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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-333 - License classifications; fees; reduced fee and complimentary licenses; annual report; review

17-333.
License classifications;  fees;  reduced fee and complimentary licenses;  annual report;  review
A. The commission shall prescribe by rule license classifications that are valid for the taking or handling of wildlife,  fees for licenses,  permits,  tags and stamps and application fees.
B. The commission may temporarily reduce or waive any fee prescribed by rule under this title on the recommendation of the director.
C. The commission may reduce the fees for licenses and issue complimentary licenses,  including the following:
1. A complimentary license to a pioneer who is at least seventy years of age and who has been a resident of this state for twenty-five or more consecutive years immediately before applying for the license. The pioneer license is valid for the licensee's lifetime,  and the commission may not require renewal of the license.
2. A complimentary license to a veteran of the armed forces of the United States who has been a resident of this state for one year or more immediately before applying for the license and who receives compensation from the United States government for a permanent service-connected disability rated as one hundred percent disabling.
3. A license for a reduced fee of up to twenty-five percent less than the full license fee to a veteran of the United States armed forces who has been a resident of this state for one year or more immediately before applying for the license and who receives compensation from the United States government for a service-connected disability.
4. A license for a reduced fee that is one-half of the full license fee to a person who has been a resident of this state for one year or more immediately before applying for the license and who submits satisfactory proof to the department that the person is a veteran and a bona fide purple heart medal recipient.
5. A youth license for a reduced fee to a resident of this state who is either:
(a) A member of the boy scouts of America and who has attained the rank of eagle scout.
(b) A member of the girl scouts of the USA and who has received the gold award.
D. All monies collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the game and fish fund established by section 17-261.
E. On or before December 31 of each year,  the commission shall submit an annual report to the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives,  the chairperson of the senate natural resources,  energy and water committee and the chairperson of the house of representatives energy,  environment and natural resources committee,  or their successor committees,  that includes information relating to license classifications,  fees for licenses,  permits,  tags and stamps and any other fees that the commission prescribes by rule. The joint legislative audit committee may assign a committee of reference to hold a public hearing and review the annual report submitted by the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-333.02 - Trapping license; education; exemption

17-333.02.
Trapping license;  education;  exemption
A. A person applying for a trapping license must successfully complete a trapping education course conducted or approved by the department before being issued a trapping license. The department shall conduct or approve an educational course of instruction in responsible trapping and environmental ethics. The course shall include instruction on the history of trapping,  trapping ethics,  trapping laws,  techniques in safely releasing nontarget animals,  trapping equipment,  wildlife management,  proper catch handling,  trapper health and safety and considerations and ethics intended to avoid conflicts with other public land users. A person must pass a written examination to successfully complete the course. The department shall not approve a trapping education course conducted by any person,  agency,  corporation or other organization for which a fee is charged greater than an amount the commission determines per person.
B. A person who is born before January 1,  1967 or who has completed,  from and after December 31,  1987 and before March 1,  1993,  the voluntary trapper education course on responsible trapping conducted in cooperation with the Arizona game and fish department is exempt from subsection A of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-335.01 - Lifetime license and benefactor license

17-335.01.
Lifetime license and benefactor license
A. For the purposes of this title,  the commission may prescribe by rule a lifetime license and a benefactor license and privileges associated with the taking and handling of fish and wildlife in this state pursuant to section 17-333. All monies derived from the sale of lifetime licenses and benefactor licenses shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the wildlife endowment fund established by section 17-271.
B. A lifetime license,  benefactor license and trout stamp may be denied or suspended pursuant to,  and for the offenses described in,  section 17-340.
C. A lifetime license,  benefactor license and trout stamp remain valid if the licensee subsequently resides outside this state,  but the licensee must pay the nonresident fee to purchase any additional privileges,  including stamps,  permits and tags required to hunt and fish in this state. Limits set by the commission on issuing nonresident stamps,  permits or tags do not apply to stamps,  permits or tags sold to a lifetime licensee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-337 - Hunting and fishing licenses; armed forces members and spouses

