Bill > SB1675

This bill amends existing Arizona law concerning the unlawful sale of animals, specifically by renumbering and updating section 44-1799.71 to become section 13-2910.13. The key changes include expanding the definition of unlawful public sale to encompass marketing, offering, bartering, giving away, displaying, or advertising animals for sale or adoption, not just selling them. It also clarifies that these prohibitions apply to sales on public property or commercial private property without consent. The bill specifies that these restrictions apply in counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more, a reduction from the previous threshold of eight hundred thousand. While exceptions remain for pet stores, non-profit animal organizations, and sanctioned livestock events, the penalties for violations are increased; a first offense is now a petty offense, and a second or subsequent offense is classified as a class 1 misdemeanor, which is a more serious criminal offense than a civil penalty.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85315