Primary Citation: A. R. S. § 44-8021; A. R. S. § 9-500.48Country of Origin: United StatesLast Checked: May, 2025Alternate Citation: AZ ST § 44-8021; AZ ST § 9-500.48Date Adopted: 2022Historical:
Summary:
This two Arizona laws relate to microchip scans. The first law requires an animal shelter to thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip in the dog or cat and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner after taking possession of a dog or cat. The second law states that a city or town shall thoroughly scan a deceased cat or dog found in a public place to for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner before disposing of the cat or dog if the disposal will be at a landfill.
Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated. Title 44. Trade and Commerce. Chapter 40. Animal Shelters. Article 1. General Provisions. § 44-8021. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition
A. When taking possession of a dog or cat, an animal shelter shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip in the dog or cat and shall make a reasonable effort to contact the owner.
B. For purposes of this section, “animal shelter” has the same meaning prescribed in § 11-1022.
Credits Added by Laws 2022, Ch. 207, § 8.
Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated. Title 9. Cities and Towns. Chapter 4. General Powers. Article 8. Miscellaneous. § 9-500.48. Deceased cats and dogs; owner notification
A city or town shall require an employee or a contractor or subcontractor that has contracted with the city or town to remove deceased cats and dogs from a public place to thoroughly scan the cat or dog for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner before disposing of the cat or dog if the disposal will be at a landfill.
