§ 4-9-5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Revocation or Suspension of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates
The Commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions and intention of this chapter. The Commissioner is authorized to revoke or suspend any permit issued under this chapter at any time when examination or inspection shall disclose violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated […]
§ 4-8-23. [Effective 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 […]
§ 4-8-24. Impoundment
A law enforcement officer or dog control officer shall immediately impound a dog if the officer believes the dog poses a threat to the public safety. History. Code 1981, § 4-8-24 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685. Law reviews. For article on the 2012 enactment of this Code section, see […]
§ 4-8-25. Court Ordered Euthanasia
The judge of any superior court of competent jurisdiction within this state may order the euthanasia of a dog if the court finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, that the dog has seriously injured a human or presents a danger to humans not suitable for control under this […]
§ 4-8-26. Euthanasia for Dogs With Repeat Offenses
A dog that is found, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, to have caused a serious injury to a human on more than one occasion shall be euthanized; provided, however, that no injury occurring before July 1, 2012, shall count for purposes of this Code section. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 4-8-27. Certificates of Registration; Requirements for Issuance of Certificate; Individuals Excluded From Receiving Registration; Limitation of Ownership; Annual Renewal
It shall be unlawful for an owner to have or possess within this state a classified dog without a certificate of registration issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. Certificates of registration shall be nontransferable and shall only be issued to a person 18 years of age or older. No more than […]
§ 4-8-28. Notifications by Owner; Change in Ownership of Dog; Changes in Residence
The owner of a classified dog shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog is on the loose or has attacked a human and shall notify the dog control officer within 24 hours if the dog has died or has been euthanized. A vicious dog shall not be transferred, sold, or […]
§ 4-8-29. Limitations on Dog’s Presence Off of Owner’s Premises; Penalty for Violation; Defense
It shall be unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be off the owner’s property unless: The dog is restrained by a leash not to exceed six feet in length and is under the immediate physical control of a person capable of preventing the dog from engaging any other […]
§ 4-8-30. Confiscation by Dog Control Officer; Payment of Costs for Recovery; Euthanasia
A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article. The owner of any dog that has been confiscated […]
§ 4-8-31. Governmental Liability for Enforcement
Under no circumstances shall a local government or any employee or official of a local government be held liable for any damages to any person who suffers an injury inflicted by a dog as a result of a failure to enforce the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 4-8-31 , enacted by Ga. […]