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GA HB1451

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Josh McLaurin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) may be sold, purchased, exhibited, or held as pets in Georgia without a wild animal license or permit, provided two conditions are met
  • Owners must provide valid documentation that the hedgehog was sexually neutered prior to two months of age
  • Owners must also show the hedgehog is vaccinated against rabies with a USDA-approved vaccine for use on hedgehogs
  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 27-5-5 and updates the taxonomic order name from "Insectivora" to "Eulipotyphla" for the category covering shrews, moles, and hedgehogs
  • Sponsored by Representatives McLaurin (51st) and Gilligan (24th)

Legislative Description

Game and fish; exempt African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/28/2022

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