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O.C.G.A. § 27-1-38: Game and Fish — O.C.G.A. § 27-1-38

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating Georgia game and fish laws is a misdemeanor. Violations involving fishing gear on trawlers are high and aggravated misdemeanors with escalating fines: $1,000 first offense, $3,000 second, $5,000 third and beyond.

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