The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's authority to revoke or suspend licenses for wildlife-related violations. Under the new provisions, the Commission would be allowed to revoke or suspend a license and deny the right to secure another license for up to five years if a person enters a deferred prosecution agreement for specific violations, including unlawful taking or possession of wildlife. Additionally, the bill introduces a process for terminating an active license revocation after the licensee meets certain conditions, such as completing a deferred prosecution program and paying all civil penalties.

Furthermore, the bill expands the Commission's authority to impose longer revocation periods based on the number of violations. For a second violation, the Commission could revoke or suspend a license for up to ten years, and for a third violation, the revocation could be permanent. The bill also makes several technical changes to existing language, including the replacement of terms and the clarification of procedures for handling violations and penalties. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Commission regarding wildlife protection laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-340
House Engrossed Version: 17-309, 17-340, 17-302
Senate Engrossed Version: 17-309, 17-340, 17-302