Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2910.01 — Animal fighting; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 29: Offenses Against Public Order, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2910.01
Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.
A. A person commits animal fighting by knowingly:
1. Owning, possessing, keeping or training any animal if the person knows or has reason to know that the animal will engage in an exhibition of fighting with another animal.
2. For amusement or gain, causing any animal to fight with another animal, or causing any animals to injure each other.
3. Permitting any act in violation of paragraph 1 or 2 to be done on any premises under the person’s charge or control.
B. This section does not:
1. Prohibit or restrict activities permitted by or pursuant to title 3.
2. Apply to animals that are trained to protect livestock from predation and that engage in actions to protect livestock.
C. Animal fighting is a class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is animal fighting a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Animal fighting is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2910.01.
Which Arizona statute covers animal fighting?
Animal fighting is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2910.01 (Animal fighting; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.