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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-232 - Agreements with other states for reciprocal use of licenses

17-232.
Agreements with other states for reciprocal use of licenses
The commission,  subject to the approval of the governor and the attorney general,  is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with corresponding state or county agencies of adjoining states pertaining to the establishment of a basis whereby licenses or permits issued by either of the parties may be used by the licensees within the jurisdiction of either party to the agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-233 - Acquisition and disposition of buffalo and buffalo meat

17-233.
Acquisition and disposition of buffalo and buffalo meat
The commission may purchase,  sell,  barter,  or give away buffalo or buffalo meat provided the same may be given only to public institutions or charitable institutions and monies derived therefrom shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-234 - Open or closed seasons; bag limits; possession limits

17-234.
Open or closed seasons;  bag limits;  possession limits
The commission shall by order open,  close or alter seasons and establish bag and possession limits for wildlife,  but a commission order to open a season shall be issued not less than ten days prior to such opening date. The order may apply statewide or to any portion of the state. Closed season shall be in effect unless opened by commission order.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-235 - Migratory birds

17-235.
Migratory birds
The commission shall prescribe seasons,  bag limits,  possession limits and other regulations pertaining to taking migratory birds in accordance with the migratory bird treaty act and regulations issued thereunder,  but the commission may shorten or modify seasons,  bag and possession limits and other regulations on migratory birds as it deems necessary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-236 - Taking birds; possession of raptors

17-236.
Taking birds;  possession of raptors
A. It is unlawful to take or injure any bird or harass any bird upon its nest,  or remove the nests or eggs of any bird,  except as may occur in normal horticultural and agricultural practices and except as authorized by commission order. Nothing in this title shall be construed to prohibit the taking of such birds for scientific purposes under permits issued by the commission.
B. The commission shall issue licenses to permit the possession and transportation of raptors for sport falconry consistent with the requirements of the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755;  16 United States Code sections 703 through 711) and the endangered species act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205;  87 Stat. 884;  16 United States Code sections 1531 through 1544).
C. A person who has qualified to become a class II,  general,  or class III,  master,  falconer,  as provided by commission rule,  may possess,  transport and use for sport falconry purposes,  raptors not listed in the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755;  16 United States Code sections 703 through 711) without possessing a sport falconry license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-237 - Pollution of waters

17-237.
Pollution of waters
The commission is authorized to bring suit in the name of the state against any person,  corporation,  or government agency,  to restrain or enjoin the person,  corporation,  or government agency from discharging or dumping into a stream or body of water in the state any deleterious substance which is injurious to wildlife.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-238 - Special licenses for field trials, for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity

17-238.
Special licenses for field trials,  for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity
A. The commission may adopt rules and regulations and issue licenses for the conduct of field trials,  shooting preserves,  private wildlife farms and zoos,  or for the personal use and possession of wildlife so as to safeguard the interests of the wildlife and people of the state.
B. The commission,  at its discretion and under such regulations as it deems necessary,  may issue a permit to take wildlife for scientific purposes to any person or duly accredited representative of public educational or scientific institutions,  or governmental departments of the United States engaged in the scientific study of wildlife.
C. A person holding a permit issued pursuant to this section may,  upon advance approval by the commission,  buy,  sell and transport wildlife legally possessed. Each person receiving a permit under this section shall file with the department within fifteen days after requested by the department a report of his activities under the permit. The commission may revoke such licenses or permits for noncompliance with regulations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-239 - Wildlife depredations; investigations; corrective measures; disposal; reports; judicial review

