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AZ HB2335

AZ HB2335
Cat declawing; prohibition; exceptions.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/30/2023

Introduced Session

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Bill Summary

An Act amending section 32-2201, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 32, chapter 21, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-2240.02; relating to veterinarians.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing (onychectomy) or tendonectomy procedures on cats, except for therapeutic purposes. The bill requires veterinarians to request a hearing with the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to consider approving such procedures, and the board must provide a written decision that is publicly available. Veterinarians who perform these procedures must keep detailed records, and those who violate the law are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,500 for each violation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House LARA Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0) (on 02/13/2023)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/78440 01/12/2023
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/09/2023 Land, Agriculture & Rural A https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/503666 02/09/2023
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/1r/bills/hb2335p.htm 01/12/2023
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