Georgia

4-8-1. Minimum standards for control of dogs.

4-8-1.1. Abandonment of dead dogs — Upon private property.

4-8-1.2. Classification of certain dogs as hunting dogs.

4-8-2. Abandonment of dead dogs — Upon public property or public right of way.

4-8-3. Abandonment of dogs.

4-8-4. Liability of owner or custodian for damages done to livestock, poultry, or pet animal by dog.

4-8-5. Cruelty to dogs; authorized killing of dogs.

4-8-6. Permitting dogs in heat to roam or run free.

4-8-6.1. Removal of certain collars from dogs; restitution; exemption.

4-8-7. Penalty for violations of article.

4-11-1. Short title.

4-11-2. Definitions.

4-11-3. Licenses for pet dealers and kennel, stable, or animal shelter operators; requirement; issuance; application.

4-11-4. Display of licenses.

4-11-5. Licensing of bird dealers.

4-11-5.1. Euthanasia of dogs and cats by animal shelters or facilities operated for collection of stray, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals.

4-11-5.2. Microchip reader defined; contacting owner of microchipped pet.

4-11-6. Applicability of article to nonresidents; consent to jurisdiction; service.

4-11-7. Grounds for refusal to issue or renew or suspension or revocation of licenses.

4-11-8. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license for violation of article; applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

4-11-9. Inspections.

4-11-9.1. Quarantine of animal, premises, or any area by Commissioner.

4-11-9.2. Inspections; impoundment of animals; exceptions.

4-11-9.3. Caring for an impounded animal.

4-11-9.4. Notification of owner; custody of animal.

4-11-9.5. Failure to respond; right to hearing; care; crime exception.

4-11-9.6. Disposal of impounded animal.

4-11-9.7. Notice and reporting required for certain animal diseases.

4-11-9.8. Recoupment of expenses of impoundment; process.

4-11-10. Unlawful acts by licensed persons.

4-11-11. Shipment or importation of equines, poultry, livestock, or birds into state without official certificate of veterinary inspection.

4-11-12. Cooperation with federal government.

4-11-13. Animals raised, kept, or maintained for human consumption.

4-11-14. Rules and regulations.

4-11-15. Injunctions and restraining orders.

4-11-15.1. Abandonment of domesticated animal.

4-11-16. Penalties.

4-11-17. Filing a report regarding animal cruelty; immunity.

4-11-18. Article cumulative; does not prohibit enactment and enforcement of local ordinances by municipal or county governing authority.