the person so doing shall have first obtained permission from the owner of the property on which the dog is being left and the provisions of Code Section 4-5-3 are complied with in full. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. […]
§ 4-8-1.2. Classification of Certain Dogs as Hunting Dogs
Any domestic dog that is registered with the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club as a sporting breed group dog, hound breed group dog, or nonsporting breed group dog or that is of a breed used in the lawful pursuit of hunting in this state pursuant to Title 27, that is used during an […]
§ 4-8-2. Abandonment of Dead Dogs — Upon Public Property or Public Right of Way
No person shall abandon a dead dog on any public property or public right of way unless the place in which the dog is being left is a public dump or other facility designed for receiving such and has been designated by the local governmental authorities as a public facility for receiving trash or refuse […]