Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-12-.05 - Interstate Shipment of Birds. Amended

(1) Each shipment of exotic and pet birds shipped into Georgia requires a prior permit number obtained from the State Veterinarian's Office.

(2) All exotic or pet birds entering Georgia for sale, trade, or exchange for a fee or other type of compensation must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection which has been issued within the previous 30 days and which records proof of the health requirements for each species.

(3) All pet or exotic birds entering Georgia for exhibition purposes must meet the requirements for interstate shipment.

(4) All exotic or pet bird shows and/or sales should obtain a special permit in writing from the State Veterinarian's Office.

(5) Any person convicted of violating these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-12-.05

O.C.G.A. Sec. 4-7-1

Original Rule entitled "Enforcement Procedures" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 1982; eff. Jan. 10, 1983. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Interstate Shipment of Birds" adopted. F. Oct. 3, 1985; eff. Oct. 23, 1985. Amended: F. July 21, 2010; eff. August 10, 2010. Amended: F. Oct. 19, 2015; eff. Nov. 8, 2015.