HB 2062 Summary

• Amends Arizona law to criminalize the knowing ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transfer, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia when used to engage in, promote, or facilitate animal fighting or cockfighting.

• Violation of the statute constitutes a class 1 misdemeanor offense.

• Defines "animal fighting paraphernalia" as equipment, products, implements, or materials designed for use in animal fighting or cockfighting, including breaking sticks, cat mills, treadmills, fighting pits, springpoles, gaffs, slashers, heels, and other sharp implements designed to attach to a rooster's natural spur.

• Exempts lawful activities including hunting, ranching, farming, rodeos, shows, and security services from animal fighting prohibitions.