Chapter 1 - General Provisions

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-1-1. Short title
§ 27-1-2. (For effective date, see note.) Definitions
§ 27-1-3. Legislative declarations; ownership and custody of wildlife; preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities; promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish; local regulation; general offenses
§ 27-1-4. Powers and duties of board generally
§ 27-1-5. Applicability of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" to rules and regulations promulgated by board; affirmation of decision by operation of law; appellate review
§ 27-1-6. Powers and duties of department generally
§ 27-1-7. Technical assistance for control or elimination of wild or abandoned dogs
§ 27-1-8. Construction of fish ladders; requiring construction by private persons; assessment of cost upon refusal; issuance of execution
§ 27-1-9. Consent to federal rules and regulations pursuant to federal law authorizing purchase of land by United States government for river navigability purposes
§ 27-1-10. Assent to federal law respecting wildlife conservation and restoration projects, fish restoration projects, wildlife conservation education, and wildlife associated recreation projects
§ 27-1-11. Consent to acquisition of land by United States government for conservation purposes; notice of intended use
§ 27-1-12. Federal-state cooperation in protection and management of wildlife in national forest; powers of board
§ 27-1-13. Disposition of funds received by department; appropriations; grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps
§ 27-1-14. Disposition of fines and bond forfeitures
§ 27-1-15. Wildlife technicians
§ 27-1-16. Establishment of unit of conservation rangers; qualifications, appointment, and supervisory personnel; retention of badge and weapon upon disability retirement
§ 27-1-17. Deputy conservation rangers
§ 27-1-18. Powers of conservation rangers generally
§ 27-1-19. Power of conservation rangers and deputy conservation rangers to arrest persons; procedure upon failure of person arrested to appear to answer charges
§ 27-1-20. Additional powers of conservation rangers; functions of other agencies assigned to department
§ 27-1-21. Seizure and disposal of wildlife illegally taken or possessed; civil action by possessor; disposal of wildlife unable to be stored; disposition of unmarketable items
§ 27-1-22. Taking, possessing, and releasing of wildlife generally
§ 27-1-23. Inspection of business premises and records of commercial license holders
§ 27-1-24. Inspection of vessels and boats
§ 27-1-25. Interference with arrest or performance of ranger's duties
§ 27-1-25.1. Failure or refusal to bring motor vehicle or boat to a stop when ordered to do so
§ 27-1-26. Impersonation of conservation officer
§ 27-1-27. Damaging or destroying department property
§ 27-1-28. Taking of nongame species
§ 27-1-29. Sale or purchase of game
§ 27-1-30. Disturbing or destroying wildlife habitats
§ 27-1-31. Unlawful possession or use of wildlife; unlawful concealment
§ 27-1-32. Hiring of another to take wildlife contrary to law
§ 27-1-33. Noncompliance with laws while on fishing area, fish hatchery, natural area, or wildlife management area; hunting without wildlife management area license; acts constituting criminal trespass
§ 27-1-34. Defenses not available in prosecutions for violations
§ 27-1-35. Jurisdiction of probate courts; summons
§ 27-1-36. Civil enforcement by department; disposition of penalties
§ 27-1-37. Administrative orders; emergency administrative orders; administrative review
§ 27-1-38. Penalty for violations of title
§ 27-1-39. Rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations

We have updated our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures.

Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal insurance products you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.

LegalFix provides its members with access to legal services through a network of provider law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.

The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our provider law firms.

You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your provider law firm.

The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.

Use of this website, the purchase of legal insurance products, and access to the LegalFix network of provider law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Bookish