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AZ SB1340

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Montenegro

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits importation of domestic animals into Arizona from outside the United States without a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by a licensed veterinarian.

  • Certificate of veterinary inspection must document the animal's vaccination history, confirm the animal is free of infectious and communicable diseases, and verify the animal did not come from a rabies quarantine area.

  • Prohibits importation of dogs and cats into Arizona in violation of 42 Code of Federal Regulations section 71.51.

  • Exempts livestock as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-1001 from the importation certificate requirements.

  • Amends pet dealer regulations to include private establishments that breed cats or dogs and publicly or privately sell the offspring, and requires veterinary examination of all cats and dogs received or bred by pet dealers before sale.

Legislative Description

Importation of domestic animals

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

1/30/2012

Full Bill Text

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