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GA HB603

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2009

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Hill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a legal definition of "fresh-water turtle" to Georgia's game and fish code, covering turtles and eggs within the families Chelydridae, Emydidae, Kinosternidae, and Trionychidae, while specifically excluding diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) and eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina)
  • Makes it unlawful to export, farm, or sell any fresh-water turtle or part thereof except in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board
  • Authorizes the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations as it deems reasonable and necessary under sound wildlife management practices for regulating fresh-water turtle commerce
  • Amends Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new Code Section 27-3-19.1 and a new definitional paragraph (29.2)
  • Offered as a substitute bill by the House Committee on Game, Fish and Parks

Legislative Description

Game and fish; taking of nongame species; change certain provisions

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Game, Fish & Parks3/3/2009

Full Bill Text

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