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Recently Changed Department Rules
Article Affected
Specific Changes
Effective Date
Article 5, dealing with boating and water sports. Actual rule language [PDF-345kb] February 2, 2008
Article 7, dealing with Heritage Grants.
Actual rule language [PDF-245kb] February 2, 2008
Article 1, dealing with fees; and Article 2 dealing with use of migratory and waterfowl stamps.
Amendments to correct fees for Department issued licenses, stamps, tags, and permits that were amended in the previous rulemaking. Amendments include:

-Corrected fees for Class A and Class I fishing licenses.

-Reduced Class F and Class G licenses for children 10 to 13. This keeps licenses consistent with new family Class J and Class K family licenses.

-Clearly lists tags and stamps received when purchasing a Class L, Class M, and Class N super conservation hunting license.

Actual rule language [PDF-201kb] 		February 6, 2007
 
Rule Changes Currently Being Considered
Five-Year Rule Review
Additional Information
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's five-year review of rules listed in Article 3, dealing with taking and handing of wildlife, has been approved by the Governor's Regulatory Review Council. These rules regulate lawful seasons and methods of take for wildlife as well as conduct in the field.

The Department anticipates intitiating rulemaking to enact the suggested changes in a timely manner.
Completion and approval of a five-year review does not change law. The purpose of a review is to determine whether existing rules are effective and enforceable, and to develop methods to resolve any deficiencies.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's five-year review of rules listed in Article 6, dealing with rules of practice before the Commission, has been approved by the Governor's Regulatory Review Council. These rules regulate Commission presentations and communications, and petitions for rule changes, road closures, and other issues with no remedy in statute, rule, or policy.

The Department anticipates initiating rulemaking to enact the suggested changes in a timely manner. 		Completion and approval of a five-year review does not change law. The purpose of a review is to determine whether existing rules are effective and enforceable, and to develop methods to resolve any deficiencies.
 
Notice of Docket Opening
Additional Information
None at this time.

 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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None at this time.
 
Notice of Final Rulemaking
Additional Information
None at this time.

 

Notice of Exempt Rulemaking
Additional Information
Article 8, dealing with wildlife areas and Department property. Amendment allows the Commission to open the Three Bar Wildlife Area, Walnut Canyon Enclosure (Unit 22) to hunting and public access when deemed appropriate. Actual rule language [PDF-106kb] Effective date is April 22, 2008

For more information on our rules or to submit a comment on a rulemaking, contact our Rules and Risk Department:

Rules and Risk Departmen
Office: (623) 236-7390
E-mail: Rulemaking@azgfd.gov
 
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