Ariz. Admin. Code § 12-4-121

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 41, October 11, 2024

Section R12-4-121 - Tag Transfer

A. For the purposes of this Section:

"Authorized nonprofit organization" means a nonprofit organization approved by the Department to receive donated unused tags.

"Unused tag" means a hunt permit-tag, limited-entry permit-tag, nonpermit-tag, or special license tag that has not been attached to any wildlife.

B. A parent, grandparent, or guardian issued a hunt permit-tag, limited-entry permit-tag, nonpermit-tag, or special license tag may transfer the unused tag to the parent's, grandparent's, or guardian's minor child or grandchild.

1. A parent, grandparent, or guardian issued a tag may transfer the unused tag to a minor child or grandchild at any time prior to the end of the season for which the unused tag was issued.

2. A parent, grandparent, or guardian may transfer the unused tag by providing all of the following documentation in person at any Department office:

a. Proof of ownership of the unused tag to be transferred,

b. The unused tag, and

c. The minor's valid hunting license.

3. If a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is deceased, the personal representative of the person's estate may transfer an unused tag to an eligible minor. The person acting as the personal representative shall present:

a. The deceased person's death certificate, and

b. Proof of the person's authority to act as the personal representative of the deceased person's estate.

4. To be eligible to receive an unused tag from a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian, the minor child shall meet the criteria established under subsection (D).

5. A minor child or grandchild receiving an unused tag from a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian shall be accompanied into the field by any grandparent, parent, or legal guardian of the minor child.

C. A person issued a tag or the person's legal representative may donate the unused tag to a an authorized nonprofit organization for use by a minor child with a life threatening medical condition or permanent physical disability or a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States with a service-connected disability.

1. The person or legal representative who donates the unused tag shall provide the authorized nonprofit organization with a written statement indicating the unused tag is voluntarily donated to the organization.

2. An authorized nonprofit organization receiving a donated tag under this subsection may transfer the unused tag to an eligible minor child or veteran by contacting any Department office.

a. To obtain a transfer, the nonprofit organization shall:

i. Provide proof of donation of the unused tag to be transferred;

ii. Provide the unused tag;

iii. Provide proof of the minor child's or veteran's valid hunting license.

b. To be eligible to receive a donated unused tag from an authorized nonprofit organization, a minor child shall meet the criteria established under subsection (D).

3. A person who donates an original, unused hunt permit-tag issued in a computer drawing to an authorized nonprofit organization may submit a request to the Department for the reinstatement of the bonus points expended for that unused tag, provided all of the following conditions are met:

a. The person has a valid and active membership in the Department's membership program with at least one unredeemed tag surrender on the application deadline date, for the computer draw in which the hunt permit-tag being surrendered was drawn, and at the time of tag surrender.

b. The person submits a completed application form as described under R12-4-118;

c. The person provides acceptable proof to the Department that the tag was transferred to an authorized nonprofit organization; and

d. The person submits the request to the Department:

i. No later than 60 days after the date on which the tag was donated to an authorized nonprofit organization; and

ii. No less than 30 days prior to the computer draw application deadline for that genus, as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule.

D. To receive an unused tag authorized under subsections (B) or (C), an eligible minor child shall meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a valid hunting license,

2. Has not reached the applicable annual or lifetime bag limit for that genus, and

3. Is 10 to 17 years of age on the date of the transfer. A minor child under the age of 14 shall have satisfactorily completed a Department-sanctioned hunter education course before the beginning date of the hunt.

E. To receive an unused tag authorized under subsection (C), an eligible veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States with a service-connected disability shall meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a valid hunting license, and

2. Has not reached the applicable annual or lifetime bag limit for that genus.

F. A nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for authorization to receive a donated unused tag, provided the nonprofit organization:

1. Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and

2. Affords opportunities and experiences to:

a. Children with life-threatening medical conditions or physical disabilities, or

b. Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

3. This authorization shall remain in effect unless revoked by the Department for noncompliance with the requirements established under A.R.S. § 17-332 or this Section.

4. A nonprofit organization shall apply for authorization by submitting an application to any Department office. The application form is furnished by the Department and is available at any Department office. A nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following information on the application:

a. Nonprofit organization's information:

i. Name,

ii. Physical address,

iii. Telephone number;

b. Contact information for the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Section:

i. Name,

ii. Address,

iii. Telephone number;

c. Signature of the president and secretary-treasurer of the organization or their equivalents; and

d. Date of signing.

5. In addition to the application, a nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following:

a. A copy of the organization's articles of incorporation and evidence that the organization has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless a current and correct copy is already on file with the Department;

b. Document identifying the organization's mission;

c. A letter stating how the organization will participate in the Big Game Tag Transfer program; and

d. A statement that the person or organization submitting the application agrees to the conditions established under A.R.S. § 17-332 and this Section.

6. An applicant who is denied authorization to receive donated tags under this Section may appeal to the Commission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R12-4-121

Adopted effective October 10, 1986, filed September 25, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Rule expired one year from effective date of October 10, 1986. Rule readopted without change for one year effective January 22, 1988, filed January 7, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Rule expired effective January 22, 1989 (Supp. 89-1). New Section R12-4-121adopted effective March 1, 1991; filed February 28, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Repealed effective January 1, 1993; filed December 18, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2732, effective July 1, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 291, effective March 11, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1195, effective June 30, 2012 (Supp. 12-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3025, effective 1/2/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 283, effective 7/1/2021.