1. A. The Department may seize, quarantine, require the surrender of, or euthanize any live wildlife that has been released, has escaped, or is likely to escape if the wildlife poses an actual or potential threat to:

   1. 1. Native wildlife;
   2. 2. Wildlife habitat;
   3. 3. Public health, safety, or welfare; or
   4. 4. Property.
2. B. A person shall not release live wildlife, unless specifically directed to do so by the Department or authorized under this Article.
3. C. The person releasing or allowing the escape of wildlife shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Department associated with seizing or quarantining the wildlife.
4. D. All special license holders shall be subject to the requirements of this Section.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 28, 1989 (Supp. 89-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 980, effective May 6, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 2813, effective December 5, 2015 (Supp. 15-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 321, effective July 1, 2021 (Supp. 21-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 32 A.A.R. 7 (January 2, 2026), effective February 1, 2026 (Supp. 25-4).