§ 4-10-8. Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner may make any rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, governing dealing in or transportation of exotic or pet birds. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 8.
§ 4-10-9. Enforcement Procedure
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever it may appear to the Commissioner or his agent, either upon investigation or otherwise, that any person has engaged in, or is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act, practice, or transaction which is prohibited by any law or regulation governing activities for which a […]
§ 4-9-6. Employment of Field Agents, Clerical Help, and Other Personnel
The Commissioner shall have the power and authority to employ field agents, clerical help, and other qualified personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of and enforce this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, § 8; Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 8.
§ 4-10-10. Joint Regulation by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Health
If the Department of Public Health elects to regulate the sale or transportation of exotic or pet birds under the authority of Code Section 31-12-9, then the Department of Public Health shall cooperate with the Department of Agriculture in developing and implementing such regulation. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 7; Ga. L. 2009, […]
§ 4-9-7. Prohibited Acts
The following acts and the procurement, causing, aiding, or abetting of such acts within this state are prohibited: The manufacture, sale, delivery, holding or offering for sale, or storage of any biologicals that are adulterated, mislabeled, or contaminated; The receipt in commerce of biologicals known to be adulterated, mislabeled, or contaminated and the delivery or […]
§ 4-10-11. Construction of Chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or preempt any laws or parts of laws administered by the Department of Natural Resources. However, insofar as any authority created by this chapter duplicates any other current or future authorities of the Department of Natural Resources with respect to Class Aves, the Department of Agriculture […]
§ 4-9-8. Seizure, Destruction, and Withholding From Sale of Adulterated, Misbranded, or Contaminated Biologicals
The Commissioner shall have the right to seize, destroy, or withhold from sale any adulterated, misbranded, or contaminated biologicals. The Commissioner shall also have the right to withhold from sale any biological which he deems to be hazardous when administered by any persons other than an accredited licensed veterinarian, persons licensed under Chapter 50 of […]
§ 4-10-12. Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 510, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1386, § 3. Law reviews. For note on the 2002 amendment of this Code section, see 19 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2002).
§ 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.