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This bill amends Arizona law to specifically prohibit the feeding of pigeons, which were previously allowed to be fed along with other birds. The bill creates a new section that makes it unlawful to feed pigeons, with exceptions for those who keep pigeons in properly constructed and maintained enclosures that prevent food from being accessible outside, and for feeding practices designed to exclude pigeons or as part of government wildlife management plans. Importantly, any person can initiate a lawsuit to enforce this new law, and violations carry escalating penalties: a warning for the first offense, a $100 civil penalty for the second, and a petty offense for subsequent violations. The bill defines "feed" as knowingly providing food, lists what constitutes "food" including various grains, seeds, bread, and waste food, and clarifies that "pigeon" refers to birds of the family Columbidae, commonly known as rock doves, homing pigeons, or carrier pigeons.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84974