{"data":{"id":"us-az/a.r.s.-44-8021","jurisdiction":"us-az","citation":"A.R.S. § 44-8021","heading":"Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition","body":"A. When taking possession of a dog or cat, an animal shelter shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip in the dog or cat and shall make a reasonable effort to contact the owner.\n\nB. For purposes of this section, \"animal shelter\" has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-1022.","path":["Title 44 Trade and Commerce"],"source_url":"https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/08021.htm","current_through":"2026-09-04","vintage":"2026-08-09","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T00:49:56Z","sha256":"9e99b874ea71a4f2f5ebd75645ff0b825445e4cdc90e3b5688bfb49c9729aaa9","source_id":"us-az","stale":true,"prev":"us-az/a.r.s.-44-8004","next":"us-az/a.r.s.-44-8031"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}