Obstruction, Interference, or Hindrance of Duties

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It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, interfere, or hinder the Commissioner, his or her designated agents and employees, an animal control officer, or a dog control officer in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties pursuant to this title. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 16-10-24.

(Code 1981, §4-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 2.)

Editor's notes.

- Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Animal Protection Act of 2000.' "

Law reviews.

- For note on 2000 enactment of this Code section, see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 12 (2000).


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