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 for individuals entering a deferred prosecution agreement after a public hearing. This includes specific violations such as unlawful taking or possession of wildlife, and the bill introduces new criteria for terminating an active license revocation, which requires proof of completion of the deferred prosecution program, dismissal of charges, completion of training courses, and payment of civil penalties.

Additionally, 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, including the replacement of certain terms and the addition of new violations related to wildlife offenses. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Commission in managing wildlife regulations and ensuring compliance.

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