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AZ Rev Stat § 3-1455 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1455 - Powers and duties

3-1455.  Powers and duties A. The division shall: 1. Receive applications for feed lot licenses and issue licenses to qualifying applicants. 2. Enforce rules pertaining to the operation of feed lots within the framework of the standards set forth in this article. 3. With the director's concurrence,  adopt rules of procedure for the administration and enforcement of this article. 4. Prepare,  design and have printed application forms for feed lot licenses which shall provide adequate information upon which to base its decision concerning issuance of such license. 5. Keep,  maintain and compile all necessary records and information pertaining to the administration of this article. 6. Investigate complaints concerning the operation of feed lots when an operator of such feed lot is charged with any violation of the provisions of this article. B. The division may: 1. Undertake,  carry out and cooperate in research studies,  investigations and surveys needed and required for proper administration. 2. Enter upon feed lot premises at reasonable hours to investigate methods of operation and to determine whether or not the operation of such lot is in compliance with the provisions of this article and rules adopted in accordance with this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1456 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1456 - Suspension or revocation of licenses; hearing; appeal

3-1456.  Suspension or revocation of licenses;  hearing;  appeal The suspension or revocation of feed lot licenses and hearings and appeals related thereto shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 3-1206.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1457 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1457 - Unlawful acts; classification

3-1457.  Unlawful acts;  classification A person who violates any provision of this article or any rule adopted under this article is guilty of a petty offense. Each day upon which a violation is committed or permitted to continue is deemed to be a separate offense.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1481 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1481 - Rules to regulate and protect ratite production; fees

3-1481.  Rules to regulate and protect ratite production;  fees A. The director may establish a program to regulate agricultural ratite ranching and production and may adopt rules to govern the ratite industry. The director may appoint an ad hoc advisory committee pursuant to section 3-106 to make recommendations concerning regulating the industry. B. The state veterinarian may adopt rules that are necessary to adequately protect the ratite industry from contagious diseases and parasites.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1491 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1491 - Salt river horse herd; necessary interaction; written authorization; violation; classification; definition

3-1491.  Salt river horse herd;  necessary interaction;  written authorization;  violation;  classification;  definition A. A person shall not harass,  shoot,  injure,  kill or slaughter a horse that is part of the Salt river horse herd. B. A person shall not interfere with,  take,  chase,  capture or euthanize a horse that is part of the Salt river horse herd without written authorization from either the department or the county sheriff. The department or the county sheriff may provide written authorization pursuant to this subsection only for humane purposes. C. If an incident occurs that requires interaction with the Salt river horse herd in order to protect the safety or health of a horse that is or horses that are part of the Salt river horse herd or the public,  a private or public entity may address the incident after obtaining written authorization from either the department or the county sheriff. D. If a horse has any brand or other mark that indicates ownership,  the department shall attempt to prove ownership of the horse or the county sheriff shall contact the department to attempt to establish ownership of the horse. If the department cannot prove ownership of the horse,  the department or the county sheriff may provide written authorization pursuant to this section. E. This state shall enter into an agreement pursuant to section 11-952 with the United States forest service to implement this article or to address any issue relating to the Salt river horse herd. F. This state may enter into an agreement with a private entity to address any issue relating to the Salt river horse herd. G. A horse that is part of the Salt river horse herd is not a stray animal as defined in section 3-1401 and is not subject to sections 3-1371 and 3-1402. H. A person who violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. I. For the purposes of this section,  " Salt river horse herd"  includes the horses that inhabit and that have historically lived in and around the lower Salt river and saguaro lake areas in the tonto national forest and that do not have a brand or other mark that indicates ownership.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1492 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1492 - Unlawful release of a domesticated horse; violation; classification

3-1492.  Unlawful release of a domesticated horse;  violation;  classification A person who intentionally releases a domesticated horse into the wild is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1701 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1701 - Report of killed or crippled livestock; inspection and removal; violation; classification; definition

