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GA HB1496
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Gullett
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AI Summary
- Authorizes a sheriff to donate impounded livestock running at large to an animal rescue organization, charitable organization, or willing private individual as an alternative to selling at public auction or killing the animal
- Limits the donation option specifically to a single impounded swine of a subspecies or breed not generally intended for food production
- Allows the original owner to redeem donated livestock within 10 days of donation by paying actual feeding and care costs, capped at $25.00 per day, after which the recipient organization or individual becomes the lawful owner
- Requires the sheriff to attempt donation to an animal rescue or charitable organization before offering the animal to a private individual, and prioritizes donation over killing when no bidder exists at auction
- Preserves the owner's right to redeem impounded livestock at any time before donation or sale by paying all impounding expenses, including fees, keeping charges, and advertising costs
Legislative Description
Animals; sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual; authorize
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/29/2022
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/16/2022
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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