§ 4-1-1. Definitions
As used in this title, the term: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.
§ 4-1-2. State Veterinarian — Qualifications; Term of Office; Assistants
The Commissioner is empowered to employ a licensed veterinarian, with not less than five years’ practical experience in the general practice of his profession, as state veterinarian. The state veterinarian shall hold his office for the same term as the Commissioner unless removed sooner at the direction of the Commissioner. The Commissioner may employ such […]
§ 4-1-3. State Veterinarian — Duties Generally
The duties of the state veterinarian are to administer the business and affairs of the Animal Industry Division of the department. This includes enforcing the regulations and directing the programs designed to control and eradicate animal disease, directing the proper interstate movement of livestock, enforcing Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 26, the “Georgia […]
§ 4-1-4. Presumption as to Livestock Killed or Injured by Poisons
If livestock is killed or injured by poisoned crops or other poison on the property, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the poisoning was done by the person in possession and charge of the property. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1403; Code 1868, § 1460; Code 1873, § 1447; Code 1882, § 1447; Civil […]
§ 4-1-5. Use, Possession, Delivery, or Sale of Hog Cholera Vaccine, Serum, or Virus
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association or any agency, department, or other political subdivision of a state, county, or municipal government or other entity to use, possess, sell, offer or hold for sale, deliver, distribute, introduce, or deliver for introduction into commerce hog cholera vaccine, serum, or virus in […]
§ 4-1-6. Obstruction, Interference, or Hindrance of Duties
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, interfere, or hinder the Commissioner, his or her designated agents and employees, an animal control officer, or a dog control officer in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties pursuant to this title. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall […]
§ 4-1-7. Investigation Prior to Charges of Cruelty to Animals in Animal Husbandry; “Food Animal” Defined
Prior to the filing of criminal charges for a violation under Code Section 16-12-4 with regard to conduct involving animal husbandry of food animals, a law enforcement officer shall consult with a licensed and accredited Category II veterinarian employed by the department or other agency of the State of Georgia whose primary practice and responsibilities […]