A.R.S. § 41-1022 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 1022
41-1022 Notice of proposed rulemaking; contents of notice
Status: in_force

41-1022. Notice of proposed rulemaking; contents of notice

A. An agency shall prepare a notice of proposed rulemaking to make, amend, renumber or repeal a rule.  The agency shall follow formatting guidelines prescribed by the secretary of state in the preparation of the notice. The agency shall file the notice with the secretary of state. The notice shall include all of the following:

1. The preamble.

2. The code chapter and article in which the rule is being proposed.

3. The proposed or current rule section number.

4. The exact wording of the rule, including the full text of a new rule and any amendment to, renumbering of or repeal of a current rule.

B. The secretary of state shall publish the notice in the register pursuant to section 41-1013.

C. When the agency files the notice, the agency shall notify by first class mail, fax or e-mail each person who has requested notification of the proposed rulemaking and each person who has requested notification of all proposed rulemakings. An agency may provide the notification prescribed in this subsection in a periodic agency newsletter. An agency may purge its list of persons requesting notification of proposed rulemakings once each year.

D. An agency shall allow for and accept public comment on the proposed rulemaking as prescribed in section 41-1023, subsection B.  If the proposed rulemaking is exempt from the rulemaking requirements, the agency shall allow for and accept public comment as provided under the exemption.

E. If, as a result of public comments or internal review, an agency determines that a proposed rule requires a substantial change pursuant to section 41-1025, the agency shall prepare a notice of supplemental rulemaking that contains the change in the proposed rule. The agency shall provide for additional public comment pursuant to section 41-1023 and file the notice with the secretary of state.  The secretary of state shall publish the notice in the register pursuant to section 41-1013.
A.R.S. § 41-173 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 173
41-173 Special olympics tax refund fund
Status: in_force

41-173. Special olympics tax refund fund

A. The special olympics tax refund fund is established consisting of contributions to the special olympics Arizona as a corporation from income tax refunds collected pursuant to section 43-614, other unrestricted private gifts and grants and investment earnings. No public monies may be appropriated to or designated for this fund.

B. The fund shall be administered by the department of revenue.  On notice from the director, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.

C. Before December 31 each year the department of revenue shall determine the cost of administering the special olympics income tax refund checkoff under section 43-614 and this section and shall deduct this amount from monies otherwise distributable to the special olympics Arizona as a corporation. The deducted monies shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the state general fund. If the amount to be deducted for administrative cost exceeds the amount distributable, the excess deduction shall be carried forward as a liability to the special olympics Arizona as a corporation until paid. On May 15 and October 15 each year the department of revenue shall distribute all monies in the fund not necessary for administrative costs to the department of economic security to be used only to contract with the special olympics Arizona as a corporation for delivery of those services essential to programs of the special olympics Arizona as a corporation or its successor for the citizens of Arizona with intellectual disabilities, including coordination and development of such programs within this state.

D. Monies contributed or accruing to the fund are not state revenues for purposes of any constitutional limitation or prohibition and are exempt from lapsing under section 35-190.
A.R.S. § 41-2572 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 5 / Section 2572
41-2572 Construction by state employees; construction by inmates of public institution
Status: in_force

41-2572. Construction by state employees; construction by inmates of public institution

A. A building, structure, addition or alteration of a public facility may be constructed by employees or force account, if the cost does not exceed twenty thousand dollars.

B. A building, structure, addition or alteration at a public institution may be constructed by inmates if such work is determined to be advantageous to this state.
A.R.S. § 41-151.08 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 1 / Article 2.1 / Section 151.08
41-151.08 Archives and history services; recovery of costs
Status: in_force

41-151.08. Archives and history services; recovery of costs

A. The state library shall contain:

1. All available works, books, newspaper files, pamphlets, papers, manuscripts, documents, magazines and newspaper articles, maps, pictures, items and materials pertaining to or bearing on the history of this state.

2. Copies of current official reports, public documents and publications of state, county and municipal officers, departments, boards, commissions, agencies and institutions, and public archives. To allow compliance with this paragraph, all public officers required by law shall report in writing to the governor, or to the governing officer or body of a county, city or town, to provide those reports, documents and publications to the state library for filing in the state library archives in the number that will satisfy the requirements of the state documents program or arrangements or agreements entered into pursuant to section 41-151.05, subsection A, paragraph 5 except those reports, documents and publications that are confidential.

B. The governmental units described in subsection A of this section shall:

1. Notify the state library if the reports, documents and publications subject to this section are posted on an internet website.

2. Pay the state library the fee charged pursuant to section 41-151.12 if the governmental unit refuses the state library's request to provide, and the state library incurs any expenses in obtaining, the copies that are required to be provided pursuant to this section.
A.R.S. § 41-511.15 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.1 / Section 511.15
41-511.15 Arizona trail; fund; definition
Status: in_force

41-511.15. Arizona trail; fund; definition

A. The Arizona trail is designated as a state scenic trail to memorialize former United States congressman Bob Stump for his significant contributions to the trails and people of this state.