17-239.
Wildlife depredations;  investigations;  corrective measures;  disposal;  reports;  judicial review
A. Any person suffering property damage from wildlife may exercise all reasonable measures to alleviate the damage,  except that reasonable measures shall not include injuring or killing game mammals,  game birds or wildlife protected by federal law or regulation unless authorized under subsection D of this section. A person may not retain or sell any portion of an animal taken pursuant to this subsection except as provided in section 3-2403.
B. Any person suffering such property damage,  after resorting to the relief as is provided in subsection A of this section,  may file a written report with the director,  advising the director of the damage suffered,  and the species of animals causing the damage,  and the director shall immediately order an investigation and report by an employee trained in the handling of wild animal depredation.
C. The department shall provide technical advice and assist in the necessary anti-depredation measures recommended in the report,  including trapping,  capturing and relocating animals.
D. If harvest of animals is found to be necessary to relieve damage,  the commission may establish special seasons or special bag limits,  and either set reduced fees or waive any or all license fees required by this title,  to crop that wildlife. If the commission determines that this cropping by hunters is impractical,  it may issue a special permit for taking that wildlife to the landowner,  lessee,  livestock operator or municipality suffering damage,  provided that the edible portions,  or other portions as prescribed by the commission,  of all the wildlife taken by the person suffering damage are turned over to an agent of the department for delivery to a public institution or charitable organization.
E. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  in the event any person suffering property damage from wildlife is dissatisfied with the final decision of the commission,  the person may seek judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-241 - Acquisition and disposition of lands and waters; retention of rights; disposition of proceeds

17-241.
Acquisition and disposition of lands and waters;  retention of rights;  disposition of proceeds
A. The commission,  in the name of the state,  with the approval of the governor may:
1. Acquire by purchase,  lease,  exchange,  gift or condemnation lands for use as fish hatcheries,  game farms,  firing ranges,  reservoir sites or rights of way to fishing waters.
2. Acquire by purchase,  lease,  exchange or gift lands or waters for use as fish hatcheries,  game farms,  shooting areas,  firing ranges or other purposes necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
3. Acquire by condemnation waters for use as fish hatcheries. The acquisition of land acquired by condemnation shall be limited to a maximum of one hundred sixty acres unless first approved by the legislature.
B. The commission may,  with approval of the governor and state land commissioner,  lease,  sublease,  exchange,  or sell,  in the name of the state,  any land acquired by gift,  purchase,  lease,  exchange,  or other method.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,  the sale or transfer of any lands under the provisions of this section shall be subject to a reservation to the state of all mineral rights and may be subject to the right of entry thereon by the public for hunting and fishing purposes.
D. Money derived from a sale or lease shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-242 - Guaranteeing irrigation district assessment; sale of land located within federal reclamation projects and irrigation districts

17-242.
Guaranteeing irrigation district assessment;  sale of land located within federal reclamation projects and irrigation districts
A. The commission,  by and with the approval of the governor and state land commissioner,  may make contracts with irrigation districts in the name of the state to guarantee the payment of and to pay to the irrigation district the full amount of district assessments or charges against land owned by the game and fish commission located within a federal reclamation project,  or an irrigation district which is served wholly or in part by such federal reclamation project,  at any time such assessments or charges become delinquent.
B. If the commission sells any of the land referred to in subsection A,  it shall require at least one-fourth of the sale price to be paid at the time of sale and the balance payable in not less than twenty years. The contract of sale or other document of sale shall require that the purchaser pay such irrigation district assessments or charges before delinquency,  and that failure to do so shall constitute a breach of the terms of sale. If a purchaser defaults in the payment of such irrigation district assessments or charges and the interest of the purchaser in such land is terminated,  the subsequent purchaser shall pay to the commission as reimbursement the full amount of delinquent assessments due upon such land.
C. The contract or other document of sale shall also require that if the purchaser defaults upon any term or condition of the sale and does not remedy the default within six months,  the irrigation district may perform or remedy the default of the purchaser. When the irrigation district cures the default in the terms of sale,  the interest of the purchaser shall be cancelled and his interest in such land shall be transferred to the irrigation district subject to the contract of sale.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating any lien upon state lands or against the interest of the state therein,  or as creating any obligation of the state to pay any charges,  assessments or debts incurred by any districts other than those described in this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-243 - Sale of surplus products of federal aid projects; disposition of proceeds

17-243.
Sale of surplus products of federal aid projects;  disposition of proceeds
The commission may sell surplus products of federal aid wildlife projects. The proceeds of such sale shall be placed in a special game and fish fund to be known as the federal aid wildlife projects maintenance fund and may be used by the commission for maintenance of federal aid projects wherever located in the state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-244 - Bulletin; refuge signboards; posted lands