17-337.
Hunting and fishing licenses;  armed forces members and spouses
A member or the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty and stationed in this state for either permanent or temporary duty may purchase a resident license permitting the taking of wildlife.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-337.01 - Licenses for enrollees in the job corps

17-337.01.
Licenses for enrollees in the job corps
Enrollees in the job corps created by the economic opportunity act of 1964,  who are stationed within the state,  shall be entitled to purchase a fishing license as provided by law for other residents of the state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-338 - Remission of fees from sale of licenses and permits; violation; classification

17-338.
Remission of fees from sale of licenses and permits;  violation;  classification
A. License dealers shall transmit to the department all license and permit fees collected and furnish such information as the commission prescribes by rule. The failure to transmit these fees within thirty days after the deadline the commission prescribes by rule is cause to cancel a license dealer's license. The knowing failure to transmit all collected license and permit fees within thirty days is a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. A license dealer may collect and retain a reasonable fee as determined by the license dealer in addition to the fee charged to issue the license or permit.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-339 - Reports and returns by license dealers; noncompliance; classification

17-339.
Reports and returns by license dealers;  noncompliance;  classification
A. Each license dealer shall by January 10,  or on demand of the commission or department,  return to the department:
1. All duplicate stubs,  unused licenses,  permits and big game tags.
2. All due and unremitted license and permit fees collected.
3. A full and complete report of the licenses,  permits and big game tags returned.
B. The failure to make such return within thirty days shall automatically cancel the license dealer's license,  and intentional failure to comply with the provisions of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor. Any license dealer who makes a false or fraudulent return or report or who fails to submit returns,  reports or all due and unremitted fees as required under this section with the intent of defrauding the department is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-341 - Violation; classification

17-341.
Violation;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly purchase,  apply for,  accept,  obtain or use,  by fraud or misrepresentation a license,  permit,  tag or stamp to take wildlife and a license or permit so obtained is void and of no effect from the date of issuance thereof.
B. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-342 - Colorado river special use permit

17-342.
Colorado river special use permit
A. A person taking fish or amphibians for purposes other than for profit from or while on a boat or other floating device on all waters of the Colorado river south of the Nevada-Arizona boundary shall have in his possession a valid angling or fishing license issued by either the state of Arizona or the state of California. In addition to one of the above described licenses,  such person shall have in his possession a valid California or Arizona-Colorado river special use permit,  as provided by sections 17-343 and 17-344,  which shall be obtained on payment of a fee to be fixed by the commission at not to exceed four dollars. Such a permit shall not be required to take fish or amphibians from canals,  drains or ditches used to carry water from the Colorado river for irrigation or domestic purposes.
B. A person having in his possession a valid Arizona fishing license must have a California-Colorado river special use permit to legally fish the waters described in subsection A of this section. A person having in his possession a valid California angling license must have an Arizona-Colorado river special use permit to legally fish the waters described in subsection A of this section. Such special use permit when accompanied by the proper license will allow the holder to fish in any portion of such waters and permit him to enter the waters from any point.
C. Shore line fishing does not require a Colorado river special use permit as long as the fisherman remains on the shore of the state from which he holds a valid license and does not embark on the water.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-343 - Reciprocal sale of licenses and special use permits

17-343.
Reciprocal sale of licenses and special use permits
The Arizona game and fish department and the California department of fish and game may enter into a reciprocal agreement to handle licenses and special use permits of either state and issue them to their authorized dealers. Arizona shall by April 30 of each year make an audit report together with remittance to California covering such sales. California shall by April 30 of each year make an audit report and remittance to Arizona covering such sales.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-345 - Surcharges; purposes

17-345.
Surcharges;  purposes
In addition to any other fees,  the commission may impose and collect:
1. A surcharge on a license,  permit,  tag and stamp as the commission prescribes by rule. Monies collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be segregated from other fees and deposited in the conservation development fund.
2. Surcharges on Arizona-Colorado river special use permits,  California-Colorado river special use permits and Nevada-Colorado river special use permits issued in this state as provided by sections 17-342,  17-343 and 17-344. The amount of the surcharges shall be determined by the commission. A surcharge under this paragraph is to be used solely for the purpose of the lower Colorado river multispecies conservation program under section 48-3713.03. Any monies collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be segregated from other revenues and deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in a fund designated as the Colorado river special use permit clearing account. Each month,  on notification by the department,  the state treasurer shall pay all of the monies in the clearing account to an account designated by a multi-county county water conservation district established under title 48,  chapter 22 to be used solely for the lower Colorado river multispecies conservation program and for no other purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-346 - Special big game license tags

