§ 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 […]
§ 4-8-26. 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 […]
§ 4-6-52. Special Sales
As used in this Code section, “special sale” means any livestock sale, except a regular sale at an establishment and any sale by a farmer of livestock owned by the farmer, with payment made directly to the farmer. The Commissioner is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of special sales. No person […]
§ 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 […]
§ 4-6-54. Use of Persuader in Loading or Handling of Livestock
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any persuader other than an electric prod or canvas flap in the loading or handling of livestock in a public sales establishment. History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 172, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1161, § 1.