SB1237 is a bill that aims to prevent cities, towns, and counties in Arizona from creating ordinances, resolutions, or policies that would prohibit or unduly restrict the use of working animals in lawful commerce or for animal enterprises. The bill specifies that this prohibition does not apply to municipal or county zoning ordinances related to public health, safety, and general welfare, nor does it affect ordinances or resolutions related to public health, safety, noise, or animal cruelty. Additionally, the bill does not impact other state laws related to animal care, cruelty, noise, public health, or safety.

The bill defines "working animal" as an animal primarily used to perform specific duties or functions in commerce or for an animal enterprise, such as a rodeo or agricultural operation. However, it explicitly excludes animals like rabbits, llamas, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, or any other animals primarily used for food production from this definition. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29, 44-1799.10, 3-111
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29, 44-1799.10, 3-111