Arizona Laws 3-2010. Identification of animals with drug residue; violation; classification
A. The owner of an animal which has been treated with an antibiotic which has a specific withdrawal period shall not market the animal for slaughter or through a livestock auction unless either:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-2010
- Department: means the Arizona department of agriculture. See Arizona Laws 3-101
- Division: means the animal services division of the Arizona department of agriculture. See Arizona Laws 3-2001
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Slaughter: means to kill cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules or other equines and to prepare the carcasses or parts of carcasses for human consumption. See Arizona Laws 3-2001
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. The stated withdrawal period has expired.
2. The animal is identified and the restrictions disclosed to all potential buyers.
B. A producer who has been notified and is currently under United States department of agriculture restrictions for residue violations shall disclose that fact and identify animals he markets. Such a producer may certify that the animal has undergone the prescribed withdrawal period required for slaughter.
C. The identification prescribed by subsections A and B shall accompany the animal for at least thirty days or until it is slaughtered.
D. The division shall determine the method for identifying animals as required by this section.
E. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.