Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-11 - COMMERCIAL ALLIGATOR FARMING
Rule 391-4-11-.08 - Records
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Licensed alligator farmers shall maintain complete written records and documentation regarding initial inventory of breeding stock indicating the source of such stock, their numbers, length, and sex, if known. Complete, accurate written records will be maintained on a current basis reflecting subsequent population levels due to hatching success, mortality, sale of stock, purchases of additional stock, etc. Shipping documents, invoices, or bills of lading must be maintained to reflect the disposition made of any alligator stock. Farmers shall maintain records that show an accurate inventory of alligators present on each farm. Any change in the number of alligators and the cause of such change (i.e. escape, death, transport, harvest, etc.) shall be recorded. Such records shall be made available to Department personnel for inspection at their request.
(2) Records shall be maintained at the alligator farm on all alligator carcasses purchased from nuisance alligator agent-trappers and shall include the length and hide tag number of the alligator purchased, the name of the agent-trapper, and the date of the purchase.
O.C.G.A., Title 27, Secs. 27-2-10, 27-3-19.
