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AZ HB2605

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-1014 to add an exemption for law enforcement dogs that bite persons while under proper supervision and care of a licensed veterinarian.

  • Law enforcement agencies using dogs are exempt from quarantine and destruction requirements when a dog bites a person during lawful law enforcement activities.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to notify the county enforcement agent if the dog exhibits any abnormal behavior following a bite incident.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to make the dog available for examination by county enforcement at any reasonable time.

  • Applies to dogs used by federal, state, county, city, or town law enforcement agencies.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement dogs; biting

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/21/2012

Full Bill Text

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