17-346.
Special big game license tags
In addition to any license tags issued under section 17-333,  the commission may issue special big game license tags in the name of an incorporated nonprofit organization that is dedicated to wildlife conservation. No more than three special big game license tags may be issued for each species of big game in a license year. Notwithstanding section 17-332,  subsection D,  an organization that receives special big game license tags issued under this section may sell and transfer them if all proceeds of the sale are used in this state for wildlife management.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-361 - Trappers; licensing; restrictions; duties; reports

17-361.
Trappers;  licensing;  restrictions;  duties;  reports
A. The holder of a trapping license,  may trap predatory,  nongame,  and fur-bearing mammals under such restrictions as the commission may specify.
B. All traps shall be plainly identified with the name,  address,  or registered number of the owner,  and such markings of identification shall be filed with the department. All traps in use shall be inspected daily.
C. It shall be unlawful for a person to disturb the trap of another unless authorized to do so by the owner.
D. Pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission,  each trapping licensee shall,  on dates designated by the commission,  submit on forms provided by the department,  a legible report of the number of each kind of predatory,  nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped or sold or the wildlife management units where the animals were taken.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-362 - Guide license; violations; annual report

17-362.
Guide license;  violations;  annual report
A. A person shall not act as a guide without first satisfying the director of the person's qualifications and without having procured a guide license. A person who is under eighteen years of age shall not be issued a guide license.
B. If a licensed guide fails to comply with this title or is convicted of violating any provision of this title,  in addition to any other penalty prescribed by this title:
1. For a first offense,  the commission,  after a public hearing,  may revoke or suspend the guide license and deny the person the right to secure another license for a period of up to five years.
2. For a second offense,  the commission,  after a public hearing,  may revoke or suspend the guide license and deny the person the right to secure another license for a period of up to ten years.
3. For a third offense,  the commission,  after a public hearing,  may revoke or suspend the guide license and permanently deny the person the right to secure another license.
C. By January 10 of each year,  or at the request of the commission,  guides shall report to the department,  on forms provided by the department,  the name and address of each person guided,  the number of days so employed and the number and species of game animals taken. A guide license shall not be issued to any person who has failed to deliver the report to the department for the preceding license year,  or until meeting such requirements as the commission may prescribe.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-363 - Practice of taxidermy; registration required; rules; register; revocation; suspension; civil penalty

17-363.
Practice of taxidermy;  registration required;  rules;  register;  revocation;  suspension;  civil penalty
A. A person shall not engage in the business of a taxidermist for hire until that person registers with the department. The department shall adopt rules to allow a person to register pursuant to this section.
B. A taxidermist shall:
1. Keep a register of the names and addresses of persons who furnish raw and unmounted specimens,  the taker's tag or license number and the date and number of each species of wildlife received.
2. Exhibit the register on request of an authorized representative of the department.
3. Maintain the register for five years after the date the wildlife was received.
4. File a copy of the register in English with the department on or before January 31 of each year.
C. After a public hearing,  the commission may revoke or suspend the registration of a person who violates this section and deny the person the right to register with the department as a taxidermist for hire under subsection A of this section for a period not to exceed one year.
D. A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred fifty dollars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-364 - Fur dealer's license; records; reports

17-364.
Fur dealer's license;  records;  reports
A. No person shall engage in the business of buying for resale any specimen of predatory,  nongame and fur-bearing mammals taken within this state without obtaining a fur dealer's license.
B. A fur dealer shall keep a record of the date,  number and species of all pelts or furs received,  the name and addresses of the persons from whom such pelts or furs were received and the names and addresses of the persons to whom such pelts or furs were shipped or sold.
C. Fur dealers shall by the tenth day of October,  January,  April and July file a legible report with the department of all such records required by paragraph B on forms provided by the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-371 - Transportation, possession and sale of wildlife and wildlife parts

