Is it legal to transplant a Saguaro cactus in Arizona?
soccer15pp asked:
There are saguaro cactus on my property that I would like to move. I was just wondering if it is legal to move the cactus.
There are saguaro cactus on my property that I would like to move. I was just wondering if it is legal to move the cactus.
I suggest you read the link below
Each saguaro carries a $10,000 fine per plant for being uprooted.
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State law regarding native plants of Arizona, to include the beautiful saguaro, were changed in early May.
Saguaros fall under Arizona’s Protected Plants Law. A property owner CAN move a cactus but must first apply for a license to do so via the Arizona Dept of Agriculture. There are offices in Phoenix and Tucson; please consult the phone book for more details on physical locations.
A sagauro tag costs $8 per cacti.
Landowners and people interested in harvesting Arizona Native Plants must understand state regulations on native plants.