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O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9-8: Animals — O.C.G.A. § 4-11-9-8
What this law says, in plain English
An animal-impounding agency may petition a court to require an animal's owner to pay estimated costs of the animal's impoundment and care. The petition must describe the impoundment circumstances and owner information, and must be served on the owner by peace officer or posted notice.
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