Apply for Service Dog Identification
You may apply for a Service Dog Identification with the Animal Control Department. The law defines the parameters for official identification. The statutes are below.
Definition of Service Dog (A.R.S. § 11-1024(5)
“Service animal” means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. Service animal does not include other species of animals, whether wild or domestic or trained or untrained.
Anti-rabies vaccination; vaccination and license stations (A.R.S. 11-1010)
A. Before a license is issued for any dog, the owner or a veterinarian must present a paper or electronic copy or tele-facsimile of the vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used and date revaccination is due. A duplicate of each rabies vaccination certificate issued shall be transmitted to the county enforcement agent within two weeks of the date the dog was vaccinated. No dog shall be licensed unless it is vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article.
Licensing Statutory Language (A.R.S. § 11-1604):
A. A county shall not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on a licensing requirement or condition that is not specifically authorized by statute, rule, ordinance or delegation agreement. A general grant of authority does not constitute a basis for imposing a licensing requirement or condition unless the authority specifically authorizes the requirement or condition.
B. Unless specifically authorized, a county shall avoid duplication of other laws that do not enhance regulatory clarity and shall avoid dual permitting to the maximum extent practicable.
C. This section does not prohibit county flexibility to issue licenses or adopt ordinances or codes.
D. A county shall not request or initiate discussions with a person about waiving that person's rights.
E. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief may be awarded against a county. The court may award reasonable attorney fees, damages and all fees associated with the license application to a party that prevails in an action against a county for a violation of this section.
F. A county employee may not intentionally or knowingly violate this section. A violation of this section is cause for disciplinary action or dismissal pursuant to the county's adopted personnel policy.
G. This section does not abrogate the immunity provided by § 12-820.01 or 12-820.02.
H. A county shall prominently print the provisions of subsections A, B, C, D, E, F and G of this section on all license applications.
I. The licensing application may be in either print or electronic format.