A. The secretary of the interior is granted the privilege to conduct fish hatching, fish culture and other operations connected therewith, including the acquisition of land, with the approval of the commission, in any manner and at any time that may be considered by the secretary necessary and proper, any laws of the state to the contrary notwithstanding.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 17-421

  • Commission: means the Arizona game and fish commission. See Arizona Laws 17-101
  • Department: means the Arizona game and fish department. See Arizona Laws 17-101
  • including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting or granting to the secretary jurisdiction over or interference with the established activities or facilities of the department nor shall this section be construed as contravening any law of this state relating to public health or water rights.