17-371.
Transportation,  possession and sale of wildlife and wildlife parts
A. A person may transport in his possession his legally taken wildlife,  or may authorize the transportation of his legally taken big game,  provided such big game or any part thereof has attached thereto a valid transportation permit issued by the department. Such wildlife shall be transported in such manner that it may be inspected by authorized persons upon demand until the wildlife is packaged or stored. Species of wildlife,  other than game species,  may be transported in any manner unless otherwise specified by the commission. A person possessing a valid license may transport lawfully taken wildlife other than big game given to him but in no event shall any person possess more than one bag or possession limit.
B. A holder of a resident license shall not transport from a point within to a point without the state any big game species or parts thereof without first having obtained a special permit issued by the department or its authorized agent.
C. Migratory birds may be possessed and transported in accordance with the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755;  16 United States Code sections 703 through 711) and regulations under that act.
D. A holder of a sport falconry license may transport one or more raptors that the person lawfully possesses under terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. Regardless of whether a person holds a sport falconry license and as provided by section 17-236,  subsection C,  the person may transport for sport falconry purposes one or more raptors that are not listed pursuant to the migratory bird treaty act.
E. Heads,  horns,  antlers,  hides,  feet or skin of wildlife lawfully taken,  or the treated or mounted specimens thereof,  may be possessed,  sold and transported at any time,  except that migratory birds may be possessed and transported only in accordance with federal regulations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-372 - Shipment by common carrier

17-372.
Shipment by common carrier
A. A common carrier shall not transport any wildlife except as provided for under this title or title 3,  chapter 16.
B. Wildlife may be shipped during the open season,  or within five days thereafter,  but such shipment shall not exceed the possession limit for any one species and no more than one such possession limit may be shipped in a period of seven consecutive days. When shipped a valid permit shall be firmly attached to such shipment and the specimens shall be clearly and conspicuously labeled with the name and address of the consignor and consignee and an accurate statement of the contents of package.
C. A resident may ship wildlife as provided under this section,  except that a holder of a resident license shall not ship or offer for shipment from a point within to a point without the state any big game species or parts thereof without first having obtained a special permit issued by the department or its authorized agent.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-373 - Storage; exception

17-373.
Storage;  exception
A. Commercial food establishments processing or storing wildlife shall stamp all packages containing such wildlife with a stamp furnished by the department and such packages shall be marked with the date received or processed. The operator of such establishment shall keep a record,  and exhibit it upon request,  of the names and addresses of persons who furnish such wildlife for processing or storage,  the date,  amount,  and species of such wildlife received.
B. This section does not apply to processing or storing aquatic animals that are cultivated,  propagated or maintained in an aquaculture facility that is licensed under title 3,  chapter 16.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-401 - Definitions

17-401.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Secretary"  means the secretary of the interior of the United States,  or any officer or agency of the United States authorized to administer the restoration acts.
2. " Restoration acts"  means the Pittman-Robertson federal aid in wildlife restoration act found in 50 Stat. 917,  16 U.S.C.A. sections 669 through 669j;  and the Dingell-Johnson federal aid in fish restoration act found in 64 Stat. 430,  16 U.S.C.A. sections 777 through 777k,  and includes the rules and regulations issued by the secretary pursuant thereto.
3. " Restoration projects"  or " projects"  means a project for selection,  restoration,  rehabilitation or improvement of areas of land or water adaptable as feeding,  resting or breeding places for wildlife or fish,  and includes acquisition by purchase,  lease or gift of the property or interest therein as may be suitable or capable of being made suitable therefor,  and the construction of such works as may be necessary to efficient administration of wildlife resources,  and such preliminary or incidental expenses as may be incurred in and about the project.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-402 - Acceptance of federal aid acts

17-402.
Acceptance of federal aid acts
A. The state assents to the provisions of Public Law 415,  75th Congress,  chapter 899,  first session,  and Public Law 681,  81st Congress,  chapter 658,  second session.
B. The commission shall be the agency of the state for the purposes of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-404 - Acquisition of lands

