Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes
§ 3-1312 — Transporting equine in a cruel manner; violation; classification; definitions
ARS § 3-1312Title 3. Agriculture · Ch. 11. OWNERSHIP, CONTROL AND REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK · Art. 4. Dominion Over Animals
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View on source3-1312. Transporting equine in a cruel manner; violation; classification; definitions A. A person shall not transport or cause or allow to be transported to a slaughtering establishment any equine in or on any vehicle with more than one level or tier. B. The animal cargo space of vehicles used for the transportation of equines to slaughtering establishments must: 1. Be designed, constructed and maintained in a manner that at all times protects the health and well-being of any equine being transported. 2. Segregate any aggressive equine from the other equines in or on the vehicle. 3. Have sufficient interior height to allow each equine to stand with its head extended to the fullest normal postural height. 4. Be equipped with doors and ramps of sufficient size to provide for safe loading and unloading of any equine. C. Before the transportation of any equine to a slaughtering establishment, the owner or shipper must: 1. For a period of not less than six consecutive hours immediately before any equine is loaded on the vehicle, provide each equine appropriate food, potable water and the opportunity to rest. 2. Load each equine on the vehicle so that:
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