· dekalb county, ga. A state license doesn’t absolve you from compliance. That’s the idea behind legislation passed tuesday by the dekalb county board of. Gda’s companion animals program manages pet dealer licenses. Some cities or counties have rules that limit the number of animals on a property. After the expiration date, you will incur a late fee of 100% of the license fee. By law, gda cannot waive or exempt this fee. The fee depends on your total gross sales. With the mayor’s approval yesterday, atlanta joins eight other georgia cities—along with hundreds of towns and cities across the country—that have taken action to ban pet store sales of commercially bred puppies and kittens in an effort to protect consumers, animals and public health. — could new rules about breeding lead to less overcrowding at metro atlanta animal shelters? Renew your license before it expires! For more details, including a full list of regulations, see the companion animal program page. Dog breeders require a pet dealer’s license if they sell more than one litter in any twelve (12) month period or over 30 adult dogs in a 12 month period. Complete your applications and renewals for pet dealer licenses online through kelly registration systems using the links. · the measure, house bill 331, signed into law by governor brian kemp, is part of a growing effort across georgia to address the state’s overpopulation of homeless pets. Licenses are good for 1 year beginning from the time your payment is processed. Your license expires 12 months after being issued. · in an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders , and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in atlanta shelters every year, mayor keisha lance bottoms signed legislation banning retail store sales of puppies and kittens. See full list on agr. georgia. gov Before you apply for a license, make sure that you’re complying with your local ordinances. · georgia house bill 331 would prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and other animals in certain public locations such as roadsides, parking lots, flea markets and other outdoor spaces. You sell, offer to sell, exchange, or offer for adoption dogs, cats, fish reptiles or other animals customarily kept as pets, within the state of georgia.

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