§ 4-4-90. Purpose of Article

The purpose of this article is to safeguard public health by controlling and, if practical, eradicating any and all diseases of cattle which are communicable to man. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 591, § 1.

§ 4-4-91. “Qualified Veterinarians” Defined

The term “qualified veterinarians,” as used in this article, means veterinarians approved by the Commissioner and the secretary of agriculture of the United States to administer tuberculin tests to cattle intended for interstate shipment. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, § 4; Code 1933, § 62-1104.

§ 4-4-92. Duty of Commissioner to Eradicate Tuberculosis; County Appropriations; Right of Entry to Test Cattle; Assistance by Owners of Cattle

It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle. The Commissioner shall have full and complete authority and responsibility in all livestock sanitary control work. To enable the Commissioner to eradicate bovine tuberculosis effectively and to aid him in establishing a modified accredited tuberculosis-free area, in conformity with the rules and […]

§ 4-4-93. Notice to Owners; Testing; Branding of Infected Cattle; Slaughter

If the Commissioner receives information or has reason to believe that tuberculosis exists in any cattle, he shall promptly notify the owner or owners and shall arrange to have such cattle tested by a qualified veterinarian. All cattle which shall react to a tuberculin test shall immediately after such reaction be branded on the left […]

§ 4-4-94. Indemnification of Owners

Before having such reacting cattle slaughtered, the Commissioner shall notify the owner of his findings as to the condition of the cattle. The owner shall be indemnified in an appropriate amount, to be determined by the Commissioner using the standards set forth in Code Section 4-4-72, from available funds. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, […]

§ 4-4-95. Use or Sale of Veterinary Tuberculin

No person, firm, or corporation shall administer veterinary tuberculin, except qualified veterinarians. No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale or distribution, or keep on hand any veterinary tuberculin, except qualified veterinarians, licensed druggists, or others lawfully engaged in the sale of veterinary biological products. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, § 4; […]

§ 4-4-95.1. Transport of Cattle; Segregation of Cattle With Brucellosis; Removal or Alteration of Cattle Identification; Rules and Regulations; Sale of Infected Cattle

As used in this Code section, the term: “Cattle” or “cow” means bovine animals, such as cows, bulls, steers, heifers, and bison. “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport or cause to be transported into the State of Georgia any cattle: Unless each […]

§ 4-4-96. Applicability of Article to Anthrax and Brucellosis

This article shall apply to the control and, if possible, the eradication of anthrax and brucellosis as well as to the eradication of bovine tuberculosis. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 591, § 1.

§ 4-4-96.1. Injunctions

In addition to the remedies provided in this article and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the Commissioner is authorized to apply to the superior court for an injunction. Such court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person […]

§ 4-4-97. Penalty for Violations of Article

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 for each offense. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 348, § 6; Code 1933, § 62-9914.