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AZ Rev Stat § 3-1207 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1207 - Cooperation with the United States; limitations

3-1207.  Cooperation with the United States;  limitations A. In addition to other powers and duties conferred by law,  the director may cooperate with the animal and plant health inspection service of the United States department of agriculture,  or other agency of the United States vested with similar powers and duties,  in:  1. The control of contagious or infectious diseases of animals,  and contagious or infectious diseases of poultry. 2. The national animal identification system. B. Inspectors of the animal and plant health inspection service may exercise all rights and authority granted to livestock officers,  but they do not have enforcement powers granted to livestock officers. C. Premises registration data,  animal identification data and animal tracking data collected by the director from voluntary participants pursuant to the national animal identification system are not subject to disclosure pursuant to title 39. D. The director may not submit to the federal government any premises registration data,  animal identification data,  animal tracking data,  producer information or other information relating to animal identification unless the submission is either: 1. Required by state law. 2. Authorized by a voluntary participant in the national animal identification system.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1208 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1208 - Officers and inspectors; conditions of employment

3-1208.  Officers and inspectors;  conditions of employment A. An officer or inspector must have knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock laws. B. Within twelve months after employment,  a livestock officer must successfully complete the law enforcement training course prescribed by the Arizona peace officer standards and training board in order to achieve permanent state employee status. This subsection does not apply to animal health and welfare inspectors. C. The director may authorize employment of livestock inspectors to inspect livestock on a full-time,  part-time or seasonal basis. Livestock inspectors may exercise all rights and authority granted to livestock officers,  but they do not have enforcement powers granted to livestock officers except as specifically provided by law. D. The director may assign personnel from the office of inspections to perform any of the inspections prescribed by this chapter under the direction of the associate director. E. Livestock officers and inspectors shall take the oath of office on employment.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1209 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1209 - Counterfeiting

3-1209.  Counterfeiting A. No brand manufacturer,  printer,  or other person,  firm or corporation shall cast,  print,  lithograph or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation thereof,  or any label bearing any such mark or simulation,  or any form of official certificate or simulation thereof,  except as authorized by the department. B. No person,  firm,  or corporation shall: 1. Forge any official device,  mark or certificate. 2. Without authorization from the department use any official device,  mark,  or certificate or simulation thereof,  or alter,  detach,  deface or destroy any official device,  mark or certificate. 3. Contrary to the rules prescribed by the director,  fail to use or detach,  deface or destroy any official device,  mark or certificate. 4. Knowingly possess,  without promptly notifying the department or its representative,  any official device or any counterfeit,  simulated,  forged or improperly altered official certificate or any device or label or any carcass of any animal or part or product thereof bearing any counterfeit,  simulated,  forged or improperly altered official mark. 5. Knowingly make any false statement in any shipper's certificate or other nonofficial or official certificate provided for in the rules prescribed by the director. 6. Knowingly represent that any article has been inspected and passed or exempted under this chapter when in fact it has not been so inspected and passed or exempted.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1210 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1210 - Disposition of monies

3-1210.  Disposition of monies Monies collected under the provisions of this title relating to livestock,  except those collected for acknowledgments,  shall be paid to the department and deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund,  unless otherwise specifically provided.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1211 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1211 - State veterinarian; qualifications

3-1211.  State veterinarian;  qualifications A. The associate director,  with the approval of the director and after consulting with the division council,  shall employ a state veterinarian pursuant to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4. B. The person employed shall be a skilled veterinarian who is a graduate of a recognized school of veterinary medicine and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1212 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1212 - Private practice prohibited

3-1212.  Private practice prohibited The state veterinarian shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office and shall not engage in private practice.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1213 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1213 - Acquisition and use of sodium pentobarbital or sodium pentobarbital derivative by county and local pounds

3-1213.  Acquisition and use of sodium pentobarbital or sodium pentobarbital derivative by county and local pounds The state veterinarian,  in consultation with the director,  shall establish procedures for county,  city and town animal pounds that do not have a licensed veterinarian on the staff to obtain and administer sodium pentobarbital or a derivative of sodium pentobarbital.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1214 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1214 - National animal identification system voluntary participation

