The permitting office will issue a Movement Permit and appropriate seals that must be attached to the plants. Bringing in Plants from Outside ArizonaĪny person moving protected native plants obtained outside of Arizona for planting in the state, shall declare the protected native plants at the nearest permitting office during normal business hours. Protected Native Plants by Category" is the listing of protected native plants.) View the law by going to Chapter 7. Native Plant Laws and Rules | View the native plant rules (on pages 41 - 51, starting with the section titled, "Appendix A. Individually owned residential property of 10 acres or less where initial construction has already occurred is exempt from notification before destruction.
However, protected native plants may not be legally possessed, taken or transported from the growing site without a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The landowner also has the right to sell or give away any plant growing on the land. Landowners have the right to destroy or remove plants growing on their land, but 20 to 60 days prior to the destruction of any protected native plants, landowners are required to notify the Department. If you have questions, concerns or need to report suspect activity related to native plants (movement, harvesting, reporting, etc.), please contact the Department's Native Plant Enforcement. Call (602) 364-0907 or email Lessees of State or federal land must obtain specific authorization from the landlord agency to remove protected native plants. Plants cannot be removed from any lands without permission of the owner and a permit from the Department of Agriculture. Also, all land in the State of Arizona belongs to someone, whether it be a government agency or a private citizen. However, most of these plants are protected by law. Many people desire to use these "wonders of nature" in their landscaping. Most of them are many years old and cannot be replaced. Nowhere in the United States are there more rare and unusual native plants than in Arizona. Customers with an appointment will take priority. Walk-in customers, without an appointment, may experience delays in processing times due to staffing priorities. If you must come to the office, please schedule an appointment with Licensing (60 or ) so they are prepared for when you do come in so your wait time will be minimized. We strongly encourage you to submit applications 48-72 hours in advance of tag and permit pickup. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: B ecause of a statewide initiative to encourage teleworking by state employees, the Arizona Department of Agriculture is asking our customers to interact with us via phone and email.
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