AZ HB2375

Prohibits any person from owning, possessing, keeping, harboring, importing, or transporting dangerous wildlife into Arizona, effective July 1, 2010.

Exempts individuals who lawfully possessed dangerous wildlife before July 1, 2010 and allows them to retain possession for the animal's lifetime if they maintain veterinary records, documentation of prior possession, and notify the department within two days of any bites or injuries requiring medical attention.

Authorizes game rangers, wildlife managers, and peace officers to seize dangerous wildlife if it was acquired after July 1, 2010, poses a public safety risk, is in poor health, or is held in violation of the statute; owners are responsible for care costs and must prove compliance to reclaim the animal.

Exempts from the prohibition zoos, nonprofit animal sanctuaries, humane societies, veterinary clinics, research facilities, circuses, and temporary wildlife displays (not exceeding seven days) that maintain proper confinement.

Defines "dangerous wildlife" as a comprehensive list of 58 categories including specific mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic species; violation is a class 2 misdemeanor.