17-404.
Acquisition of lands
The commission,  in the name of the state and with approval of the governor,  may acquire by purchase,  lease or gift,  either for cash or upon installments,  such lands or other property or interest therein as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying on a restoration project pursuant to an agreement entered into between the commission and the secretary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-405 - Acceptance of grants

17-405.
Acceptance of grants
A. The commission shall notify the secretary of its desires to avail itself of monies apportioned not later than sixty days after receipt of certification by the secretary of the estimated amount to be apportioned to this state.
B. Upon receipt of final certification by an agency of the federal government allocating funds to this state for any fiscal year or portion thereof available to the Arizona game and fish department,  the commission shall transfer this state's share of the amount so allocated from any monies appropriated by the legislature of this state for the purpose of carrying out wildlife programs and if the monies are insufficient,  the commission may transfer from the game and fish fund such sum as it deems advisable to further match the federal apportionments. Monies received from funds of the United States shall be deposited in the federal aid accounts. Claims against the accounts shall be made and paid in the manner provided by law for payment of claims against the game and fish fund.
C. Monies in the federal aid accounts shall be expended solely for work allowable under the provisions of the projects.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-406 - Revolving fund; appropriation; purpose and reimbursement

17-406.
Revolving fund;  appropriation;  purpose and reimbursement
A. There is established a permanent revolving fund to be known as the game and fish revolving fund.
B. The fund is appropriated for the initial financing or continuation of projects approved in compliance with the provisions of the restoration acts of Congress known as the Pittman-Robertson act and the Dingell-Johnson act and provisions of section 17-402 and other wildlife projects in which the cost may be partially or wholly reimbursed from federal funds.
C. Funds received from the federal government for deposit and appropriated state matching money shall be deposited to the credit of the revolving fund to the extent of expenditures therefrom.
D. This article is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-407 - Acquisition of lands by United States for migratory bird conservation

17-407.
Acquisition of lands by United States for migratory bird conservation
A. Notwithstanding section 37-620.01,  the consent of this state is given pursuant to title 16 United States Code section 715f and article I,  section 8,  clause 17 of the Constitution of the United States for the acquisition by the United States of land and any buildings and other improvements required for migratory bird conservation purposes.
B. This state shall maintain concurrent civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons on lands acquired by the United States under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-421 - Right to conduct fish hatching and culture; limitations

17-421.
Right to conduct fish hatching and culture;  limitations
A. The secretary of the interior is granted the privilege to conduct fish hatching,  fish culture and other operations connected therewith,  including the acquisition of land,  with the approval of the commission,  in any manner and at any time that may be considered by the secretary necessary and proper,  any laws of the state to the contrary notwithstanding.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting or granting to the secretary jurisdiction over or interference with the established activities or facilities of the department nor shall this section be construed as contravening any law of this state relating to public health or water rights.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-452 - Restrictions on motor vehicle use; recommendations; agreements; rules

17-452.
Restrictions on motor vehicle use;  recommendations;  agreements;  rules
A. When the commission determines that the operation of motor vehicles within a certain area,  except private land,  is or may be damaging to wildlife reproduction,  wildlife management or wildlife habitat of such area,  the commission,  with the concurrence of the land management agency involved and after a public hearing,  may order such area closed to motor vehicles for not more than five years from the date of such closure,  provided that all roads in such area shall remain open unless specifically closed.
B. The commission may also recommend that particular areas of land be set aside or made available for the use of recreational vehicles.
C. The commission may enter into agreements with landowners and agencies controlling areas that the commission has made recommendations on pursuant to subsection B. Any such agreement shall stipulate the restrictions,  prohibitions and permitted uses of motor vehicles in such area and the duties of the commission and such landowner or agency relating to the enforcement of the terms of such agreement.
D. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6 to carry out the provisions of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-453 - Notices of restrictions; posting; publication

