Rule 391-4-16-.04 - Permits(1) Application for a commercial turtle farming permit shall be submitted on forms provided by the department and may be submitted at any time. The permit year is from April 1 to March 31. (a) The fee for a commercial turtle farming permit shall be $50.00.(b) Unless otherwise specified on the permit, commercial turtle farming permits shall be effective from April 1 through March 31.(c) The department may issue a commercial turtle farming permit, at no charge, to an individual(s) who is (are) operating an established turtle farm prior to January 25, 2012. Provided, however, that such individual(s) must submit a completed application for a commercial turtle farming permit to the department and the completed application must be received by the department not later than February 29, 2012. A commercial turtle farming permit issued under this subparagraph shall be valid for the natural life of the individual(s) to whom such permit is issued. Individuals to whom such permits are issued may keep turtles that are in their possession at the time the permit is issued indefinitely.(2) Prior to issuing a commercial turtle farming permit to an individual who intends to operate a turtle farm, department personnel shall inspect the facilities and/or review the specifications of proposed facilities to ensure such facilities meet the requirements of 391-4-16-.07.(3) A commercial turtle farming permit shall not be issued to any person who has been convicted within the past five (5) years of any violation of O.C.G.A. Title 27.(4) In accordance with O.C.G.A. 27-4-90 and 27-4-91, and as provided for in O.C.G.A. 27-2-23, a commercial fishing license shall be an eligibility requirement for a commercial turtle farming permit.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-16-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 27-1-4, 27-1-28, 27-2-31, 27-3-19.1.
Original Rule entitled "Permits" adopted. F. Jan. 27, 2012; eff. Feb. 16, 2012.Note: Correction of typographical error on SOS Rules and Regulations website. Original Rule title in History, "Purpose", corrected to "Permits." Effective Apr. 25, 2018.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 5, 2018; eff. Apr. 25, 2018.