Title 4 — Animals
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O.C.G.A. § 4-1-1 Definitions
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As used in this title, the term: (1) ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (2) ‘‘Department’’ means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. 4-1-2. State veterinarian — Qualifications; term of office; assistants.
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-2 State veterinarian — Qualifications; term of office; assistants
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(a) The Commissioner is empowered to employ a licensed veterinarian, with not less than five years’ practical experience in the general practice of his profession, as state veterinarian. The state veterinarian shall hold his office for the same term as the Commissioner unless rem…
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-3 State veterinarian — Duties generally
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The duties of the state veterinarian are to administer the business and affairs of the Animal Industry Division of the department. This includes enforcing the regulations and directing the programs designed to control and eradicate animal disease, directing the proper interstate …
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-4 Presumption as to livestock killed or injured by poisons
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If livestock is killed or injured by poisoned crops or other poison on the property, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the poisoning was done by the person in possession and charge of the property. (Orig. Code 1863, § 1403; Code 1868, § 1460; Code 1873, § 1447; Code 18…
O.C.G.A. § 4-1-6 Obstruction, interference, or hindrance of duties
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It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, interfere, or hinder the Commissioner, his or her designated agents and employees, an animal control officer, or a dog control officer in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties pursuant to this title. Any person convict…