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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as authorized by the commission, a person shall not:
1. Possess, import, ship or transport into or within this state, or cause to be imported, shipped or transported into or within this state, an aquatic invasive species.
2. Notwithstanding § 17-255.04, subsection A, paragraph 4, release, place or plant, or cause to be released, placed or planted, an aquatic invasive species into waters in this state or into any water treatment facility, water supply or water transportation facility, device or mechanism in this state.
3. Notwithstanding § 17-255.04, subsection A, paragraph 4, place in any waters of this state any equipment, watercraft, vessel, vehicle or conveyance that has been in any water or location where aquatic invasive species are present within the preceding thirty days without first decontaminating the equipment, watercraft, vessel, vehicle or conveyance.
4. Sell, purchase, barter or exchange in this state an aquatic invasive species.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17. Game and Fish § 17-255.02. Prohibitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-17-game-and-fish/az-rev-st-sect-17-255-02/
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