AZ HB2255

Exempts individuals with disabilities who use service animals, trainers of service animals, and handlers of search and rescue dogs from paying dog licensing fees in both cities/towns and counties.

Requires applicants for service animal licenses to sign a written statement declaring the dog is a service animal as defined in statute, with false statements constituting a petty offense subject to fines up to $50.

Requires applicants for search and rescue dog licenses to provide adequate proof satisfactory to enforcement agents that the dog is a search and rescue dog.

Expands the definition of "service animal" in Arizona law to include dogs and miniature horses that are individually trained or "in training" to perform work or tasks for individuals with disabilities.

Makes technical and grammatical corrections to existing animal control statutes relating to dog licensing and service animal rights.