Georgia Overview – 2024 Session
GEORGIA
Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on March 28, 2024)
7 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 6 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 573 | Dog, Cat, and Rabbit Roadside Sales Prohibition: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 11 (Animal Protection), Article 1 (General Provisions), Section 4-11-10 (Unlawful acts by licensed persons) of the Official Code of Georgia by adding a new Subsection 4-11-10.1 to prohibit the marketing and transferring of certain domestic animals at certain locations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 49 | Plastic Bag Prohibition: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Natural Resources), Chapter 8 (Waste Management) of the Code of Georgia by adding a new Article 10 so as to prohibit the distribution of certain bags made of plastic film by certain retail establishments. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 330 | “Outdoor Dog Protection Act”: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 8 (Dogs) of the Official Code of GA Annotated by adding a new Article 3 (Georgia Safe Outdoor Dog Act) to provide standards of care for dogs kept outdoors. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 410 | Out-of-State Veterinarian License Exemption: Amends Title 43 (Professions & Businesses), Chapter 50 (Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians), Article 3 (Licensing), Part 2 (Licensing Generally) of the Code of Georgia by adding a new section to: (1) Exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; and (2) Provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians. | ENACTED |
| ORD No. 2023001 | Hall County Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Amends Chapter 4 (Animals) of the Hall County, GA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 4.10.720 (Restrictions on sale of dogs and cats) to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in county pet shops. | ADOPTED |
| ORD No. 2023-21 | Gainesville Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2023-21 amends Title 4 (Public Works & Health), Chapter 4.1 (Animals) of the Gainesville, GA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 4-1-151 (Restrictions on the Sale of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet shops. | ADOPTED |
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