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GA HB1043
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mack Jackson
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AI Summary
- Creates a new deer breeding permit system in Georgia allowing the importation of white-tailed deer, eggs, embryos, or semen from "low-risk states" (states with no diagnosed tuberculosis or chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer populations and an active CWD surveillance program)
- Permit fees are tiered by herd size: $1,000 for up to 50 animals, $2,000 for 51–100 animals, and $3,000 for more than 100 animals, based on the number on hand as of April 1 each year
- Requires all breeder deer to be tagged with durable identification tags and all transported deer, semen, or embryos to be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) that is void after 30 days; purchasers must report acquisitions to the Commissioner at least 10 days before sale or shipment
- Prohibits hunting or killing deer at deer breeding facilities for a fee, recreation, or other valuable consideration; breeding facilities must maintain high-fence enclosures capable of retaining breeder deer and preventing entry by wild deer
- Amends existing wild animal import laws to create an exemption for holders of deer breeding permits, so they are not required to obtain a separate wild animal license or permit to transport or possess breeder deer
Legislative Description
Animals; importation of white-tailed deer from other states to this state for breeding purposes; provide regulation
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/27/2012
Committee Referrals
Game, Fish & Parks2/17/2012
Full Bill Text
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