Arizona § 28-8281 - Killing birds or animals; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8281 — Killing birds or animals; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-8281. Killing birds or animals; classification
A. Except as provided in subsection B, an aeronaut or passenger who intentionally kills birds or animals while in flight is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. If authorized by the Arizona game and fish commission, the following persons may take coyotes by shooting from aircraft for wildlife and livestock management purposes:
1. An employee of the Arizona game and fish department.
2. An authorized employee of the United States government agency.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8281 cover?
Section 28-8281 ("Killing birds or animals; classification") 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.
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