AZ SB1057

Prohibits harassing, shooting, injuring, driving, killing, taking or slaughtering horses that are part of the Alpine horse herd without written authorization from the Department of Agriculture or county sheriff.

Authorization for necessary interaction with the Alpine horse herd may only be granted for humane purposes, including protecting the safety or health of horses or the public.

Requires the state to enter into an agreement with the United States Forest Service to implement the law and address issues relating to the Alpine horse herd.

Allows the state to enter into agreements with public or private entities for fertility control programs and adoption programs, exempting those entities from authorization requirements.

Makes violation of the prohibition on harassment or harm to Alpine horses a class 1 misdemeanor; defines "Alpine horse herd" as unbranded horses inhabiting the Alpine, Clifton or Springville ranger districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.