Arizona Laws 11-1014.01. Aggressive dogs; reasonable care requirements; violation; classification; definitions
A. A person who owns or who is responsible for the care of an aggressive dog shall take reasonable care to:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 11-1014.01
- Animal: means any animal of a species that is susceptible to rabies, except man. See Arizona Laws 11-1001
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. Prohibit the dog from escaping to the outside of a residence or an enclosed area, yard or structure.
2. Control the dog in a manner that prevents the dog from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal at all times while the dog is off the owner’s or responsible person’s property.
B. This section does not apply to any of the following:
1. A dog that is owned by a governmental agency and that is being used in military or police work.
2. A service animal as defined in section 11-1024.
3. A dog that is involved in an otherwise lawful act of hunting, ranching, farming or other agricultural purpose.
C. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section is a class 3 misdemeanor.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. "Aggressive dog" means any dog that has bitten a person or domestic animal without provocation or that has a known history of attacking persons or domestic animals without provocation.
2. "Reasonable care" means the degree of care that a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in the same or similar circumstances.