Prohibited acts

O.C.G.A. § 4-13-3 — under Animals.

O.C.G.A. § 4-13-3

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; 158 Page: 159 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_04_txt 0000 41826-12 4-13-3 Date: 06/14/13 Time: 10:58:25 GA RV 13 RV 4(T4-6) - EP HUMANE CARE FOR EQUINES 4-13-4 (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.)