Arizona § 17-238 - Special licenses for field trials, for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-238 — Special licenses for field trials, for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-238. Special licenses for field trials, for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity
A. The commission may adopt rules and regulations and issue licenses for the conduct of field trials, shooting preserves, private wildlife farms and zoos, or for the personal use and possession of wildlife so as to safeguard the interests of the wildlife and people of the state.
B. The commission, at its discretion and under such regulations as it deems necessary, may issue a permit to take wildlife for scientific purposes to any person or duly accredited representative of public educational or scientific institutions, or governmental departments of the United States engaged in the scientific study of wildlife.
C. A person holding a permit issued pursuant to this section may, upon advance approval by the commission, buy, sell and transport wildlife legally possessed. Each person receiving a permit under this section shall file with the department within fifteen days after requested by the department a report of his activities under the permit. The commission may revoke such licenses or permits for noncompliance with regulations.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 17-238
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-238 cover?
Section 17-238 ("Special licenses for field trials, for shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in captivity") 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 § 17-238?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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