3-1214.  National animal identification system voluntary participation The director,  department or any other officer,  agency or instrumentality of this state shall not mandate or force participation in the national animal identification system.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1231 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1231 - Definitions

3-1231.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Beef"  includes veal. 2. " Beef products"  includes veal products. 3. " Council"  means the Arizona beef council. 4. " Fiscal year"  means the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. 5. " Person"  means an individual,  corporation,  partnership,  trust,  association,  cooperative association and any other business unit or organization. 6. " Producer"  means a person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1232 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1232 - Arizona beef council; appointment; term

3-1232.  Arizona beef council;  appointment;  term A. There shall be an Arizona beef council,  which shall be composed of nine producers to be appointed by the governor. The council shall consist of three producers of range cattle,  three cattle feeders and three dairymen. B. Three members shall be appointed for terms ending June 30,  1972,  three for terms ending June 30,  1973,  and three for terms ending June 30,  1974. Upon the expiration of the term of a member,  a successor shall be appointed by the governor for a term of three years. If a vacancy occurs,  the governor shall appoint a person for the unexpired term. C. The governor shall declare the office of any member of the council vacant when he finds that: 1. The member is no longer a producer. 2. The member is unable to perform his duties. 3. The member has become a resident of another state. D. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for subsistence and travel as provided by law for other state officers.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1233 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1233 - Powers and duties of council

3-1233.  Powers and duties of council A. The council shall: 1. Receive and disburse funds under the provisions of this article to be used in administering the provisions of this article. 2. Annually elect a chairman from among its members. No chairman shall succeed himself more than once. 3. Elect a secretary-treasurer who may be from among its members. 4. Meet regularly every three months and at such other times as called by the chairman or when requested by five or more members of the council. 5. Keep a permanent record of its proceedings and prepare for the governor and the beef industry an annual report of its activities,  receipts and expenditures. B. The council may: 1. Conduct or contract for scientific research to discover and develop improved marketing methods for beef and beef products,  including programs of consumer education and protection. 2. Disseminate reliable information,  founded upon research;  showing uses or probable uses of beef and beef products. 3. Study state and federal legislation with respect to tariffs,  duties,  reciprocal trade agreements,  import quotas and other matters concerning the beef industry. 4. Sue and be sued as a council,  without individual liability,  for acts of the council within the scope of the powers and duties conferred upon it by this article. 5. Enter into contracts to carry out the purpose of the council as provided in this article,  including contracts for promotion of beef and beef products and development of new markets through such promotion. 6. Appoint advisory groups composed of representatives from organizations,  institutions or businesses related to or interested in the welfare of the beef industry. 7. Make grants to research agencies for financing special or emergency studies,  or for purchase or acquisition of facilities necessary to carry out the purposes of the council. 8. Appoint subordinate officers and employees of the council and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. 9. Cooperate with any local,  state or nationwide organization or agency engaged in work or activities similar to or related to those of the council,  and enter into contracts with such organizations or agencies for carrying on joint programs. 10. Act jointly and in cooperation with the state or federal government,  or both,  or any agency thereof in the administration of any program of the government or of a governmental agency deemed by the council as beneficial to the beef industry of this state,  and expend funds in connection therewith. 11. Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. 12. Adopt,  rescind,  modify or amend all proper regulations,  orders and resolutions for the exercise of its powers and duties.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1234 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1234 - Acceptance of grants and gifts

3-1234.  Acceptance of grants and gifts The council may accept grants,  donations,  contributions or gifts from any source for expenditures for any purpose consistent with the powers and duties conferred on the council.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1235 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1235 - Payments to organizations

3-1235.  Payments to organizations From the funds it receives,  the council may pay or contribute to organizations such as,  but not limited to,  the national livestock and meat board,  to carry out work and programs approved by the council.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1236 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1236 - Collection of additional amounts at time of brand inspection; disbursement

