Arizona legal term
Domestic animal in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Domestic animal” 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 “Domestic animal” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Domestic animal" means a mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian, not regulated by title 3, that is kept primarily as a pet or companion or that is bred to be a pet or companion. 5. (A.R.S. § 13-2910)
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