Title 27. Game and Fish

Chapter 1. General Provisions

• § 27-1-1. Short Title
• § 27-1-2. Definitions
• § 27-1-3. Ownership and Custody of Wildlife; Privilege to Hunt, Trap, Or Fish; 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 Restoration and Fish Restoration 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 Forfeitures
• § 27-1-15. [Repealed]
• § 27-1-16. Establishment of Unit of Conservation Rangers; Qualifications, Appointment, and Supervisory Personnel
• § 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. [Repealed]
• § 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 Stamps; 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

Chapter 2. Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally

• Article 1. Licences, Permits, and Stamps Generally
• Article 2. Wildlife Violator Compact

Chapter 3. Wildlife Generally

• Article 1. Hunting
• Article 2. Trapping, Trappers, and Fur Dealers
• Article 3. Transportation
• Article 4. Shooting Preserves
• Article 5. Protection of Endangered Wildlife
• Article 6. Interference With Lawful Taking
• Article 7. Feeding of Wild Alligators
• Article 8. Use of Fertibility Control On Wildlife

Chapter 4. Fish

• Article 1. General Provisions
• Article 2. Noncommercial Fishing
• Article 3. Commercial Fishing and Fish Dealing Generally
• Article 4. Seafood
• Article 5. Interstate Agreements
• Article 6. Aquaculture Development
• Article 7. Limited Liability of Owners and Operators of Sport Fishing Locations

Chapter 5. Wild Animals

• § 27-5-1. Legislative Intent and Findings
• § 27-5-2. Powers of Board Generally
• § 27-5-2.1. Cervid Importation Or Possession
• § 27-5-3. Powers of Department Generally
• § 27-5-4. Wild Animal Licenses and Permits Generally
• § 27-5-5. Wild Animals For Which License Or Permit Required
• § 27-5-6. Specifications For Humane Handling, Care, Confinement, and Transportation of Wild Animals
• § 27-5-7. Release Or Escape From Captivity
• § 27-5-8. Seizure of Wild Animals As Contraband; Civil Action to Recover Animals
• § 27-5-9. Seizure of Wild Animals Pursuant to Administrative Order; Appeal
• § 27-5-10. Disposal of Wild Animals Recaptured After Escape Or Seized Under This Title
• § 27-5-11. Wild Animal Auction License; Applications; Filing Requirements
• § 27-5-12. Shooting of Any Wild Animal Held Under Wild Animal Permit Or Farmed Deer