17-453.
Notices of restrictions;  posting;  publication
A. For all areas specified under agreements pursuant to section 17-452,  the commission shall cause notices of the restrictions,  prohibitions or permitted uses of such area to be posted,  prior to the effective date of such restrictions,  prohibitions or permitted uses,  on the main traveled roads and highways entering such area and such locations that the commission deems appropriate.
B. In addition to the posted notices required by subsection A of this section,  the commission shall cause a notice of such restrictions,  prohibitions or permitted uses,  together with a description of the area,  to be published three times in a newspaper of general circulation in the state prior to the effective date of such restrictions,  prohibitions or permitted uses.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-455 - Exceptions

17-455.
Exceptions
A. The restrictions,  prohibitions or permitted uses established pursuant to section 17-452 shall not apply to:
1. Public employees acting in the scope of their employment.
2. Valid licensees and permittees of state agencies and land management agencies. Holders of such licenses and permits shall be limited to the specific purposes and areas of travel for which such licenses or permits were issued or granted.
3. Necessary travel within or across restricted or prohibited land by employees and agents of public utilities,  subject to Arizona corporation commission (or any successor agency) or federal power commission regulation,  of suppliers of water or power acting as agents of the federal government,  and employees or agents of mining companies exercising rights pursuant to any state or federal mining law or regulation. Other persons who are regularly engaged in prospecting or mineral exploration shall upon application be issued vehicular access permits by the director.
4. A licensed hunter who enters an area solely to pick up a big game animal which he has legally killed.
B. Emergency situations,  such as fire or other disasters,  or when otherwise necessary to protect life or property shall not require a permit.
C. Parking and camping shall be allowed along open roads in closed areas,  except that no vehicle shall be parked or operated at a distance greater than three hundred feet from such roads.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-456 - Expenditure of funds; source; functions

17-456.
Expenditure of funds;  source;  functions
The commission may expend such funds as may become available from general fund appropriations to carry out the provisions of this article,  including,  but not limited to:
1. Investigations and surveys of actual or possible wildlife habitat damage by motor vehicles and the study of areas to be recommended for recreational vehicle use.
2. Posting notices of restrictions,  prohibitions and permitted uses of motor vehicles.
3. Providing maps.
4. An informational and educational program on wildlife habitat preservation and restoration.
5. The enforcement of the provisions of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-471 - Wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement fund; commission duties

17-471.
Wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement fund;  commission duties
A. The wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations for specific wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement projects. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. On notice from the director of the Arizona game and fish department,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided in section 35-313 and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
B. The commission shall:
1. Monitor and have oversight of specific projects for which the legislature appropriates monies to the wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement fund.
2. If necessary,  change the priority of appropriated projects under its oversight,  but any change in priority shall be subject to approval of the commission at a public hearing.
3. Submit a semiannual report on the work,  goals,  objectives and funding of the wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement fund to the governor,  the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives,  the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees and provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state and the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-481 - Application of aquatic poisons; analysis; notice; exceptions

17-481.
Application of aquatic poisons;  analysis;  notice;  exceptions
A. The department shall not apply rotenone or antimycin A for any purpose to any spring,  seep,  watershed,  stream,  river,  stockpond,  irrigation water delivery system,  lake or other body of standing or running water in this state until conducting and submitting to the commission a full impact analysis of any risks posed to the environment and to downstream potable water supplies and livestock water sources. On receipt and review of the analysis,  the commission shall issue either:
1. A written approval if the commission finds the application will not endanger the health of the environment,  humans or livestock.
2. A written disapproval of the analysis.
B. The department must:
1. Provide at least ten days' advance written notice to all owners,  lessees and permittees of real property,  including federal and state public lands that are contiguous with the treatment area as defined in the impact analysis,  and publish general notice in two publications in a daily or weekly newspaper of general circulation in the general area in which the rotenone or antimycin A will be applied.
2. Conduct soil and water analyses:
(a) Before applying rotenone or antimycin A to establish baseline levels.
(b) After application to monitor downstream levels in soil,  potable water supplies and livestock water sources. The department shall continue to monitor the downstream levels until they return to pretreatment baseline levels.
C. This article does not apply if the application is both:
1. To a reservoir,  or to a water body for purposes of operating a reservoir or delivering water from a reservoir or system of reservoirs,  that has a capacity of at least ten thousand acre feet,  or to the Colorado river below and including Lake Mead.
2. Pursuant to a federally issued incidental take permit pursuant to the federal endangered species act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-491 - Livestock loss board; members; terms; compensation; annual report

