§ 27-3-130. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973.” History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 1.

§ 27-3-131. “Protected Species” Defined

As used in this article, the term “protected species” means a species of animal life which the department shall have designated as a protected species and shall have made subject to the protection of this article. History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 2.

§ 27-3-132. Powers and Duties of Department and Board

The department shall identify and inventory any species of animal life within this state which it determines from time to time to be rare, unusual, or in danger of extinction; and, upon such determination, such species shall be designated protected species and shall become subject to the protection of this article. The board shall issue […]

§ 27-3-133. Penalty for Violation of Rules and Regulations of Board

Any person who violates any rule or regulation promulgated by the board pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 4.