Unlawful Acts by Licensed Persons

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It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this article or any person employed by a person licensed under this article or under such person's supervision or control to:

  1. Commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals;
  2. Fail to keep the pet dealership premises, animal shelter, kennel, or stable in a good state of repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, adequately ventilated, or disinfected when needed;
  3. Fail to provide humane care for any animal; or
  4. Fail to take reasonable care to release for sale, trade, or adoption only those animals that appear to be free of disease, injuries, or abnormalities.

(Code 1981, §4-11-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 328, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 754, § 6.)

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.' "


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