3-1701.  Report of killed or crippled livestock;  inspection and removal;  violation;  classification;  definition A. Every railroad in this state,  upon discovery of livestock killed or crippled upon a section of the railroad,  shall immediately make a report thereof to a livestock officer or to any other person designated by the department for the purpose of receiving the report. B. The report required by subsection A shall designate the place where the crippled or killed livestock is located. The department or a person designated by it shall promptly inspect the stock,  notify the owner and make a report of the inspection including therein the age,  color,  sex,  approximate weight,  marks and brands of the stock. One copy of the report shall be transmitted by a livestock officer or inspector to the division,  one to the owner of the stock and one to the railroad. The copy of the report transmitted to the railroad shall be posted by it on Monday of each week at the section house or station house nearest the scene of the accident and shall be kept posted for thirty days. C. Dead livestock shall not be destroyed by the railroad until the inspection required by this section is made,  but if the inspection is not made within twenty-four hours after transmittal of the report by the railroad,  the railroad may bury the dead stock and shall thereupon promptly notify the division or the person designated by it of the place of burial so that inspection may be made. D. A railroad which fails to make and post any report required by this section is guilty of a petty offense. E. The term " railroad"  as used in this article includes any person,  firm or corporation operating a railroad.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1702 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1702 - Stock crossings required in fences enclosing rights of way; violation; classification

3-1702.  Stock crossings required in fences enclosing rights of way;  violation;  classification A. A railroad fencing its right of way shall leave an opening at least once every three miles in an accessible place for stock to pass through. The opening shall be at least sixty feet wide,  with cattleguards at each end,  and fences shall be run to the guards. Cattleguards and wing fences shall be placed on either side of the openings,  sufficient to prevent cattle entering upon the right of way enclosed. Places where the railroad runs over trestles or bridges sufficiently high for cattle to go under shall be left unfenced. B. A railroad violating any provision of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1703 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1703 - Liability for injury to livestock on unfenced railroad; contributory negligence

3-1703.  Liability for injury to livestock on unfenced railroad;  contributory negligence A. When livestock is injured or killed by a locomotive or cars on the line of a railroad unfenced by good and sufficient fence or other barrier sufficient to turn livestock,  the railroad is liable in damage to the owner of the livestock unless it is shown that the owner or his agent or servant immediately contributed to the killing or injury of the livestock. B. Livestock straying,  or grazing unattended by a herder,  upon unfenced parts of the railroad is not contributory negligence of the owner.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1704 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1704 - Liability of railroad for negligent injury of certain animals; injury or death as prima facie evidence of negligence; liability of owner for intentional damage

3-1704.  Liability of railroad for negligent injury of certain animals;  injury or death as prima facie evidence of negligence;  liability of owner for intentional damage A. A railroad which negligently injures or kills a horse,  jack,  jenny,  mule,  cow or other domestic animal,  by running a locomotive or cars against the animal is liable to the owner of the animal for the damages sustained by the owner by reason thereof. The killing or injury of the animal is prima facie evidence of negligence on the part of the railroad. B. If the owner or person in charge of the animals listed in subsection A drives them upon the railroad track or tracks with intent to thereby injure the animal or animals,  the owner is liable for all damage occasioned thereby.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1741 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1741 - Federal cooperation and agreements

3-1741.  Federal cooperation and agreements A. The director may,  for the purpose of eradicating tuberculosis of cattle in the state,  cooperate with the animal and plant health inspection service of the United States department of agriculture. The director may,  on behalf of the state,  accept cooperative agreements promulgated by the Arizona department of agriculture under authority of the acts of Congress to effect the eradication of tuberculosis in cattle. B. The associate director may,  as necessary to effectuate the terms of cooperative agreements,  appoint veterinary inspectors to act with and under direction of the state veterinarian.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1742 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1742 - Entry upon premises to inspect animals; condemnation of diseased animals

3-1742.  Entry upon premises to inspect animals;  condemnation of diseased animals A. The state veterinarian and inspectors may enter any place where an animal may be and take custody of the animal to examine it for contagious disease,  including tuberculosis. Custody may be retained for the purpose of applying the tuberculin test to the animal. B. If the animal reacts to the test,  the inspecting officer may immediately condemn the animal and order it destroyed.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1771 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1771 - Definitions

