Title 4 — Animals
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O.C.G.A. § 4-8-1 Minimum standards for control of dogs
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It is the intention of this chapter to establish as state law minimum standards for the control and regulation of dogs and to establish state crimes for violations of such minimum standards. However, this chapter shall not prohibit local governments from adopting and enforcing or…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-1.1 Abandonment of dead dogs — Upon private property
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No person shall intentionally abandon a dead dog on any private property belonging to another unless the person so doing shall have first obtained permission from the owner of the property on which the dog is being left and the provisions of Code Section 4-5-3 are complied with i…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Responsible Dog Ownership Law.’’ (Code 1981, § 4-8-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685.)
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-21 Definitions
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(a) As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Classified dog’’ means any dog that has been classified as either a dangerous dog or vicious dog pursuant to this article. (2) ‘‘Dangerous dog’’ means any dog that: (A) Causes a substantial puncture of a person’s skin by teeth without …
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-22 Jurisdiction; designation of dog control officer; consolidation of services
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(a) A county’s jurisdiction for the enforcement of this article shall be the unincorporated area of the county and a municipality’s jurisdiction for such enforcement shall be the territory within the corporate limits of the municipality. (b) The governing authority of each local …
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-24 Impoundment
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A law enforcement officer or dog control officer shall immediately impound a dog if the officer believes the dog poses a threat to the public safety. (Code 1981, § 4-8-24, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685.) 108 Page: 109 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-25 Court ordered euthanasia
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The judge of any superior court of competent jurisdiction within this state may order the euthanasia of a dog if the court finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, that the dog has seriously injured a human or presents a danger to humans…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-26 Euthanasia for dogs with repeat offenses
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A dog that is found, after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Code Section 4-8-23, to have caused a serious injury to a human on more than one occasion shall be euthanized; provided, however, that no injury occurring before July 1, 2012, shall count for purposes of…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-3 Abandonment of dogs
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No person shall release a dog on any property, public or private, with the intention of abandoning the dog. (Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 3.)
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-31 Governmental liability for enforcement
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Under no circumstances shall a local government or any employee or official of a local government be held liable for any damages to any person who suffers an injury inflicted by a dog as a result of a failure to enforce the provisions of this article. (Code 1981, § 4-8-31, enacte…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-32 Penalty for violation
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Except as otherwise specified in this article, any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 4-8-32, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1290, § 4/HB 685.)
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-33 Application and compliance
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(a)(1) Any dog classified prior to July 1, 2012, as a potentially dangerous dog in this state shall on and after that date be classified as a dangerous dog under this article. (2) Any dog classified prior to July 1, 2012, as a dangerous dog or vicious dog in this state shall on a…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-5 Cruelty to dogs; authorized killing of dogs
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(a) No person shall perform a cruel act on any dog; nor shall any person harm, maim, or kill any dog, or attempt to do so, except that a person may: (1) Defend his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by a dog; or (2)…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-6 Permitting dogs in heat to roam or run free
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No owner or custodian of any dog in heat shall permit the dog to roam or run free beyond the limits of his property. (Ga. L. 1969, p. 831, § 6.)
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-6.1 Removal of certain collars from dogs; restitution; exemption
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(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term ‘‘collar’’ means any electronic or radio transmitting collar that has the purpose of tracking the location of a dog. (b) No person shall remove a collar from a dog without permission from the dog’s owner with the intention of pr…
O.C.G.A. § 4-8-7 Minimum standards for control of dogs
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Abandonment of dead dogs — Upon private property. Abandonment of dead dogs — Upon public property or public right of way. Abandonment of dogs. Liability of owner or custodian for damages done to livestock, poultry, or pet animal by dog. Cruelty to dogs; authorized killing of dogs…