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Here are some of the more than 200 laws that have gone into effect in Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Starting Saturday, more than 200 new laws will go into effect in Arizona. Here's a look at seven different laws, from Arizona's new state planet to how you can buy Taylor Swift tickets.

Arizona's Official Planet

Attention all Pluto fans! 93 years after its discovery at the Lowell Observatory, the dwarf planet takes its place as the official state planet of Arizona.

Drunk rideshare drivers?

A new law tightens the drink-driving limits for rideshare drivers. The legal blood alcohol limit is now 0.04 instead of 0.08, halving the limits for rideshare drivers compared to all other drivers on the road.

Tamale time

This new law expands the scope of home-made foods that can be legally sold beyond baked goods and treats.

Chefs who register with the state health department and complete a cooking course will now be allowed to sell products made from meat in their own kitchens, but the meat must be packaged with a label and disclaimer. Governor Hobbs signed the amendment this year after vetoing a similar bill last year.

No “Fowl” game

Do you want to keep chickens in your backyard? Don't worry! There is no problem for homeowners in Arizona who want to keep chickens at home.

You can now keep up to six chickens in your own garden without fear of intervention from the local authorities. However, roosters are not allowed.

Certain rules and regulations apply, such as how close the cooperative can be to residential buildings and whether the consent of neighbors is required depending on where you live. Arizona's family spoke to a former chicken owner in Scottsdale who is happy that more neighborhoods have the opportunity to experience farm animals.

“I think it's a great thing. We hatched our chickens from eggs and they became part of our family. They're just so nice and we enjoyed the fresh eggs and shared them with our neighbors and kept them somewhat quiet and clean, so it's been a nice experience,” said Peter Kertz, a Scottsdale homeowner. “I think it's good that more people have the opportunity to do this.”

Swifties, unite!

Two bills dubbed the “Taylor Swift Act” are now law, both aimed at cracking down on ticket resellers and bots. This came after Ticketmaster's website crashed in 2022 when fans tried to buy tickets for her Eras tour.

Bots can no longer buy tickets in bulk or use multiple email and IP addresses to bypass security measures. Additionally, resellers are prohibited from selling multiple copies of a ticket, reselling tickets before they are publicly available, and failing to disclose seating prior to purchase.

RELATED: The Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona has been officially abolished

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