Rule 391-4-16-.06. Acquisition of Turtles

Any person holding a valid commercial turtle farming permit may acquire live native fresh-water turtles from any source or direct trapping of wild-caught fresh-water turtles in accordance with O.C.G.A. 27-4-91, provided that such turtles have been lawfully taken. Such acquisition shall be documented in accordance with 391-4-16.08(2)(g) and maintained onsite.

Note: Correction of typographical error on SOS Rules and Regulations website. Original Rule title in History, "Purpose", corrected to "Acquisition of Turtles." Effective Apr. 25, 2018.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 27-1-4, 27-1-28, 27-2-31, 27-3-19.1.

History. Original Rule entitled "Acquisition of Turtles" adopted. F. Jan. 27, 2012; eff. Feb. 16, 2012.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 5, 2018; eff. Apr. 25, 2018.