ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2433: G&F; trophy definition; repeal

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cobb, LD 5

BILL STATUS: Transmitted to Governor

Overview

Repeals the definition of trophy and reduces various civil penalties for taking, wounding, killing or possessing these animals.

History

A trophy is defined as a:

a) mule deer buck with at least four points on one antler;

b) whitetail deer buck with at least three points on one antler;

c) bull elk with at least six points on one antler;

d) pronghorn (antelope) buck with at least one horn that is a minimum of fourteen inches in length;

e) big horn sheep; and

f) bison (A.R.S. § 17-101).

The minimum civil penalty for unlawfully taking, wounding, killing or possessing a trophy is $8,000 (A.R.S. § 17-314).

Provisions

1. Repeals the definition of trophy. (Sec. 1)

2. Reduces the minimum civil penalty for unlawfully taking, wounding, killing or possessing wildlife as follows:

a. $1,500 for each:

i. mule deer buck with at least four points on one antler;

ii. white tail deer buck with at least three points on one antler; and

iii. pronghorn (antelope) buck with at least one horn that is a minimum of fourteen inches in length; and

b. $2,500 for each bull elk with at least six points on one antler. (Sec. 2)

3. Specifies the minimum penalty for a bighorn sheep or bison remains $8,000. (Sec. 2)

4. Specifies that a person would not be relieved of liability for a civil penalty assessed before the effective date of this legislation.

5. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1,2)

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12. Fifty-fourth Legislature                       HB 2433

13. First Regular Session                                                                                                                          Version 5: Transmitted

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