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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17. Game and Fish § 17-255. Definition of aquatic invasive species

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, “aquatic invasive species”:

1. Means any aquatic species that is not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction or presence in this state may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

2. Does not include:

(a) Any nonindigenous species lawfully or historically introduced into this state for sport fishing recreation.

(b) Any species introduced into this state by the department, by other governmental entities or by any person pursuant to this title.

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