17-244.
Bulletin;  refuge signboards;  posted lands
A. A hunting and fishing bulletin shall be available through all license dealers and at such places as the commission may designate.
B. Notices or signboards shall be of a size not less than eight by eleven inches and as many of the notices or signboards shall be posted as the commission determines necessary to give public notice of the location of the boundaries of the closed area. The notices or signboards shall be removed immediately upon the reopening of such closed area.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-245 - Training courses

17-245.
Training courses
The commission may:
1. Offer training courses on a voluntary basis to all persons as prescribed by rule.
2. Require any person whose hunting,  fishing or guide license has been revoked or suspended to show a certificate of completion of a training course as a condition to issuance or renewal of a hunting,  fishing or guide license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-246 - Ground leases; installment purchase of facilities

17-246.
Ground leases;  installment purchase of facilities
A. In this section and section 17-247,  " game and fish facilities"  has the same meaning as prescribed in section 17-281.
B. For the purpose of acquiring and financing game and fish facilities and with the approval of the joint legislative budget committee the commission may:
1. Enter into leases,  as lessor,  of land held by the department or the commission,  including land held in fee,  in the name of this state,  by institutional lease from the state land department or by permit from the federal government,  if a game and fish facility is to be built,  renovated or improved on the land and sold to the department under an installment purchase agreement.
2. Enter into installment purchase agreements pursuant to section 17-247 for the purpose of acquiring a game and fish facility.
3. Contract that any game and fish facility to be purchased is deemed to be personal property notwithstanding the fact that the facility is permanently attached to the land.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-248 - Certification of installment purchase agreements by the attorney general

17-248.
Certification of installment purchase agreements by the attorney general
A. The commission shall submit to the attorney general any initial installment purchase agreement after all actions for the authorization of the installment purchase agreement have been taken by the commission and the department. The attorney general shall examine into and pass upon the validity of the initial installment purchase agreement submitted and the regularity of all proceedings in connection with the installment purchase agreement. If the attorney general determines that the proceedings conform to the provisions of this article and that the installment purchase agreement,  when executed and delivered,  will constitute a binding and legal obligation of the commission according to its terms and subject to the limitations of section 17-247,  paragraph 11,  the attorney general shall certify on the installment purchase agreement that it is issued in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state.
B. The commission may submit to the attorney general any subsequent installment purchase agreement after all actions for the authorization of the installment purchase agreement have been taken by the commission and the department if the terms of the installment purchase agreement are substantially the same as the terms of the initial installment purchase agreement reviewed pursuant to subsection A of this section. The attorney general shall examine into and pass on the validity of any installment purchase agreement submitted and the regularity of all proceedings in connection with the installment purchase agreement. If the attorney general determines that the proceedings conform to the provisions of this article and that the installment purchase agreement,  when executed and delivered,  will constitute a binding and legal obligation of the commission according to its terms and subject to the limitations of section 17-247,  paragraph 11,  the attorney general shall certify on the installment purchase agreement that it is issued in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-250 - Wildlife diseases; order of director; violation; classification; rule making exemption

17-250.
Wildlife diseases;  order of director;  violation;  classification;  rule making exemption
A. If a wildlife disease is suspected or documented in freeranging or captive wildlife,  the director may issue orders that are necessary to minimize or eliminate the threat from the disease. The director may also order or direct an employee of the department to:
1. After notification of and in coordination with the state veterinarian,  establish quarantines and the boundary of the quarantine.
2. Destroy wildlife as necessary to prevent the spread of any infectious,  contagious or communicable disease.
3. Control the movement of wildlife,  wildlife carcasses or wildlife parts that may be directly related to spreading or disseminating diseases that pose a health threat to animals or humans.
4. Require any individual who has taken wildlife,  who is in possession of wildlife or who maintains wildlife under a license issued by the department to submit the wildlife or parts for disease testing.
B. On finding there is reason to believe an infectious,  contagious or communicable disease is present,  the director may require an employee of the department to enter any place where wildlife may be located and take custody of the wildlife for purposes of disease testing. If search warrants are required by law,  the director shall apply for and obtain warrants for entry to carry out the requirements of this subsection.
C. A person who violates any lawful order issued under this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. An order issued under this section is exempt from title 41,  chapter 6,  article 3,  except that the director shall promptly file a copy of the order with the secretary of state for publication in the Arizona administrative register pursuant to section 41-1013.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-251 - Possession or use of a firearm silencer or muffler while hunting; definition

