Responsible Dog Ownership

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  2. Georgia Code
  3. Animals
  4. Dogs
  5. Responsible Dog Ownership

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Section
4-8-20

Short Title

Section
4-8-21

Definitions

Section
4-8-22

Jurisdiction; Designation of Dog Control Officer; Consolidation of Services

Section
4-8-23

Investigations by Dog Control Officer; Notice to Owner; Hearings; Determinations by Hearing Authority; Judicial Review

Section
4-8-24

Impoundment

Section
4-8-25

Court Ordered Euthanasia

Section
4-8-26

Euthanasia for Dogs With Repeat Offenses

Section
4-8-27

Certificates of Registration; Requirements for Issuance of Certificate; Individuals Excluded From Receiving Registration; Limitation of Ownership; Annual Renewal

Section
4-8-28

Notifications by Owner; Change in Ownership of Dog; Changes in Residence

Section
4-8-29

Limitations on Dog's Presence Off of Owner's Premises; Penalty for Violation; Defense

Section
4-8-30

Confiscation by Dog Control Officer; Payment of Costs for Recovery; Euthanasia

Section
4-8-31

Governmental Liability for Enforcement

Section
4-8-32

Penalty for Violation

Section
4-8-33

Application and Compliance