Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-11-.04 - Specifications for Alligator Farms

(1) Breeding ponds, grow-out ponds, or any other outside alligator holding facilities, shall be fenced around the perimeters with woven wire or board fences of sufficient height (minimum, 4 feet) and tightness, constructed so as to prevent the escape or entrance of any size of alligator. Fences shall be buried or otherwise secured at the bottom so as to prevent entrance or escape.

(2) Holding houses containing an adequate number of artificial tanks will be provided for growing out alligators. Alligators six feet or less in length must be held in tanks or ponds that can be readily drained and are constructed so as to make all alligators visible upon draining.

(3) A controlled environmental chamber complete with an artificial nesting area (incubator) will be provided for hatching of eggs.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-11-.04

O.C.G.A., Title 27, Sec. 27-2-10.

Original Rule entitled "Facility Standards" was filed on July 15, 1983; effective August 14, 1983. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed July 15, 1988; effective August 4, 1988. Amended: F. Jul. 17, 1989; eff. Aug. 6, 1989. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Specifications for Alligator Farms" adopted. Amended: F. Jul. 17, 1991; eff. Aug. 6, 1991. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 27, 1993; eff. Sept. 16, 1993.