17-251.
Possession or use of a firearm silencer or muffler while hunting;  definition
A. The commission shall not adopt or enforce any rule that prohibits the lawful possession or use of a firearm silencer or muffler,  including for the taking of wildlife or while hunting.
B. This section does not limit the authority of the commission to prescribe the type and caliber of firearm or ammunition that may be used for taking wildlife.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " firearm silencer or muffler"  means any device that is designed,  made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-252 - Geospatial data and geographic information system services; wildlife species location information; disclosure or inspection; definitions

17-252.
Geospatial data and geographic information system services;  wildlife species location information;  disclosure or inspection;  definitions
A. Geospatial data that the department receives,  maintains,  shares or stores is not subject to disclosure or inspection under title 39,  chapter 1,  article 2 if the department provides geospatial data to the public through geographic information system services.
B. Wildlife species location information is not subject to disclosure or inspection under title 39,  chapter 1,  article 2 for wildlife species location information on private property or when the department determines that disclosure or inspection of the information may cause harm to any wildlife species.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " geospatial data"  and " geographic information system"  have the same meaning as prescribed in section 37-171.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-253 - Mexican gray wolf; memorandum of understanding; reporting

17-253.
Mexican gray wolf;  memorandum of understanding;  reporting
A. The commission shall attempt to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the United States fish and wildlife service regarding the endangered species act and the release,  translocation and cross-fostering of Mexican gray wolves prior to any release,  translocation or cross-fostering in this state. The memorandum of understanding shall specify that a Mexican gray wolf release,  translocation or cross-fostering may not occur:
1. Within three miles of state trust land or private property.
2. Without a full DNA profile on each Mexican gray wolf that is released,  translocated or cross-fostered.
B. The department shall report to the commission at every commission meeting the following information:
1. Any known death of a Mexican gray wolf in this state and,  if known,  the reason for the death.
2. The number of Mexican gray wolves that are supplemented with feed in this state and the cost of the supplementation.
3. The number of Mexican gray wolves that are captured in this state by the department or a federal agency partnering with the department,  the reason for the capture and the full DNA profile on each Mexican gray wolf captured.
4. The location of all collared Mexican gray wolves in this state.
5. All human and domestic animal incidents in this state that involve a Mexican gray wolf.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-255 - Definition of aquatic invasive species

17-255.
Definition of aquatic invasive species
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " aquatic invasive species" :
1. Means any aquatic species that is not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction or presence in this state may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
2. Does not include:
(a) Any nonindigenous species lawfully or historically introduced into this state for sport fishing recreation.
(b) Any species introduced into this state by the department,  by other governmental entities or by any person pursuant to this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-255.01 - Aquatic invasive species program; powers

17-255.01.
Aquatic invasive species program;  powers
A. The director may establish and maintain an aquatic invasive species program.
B. The director may issue orders:
1. Establishing a list of aquatic invasive species for this state.
2. Establishing a list of waters or locations where aquatic invasive species are present and take steps that are necessary to eradicate,  abate or prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species within or from those bodies of water.
3. Establishing mandatory conditions as provided in subsection C of this section on the movement of watercraft,  vehicles,  conveyances or other equipment from waters or locations where aquatic invasive species are present to other waters.
C. If the presence of an aquatic invasive species is suspected or documented in this state,  the director or an authorized employee or agent of the department may take one or more of the following actions to abate or eliminate the species:
1. Authorize and establish lawful inspections of watercraft,  vehicles,  conveyances and other equipment to locate the aquatic invasive species.
2. Order any person with an aquatic invasive species in or on the person's watercraft,  vehicle,  conveyance or other equipment to decontaminate the watercraft,  vehicle,  conveyance or equipment in a manner prescribed by rule. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of this subsection,  mandatory on-site decontamination shall not be required at a location where an on-site cleaning station charges a fee.
3. Require any person with a watercraft,  vehicle,  conveyance or other equipment in waters or locations where an aquatic invasive species is present to decontaminate the property before moving it to any other waters in this state or any other location in this state where aquatic invasive species could thrive.
D. An order issued under subsection B or C of this section is exempt from title 41,  chapter 6,  article 3,  except that the director shall promptly file a copy of the order with the secretary of state for publication in the Arizona administrative register pursuant to section 41-1013.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-255.02 - Prohibitions

