SB1759

Wildlife; unlawful taking; civil penalty

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1759 amends wildlife laws to establish civil penalties for unlawful wildlife taking, wounding, killing, or possession.

Arizona SB1759 amends section 17-314 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow the commission to impose civil penalties for unlawful wildlife taking, wounding, killing, or possession. The penalties vary by species, ranging from $50 for small game or aquatic wildlife to $8,000 for bighorn sheep, bison, endangered species, or formally endangered species. The commission can also increase penalties for repeat offenders. All collected penalties are to be deposited in the wildlife theft prevention fund.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate NR Committee