GEORGIA STATUTES AND CODES
               		§ 4-6-1 - Definitions
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    4-6-1   (2010)
   4-6-1.    Definitions 
      As used in this chapter, the term:
      (1)  "Bond"  means a written instrument issued or executed by a bonding, surety, or  insurance company licensed to do business in this state, guaranteeing  that the person bonded shall faithfully fulfill the terms of the  contract of purchases and guarantee the payment of the purchase price of  all livestock purchased by him, made payable to the Commissioner for  the benefit of persons sustaining loss resulting from the nonpayment of  the purchase price or the failure to fulfill the terms of the contract  of purchase.
      (2)  "Cash" includes only currency, cashier's checks, and money orders.
      (3)  "Dealer"  is synonymous with the term "broker" and means any person, firm, or  corporation, including a packer, engaged in the business of buying  livestock of any kind for resale or in selling livestock of any kind  bought for the purpose of resale or in buying livestock of any kind for  slaughter. Every agent acting for or on behalf of any dealer, broker, or  livestock market operator is a dealer or broker.
            (A)  Farmers  acquiring livestock solely for the purpose of grazing and feeding as a  part of their farm operations are not encompassed by the definition of  "dealer" or "broker"; and
            (B)  Packers  whose total annual purchases of livestock are less than $50,000.00 who  buy only from licensed dealers and licensed sales establishments are not  included in the definition of "dealer" or "broker."
      (4)  "Livestock" means cattle, swine, equines, sheep, and goats of all kinds and species.
      (5)  "Livestock  market operator" means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the  business of operating a sales establishment, public auctions or sales of  livestock, or barns and yards for the containment of livestock held for  the purpose of auction or sale.
      (6)  "Person" means any person, firm, corporation, association, cooperative, or combination thereof.
      (7)  "Sales establishment" means any yard, barn, or other premises where livestock is sold at auction.