17-255.02.
Prohibitions
Except as authorized by the commission,  a person shall not:
1. Possess,  import,  ship or transport into or within this state,  or cause to be imported,  shipped or transported into or within this state,  an aquatic invasive species.
2. Notwithstanding section 17-255.04,  subsection A,  paragraph 4,  release,  place or plant,  or cause to be released,  placed or planted,  an aquatic invasive species into waters in this state or into any water treatment facility,  water supply or water transportation facility,  device or mechanism in this state.
3. Notwithstanding section 17-255.04,  subsection A,  paragraph 4,  place in any waters of this state any equipment,  watercraft,  vessel,  vehicle or conveyance that has been in any water or location where aquatic invasive species are present within the preceding thirty days without first decontaminating the equipment,  watercraft,  vessel,  vehicle or conveyance.
4. Sell,  purchase,  barter or exchange in this state an aquatic invasive species.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-255.03 - Violations; civil penalties; classification; cost recovery

17-255.03.
Violations;  civil penalties;  classification;  cost recovery
A. Except as otherwise provided by this section,  a person who violates this article is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars.
B. A person who knowingly violates section 17-255.02,  paragraph 2 or 4 is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. In addition,  the commission,  or any officer charged with enforcing this article if directed by the commission,  may bring a civil action in the name of this state to recover damages and costs against a person who violates section 17-255.02,  paragraph 2 or 4. Damages and costs recovered pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
C. The court shall order a person found in violation of section 17-255.01,  subsection C,  paragraph 2 to pay to this state all costs not exceeding fifty dollars incurred by this state to decontaminate any watercraft,  vehicle,  conveyance or other equipment on which aquatic invasive species were present. Monies paid pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
D. This section applies regardless of whether the director establishes an aquatic invasive species program pursuant to section 17-255.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-255.04 - Applicability; no private right of action

17-255.04.
Applicability;  no private right of action
A. This article does not apply to the owner or operator of:
1. Any system of canals,  laterals or pipes,  any related or ancillary facilities,  fixed equipment and structures related to the delivery of water and any discharges from the system.
2. Any water treatment or distribution facility system,  any related or ancillary facilities,  fixed equipment and structures and any discharges from the system.
3. Any drainage,  wastewater collection,  treatment or disposal facility system,  any related or ancillary facilities,  fixed equipment and structures and any discharges from the system.
4. A public or private aquarium and education or research institution holding a permit pursuant to section 17-238 or 17-306.
5. Any stock ponds or livestock water facilities or distribution facilities,  including fixed equipment and structures related to the delivery of water and any discharges from the system.
B. The director may consult with the entities listed in subsection A of this section to assist in the implementation of this article.
C. This article does not create any express or implied private right of action and may be enforced only by this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-261 - Game and fish fund

17-261.
Game and fish fund
On or before the fifth day of each month the department shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the monies received from section 28-1177,  from licenses,  from the sale of goods or services at locations other than at shooting ranges that the commission owns and operates or from any other source under this title in a special fund known as the game and fish fund,  which is set aside,  appropriated and made available to the commission in carrying out the provisions of this title and in administering the off-highway vehicle user indicia program pursuant to title 28,  chapter 3,  article 20,  and the monies shall be used for no other purpose. Expenditures of the monies shall be under control of the budget laws of this state and no monies shall be expended from the fund except:
1. By the annual budget and to match federal grants for wildlife restoration as provided for by the legislature.
2. For emergency purposes not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in any one fiscal year when authorized by the governor and the department of administration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-261.01 - Game and fish revolving fund

