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O.C.G.A. § 27-3-49 — Killing of dogs running deer | Georgia Code
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TITLE 27 GAME AND FISH

Section 3. Wildlife Generally, 27-3-1 through 27-3-185.

ARTICLE 1 HUNTING

27-3-49. Killing of dogs running deer.

  1. It shall be the duty of every conservation ranger to kill any dog pursuing or killing any deer in any locality other than that prescribed by law or rules and regulations permitting such hunting, and no action for damages shall be maintained against the person for such killing.
  2. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a conservation ranger, sheriff, or deputy sheriff to kill a dog wearing a collar, which dog is or has been pursuing or killing a deer.
  3. It shall not be unlawful for any person to kill a dog which does not have a collar and which is pursuing or killing deer in any locality other than that prescribed by law or rules and regulations permitting such hunting, and no action for damages shall be maintained against the person for such killing.

(Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 59; Code 1933, § 45-524, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 49.)

Cross references.

- Hunting deer with dogs generally, § 27-3-17.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Conservation, § 59 et seq.

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