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§ 11-1027 — Reasonable provocation as defense

Arizona § 11-1027
JurisdictionArizona
Title 11Arizona Revised Statutes
Ch. 7INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Art. 6.Handling of Animals

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 11-1027 (2026).

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Proof of provocation of the attack by the person injured shall be a defense to the action for damages. The issue of provocation shall be determined by whether a reasonable person would expect that the conduct or circumstances would be likely to provoke a dog.

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