The Georgia Legislature adjourned its 2017-18 legislative session on March 31, 2018.
19 pet industry-related issues were introduced, 9 of which were considered priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority Legislation
BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
HB 144 | Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 11 (Animal Protection), Article 1 (General Provisions) of the Code of Georgia so as to regulate the retail sale of dogs and cats in the State. | DIED ON HOUSE CALENDAR |
HB 948 | Amends Title 10 (Commerce & Trade), Chapter 1 (Selling & Other Trade Practices) of Georgia Annotated Code, by adding a new Article 35 so as to prohibit county, municipal, and consolidated governments from banning the sales of goods, products, or items regulated by the USDA, the US FDA, or the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which are sold at properly zoned retail establishments. | DIED ON HOUSE CALENDAR |
HR 1296 | A House Resolution creating the House Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons. | DIED ON HOUSE CALENDAR |
SB 21 | Amends Title 27 (Game & Fish), Chapter 5 (Wild Animals), Section 5 (Wild animals for which license or permit required) of Georgia Code so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements, if certain conditions are met. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 214 | Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 11 (Animal Protection), Article 1 (General Provisions) of the Code of Georgia so as to regulate the retail sale of dogs and cats in the State. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 418 | Amends Title 10 (Commerce & Trade), Chapter 1 (Selling & Other Trade Practices) of Georgia Annotated Code, by adding a new Article 35 so as to prohibit county, municipal, and consolidated governments from banning the sales of goods, products, or items regulated by the USDA, the US FDA, or the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which are sold at properly zoned retail establishments. | DIED (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
SR 976 | A Senate Resolution commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs, expressing gratitude toward those who breed and raise purebred dogs for the benefit of society, and recognizing May 1st as Georgia Purebred Dog Day at the State Capitol. | ADOPTED |
ORD 2018001 | Ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Animals) of the Ball Ground, GA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 6-2-2 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in the city. | ADOPTED |
ORD 2018002 | An Ordinance (No. 2018-01) amending Chapter 8 (Animals) of the Centerville, GA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 8-19 (Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in the city. | ADOPTED |
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