17-261.01.
Game and fish revolving fund
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 35-193,  there is established a permanent game and fish revolving fund in an amount not to exceed thirty thousand dollars for use in making cash outlays for postage,  C.O.D. packages,  travel or other minor disbursements which are proper as ultimate claims for payment from the game and fish fund. The director of the department of administration shall prescribe rules and regulations for expenditures from this fund and reimbursement to the fund.
B. The game and fish permanent revolving fund shall be established as a separate account on the books of the game and fish department and a full accounting of its use shall be made to the director of the department of administration annually or as required by the director of the department of administration.
C. All monies deposited in the game and fish revolving fund are appropriated to the game and fish department for use as provided in this section and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190,  relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-262 - Investment of surplus funds; earned interest

17-262.
Investment of surplus funds;  earned interest
A. When the commission is of the opinion that the actual amount of funds held by the commission is in excess of the amount necessary to meet the immediate demands,  the commission may authorize the investment of such funds,  unless prohibited by federal and state rules and regulations.
B. On notice from the commission,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the game and fish fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-265 - Game and fish in-lieu fee program restoration endowment trust fund; exemption; definition

17-265.
Game and fish in-lieu fee program restoration endowment trust fund;  exemption;  definition
A. The game and fish in-lieu fee program restoration endowment trust fund is established to be used to fulfill the department's obligations as an in-lieu fee sponsor pursuant to sections 401 and 404 of the clean water act or pursuant to title 49,  chapter 2,  article 3.2. The commission shall administer the trust fund as trustee.
B. The trust fund is a permanent endowment fund that consists of monies deposited from proceeds received by the department as an in-lieu fee sponsor pursuant to sections 401 and 404 of the clean water act or pursuant to title 49,  chapter 2,  article 3.2,  and interest and investment income earned on those monies,  including:
1. Compensatory mitigation monies received from in-lieu fee permittees through the purchase of in-lieu fee mitigation credits.
2. Monies received from the United States army corps of engineers for other approved in-lieu fee programs.
3. Monies received from the United States army corps of engineers as a resolution of unauthorized activities under a completed federal enforcement action that does not involve department personnel pursuant to sections 401 and 404 of the clean water act.
C. Monies in the trust fund are continuously appropriated. Monies in the trust fund do not revert to the state general fund and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
D. The state treasurer shall accept,  separately account for and hold in trust any trust fund monies deposited pursuant to this section in the state treasury,  which are considered to be trust monies as defined in section 35-310 and which may not be commingled with any other monies in the state treasury except for investment purposes. On notice from the commission,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest,  as provided by section 35-313,  35-314 or 35-314.03,  any trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury,  and monies earned from interest and investment income shall be credited to the trust fund.
E. The beneficiaries of the trust are the in-lieu fee projects sponsored by the department pursuant to sections 401 and 404 of the clean water act or pursuant to title 49,  chapter 2,  article 3.2.
F. Monies in the trust fund shall be spent by the commission solely for the following:
1. The purposes authorized under any enabling instrument between the commission,  the United States army corps of engineers and the United States environmental protection agency or pursuant to an enabling instrument executed under title 49,  chapter 2,  article 3.2.
2. Site selection,  design,  implementation,  monitoring,  management and administrative costs related to the department's responsibilities as an in-lieu fee sponsor pursuant to sections 401 and 404 of the clean water act or pursuant to title 49,  chapter 2,  article 3.2.
G. For the purposes of this section,  " clean water act"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 49-201.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-266 - Construction by employees or force account

17-266.
Construction by employees or force account
Notwithstanding sections 41-2535 and 41-2572,  the commission may build,  alter,  repair,  improve or demolish a structure or other improvement by employees or force account if the project cost does not exceed thirty-five thousand dollars. This exemption does not apply to an office or residence building or to storage facilities for equipment and supplies. In fiscal year 1986-1987,  and each fiscal year thereafter,  the maximum project cost for which construction by employees or force account is authorized shall be adjusted by the annual percentage change in the GDP price deflator as defined in section 41-563,  subsection E.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-267 - Land and water conservation and recreation development fund

