Arizona Administrative Code
Title 12 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 4 - GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
Article 4 - LIVE WILDLIFE
Section R12-4-402 - Live Wildlife: Unlawful Acts

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 12-4-402

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. A person shall not perform any of the following activities with live wildlife unless authorized by a federal license or permit, this Chapter, or A.R.S. Title 3, Chapter 16:

1. Import any live wildlife into the state;

2. Export any live wildlife from the state;

3. Conduct any of the following activities with live wildlife within the state:
a. Display,

b. Exhibit,

c. Give away,

d. Lease,

e. Offer for sale,

f. Possess,

g. Propagate,

h. Purchase,

i. Release,

j. Rent,

k. Sell,

l. Sell as live bait,

m. Stock,

n. Trade,

o. Transport; or

4. Kill any captive live wildlife.

B. The Department may seize, quarantine, hold, or euthanize any lawfully possessed wildlife held in a manner that poses an actual or potential threat to the wildlife, other wildlife, or the safety, health, or welfare of the public. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to find suitable placement for any animal prior to euthanizing it.

C. A person who does not lawfully possess wildlife in accordance with this Article shall be responsible for all costs associated with the care and keeping of the wildlife.

D. Performing activities authorized under a federal license or permit does not exempt a federal agency or its employees from complying with state permit requirements.

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