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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-4: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-12-4
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines cruelty to animals as causing physical pain, suffering, or death to an animal unjustifiably, or failing to provide adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, or ventilation to an animal in one's custody.
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