Arizona Administrative Code
Title 12 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 4 - GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
Article 4 - LIVE WILDLIFE
Section R12-4-403 - Escaped or Released Live Wildlife
Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 12-4-403
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
A. The Department may seize, quarantine, or euthanize any live wildlife that has been released, has escaped, or is likely to escape if the wildlife poses an actual or potential threat to:
1. Native wildlife;
2. Wildlife habitat; or
3. Public health, safety, or welfare;
or
4. Property.
B. A person shall not release live wildlife, unless specifically directed to do so by the Department or authorized under this Article.
C. The person releasing or allowing the escape of wildlife shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Department associated with seizing or quarantining the wildlife.
D. All special license holders shall be subject to the requirements of this Section.
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