17-491.
Livestock loss board;  members;  terms;  compensation;  annual report
A. The livestock loss board is established to address the depredation of wolves on livestock operations. The livestock loss board consists of the following members:
1. The director of the Arizona department of agriculture or the director's designee.
2. The director of the Arizona game and fish department or the director's designee.
3. Three members who represent the livestock industry,  who have knowledge and experience with wildlife impacts and management and who are appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.
4. Two members who represent wildlife conservation or wildlife management,  who have knowledge and experience with livestock production or management and who are appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.
5. One member who is a livestock auction market owner and who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
6. One member who is a faculty member at a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents,  who has expertise in agricultural and life sciences and who is appointed by the president of the senate.
B. The initial members of the livestock loss board who are appointed pursuant to subsection A,  paragraphs 3,  4,  5 and 6 of this section shall assign themselves by lot to terms of two and four years in office. All subsequent members serve four-year terms of office. The chairperson shall notify the governor's office,  the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives of these appointments.
C. A majority of the members constitute a quorum.
D. The livestock loss board shall annually elect a chairperson from its members.
E. Members of the livestock loss board are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
F. The livestock loss board shall submit to the governor,  the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before December 31 of each year a report of the number of applications for compensation,  the total amount of monies provided to landowners,  lessees and livestock operators that year and any recommendations. The livestock loss board shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-492 - Powers and duties; definition

17-492.
Powers and duties;  definition
A. The livestock loss board shall:
1. Establish and implement procedures to compensate landowners,  lessees or livestock operators for wolf depredation on livestock.
2. Establish requirements for landowners,  lessees and livestock operators to report and demonstrate wolf depredation on livestock.
3. Establish eligibility and application requirements to receive compensation for wolf depredation on livestock.
4. Determine the compensation rate for each livestock animal depredated by wolves.
5. Research and develop measures to prevent wolf depredation on livestock.
6. Establish procedures for landowners,  lessees or livestock operators to appeal decisions of the livestock loss board.
B. The livestock loss board may:
1. Compensate landowners,  lessees or livestock operators for wolf depredation on livestock.
2. Compensate landowners,  lessees or livestock operators for implementing avoidance measures to prevent wolf depredation on livestock.
3. Implement a pay-for-presence program that provides compensation for the landowners,  lessees and livestock operators who allow wolves to be present on private property owned or leased by the landowner,  lessee or livestock operator and accept potential wolf depredation on livestock. A pay-for-presence program may not provide compensation for the presence of wolves on public lands.
4. Coordinate with the department in an investigation of wolf depredation on livestock and any corrective measures taken pursuant to section 17-239.
5. Coordinate with state and federal wildlife agencies to verify wolf depredation on livestock.
6. Collaborate with federal farm services agencies in this state to promote livestock compensation programs.
7. Adopt rules pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6 as necessary to administer and enforce this section.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " avoidance measures"  means nonlethal actions taken or education provided by livestock owners to reduce the likelihood of livestock depredation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-493 - Livestock compensation fund; exemption; definition

17-493.
Livestock compensation fund;  exemption;  definition
A. The livestock compensation fund is established consisting of federal monies,  legislative appropriations from the state general fund,  public and private grants and private donations received for the purpose of compensating landowners,  lessees and livestock operators for the following:
1. Wolf depredation on livestock.
2. Participating in a pay-for-presence program implemented by the livestock loss board pursuant to section 17-492.
3. Implementing avoidance measures to prevent wolf depredation on livestock.
B. The livestock loss board shall administer the livestock compensation fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. The livestock loss board may accept and spend federal monies,  public and private grants,  gifts,  contributions and devises to assist in carrying out the purposes of this article. These monies do not revert to the state general fund at the end of a fiscal year. Monies in the fund shall be used to supplement,  not supplant,  monies otherwise appropriated to the department.
C. Monies in the livestock compensation fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " avoidance measures"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 17-492.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-495 - Definitions

