Definitions; Adoptable Dog Designated as the Official State Dog

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  1. As used in this Code section, the term:
    1. "Adoptable dog" means any dog in the custody of any animal shelter, humane society, or public or private animal refuge that is available for adoption by the general public.
    2. "Animal shelter" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2.
    3. "Humane society" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2.
    4. "Public or private animal refuge" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2.
  2. The adoptable dog is designated as the official Georgia state dog.

(Code 1981, §50-3-88, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 212, § 2/SB 168; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 50/HB 323.)

Code Commission notes.

- Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2016, Code Section 50-3-87, as enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 212, § 2/SB 168, was redesignated as Code Section 50-3-88.


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