Below is the text of the document I received from the Georgia DNR when I requested information
regarding keeping Bengal Cats in Georgia. To obtain an official copy you can call the Georgia DNR
Permits Division.


Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Game Management Policy Statement

Policy No: B3		Effective Date: 07/01/05		Page 1 of 1
Supercedes:		Revised:				Authority: Chief of Game
Subject: Bengal Cats						Ref:

1. The purpose of this policy is to clarify license requirements for Bengal Cats.

2. The OCGA 27-1-2 defines wild animals as any non-domestic species not native to this state.
   This definition also states that any hybrid between any wild animal and any domestic animal shall be
   treated just as the wild animal from which it originated. The Department maintains a strict
   interpretation of this definition, which remains important to prevent abuse of the wild animal
   licensing requirements through selective domestic dilution.

3. The definition of wild animals is codified and therefore may not be amended by the Department; however,
   the Department is not charged with regulation or control of domestic animals. The Department will no
   longer regulate certain Bengal cats as wild animals and will make the determination that those animals
   adhering to the standards herin will not be subject to enforcement under the Code. Bengal Cats shall be
   considered a domestic breed if all the following conditions are met:

	1) Animals are at least F4 crosses (four generations removed from Leopard Cats).

	2) Animals are registered with a nationally recognized cat-fancier organizations as "Bengal cats".

	3) Animal owners have proof of origin of animals.

	4) Animals are permanently tatooed or microchipped with identifying information indicating the
	   animal in question is the same as described in all required paperwork.

	5) Animal's appearance must generally adhere to those recognized and described traits for the breed.

4. A wild animal license or permit is required for all Bengal cats that do not meet the five conditions
   above.