Liability of Landowner or Hunter for Injury Caused by Wildlife Crossing Public Roadway

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A landowner who allows wildlife to traverse the owner's property, or a person hunting game on such property with permission, shall be immune from civil liability for damage and injuries which may be caused by wildlife which traverse the landowner's property and enter a public roadway or right of way, provided that the conduct of the landowner or person hunting game does not constitute gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

(Code 1981, §51-1-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 702, § 4/HB 239; Code 1981, §51-3-30, as redesignated in 2009 pursuant to Code Section28-9-5.)

Cross references.

- Hunting, T. 27, C. 3, A. 1.

Code Commission notes.

- Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, Code Section 51-1-52, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 702, § 4/HB 239, was redesignated as Code Section 51-3-30.


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