Primary Citation: A. R. S. § 20-1510Last Checked: August, 2023Alternate Citation: AZ ST § 20-1510Date Adopted: 2022Historical:
Summary:
This 2022 Arizona law states that the breed of a dog may not be the sole factor considered or used for any of the following purposes: (1) underwriting or actuarial processes for determining risk, liability or actual or potential losses related to claims involving dogs under a policy of insurance; or (2) questionnaires, surveys or other means of gathering information regarding ownership or possession of a dog or the presence of a dog on premises insured or to be insured under a policy of insurance.
A. The breed of a dog may not be the sole factor considered or used for any of the following purposes:
1. Underwriting or actuarial processes for determining risk, liability or actual or potential losses related to claims involving dogs under a policy of insurance.
2. Questionnaires, surveys or other means of gathering information regarding ownership or possession of a dog or the presence of a dog on premises insured or to be insured under a policy of insurance.
B. For the purposes of this section:
1. “Breed” means the actual or perceived breed or mixture of breeds of a dog.
2. “Policy of insurance” means a homeowner's or renter's policy of insurance.
Credits Added by Laws 2022, Ch. 243, § 2. <For termination under Sunset Law, see italic note preceding § 20-101 in Title 20 Refs & Annos.>
