Any person holding a valid commercial turtle farming permit may acquire live native fresh-water turtles from any source or direct trapping of wild-caught fresh-water turtles in accordance with O.C.G.A. 27-4-91, provided that such turtles have been lawfully taken. Such acquisition shall be documented in accordance with 391-4-16.08(2)(g) and maintained onsite.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-16-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 27-1-4, 27-1-28, 27-2-31, 27-3-19.1.