17-267.
Land and water conservation and recreation development fund
A. There is established a land and water conservation and recreation development fund. The monies of such fund may be used by the commission to pay for recreation benefits in connection with fish and wildlife restoration projects. The monies of such fund may be used to match other funds available from the Pittman-Robertson federal aid in wildlife restoration act in 50 Stat. 917,  16 U.S.C. 669-669j,  the Dingell-Johnson federal aid in fish restoration act in 64 Stat. 430,  16 U.S.C.A. 777-777k and the rules and regulations pursuant thereto,  land and water conservation fund act which is Public Law 88-578 of 1965 and rules and regulations pertaining thereto,  the state lake improvement fund,  the state game and fish restoration fund or funds available from other federal,  state,  county or municipal sources. The monies of such fund may also be used for purchase of engineering services,  land,  rights of way,  water rights or for construction on a participating basis in such projects or to provide recreational facilities appurtenant thereto.
B. The commission may review and recommend to the legislature in its annual budget request,  projects which will provide recreation benefits in connection with fish and wildlife restoration projects.
C. All monies in the land and water conservation and recreation development fund shall be subject to annual legislative appropriation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-268 - Game, non-game, fish and endangered species fund

17-268.
Game,  non-game,  fish and endangered species fund
A. A game,  non-game,  fish and endangered species fund is established to be used by the commission for game,  non-game,  fish and endangered species purposes. Monies in the fund are subject to annual legislative appropriation pursuant to section 35-143.01.
B. Monies received by this state pursuant to section 43-615 shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the fund.
C. On notice from the commission,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and notwithstanding section 17-262,  monies earned from investment of the game,  non-game,  fish and endangered species fund shall be credited to the fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-269 - Game and fish publications revolving fund

17-269.
Game and fish publications revolving fund
A game and fish publications revolving fund is established consisting of monies received from the sale of publications pursuant to section 17-231,  subsection B,  paragraph 9. The monies in the fund are appropriated to the department to produce and distribute department publications and information. Monies in the game and fish publications revolving fund that at any time are in excess of eighty thousand dollars shall immediately revert to the game and fish fund. Monies in the game and fish publications revolving fund up to an amount of eighty thousand dollars are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-271 - Wildlife endowment fund

17-271.
Wildlife endowment fund
A. The wildlife endowment fund is established to be used by the commission for wildlife conservation and management purposes. The fund consists of:
1. Revenues from sales of lifetime licenses and benefactor licenses.
2. Gifts,  grants and contributions specifically designated for the fund.
3. Interest and investment income derived from monies in the fund as provided by subsection C of this section.
B. Monies in the wildlife endowment fund are:
1. Subject to annual appropriation by the legislature pursuant to section 35-143.01.
2. Exempt from lapsing under section 35-190.
C. The commission shall administer the wildlife endowment fund. On notice from the commission the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the wildlife endowment fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. On July 1 of each year the department of administration shall transfer from the wildlife endowment fund to the game and fish fund an amount equal to the interest and investment income deposited in the wildlife endowment fund during the preceding fiscal year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-272 - Voluntary contributions in lieu of property taxes

17-272.
Voluntary contributions in lieu of property taxes
A. If the commission purchases real property and if the property was subject to taxation,  or was exempt from taxation under section 42-11114 or 42-11115,  at the time of purchase,  notwithstanding any other law,  the commission may make voluntary contributions of money to the state,  the county,  the municipality,  school districts,  a community college district and any other special taxing district organized under title 48 in which the property is located. On or before April 1 of each year in which the commission elects to make voluntary contributions under this section,  the commission shall notify the county assessor of the county in which the property is located of its election to make a voluntary contribution pursuant to this section. Contributions under this section:
1. May be made from the game,  nongame,  fish and endangered species fund,  the conservation development fund,  the Arizona game and fish commission heritage fund or any other source of monies available to and budgeted by the commission,  except that monies from the heritage fund may be used only with respect to property acquired pursuant to section 17-298.
2. Are subject to legislative appropriation if legislative appropriation is required for the particular source of monies.
B. The department shall consult with the assessor of the county in which the property is located and determine the assessed valuation of the property and the amount of the contribution under this section. Each year the contribution shall be computed assuming classification as class two property pursuant to section 42-12002 and shall be valued each year as agricultural land pursuant to section 42-13101. The assessed valuation used to compute the contribution shall not be increased from one tax year to the next tax year by more than two per cent.
C. The amount of the contribution shall be determined by applying the current aggregate tax rate to the determined valuation.
D. The county treasurer shall collect and the commission shall pay the amount of contribution under this section at the same time and in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes are collected and paid.
E. The county treasurer shall distribute the monies received under this section to the various taxing jurisdictions in which the property is located in the same manner as property taxes are distributed.
F. This section does not apply to,  and the commission shall not make contributions with respect to,  lands acquired for fish hatcheries,  game farms,  firing ranges,  reservoir sites,  administrative sites or rights-of-way to fishing waters.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-273 - Firearms safety and ranges fund; uses; criteria

