GA SB102

Expands Georgia's existing dogfighting law to also prohibit cockfighting, making it illegal to own, possess, train, transport, or sell game cocks intended for fighting

First conviction for participating in dog or game cock fighting is a felony punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and/or a minimum $5,000 fine; second or subsequent convictions carry 1-10 years and/or minimum $15,000 fine

Creates new offense for knowingly possessing, purchasing, or selling "fighting related objects" (equipment used for training or conditioning animals for fighting), punishable as a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature

Spectators at dog or game cock fights face escalating penalties: first offense is a high and aggravated misdemeanor, second is a felony (1-5 years, $5,000 minimum fine), third or subsequent is 1-10 years with $15,000 minimum fine

Exempts lawful hunting activities, agricultural livestock work, law enforcement dog use, and pest control from the law's provisions