Rule 40-13-13-.09 - Violations(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as a pet dealer or operate an animal shelter, kennel, or stable unless such person has a valid license issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Any person acting without a license in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) It is unlawful for any person to sell, use, or move any animals in violation of any quarantine, stop sale, stop use, or stop movement order issued under this chapter.(3) Any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.(4) The Commissioner may deny, suspend, or revoke any license required by this chapter, subject to notice and hearing, in any case in which he finds there has been a violation of this chapter. All proceedings for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be conducted in conformance with Chapter 13 of title 50, the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.(5) Not withstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law and in addition to other remedies, the Commissioner may apply to the Superior Court for an injunction or restraining order.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-13-.09
O.C.G.A. Sec. 4-11-1et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Euthanasia" adopted. F. Jan. 24, 1991; eff. Feb. 13, 1991.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Violations" adopted. F. Jan. 6, 1999; eff. Jan. 26, 1999.Amended: F. July 21, 2010; eff. August 10, 2010.