2019 Georgia Code
Title 4 - Animals
Chapter 11 - Animal Protection
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 4-11-7. Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses

• The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds:

  • (1) Material misstatement in the application for the original license or in the application for any renewal license under this article;

  • (2) Willful disregard or violation of this article or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this article;

  • (3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this article or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant to this article;

  • (4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person;

  • (5) A violation of any law of this state or rule of the Commissioner related to the disposition of, dealing in, or handling of dogs, cats, equines, and other animals;

  • (6) Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

  • (7) Pursuing a continued course of making misrepresentations or false promises through advertising, salesmen, agents, or otherwise in connection with the business of a licensee under this article;

  • (8) Failure to possess the necessary qualifications or meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license; or

  • (9) Failure to provide proper facilities.

Code 1981, § 4-11-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1.