17-495.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Confidential information"  means any data collected about a landowner,  species or property location from a private landowner or property owner by a state agency or municipal agency or an entity acting on the agency's behalf.
2. " Conservation plan"  means a species conservation plan that promotes compliance with federal law protecting endangered species,  species proposed for listing and candidate species in a manner consistent with this state's economic development and fiscal stability,  including candidate conservation agreements,  candidate conservation agreements with assurances and habitat conservation plans.
3. " Endangered species"  means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range and is listed as endangered pursuant to the endangered species act.
4. " Endangered Species Act"  means the endangered species act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205;  87 Stat. 884;  16 United States Code sections 1531 through 1544).
5. " Property owner"  means a person with a fee simple,  leasehold or other property interest,  including owners of water or other natural resources,  or any other entity that may have a property interest,  sufficient to carry out species research or management activities,  subject to applicable state law,  on nonfederal land.
6. " Research"  means scientifically valid data that is collected on a species that is already protected under the endangered species act or potentially subject to federal protection under the endangered species act.
7. " Species"  includes any species or subspecies of fish,  wildlife or plants and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate fish or wildlife that interbreeds when mature.
8. " State agency"  means any state agency,  authority or body that is established and authorized by the legislature.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-495.01 - Property owner confidentiality; disclosure; consent; civil penalty

17-495.01.
Property owner confidentiality;  disclosure;  consent;  civil penalty
A. Information collected in the furtherance of the roles,  responsibilities and duties of a state agency or an entity acting on the state agency's behalf,  from a private landowner,  property owner or other participant or potential participant in an endangered species survey or other species research or conservation plan is confidential information and may not be disclosed to any person,  including state or federal agencies,  if the information relates to the specific location,  species identification or quantity of any animal or plant life for which an endangered species survey or other species research or a conservation plan,  or both,  is under consideration,  development or implementation. The state agency shall disclose such information only to the person that provided the information unless the person consents in writing to full or specified partial disclosure of such information.
B. Confidential information about species shall be collected only through a standardized form in which property owners provide express written consent to have their property surveyed or enrolled or potentially subject to enrollment in a conservation plan.
C. A person who violates the property owner confidentiality requirements in this section is subject to a civil penalty of $25, 000 for each violation of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-503 - Administration; expenses

17-503.
Administration;  expenses
A. The department is designated as the licensing authority in this state for purposes of the compact. The director shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of the participating states any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of the compact.
B. The compact administrator from this state is not entitled to any additional compensation for his service as such but is eligible for reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with his responsibilities as administrator in the same manner as expenses incurred in connection with other responsibilities of his office or employment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-601 - Definition of outdoor shooting range

17-601.
Definition of outdoor shooting range
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " outdoor shooting range"  or " range"  means a permanently located and improved area that is designed and operated for the use of rifles,  shotguns,  pistols,  silhouettes,  skeet,  trap,  black powder or any other similar sport shooting in an outdoor environment. Outdoor shooting range does not include:
1. Any area for the exclusive use of archery or air guns.
2. A totally enclosed facility that is designed to offer a totally controlled shooting environment that includes impenetrable walls,  floor and ceiling,  adequate ventilation,  lighting systems and acoustical treatment for sound attenuation suitable for the range's approved use.
3. Any area that is used for shooting on a private lot or parcel of land that is not open to the public on a commercial or membership basis.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-603 - Preexisting outdoor shooting ranges; noise buffering or attenuation

17-603.
Preexisting outdoor shooting ranges;  noise buffering or attenuation
A. If an outdoor shooting range was constructed before July 1,  2002 in compliance with existing applicable county or municipal ordinances and zoning requirements and if property located within one mile of the exterior property boundary of the range is rezoned after July 1,  2002 for residential use or any other use that includes a school,  hotel,  motel,  hospital or church,  the zoning authority must provide for noise buffers or attenuation devices that are either:
1. Within the new development as a condition for developing the property or as supplied by the zoning authority.
2. Supplied or funded by the zoning authority for location in the range.
B. Property owners,  developers,  zoning authorities and ranges may negotiate and provide for noise buffers or attenuation devices located on or off the range.
C. Any noise buffering or attenuation under this section must comply with the state noise standards prescribed by section 17-602.