Arizona § 3-2010 Identification of animals with drug residue; violation; classification

Arizona Statutes

§ 3-2010 — Identification of animals with drug residue; violation; classification

Arizona § 3-2010

Title 3Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 13SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS AND SALE OF MEAT

Art. 1Slaughter of Animals

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 3-2010 (2026).

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A.The owner of an animal which has been treated with an antibiotic which has a specific withdrawal period shall not market the animal for slaughter or through a livestock auction unless either:

1.The stated withdrawal period has expired.

2.The animal is identified and the restrictions disclosed to all potential buyers.

B.A producer who has been notified and is currently under United States department of agriculture restrictions for residue violations shall disclose that fact and identify animals he markets. Such a producer may certify that the animal has undergone the prescribed withdrawal period required for slaughter.

C.The identification prescribed by subsections A and B shall accompany the animal for at least thirty days or until it is slaughtered.

D.The division shall deter

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A. The owner of an animal which has been treated with an antibiotic which has a specific withdrawal period shall not market the animal for slaughter or through a livestock auction unless either:

1. The stated withdrawal period has expired.

2. The animal is identified and the restrictions disclosed to all potential buyers.

B. A producer who has been notified and is currently under United States department of agriculture restrictions for residue violations shall disclose that fact and identify animals he markets. Such a producer may certify that the animal has undergone the prescribed withdrawal period required for slaughter.

C. The identification prescribed by subsections A and B shall accompany the animal for at least thirty days or until it is slaughtered.

D. The division shall determine the method for identifying animals as required by this section.

E. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.