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Section
27-1-1

Short Title

Section
27-1-2

Definitions

Section
27-1-3

Legislative Declarations; Ownership and Custody of Wildlife; Preservation of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities; Promotion and Right to Hunt, Trap, or Fish; Local Regulation; General Offenses

Section
27-1-4

Powers and Duties of Board Generally

Section
27-1-5

Applicability of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" to Rules and Regulations Promulgated by Board; Affirmation of Decision by Operation of Law; Appellate Review

Section
27-1-6

Powers and Duties of Department Generally

Section
27-1-7

Technical Assistance for Control or Elimination of Wild or Abandoned Dogs

Section
27-1-8

Construction of Fish Ladders; Requiring Construction by Private Persons; Assessment of Cost Upon Refusal; Issuance of Execution

Section
27-1-9

Consent to Federal Rules and Regulations Pursuant to Federal Law Authorizing Purchase of Land by United States Government for River Navigability Purposes

Section
27-1-10

Assent to Federal Law Respecting Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Projects, Fish Restoration Projects, Wildlife Conservation Education, and Wildlife Associated Recreation Projects

Section
27-1-11

Consent to Acquisition of Land by United States Government for Conservation Purposes; Notice of Intended Use

Section
27-1-12

Federal-State Cooperation in Protection and Management of Wildlife in National Forest; Powers of Board

Section
27-1-13

Disposition of Funds Received by Department; Appropriations; Grants and Donations for Natural Resources Conservation Camps

Section
27-1-14

Disposition of Fines and Bond Forfeitures

Section
27-1-15

Wildlife Technicians

Section
27-1-16

Establishment of Unit of Game Wardens; Qualifications, Appointment, and Supervisory Personnel; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Disability Retirement

Section
27-1-17

Deputy Game Wardens

Section
27-1-18

Powers of Game Wardens Generally

Section
27-1-19

Power of Game Wardens and Deputy Game Wardens to Arrest Persons; Procedure Upon Failure of Person Arrested to Appear to Answer Charges

Section
27-1-20

Additional Powers of Game Wardens; Functions of Other Agencies Assigned to Department

Section
27-1-21

Seizure and Disposal of Wildlife Illegally Taken or Possessed; Civil Action by Possessor; Disposal of Wildlife Unable to Be Stored; Disposition of Unmarketable Items

Section
27-1-22

Taking, Possessing, and Releasing of Wildlife Generally

Section
27-1-23

Inspection of Business Premises and Records of Commercial License Holders

Section
27-1-24

Inspection of Vessels and Boats

Section
27-1-25

Interference With Arrest or Performance of Game Warden's Duties

Section
27-1-25.1

Failure or Refusal to Bring Motor Vehicle or Boat to a Stop When Ordered to Do So

Section
27-1-26

Impersonation of Conservation Officer

Section
27-1-27

Damaging or Destroying Department Property

Section
27-1-28

Taking of Nongame Species

Section
27-1-29

Sale or Purchase of Game

Section
27-1-30

Disturbing or Destroying Wildlife Habitats

Section
27-1-31

Unlawful Possession or Use of Wildlife; Unlawful Concealment

Section
27-1-32

Hiring of Another to Take Wildlife Contrary to Law

Section
27-1-33

Noncompliance With Laws While on Fishing Area, Fish Hatchery, Natural Area, or Wildlife Management Area; Acts Constituting Criminal Trespass

Section
27-1-34

Defenses Not Available in Prosecutions for Violations

Section
27-1-35

Jurisdiction of Probate Courts; Summons

Section
27-1-36

Civil Enforcement by Department; Disposition of Penalties

Section
27-1-37

Administrative Orders; Emergency Administrative Orders; Administrative Review

Section
27-1-38

Penalty for Violations of Title

Section
27-1-39

Rules and Regulations Used to Establish Criminal Violations