§ 4-11-17. Filing a Report Regarding Animal Cruelty; Immunity
Notwithstanding Code Section 24-12-31 or any other provision of law to the contrary, any licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician having reasonable cause to believe that an animal has been subjected to animal cruelty in violation of Code Section 16-12-4 or an act prohibited under Code Section 16-12-37 may make or cause to be made a […]
§ 4-11-18. Article Cumulative; Does Not Prohibit Enactment and Enforcement of Local Ordinances by Municipal or County Governing Authority
This article shall be cumulative and shall not prohibit the enactment and enforcement of local ordinances by a municipal or county governing authority on this subject which are not in conflict with this article; provided, however, that a municipal or county governing authority shall be required to provide timely written notice to the department of […]
§ 4-11-30. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Farm Animal, Crop, and Research Facilities Protection Act.” History. Code 1981, § 4-11-30 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 888, § 1.
§ 4-11-31. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses defined in Code Section 4-11-32. “Animal” means any warm or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including, but not limited to, hogs, equines, mules, cattle, sheep, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 4-11-3. 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.