Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2927 — Unlawful feeding of wildlife; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 29: Offenses Against Public Order, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2927
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 unlawful feeding of wildlife by intentionally, knowingly or recklessly feeding, attracting or otherwise enticing wildlife into an area, except for:
1. Persons lawfully taking or holding wildlife pursuant to title 17 or pursuant to rules or orders of the Arizona game and fish commission.
2. Public employees or authorized agents acting within the scope of their authority for public safety or for wildlife management purposes.
3. Normal agricultural or livestock operational practices.
4. Tree squirrels or birds.
B. This section applies in a county with a population of more than two hundred eighty thousand persons.
C. Unlawful feeding of wildlife is a petty offense.
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Questions this section answers
Is unlawful feeding of wildlife a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Unlawful feeding of wildlife is a Petty Offense in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2927.
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful feeding of wildlife?
Unlawful feeding of wildlife is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2927 (Unlawful feeding of wildlife; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.