3-1236.  Collection of additional amounts at time of brand inspection;  disbursement A. In addition to the brand inspection fee provided in section 3-1337,  the department shall collect from producers an additional amount of not to exceed one dollar per head,  as determined by the council,  on cattle under the same authority and at the same time,  place and manner as such brand inspections are made. This subsection shall not apply to cattle being inspected when no change in ownership is involved. This subsection applies to calves aged one month and younger only if the federal order implementing the national beef promotion and research act of 1985 establishes an assessment on these animals. If the federal order is not approved by referendum as provided for in 7 United States Code section 2906(a) or (b) on or before December 31,  1988,  calves aged one month and younger are exempt from this subsection. B. When depositing fees,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the department shall make a separate and distinct accounting of monies collected under the provisions of subsection A of this section. The council may use five per cent of the monies collected under this article for administering this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1237 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1237 - Failure to pay; violation; classification

3-1237.  Failure to pay;  violation;  classification Any person who knowingly fails to pay or remit any monies due or collected,  as provided in this article,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Failure to so remit on each inspection for which such monies are payable shall constitute a separate offense and shall not be affected by any refund either pending at the time of the offense or made at a later date.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1238 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1238 - Exemptions

3-1238.  Exemptions The provisions of this article do not apply to: 1. A person whose only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission,  handling fee or other service fee. 2. A person to whom all of the following apply: (a) The person acquired ownership of cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership of the cattle from the seller to a third party. (b) The person resold the cattle no later than ten days from the date on which he acquired ownership. (c) The person certified to the council,  in the manner prescribed by the council,  that the requirements of this paragraph are satisfied.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1239 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1239 - Termination of council

3-1239.  Termination of council A. The council may be terminated as provided in this section. A referendum among the state's producers shall be conducted by the council: 1. If the council determines that it is no longer in the best interest of the beef industry of the state to continue the existence of the council and its programs;  or 2. Upon the receipt by the council of a petition for such a referendum signed by five hundred or more of the state's contributing producers,  which shall be signed not more than six months prior to its presentation to the council. B. In either such event the council shall conduct a referendum among the contributing producers of the state. The ballot shall be in such form as to record a yes or no answer to the question: " Shall the existence of the Arizona beef council and its programs,  as authorized by title 3,  chapter 11,  article 2,  Arizona Revised Statutes,  be discontinued and terminated?"  If the council finds that of those producers who voted fifty-one per cent or more voted in favor of discontinuing and terminating the council and its programs,  the council shall make a finding to that effect. It shall declare the existence of the council discontinued and terminated at the end of the fiscal year in which the referendum is held. If less than fifty-one per cent of the producers who voted in the referendum election favor termination of the council,  no further referendum shall be conducted for at least two years. The council shall pay the expenses necessary to carry out the referendum. C. If the council is to be terminated,  the council shall pay all debts incurred by it. Any unexpended and unencumbered funds remaining in the account of the council shall be paid into the state general fund and credited to the department in the same manner as brand inspection fees.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1261 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1261 - Adoption and recording of brand and earmark; brand as property right; sale or transfer

3-1261.  Adoption and recording of brand and earmark;  brand as property right;  sale or transfer A. Every person owning range livestock in this state shall adopt and record a brand with the division with which to brand such livestock. Branding shall be performed by a hot iron,  freezing,  acid or any other method that will result in a permanent mark. Any person owning range livestock may also record an earmark with which to mark such livestock as long as the earmark is not recorded for use by neighboring range livestock owners. Sheep shall be marked distinctly with a mark or device sufficient to distinguish them. Every owner of other animals may adopt a brand or earmark with which to brand or earmark such animals. B. No two brands of the same design or figure shall be adopted or recorded,  but the associate director,  in the associate director's discretion,  may reject and refuse to record a brand or mark similar to or conflicting with a previously adopted and recorded brand or mark. A brand of the same design or figure that was issued without protest on or before August 2,  2017 may be rerecorded. C. Before a new brand is recorded,  it shall be advertised in some newspaper,  journal or bulletin,  published in the state,  at least once,  and if no objection to the brand is filed in writing,  it shall be recorded as provided in this article. D. The brand adopted and recorded is the property of the person adopting and recording it,  and the right to use it may be sold,  leased or transferred. E. A sale or transfer of the brand is not valid except by a bill of sale that is duly signed and acknowledged as deeds for conveyance of real estate are acknowledged and that is recorded with the division. F. The owner of the recorded brand shall sign the lease of the brand and file a copy of the lease with the division. G. It is unlawful to apply a recorded brand in any location on an animal except as specified on the brand registration certificate. The application of a brand in any other location is the equivalent of the use of an unrecorded brand. H. The division shall make recorded brands available to feedlots that are licensed in this state to identify livestock while in the feedlot for feeding purposes. The division shall issue the brand on request by the feedlot without charge,  in a timely manner and with a minimum of administrative requirements. Brands issued under this subsection are not registered brands and are not prima facie evidence of ownership outside the feedlot.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1262 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1262 - Recording brand and earmark; lease of brand for transient livestock