17-273.
Firearms safety and ranges fund;  uses;  criteria
A. The firearms safety and ranges fund is established consisting of monies transferred to the fund pursuant to section 42-5029,  subsection D,  paragraph 4,  subdivision (c) and revenues derived from the sale or lease of real property owned by the commission and acquired for or used for the purpose of providing public shooting ranges and monies received from the sale of goods and services from commission-owned shooting ranges except for program income associated with federal grants. The Arizona game and fish commission shall administer the fund which is continuously appropriated. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Interest earned on monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
B. The Arizona game and fish commission shall use monies in the fund on shooting ranges open to the public and operated by government or nonprofit entities for the following purposes:
1. Shooting range engineering and studies.
2. Noise abatement.
3. Safety enhancement.
4. Shooting range design.
5. New shooting range sites and construction.
6. Shooting range relocation.
7. Shooting sports programs.
8. Inventory for sale at ranges.
9. Other projects or expenses that are necessary to operate and maintain a shooting range under good practices and management.
C. The director of the Arizona game and fish department shall consult with the state land commissioner to identify eligible state trust land suitable for the location or relocation of shooting ranges.
D. The Arizona game and fish commission may accept and spend private grants,  gifts and contributions to assist in carrying out this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-274 - Arizona game and fish department fleet vehicle replacement fund

17-274.
Arizona game and fish department fleet vehicle replacement fund
A. The Arizona game and fish department fleet vehicle replacement fund is established consisting of revenues received from the fees charged to the department for having vehicles in the state motor vehicle fleet.
B. The purpose of the fund is to acquire and replace department vehicles and equipment. The department shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-275 - Arizona game and fish department fleet operations fund

17-275.
Arizona game and fish department fleet operations fund
A. The Arizona game and fish department fleet operations fund is established consisting of revenues received from the fees charged to the department for having vehicles in the state motor vehicle fleet.
B. The purpose of the fund is to maintain and operate the state motor vehicle fleet. The department shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-281 - Definitions

17-281.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Bonds"  means bonds issued by the commission pursuant to this article.
2. " Game and fish facilities purpose"  means:
(a) Construction of game and fish facilities.
(b) Acquiring,  converting,  renovating or improving existing facilities for game and fish facilities.
(c) Acquiring real property for game and fish facilities.
(d) Establishing reserves to secure payment of principal,  interest and premiums due on the bonds.
(e) Refunding any matured or unmatured bonds.
(f) Expenses of the commission incident to and reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes specified in this paragraph.
3. " Game and fish facility"  means any real property,  fixtures,  furnishings and equipment that the commission deems appropriate to carry out this title,  including the preservation or propagation of wildlife and the preservation or development of habitat.
4. " Resolution"  means any resolution adopted by the commission and any trust indenture or other agreement executed by the commission pursuant to a resolution.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-282 - Conservation development fund; purposes

17-282.
Conservation development fund;  purposes
A. The conservation development fund is established.
B. The fund shall be held and administered by a fiscal agent designated by the commission pursuant to section 17-290.
C. Monies in the fund are not subject to the appropriation or budget laws of this state and no action of the legislature is required for expenditure of monies from the fund.