Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SB 356 establishes a process for animal control agencies to recover costs for caring for an animal impounded for violation of the Georgia Animal Protection Act. If an animal owner refuses to relinquish custody, counties that are sheltering an animal (e.g., in dog fighting or animal hoarding cases) have the option to charge a bond to the owner to pay the costs of emergency medical care, rehabilitation, food and shelter. For more information, please click here. |