3-1771.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Associate director"  means the associate director of the division. 2. " Calfhood vaccination"  means an official vaccination given to a female dairy or beef type animal at the age prescribed by the director. 3. " Dairy herd"  means one or more dairy animals. 4. " Division"  means the animal services division of the Arizona department of agriculture. 5. " Official vaccination"  means a calfhood vaccination that is registered with the division,  with a vaccine approved by the director on the state veterinarian's recommendation,  and properly identified as such,  given to a dairy type or beef animal at the age prescribed by the director and administered by a licensed veterinarian. 6. " Person"  includes an individual,  firm,  corporation,  company or association. 7. " Reactor"  means an animal afflicted with brucellosis as determined by a test approved by the director,  except an officially calfhood vaccinated animal under the age prescribed by the director on the state veterinarian's recommendation. 8. " Ultimate consumer"  means the person drinking or consuming milk or milk products.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1772 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1772 - Raw milk; registering and testing herd of producer

3-1772.  Raw milk;  registering and testing herd of producer A. A person producing raw milk or raw milk products for sale to the ultimate consumer for human consumption shall register with the division the location and number of dairy cattle or goats supplying raw milk or milk products. B. Cows or goats producing raw milk as prescribed in subsection A of this section shall be tested for tuberculosis at least annually,  and the milk from such cows or goats shall be tested for brucellosis by the ring test method at least once each month,  and all adult animals shall be blood tested for brucellosis annually. Cows or goats which do not test negative for tuberculosis or brucellosis as provided in this section shall be dealt with by the division as provided in sections 3-1205,  3-1742 and 3-1773. C. The testing provided for in subsection B of this section shall be at the expense of the owner of the cows or goats.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1773 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1773 - Brucellosis test and vaccinations

3-1773.  Brucellosis test and vaccinations A. Female dairy and beef calves may be officially vaccinated at the age prescribed and as directed by the director. B. All dairy herds of cattle and goats shall be tested for brucellosis at intervals as prescribed by the director. C. The testing as provided for in subsection B shall be made at the expense of the owner of the stock to the extent of the ordinary labor involved in the testing of the cattle. The remainder of expense for veterinary and laboratory services performed by state or federal agencies shall be the obligation of the state or federal government as funds are made available.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1774 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1774 - Disposition of reactors

3-1774.  Disposition of reactors A reactor shall be identified by having a " B"  brand at least two inches square on the left jaw and by official reactor tag in the left ear and may be disposed of as follows: 1. Sold for slaughter at an establishment having municipal,  state or federal meat inspection. 2. Shall be sold for interstate movement under existing rules and regulations of the U.S. department of agriculture.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1775 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1775 - Enforcement

3-1775.  Enforcement The director shall enforce the provisions and rules of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1776 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1776 - Violations; classification

3-1776.  Violations;  classification A person who commits any of the following acts is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor and punishable as provided by law: 1. Offers for sale,  trade or other disposition a known brucellosis reactor except as provided in this article. 2. Removes or causes to be removed a reactor brand or tag. 3. Violates any provision of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2002 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2002 - Application for license to slaughter

3-2002.  Application for license to slaughter Every person,  including an exempt slaughterer,  before he begins or carries on the slaughter of livestock,  sheep,  goats or swine for compensation,  shall make written application to the division for a license to slaughter,  stating that the applicant will comply with the law and will not slaughter animals,  or sell,  exchange,  or expose for sale the meat thereof,  except in conformity with the law relating thereto and the rules of the director.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2003 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2003 - Grant of licenses; fees; expiration date

3-2003.  Grant of licenses;  fees;  expiration date A. The division may grant a license to slaughter livestock,  sheep,  goats or swine as set forth in the license issued upon payment of the fees and presentation of proof that the applicant is law-abiding,  trustworthy and of good moral character. B. The fees shall be as follows: 1. For not to exceed forty-five head of livestock,  and not to exceed fifty-five head of sheep,  goats or swine in one calendar year,  five dollars. 2. For more than forty-five and not to exceed one hundred fifty head of livestock and more than forty-five and not to exceed one hundred sixty head of sheep,  goats or swine in one calendar year,  fifteen dollars. 3. For more than one hundred fifty head of livestock and more than one hundred sixty head of sheep,  goats or swine in any one calendar year,  eighty dollars. C. Licenses issued under the provisions of this section shall expire on December 31 of the year in which issued.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2004 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2004 - Place of slaughter

