Second Regular Session H.B. 2626
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2626
(Reference to House engrossed bill)
Page 5, strike lines 12 through 43
Strike pages 6 and 7
Page 8, strike lines 1 through 4, insert:
"Sec. 6. Title 32, chapter 21, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-2239.02, to read:
32-2239.02. Duty of veterinarian to scan for presence of microchip; owner notification
For all stray dogs and cats brought to a veterinary premises, the veterinarian shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner.
Sec. 7. Title 32, chapter 21, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-2297, to read:
32-2297. Duty of animal crematory licensee to scan for presence of microchip; exception
For all dogs and cats brought to a crematory by a person other than the dog's or cat's owner, the crematory licensee shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner, unless there is a written or ELECTRONIC record that the dog or cat has been THOROUGHLY scanned for the presence of a microchip and a reasonable effort has been made to contact the owner."
Amend title to conform