Dublin, Georgia

Sec. 5-6. – State license required for certain commercial animal establishments.

(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Pet breeder means a pet dealer who sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption only pets they have produced, except equine. This includes those produced for hobby, show purposes, breed improvement, or stock replacement.

Pet dealer means a person who sells, offers to sell, exchanges, or offers for adoption pets they have produced, bought, or otherwise obtained, except equine. Equine dealers require a livestock dealers license from the state department of agriculture.

(b) License required. 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 state commissioner of agriculture. Any person acting without a license in violation of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Sec. 5-45. – Backyard breeders.

It shall be unlawful for any person who does not hold a license from the state department of agriculture pursuant to the Georgia Department of Agriculture License Regulation 40-13-13-.02, as amended, to operate as an animal shelter, kennel, breeding establishment, cattery, grooming shop, pet breeder, or pet dealer.