3-2004.  Place of slaughter Every person licensed to slaughter livestock,  sheep,  goats,  swine,  horses,  mules or other equines for sale or exchange shall slaughter animals in an established and recognized slaughterhouse kept by the licensee for that purpose,  or in a slaughterhouse established by the authorities of a city or town.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2005 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2005 - Licensee's record of animals purchased or slaughtered; monthly copy for the department; violation; classification

3-2005.  Licensee's record of animals purchased or slaughtered;  monthly copy for the department;  violation;  classification A. Every person licensed to slaughter livestock,  sheep,  goats,  swine or equines shall keep an accurate record in a book maintained for that purpose of all such animals purchased or slaughtered. The record shall include a description of all animals purchased or slaughtered,  the marks and brands,  if any,  the name and residence of the person from whom purchased and the date of such purchase. The licensee shall at the end of each month make a true copy of the record for that month,  which he shall keep on his premises for one year. B. A person who knowingly fails to keep the record required by this section,  or who refuses to exhibit it to an inspector or other authorized representative of the department who demands that it be exhibited,  is guilty of a petty offense.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2006 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2006 - Preslaughter brand inspection of hides

3-2006.  Preslaughter brand inspection of hides A. Every person licensed as an exempt slaughterer of livestock,  sheep,  goats or equines shall,  before slaughter,  notify the nearest livestock officer of the location of the slaughter and the time it is proposed to slaughter the animals. B. Livestock shall not be slaughtered until the animals have been inspected,  unless inspection before slaughter is waived by the associate director. When livestock are slaughtered,  the livestock officer shall inspect the hides for brands and marks,  and tag or mark the same in the manner established by the division,  unless such tagging or marking is waived by the associate director.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2007 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2007 - Purchase of uninspected hide; classification; exception

3-2007.  Purchase of uninspected hide;  classification;  exception It is unlawful to purchase or otherwise acquire possession of a hide of any livestock until the hide has been inspected for brands and marks. Possession of an untagged or unmarked hide upon which the tagging or marking has not been waived by the director is a class 2 misdemeanor unless the person possessing the hide can show that it was taken from an animal owned by him at the time of slaughter or after death,  or that he had written authority from the owner to remove the hide from the carcass.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2008 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2008 - Receiving uninspected hides for transportation; sale of uninspected hides; classification

3-2008.  Receiving uninspected hides for transportation;  sale of uninspected hides;  classification A. It is unlawful for a person to receive for transportation hides of livestock until they have been brand inspected,  and it is unlawful for any person to sell hides of livestock until they have been brand inspected,  unless such brand inspection is waived by the director. B. A person violating this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2009 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2009 - Transfer of license without fee

3-2009.  Transfer of license without fee If a person who is a licensee under the provisions of this article sells or otherwise disposes of his slaughtering business,  together with the goodwill thereof,  and the purchaser or transferee continues the business at the same location,  substantially in the same manner and under the same business name as it was conducted by the seller,  the license of the original licensee may be transferred to the new owner without payment of a license fee if the new owner submits to the division: 1. An affidavit stating,  under penalty of perjury,  that the new owner will comply with the law and will not slaughter animals or sell,  exchange or expose meat for sale except according to law and the rules of the director. 2. Evidence that the new owner is law-abiding,  trustworthy and of good moral character.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-2010 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-2010 - Identification of animals with drug residue; violation; classification

3-2010.  Identification of animals with drug residue;  violation;  classification A. The owner of an animal which has been treated with an antibiotic which has a specific withdrawal period shall not market the animal for slaughter or through a livestock auction unless either: 1. The stated withdrawal period has expired. 2. The animal is identified and the restrictions disclosed to all potential buyers. B. A producer who has been notified and is currently under United States department of agriculture restrictions for residue violations shall disclose that fact and identify animals he markets. Such a producer may certify that the animal has undergone the prescribed withdrawal period required for slaughter. C. The identification prescribed by subsections A and B shall accompany the animal for at least thirty days or until it is slaughtered. D. The division shall determine the method for identifying animals as required by this section. E. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.