Arizona § 3-1340 - Unbranded livestock kept in close confinement; shipment, sale and inspection
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-1340 — Unbranded livestock kept in close confinement; shipment, sale and inspection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1340. Unbranded livestock kept in close confinement; shipment, sale and inspection
A. Owners of livestock, other than equines, who do not have a recorded brand and who maintain their animals in close confinement not exceeding ten acres may transport their animals to livestock auctions licensed in this state, feedlots licensed in this state or slaughter plants licensed in this state without first having those animals inspected if the shipment does not exceed five cattle or calves or ten sheep.
B. Animals shipped, conveyed or transported under this section shall be accompanied by proof of ownership, such as auction invoices or inspection certificates which the owner received at the time of purchase.
C. Any livestock, other than equines, that are transported, shipped or conveyed pursuant to this section and that have not been inspected by a livestock officer or inspector within the previous forty-eight hours shall be inspected at their destination point by a livestock officer or inspector before the sale, slaughter or change of ownership and all applicable inspection fees shall be paid. Destination points for the purpose of this section are feedlots, slaughter plants and auctions which are licensed in this state.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-1340
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-1340 cover?
Section 3-1340 ("Unbranded livestock kept in close confinement; shipment, sale and inspection") 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 § 3-1340?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 3-1340 apply to my situation?
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