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2019 Georgia Code
Title 4 - Animals
Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines
§ 4-13-3. Prohibited acts
Universal Citation: GA Code § 4-13-3 (2019)
- It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine:
(1) To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person;
(2) To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine;
(3) To fail to provide humane care for such equine;
(4) To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or
(5) To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.
Code 1981, § 4-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2398, § 2.
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