3-1262.  Recording brand and earmark;  lease of brand for transient livestock A. The division shall record all brands and earmarks adopted as provided in this article. Recording shall consist of depicting a facsimile of the brand adopted,  and a diagram of the earmarks,  together with an entry of the name,  residence,  telephone number and post office address of the person adopting the brand and earmarks,  the date recorded,  the place upon the livestock or other animals where the brand is proposed to be used,  the kind of animals upon which the brand and earmark are proposed to be used,  and a general designation and statement of the location of the range whereon such animals are permitted to range. Before the record is made,  proof shall be submitted to the division that the applicant is entitled to use the brand or earmark. The applicant shall also make an affidavit that he does not know of and is not interested in any similar brand or earmark being run or used by another in adjoining states or the Republic of Mexico. B. The division may lease to any applicant for a period of not to exceed one year any available brand for use on transient livestock. Brands leased for this purpose shall be placed only on the shoulder of the animal. C. The division shall not issue any new face or jaw brands for cattle beginning from and after September 30,  1988,  but may rerecord face or jaw brands issued on or before that date.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1263 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1263 - Systems for recording or rerecording

3-1263.  Systems for recording or rerecording The division may record and rerecord brands and earmarks in a brand book or a filing system. Recording or rerecording by either method is compliance with the requirements of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1264 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1264 - Schedule for rerecording brands and earmarks

3-1264.  Schedule for rerecording brands and earmarks A. Beginning from and after December 31,  1985 each owner of a brand or earmark who desires to continue to use it shall apply to the division to rerecord the brand or earmark on the prescribed date and every five years thereafter according to the following schedule:  Calendar Year for Initial Recording  Brand and Earmark Numbers After December 31,  1985  1 through 1, 500 1991  1, 501 through 3, 000 1992  3, 001 through 4, 500 1993  4, 501 through 6, 000 1994  6, 001 through 7, 500 1995  7, 501 through 9, 000 1986  9, 001 through 10, 500 1987  10, 501 through 12, 000 1988  12, 001 through 13, 500 1989  13, 501 and above 1990 B. All new brands awarded and recorded after December 31,  1985 shall be rerecorded every five years following the month and year of the first recording. C. The division shall notify every owner of a recorded brand or earmark of his right to rerecord the brand or earmark. The notice shall be in writing and addressed and mailed to such owner at the last address of record in the division office at least thirty days before the rerecording date. D. Rerecording the brand or earmark shall be done in the same manner as original recording,  but brands and earmarks offered for rerecording need not be advertised as required for original recording.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1265 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1265 - Failure to rerecord as abandonment

3-1265.  Failure to rerecord as abandonment All recorded brands or earmarks for which no application to rerecord has been made within three years following the due date for rerecording shall be deemed abandoned and no longer of record.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1266 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1266 - Fees for recording, rerecording and leasing

3-1266.  Fees for recording,  rerecording and leasing The fee for recording a brand and earmark shall be seventy-five dollars and shall entitle the owner to a certified copy of the record. For recording a bill of sale or other instrument of conveyance of a brand and mark,  the fee shall be twenty-five dollars. For issuance of an additional certified copy of a brand or bill of sale of a brand,  the fee shall be ten dollars. The fee for rerecording a brand and earmark shall be fifty dollars. The fee for leasing a brand from the division for a period of not to exceed one year for use on transient livestock shall be two hundred dollars.