The Georgia Commercial Fishing Regulations Handbook may be downloaded here.  (updated July 2009)

Links to Georgia Commercial Fishing Laws and Administrative Rules

Bait Shrimping O.C.G.A. 27-4-171 and Board Rule 391-2-4-.06

Boating Safety Zones O.C.G.A. 52-7-13

Boating Under The Influence Laws O.C.G.A. 52-7-12

Commercial Licenses O.C.G.A. 27-2-23

Mandatory Records and Reporting O.C.G.A. 27-4-118,  O.C.G.A. 27-4-136, O.C.G.A. 27-4-150 and Board Rule 391-2-4-.09

Saltwater Demarcation Line O.C.G.A. 27-4-1

Shellfish (Clam and Oyster) Harvesting O.C.G.A. 27-4-190 through 27-4-199

Shrimp Trawling O.C.G.A. 27-4-133

Regulatory information on federally managed species can be found at the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAMFC) website. 

Highly Migratory Species (billfish, sharks, tuna, swordfish) regulatory information is available from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).   Brochures with species information and regulations are available for downloading.