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Animal facility in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Animal facility” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Animal facility” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Animal facility" means a building or premises where a commercial activity in which the use of animals is essential takes place, including a zoo, rodeo, circus, amusement park, hunting preserve and horse and dog event. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-2301)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.