Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-13-.07 - Exemptions

(1) Any person who raises, keeps, sells, or maintains animals solely for the purpose of human consumption are be exempt from this chapter.

(2) Any person who sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption only animals they have produced will not be considered a pet dealer under this chapter unless such person:

(a) is licensed for an animal related business by a local government,

(b) is subject to a Georgia sales tax number for an animal related business,

(c) is subject to the "Bird Dealers' Licensing Act",

(d) sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption more than one litter in any twelve (12) month period,

(e) sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption more than 30 adult animals in any twelve (12) month period,

(f) produces animals that pose a public health risk or exhibit illness or disease-causing chronic pain and suffering, or

(g) has been determined by the Department not to treat animals humanely or has been convicted of cruelty to animals.

(3) Operation of a veterinary hospital or clinic by a licensed veterinarian or veterinarians for its customary purposes is not be considered a kennel, pet dealer, or stable under this chapter.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-13-.07

O.C.G.A. §§ 4-10-1et seq., 4-11-9et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Exemptions" adopted. F. Mar. 5, 1987; eff. Mar. 25, 1987. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture" adopted. F. Jan. 24, 1991; eff. Feb. 13, 1991. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Exemptions" adopted. F. Jan. 6, 1999; eff. Jan. 26, 1999. Amended: F. July 31, 2001; eff. August 20, 2001. Amended: F. July 21, 2010; eff. August 10, 2010. Amended: F. Nov. 10, 2011; eff. Nov. 30, 2011. Amended: F. May 10, 2019; eff. June 1, 2019, as specified by the Agency.