Arizona § 11-1021 - Proper care, maintenance and euthanasia of impounded animals
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1021 — Proper care, maintenance and euthanasia of impounded animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1021. Proper care, maintenance and euthanasia of impounded animals
A. Any animal impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be given proper and humane care and maintenance.
B. Any animal euthanized while impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be euthanized only by the use of sodium pentobarbital or a derivative of sodium pentobarbital.
C. If an animal is euthanized by means specified in subsection B of this section, it shall be done by a licensed veterinarian or in accordance with procedures established by the state veterinarian pursuant to section 3-1213.
D. The governing body of any county, city or town that operates a pound shall establish procedures for the humane destruction of impounded animals by the methods described in subsections B and C of this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-1021
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1021 cover?
Section 11-1021 ("Proper care, maintenance and euthanasia of impounded animals") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 11-1021?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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