2021 Georgia Code
Title 4 - Animals
- Chapter 1 - General Provisions [4-1-1 through 4-1-7]
- Chapter 2 - Marks and Brands [4-2-1 through 4-2-5]
- Chapter 3 - Livestock Running at Large or Straying [4-3-1 through 4-3-12]
- Chapter 4 - Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock [4-4-1 through 4-4-181]
- Chapter 5 - Disposal of Diseased, Disabled, or Dead Animals [4-5-1 through 4-5-11]
- Chapter 6 - Livestock Dealers and Auctions [4-6-1 through 4-6-55]
- Chapter 7 - Hatchery Operators and Dealers [4-7-1 through 4-7-8]
- Chapter 8 - Dogs [4-8-1 through 4-8-45]
- Chapter 9 - Biologicals Permits [4-9-1 through 4-9-9]
- Chapter 10 - Dealers in Exotic Birds and Pet Birds [4-10-1 through 4-10-12]
- Chapter 11 - Animal Protection [4-11-1 through 4-11-35]
- Chapter 12 - Injuries From Equine, Livestock, or Llama Activities [4-12-1 through 4-12-7]
- Chapter 13 - Humane Care for Equines [4-13-1 through 4-13-10]
- Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters [4-14-1 through 4-14-5]
- Chapter 15 - Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support [4-15-1]
- Criminal penalty for livestock theft, § 16-8-20.
Criminal penalty for removal of collars or identifying items or marks on animals, § 16-9-71.
Cruelty to animals, § 16-12-4.
Protection of endangered species of wildlife, § 27-3-130 et seq.
Regulation of importation, sale, etc., of animals and birds to be kept as pets, § 31-12-9.
Control of rabies, T. 31, C. 19.
Veterinarians and registered animal technicians generally, T. 43, C. 50.
Liability of owner or keeper of vicious or dangerous animal for injuries caused by animal, § 51-2-7.
Law reviews.- For note, "Feeling the Heat: The Endangered Species Act and Climate Change," see 36 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 437 (2020). For note, "No Pets Allowed: The Need to Address Increasing Abuses of Assistance Animal Regulations Under Federal Law,” see 36 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 939 (2020).
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALThe duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture are not all included in Title 4 and may be found in Titles 2, 10, 26, 43, and others. 1958-59 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 4.
