§ 4-5-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dead Animal Disposal Act.” History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 1.
§ 4-5-10. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and accomplish the purposes of this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 8; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1397, § 6.
§ 4-5-11. Penalty for Violations of Chapter or Rules or Regulations Promulgated Thereunder
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 9.
§ 4-5-2. “Dead Animals” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “dead animals” means the carcasses, parts of carcasses, fetuses, embryos, effluent, or blood of livestock, including, without limitation, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, ratites, equine, and alternative livestock; pet animals associated with pet dealers, kennels, animal shelters, or bird dealers licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; animals […]
§ 4-5-3. Abandonment of Dead Animals; Requirements as to Disposal Generally; Disposal in Wells, Open Pits, or Surface Waters or on Private or Public Property; Disposal in City or County Landfill
It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is caring for an animal which has died or has been killed to abandon the dead animal. Such person shall dispose of the dead animal as provided for in this chapter or in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Dead animals shall not […]
§ 4-5-4. Removal and Disposition of Dead Animals Within Highway Rights of Way Generally
As used in this Code section, the term “dead animals” means the carcasses or parts of carcasses of all animals, regardless of whether they are considered to be farm livestock, poultry, equines, domesticated animals, pets, or any other type of animal and shall include all such animals regardless of the cause of death of such […]
§ 4-5-5. Methods of Disposal of Dead Animals
Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals are burning, incineration, burial, rendering, or any method using appropriate disposal technology which has been approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Disposal of dead animals by any of the approved methods must be completed within 24 hours after death or discovery. Dead animals that are […]
§ 4-5-6. Destruction of Diseased and Disabled Animals Which Have Been Abandoned
For the purpose of putting a speedy end to the suffering of hopelessly diseased and disabled animals, any person finding any abandoned domestic animal which is diseased or injured past recovery may apply to any magistrate of the county, who may summarily decide whether such animal should be destroyed, after giving notice to the owner, […]
§ 4-5-7. Disposal of Dead Animals and Waste Material; Approval by Commissioner
Public livestock sales markets, livestock slaughter establishments, poultry dealers, poultry sales establishments, pet dealers, kennels, bird dealers, animal shelters, and stables licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall have a written, approved method and place for the disposal of all dead animals and all accessory waste material involved in the handling of dead animals […]
§ 4-5-8. Restriction Upon Transportation of Dead Animals or Parts Thereof Into State
Dead animals or parts thereof, raw or unrendered, except green salted hides, shall not be allowed to enter the State of Georgia except by written permit issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; provided, however, that licensed research institutes, accredited colleges or state colleges and universities, and departments of municipal governments may transport and receive […]
§ 4-5-9. Prohibition or Restriction on Transport of Dead Animals; Permit Issuance
The Commissioner of Agriculture may prohibit or restrict, at his or her discretion, and issue permits for the hauling or transportation of dead animals or types of dead animals and order the destruction thereof in accordance with this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1018, § 6; Ga. L. 1973, p. 569, § 3; Ga. […]