Wildlife Feeding-Intentional feeding
It is against the law to intentionally feed wildlife in Pima and Maricopa County. If a person is intentionally feeding wildlife they can be charged a $300 fine. The law is in the Arizona Revised Statues. 13-2927
Wildlife affected by the new law:
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Prohibited
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Bobcats
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Coyotes
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Deer
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Foxes
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Ground and rock squirrels
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Javelina
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Mountain lions
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Rabbits
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Raccoons
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Skunks
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Allowed
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Birds
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Tree squirrels
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How the prohibition applies:
The law exempts the feeding of birds and tree squirrels as well as normal livestock or agricultural operations.
The law describes violators as those who feed or attract wildlife, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly. This means that people who leave food outdoors for their pets could be in violation of the law.
The law describes violators as those who feed or attract wildlife, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly. This means that people who leave food outdoors for their pets could be in violation of the law.
Source:
"Feed Wile E. Coyote, risk a fine." Arizona Daily Star. September 21, 2006. Page B1.
"Feed Wile E. Coyote, risk a fine." Arizona Daily Star. September 21, 2006. Page B1.