Friday, September 26, 2008

Hundreds of changes to state law take effect today

As of today, it's illegal to sell puppies and other animals along Arizona roads. The state mine inspector can now fill deadly abandoned mines with cement, glass and other donated debris. And fight rules have been relaxed in cage-fighting events, guaranteeing fans more gore.

They are among hundreds of changes to state law that take effect today, the 90th day after the end of the legislative session, referred to by policy wonks as the "general effective date."

The state now will begin enforcing most of the 315 bills Gov. Janet Napolitano signed into law this year. But others, including a bill requiring new fees for off-road vehicles and another that increases penalties for driving a vehicle or boat under the influence, won't become effective until Jan. 1.

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Posted by Phoenix Arizona Personal Injury Attorneys and Lawyers

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