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GA HB423

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Allison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 27-2-11 to authorize the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to issue game-holding permits specifically for holding live raccoons for use in organized and sanctioned field trial events
  • The department may require documentation from the sanctioning organization before issuing a raccoon field trial permit and may impose conditions and requirements as it deems necessary
  • Maintains existing law requiring a valid game-holding permit for any person holding or possessing game animals or game birds for propagation or as pets, with the department retaining discretion over permit issuance
  • Prohibits permit holders from releasing captive game animals or birds unless required as a permit condition, and prohibits housing them in a manner that poses a reasonable possibility of escape
  • Game animals or birds held under a game-holding permit may not be sold and must be retained, consumed, or disposed of without charge, except by holders of valid commercial shooting preserve licenses

Legislative Description

Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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