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AZ HB2127

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona statutes relating to trespassing livestock and property damage caused by animals.

  • Modifies Section 3-1427 to allow property owners to recover damages from livestock trespass regardless of whether their land is fenced, removing the previous requirement that land be enclosed by a lawful fence.

  • Updates Section 3-1428 to clarify procedures for recovering damages when livestock breaks through a fence, establishing jurisdiction in justice of the peace courts for damages under $200 and superior court for damages of $200 or more.

  • Authorizes courts to impose a lien on livestock causing damage and order the sale of the animals to satisfy court judgments when the plaintiff has possession of the livestock.

Legislative Description

Property damage by livestock

Last Action

Referred to House AW Committee

1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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