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Introduced
01/11/2024
01/11/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 and Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting and noncommercial fishing, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to hunting and fishing; to extend an exception for the use of air guns to hunt wildlife; to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to revise provisions concerning the taking of catfish by bow and arrow; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws on hunting and noncommercial fishing. It extends an exception to allow the use of air guns to hunt big game during specific seasons, authorizes the use of fluorescent pink hunting outer garments, and revises provisions related to taking catfish by bow and arrow. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions on taking any catfish species by bow and arrow from the state's waters, rather than just the Savannah River and its tributaries. Overall, the bill aims to update and expand certain hunting and fishing regulations in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Victor Anderson (R)*,
Chas Cannon (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Leesa Hagan (R)*,
Steven Sainz (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D),
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 03/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66039 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/227341 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225574 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225067 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221095 |
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