State & National Laws

Human Abuse Laws Arizona:

• Arizona Revised Statutes, click here for a full listing
• Arizona Criminal Code 13-3620.  Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors; medical records; exception; violation; classification; definitions.  Click here to read more.

• Cruelty to Animals Criminal Code 13-2910.  Cruelty to Animals; interference with working or service animal; classification; definitions
• Mandatory Reporting of Animal Cruelty - Veterinarians 

• For information about animal cruelty laws in your state, click here.
• To see a ranking of state animal cruelty laws, visit Animal Cruelty Laws:  Where Does Your State Stand?