§ 4-11-32. Prohibited Acts; Applicability
A person commits an offense if, without the consent of the owner, the person acquires or otherwise exercises control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner of such facility, animal, or property and to disrupt or damage the […]
§ 4-11-33. Penalty for Violation
A person convicted of any of the offenses defined in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 4-11-32 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed three years, or both. Any person violating subsection (c) […]
§ 4-11-34. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
For purposes of enforcing the provisions of this article, the Commissioner: May investigate any offense under this article; May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of such investigations; and Shall coordinate such investigation, to the maximum extent practicable, with the […]
§ 4-11-35. Attorneys’ Fees; Injunctions; Other Rights Arising Out of or Relating to Violation of Article
Any person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of this article may recover all actual and consequential damages, punitive damages, and court costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, from the person causing such damage. In addition to the remedies provided in this article or elsewhere in the laws of this state and notwithstanding […]
§ 4-12-1. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly recognizes that persons who participate in equine activities, livestock activities, or llama activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The General Assembly also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from such activities. The General Assembly finds, determines, and […]
§ 4-12-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Engages in a llama activity” means riding, training, assisting in providing medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon a llama, whether mounted or unmounted, or any person assisting a participant or show management. The term “engages in a llama activity” does not include being a spectator […]
§ 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 […]
§ 4-12-3. Immunity From Liability for Injury or Death; Exceptions
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock professional, an owner of a livestock facility, a llama activity sponsor, a llama professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury […]
§ 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.
§ 4-12-4. Warning Required; Effect of Failure to Comply With Notice Requirement
Every equine professional and every equine activity sponsor shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals, or arenas where the equine professional or the equine activity sponsor conducts equine activities. […]