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AZ SB1167
Bill
Status
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Farley
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2301 to add animal fighting and cockfighting to the definition of "racketeering" under state organized crime laws.
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Adds cockfighting and animal fighting as subsection (xxxi) to the list of predicate acts that constitute racketeering when committed for financial gain.
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Allows prosecutors to charge individuals engaged in animal fighting or cockfighting enterprises as part of organized crime/racketeering activities rather than solely as animal cruelty offenses.
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Makes animal fighting and cockfighting subject to enhanced penalties and civil remedies available under Arizona's racketeering statutes, including civil judgments against property or persons involved.
Legislative Description
Racketeering; animal fighting; cockfighting
Last Action
Referred to Senate JUD Committee
1/28/2013