§ 4-8-32. Penalty for Violation
Except as otherwise specified in this article, any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 4-8-32 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685. Law reviews. For article on the 2012 enactment of this Code section, see 29 Ga. St. U.L. […]
§ 4-8-33. Application and Compliance
Any dog classified prior to July 1, 2012, as a potentially dangerous dog in this state shall on and after that date be classified as a dangerous dog under this article. Any dog classified prior to July 1, 2012, as a dangerous dog or vicious dog in this state shall on and after that date […]
§ 4-9-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Biologicals Permit Act of 1966.” History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 1.
§ 4-8-20. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Responsible Dog Ownership Law.” History. Code 1981, § 4-8-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685. Law reviews. For article on the 2012 enactment of this Code section, see 29 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 180 (2012).
§ 4-9-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Adulterant” means a substance used as an addition to another substance for falsification or adulteration. “Adulteration” means an addition of an impure, cheap, or unnecessary ingredient to cheat, cheapen, or falsify a preparation. “Biologicals” means medicinal preparations made from living organisms and their products, including serums, vaccines, antigens, […]
§ 4-8-21. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Classified dog” means any dog that has been classified as either a dangerous dog or vicious dog pursuant to this article. “Dangerous dog” means any dog that: Causes a substantial puncture of a person’s skin by teeth without causing serious injury; provided, however, that a nip, scratch, or […]
§ 4-9-3. Permits — Application; Issuance; Exemptions; Posting
Every producer, manufacturer, distributor, or sales outlet selling, offering for sale, exposing for sale, distributing, or storing biologicals shall register with and obtain a permit from the department prior to engaging in such activities. No person, firm, or partnership shall engage in any such activities without a permit or while its permit is suspended or […]
§ 4-8-22. Jurisdiction; Designation of Dog Control Officer; Consolidation of Services
A county’s jurisdiction for the enforcement of this article shall be the unincorporated area of the county and a municipality’s jurisdiction for such enforcement shall be the territory within the corporate limits of the municipality. The governing authority of each local government shall designate one or more individuals as dog control officers to aid in […]
§ 4-9-4. Permits — Transferability; Effect of Death of Permittee
Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Upon the death of a person to whom such a permit has been issued, the permit issued to such deceased person shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 90 days from the date of the death of such person, provided the Commissioner […]
§ 4-8-23. [Effective Until July 1, 2023] Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review
For purposes of this Code section, the term: “Animal shelter” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. “Authority” means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. “Mail” means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to […]