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AZ SB1340
Bill
Status
1/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Steve Montenegro
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AI Summary
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Prohibits importation of domestic animals into Arizona from outside the United States without a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by a licensed veterinarian.
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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.
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Prohibits importation of dogs and cats into Arizona in violation of 42 Code of Federal Regulations section 71.51.
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Exempts livestock as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-1001 from the importation certificate requirements.
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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