Georgia Code, Title 4, Chapter 14 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters

• § 4-14-1 - Legislative Findings and Policy
  The General Assembly finds that the breeding of dogs and cats acquired from public or private animal shelters, animal control agencies operated by political...
• § 4-14-2 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Animal shelter" means any facility operated by or under contract for the state or any county,...
• § 4-14-3 - Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Required; Exceptions; Costs
  (a) Any public or private animal shelter, animal control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, humane society, or public or private...
• § 4-14-4 - Penalty for Noncompliance
  It shall be a misdemeanor to fail or refuse to comply with the requirements of Code Section 4-14-3 and any person convicted of said...
• § 4-14-5 - Adoption of Stricter Shelter Policies
  This chapter shall not prohibit the adoption by any political subdivision of this state of shelter policies which are more stringent than the requirements...

Last modified: October 14, 2016