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AZ SB1321
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Theresa Hatathlie
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AI Summary
- Prohibits municipalities and counties from banning residents of single-family detached residences on one-half acre or less from keeping domestic chickens in their backyards.
- Allows local governments to restrict fowl to a maximum of 6 birds, prohibit roosters, and require enclosures in rear or side yards at least 15 feet from neighboring properties with maximum dimensions of 200 square feet and 8 feet height.
- Requires enclosure maintenance with manure removal or composting at least twice weekly, insect-proof manure storage, adequate water drainage, and insect-proof/rodent-proof feed storage.
- Allows local governments to prohibit fowl from running at large.
- Declares property rights regarding backyard fowl to be a matter of statewide concern, preempting all conflicting local laws and ordinances in both municipalities and counties.
Legislative Description
Backyard fowl; regulation; prohibition
Appropriating Monies
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
5/16/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules2/27/2023
Appropriations2/20/2023
Transportation and Infrastructure2/20/2023
Rules1/30/2023
Transportation and Technology1/30/2023
Appropriations1/30/2023
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