If this bill were to become law, it would update the current statutes by increasing the bond amount that an owner must post for the care of a properly seized animal from $25 to $500 per animal. This change is reflected in the insertion of the new bond amount in the relevant section of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically amending section 13-4281. The current language stating the bond amount as "twenty-five dollars" would be deleted and replaced with "$500."

Additionally, the bill would maintain the existing provisions regarding the owner's responsibility for the cost of care and the requirement to post the bond with the court. It would also clarify that cities, towns, or counties that have their own bonding and forfeiture ordinances must ensure that their requirements are equal to or more stringent than those outlined in this section. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial responsibility of animal owners in cases of lawful seizure by law enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-4281
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-4281
Chaptered Version: 13-4281