public monies; Mexican wolf; prohibition
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill changes Arizona law regarding the Mexican gray wolf to restrict how the state can manage and support the species. Specifically, it prohibits the state from transporting wolf puppies into Arizona and using public funds for such transportation. The bill also requires the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to report detailed information about wolf populations, deaths, and incidents involving wolves within the state.
Key provisions
- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission cannot transport Mexican gray wolf puppies into the state.
- The state cannot use public funds for transporting Mexican gray wolf puppies.
- The commission must obtain a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before releasing wolves.
- Wolf releases must occur at least three miles from state trust land or private property.
- Each released wolf must have a full DNA profile.
- The Department of Fish and Game must report on wolf deaths, supplementation, captures, and locations.
- The Department must report on human and domestic animal incidents involving Mexican gray wolves.
Who is affected
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission
- Mexican gray wolves
- State trust land owners
- Private property owners
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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