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