§ 4-11-8. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License for Violation of Article; Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
The Commissioner is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any license required by this article, subject to notice and a hearing, in any case in which he finds that there has been a violation of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article. All proceedings for denial, suspension, or revocation of […]
§ 4-11-9. Inspections
The Commissioner or his designated agents are authorized to enter upon any public or private property at any time for the purpose of inspecting the business premises of any pet dealer or any animal shelter, kennel, or stable and the dogs, cats, equines, or other animals housed at such facility to determine if such facility […]
§ 4-11-9.1. Quarantine of Animal, Premises, or Any Area by Commissioner
In the control, suppression, prevention, and eradication of animal diseases, the Commissioner or any duly authorized representative acting under his authority is authorized and required to quarantine an animal, premises, or any area when he shall determine that animals in such place or places are infected with a contagious or infectious disease, that the unsanitary […]
§ 4-11-9.2. Inspections; Impoundment of Animals; Exceptions
At any time there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article has occurred, the Commissioner, his or her designated agent, or an animal control officer who is an employee of state or local government may apply to the appropriate court in […]
§ 4-11-9.3. Caring for an Impounded Animal
It shall be the duty of any person impounding an animal under Code Section 4-11-9.2, 16-12-4, or 16-12-37 to make reasonable and proper arrangements to provide the impounded animal with humane care and adequate and necessary veterinary services. Such arrangements may include, but shall not be limited to, providing shelter and care for the animal […]
§ 4-11-9.4. Notification of Owner; Custody of Animal
It shall be the duty of any person impounding an animal under this article to notify the owner of such animal immediately upon impoundment. Such notice shall state the name and business address of the person impounding the animal, the name and address of the state or local government agency having custody of the animal, […]
§ 4-11-9.5. Failure to Respond; Right to Hearing; Care; Crime Exception
If the owner of an animal impounded pursuant to this article fails to respond in writing within five business days of the date the notice of impoundment was served, or, if the owner is unknown or could not be found within 30 days of publication of the notice of impoundment, the impounded animal may be […]
§ 4-9-9. Injunctions
The Commissioner or any person, corporation, firm, or association, in addition to the remedies set forth in this chapter, may obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction to restrain continued violations of this chapter. The granting of an injunction is authorized, notwithstanding the fact that such violation also constitutes a misdemeanor and notwithstanding […]
§ 4-11-1. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Animal Protection Act.” History. Code 1981, § 4-11-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 4.
§ 4-10-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Bird Dealers Licensing Act.” History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 1.