Arizona Revised Statutes Title 44. Trade and Commerce § 44-1799.11. Pet dealer regulation; state preemption

The regulation of pet dealers is a matter of statewide concern. A city, town or county may enact or enforce an ordinance to enforce § 44-1799.10 against a pet store or pet dealer. Any local law, rule, regulation or ordinance that imposes requirements on pet dealers that exceed the requirements of § 44-1799.10 or penalties prescribed by § 44-1799.08 is preempted. Any local law, rule, regulation or ordinance may not directly or indirectly prohibit or be applied to prohibit the sale of dogs or cats by a pet store or pet dealer, expressly or in effect, based on the source from which the animal is obtained if obtained in compliance with § 44-1799.10.