Arizona Revised Statutes Title 3. Agriculture § 3-1205. Control of animal diseases; violation; classification

A. When advised of the occurrence of a disease of animals or poultry which constitutes a threat to the livestock or poultry industries, the director may issue lawful orders and adopt rules he deems necessary.

B. The state veterinarian may enter any place where a suspected animal or poultry may be and take custody of the animal or poultry for the purpose of determining the presence of a contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

C. The director may direct the state veterinarian and agency employees to:

D. Any person who violates any lawful order or rule issued pursuant to the provisions of subsection A, or breaks any quarantine established by the state veterinarian for the prevention and control of disease among livestock or poultry, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.