Rule 40-13-12-.07 - Illegal Importation(1) Any psittacine or exotic bird imported into Georgia coming directly or indirectly from outside the United States shall be imported illegally unless the bird was brought into the United States in conformity with the quarantine regulations of the United Stated Department of Agriculture.(2) The Department may quarantine, seize, and destroy any birds imported illegally into this State and any bird exposed to the illegal bird.(3) Any person convicted of violating these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-12-.07
O.C.G.A. Sec. 4-10-7.2.
Original Rule entitled "Illegal Importation" adopted. F. Oct. 3, 1985; eff. Oct. 23, 1985.Amended: F. July 21, 2010; eff. August 10, 2010.