Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.19 - Deer Carcass Disposal

It is unlawful for any person or taxidermist to dispose of a deer carcass, or part thereof, on any location other than the property on which the deer was killed, unless the disposal is in accordance with an approved method. Approved methods of disposal include using a commercial deer processor, permitted solid waste landfill, burial, incineration, rendering, or composting. Commercial facilities that process deer for human consumption are governed by the Dead Animal Disposal Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 4-5-1 to 4-5-1 and are subject to enforcement by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.19

O.C.G.A. § 1-4.

Original Rule entitled "Fur Bearing Animals" was filed on October 19, 1973; effective November 8, 1973. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed July 22, 1974; effective August 11, 1974. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Totally Protected Species" adopted. Filed December 9, 1975; effective December 29, 1975. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed August 6, 1976; effective August 25, 1976. Amended: Rule repealed. Filed September 14, 1977; effective October 4, 1977. Adopted: New Rule entitled "Deer Carcass Disposal" adopted. F. June 5, 2025; eff. June 25, 2025.