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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine:
(1) To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person;
(2) To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine;
(3) To fail to provide humane care for such equine;
(4) To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or
(5) To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 4. Animals § 4-13-3 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-4-animals/ga-code-sect-4-13-3/
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