Arizona § 11-1023 - Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1023 — Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1023. Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages
A person who intentionally releases an animal that is lawfully confined for scientific, research, commercial, educational or for public event, display or exhibition purposes without the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal is guilty of a class 6 felony and in addition is liable for all of the following:
1. To the owner of the animal for damages including the costs of restoring the animal to confinement and to its health condition before the release.
2. For damages to real and personal property caused by the released animal.
3. If the release causes the failure of an experiment or loss of market value, for all costs of repeating the experiment and the loss of value, including replacement of the animals, labor and materials.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-1023
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1023 cover?
Section 11-1023 ("Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages") 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 § 11-1023?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1023" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 11-1023 apply to my situation?
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