When livestock of a resident of the state is intentionally driven off its range by any person, without consent of the owner, the person is guilty of a class 5 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 5 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $150,000
For details, see § 13-702

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-1303

  • Livestock: means cattle, equine, sheep, goats and swine, except feral pigs. See Arizona Laws 3-1201
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Range: means every character of lands, enclosed or unenclosed, outside of cities and towns, upon which livestock is permitted by custom, license or permit to roam and feed. See Arizona Laws 3-1201