B. The Arizona state parks board shall:

1. Participate in planning, establishing, developing, maintaining and preserving the trail.

2. Provide information to any person involved in planning, establishing, developing or maintaining the trail regarding the design, corridors, signs, interpretive markers highlighting special areas and historic uses and any other aspect of the trail to promote uniformity of development, maintenance and preservation.

3. Encourage counties, cities and towns to adapt their general and comprehensive plans to preserve the trail right-of-way and to acquire property or legal interests in property to ensure the trail's continued existence in a permanent location.

4. In cooperation with federal and state land management agencies, prepare a trail management plan and a plan for interpretive markers for the trail.

5. Coordinate the board's trail plan with federal, state and local activities and land uses that may affect the trail and with private nonprofit support organizations to assist in planning, developing, promoting and preserving the trail.

6. Accept gifts and grants of private and public monies for the purposes of this section.  Monies received pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the Arizona trail fund.

C. The trail shall be planned and designed for all nonmotorized recreational uses, including hiking, biking, horseback and pack stock use, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and camping.

D. An agency of this state or of a county, city or town may not refuse to permit construction of the trail on property or rights-of-way owned or managed by the agency if the trail does not conflict with existing or proposed uses of the property.  Each such agency shall:

1. Support the construction of the trail in the agency's long-term plans for its property.

2. Support the designation of the trail as a part of the national trail system.

3. Accommodate facilities for the safe trail crossing of highway rights-of-way.

4. Not infringe on existing land uses, such as cattle grazing or mineral development, that are near to or adjoin the trail. This paragraph does not authorize any person using public lands under a permit or lease to interfere with the use, maintenance or operation of the Arizona trail.

E. The Arizona trail fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations and donations to the fund.  The Arizona state parks board shall administer the fund.  The monies in the fund are continuously appropriated for the sole purpose of maintaining and preserving the Arizona trail.

F. For the purposes of this section, "Arizona trail" means a state scenic trail that extends approximately eight hundred miles between the southern border and the northern border of this state.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.29 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.29
41-1491.29 Reasonable cause determination
Status: in_force

41-1491.29. Reasonable cause determination

A. The attorney general shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.

B. The attorney general shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than one hundred days after the date a complaint is filed unless either:

1. It is impracticable to make the determination.

2. The attorney general has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint.

C. If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subsection B of this section, the attorney general shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.

D. If the attorney general determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the attorney general shall attempt for a period of not more than thirty days to effectuate a conciliation agreement. If no conciliation agreement has been reached after thirty days, the attorney general shall file a civil action in superior court, as provided in section 41-1491.34.
A.R.S. § 41-748 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 748
41-748 Transfer of accumulated annual leave; definitions
Status: in_force

41-748. Transfer of accumulated annual leave; definitions

A. The director shall adopt procedures for the transfer of accumulated annual leave from one employee to another employee in the same state agency and for transfer of accumulated annual leave from one employee to another state employee in another state agency if the employees are members of the same family.  The transfers may occur if the employee to whom the leave is transferred has a seriously incapacitating and extended illness or injury or a seriously incapacitating and extended disability that is caused by pregnancy or childbirth or a member of the employee's immediate family has a seriously incapacitating and extended illness or injury or a seriously incapacitating and extended disability that is caused by pregnancy or childbirth and the employee has exhausted all available leave balances. Transferred annual leave shall be increased or reduced proportionally by the difference in the salaries of the employees as determined by department rule. An employee who receives transferred annual leave is limited to using six consecutive months of leave per occurrence unless the employee has applied for long-term disability insurance as provided by rule.

B. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Immediate family" means an employee's parent, spouse, or child, whether natural, adopted, foster or step.

2. "Same family" means an employee's spouse, natural child, adopted child, foster child, stepchild, natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece.
A.R.S. § 41-1303 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1303
41-1303 Minutes; reports
Status: in_force

41-1303. Minutes; reports

A. The council shall keep complete minutes of its meetings which shall be filed with the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives.

B. The council shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to each regular session of the legislature containing such recommendations and other material as the council deems advisable. The council may, from time to time, make special reports for presentation to the legislature.
A.R.S. § 41-1239 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 8.1 / Section 1239
41-1239 Duties of secretary of state
Status: in_force

41-1239. Duties of secretary of state

A. The secretary of state shall:

1. Prescribe and publish the registration and registration amendment forms and the annual and quarterly expenditure forms, handbooks and rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.

2. Refer to the attorney general or county attorney for investigation any matter which the secretary of state has reason to believe constitutes a violation of any of the provisions of this article.

3. Provide for the cross-referencing of the registration required by sections 41-1232 and 41-1232.01 so that each lobbyist authorized by a principal pursuant to section 41-1232, subsection A and each public lobbyist authorized by a public body pursuant to section 41-1232.01, subsection A shall be identified with such principal.

4. Advise incumbents and nonincumbent candidates regarding campaign finance laws and public officer reporting and disclosure laws. At the request of the person asking for advice, the secretary of state shall log the request and the response.

5. Compile and issue an annual report of all expenditures reported by principals, public bodies, lobbyists and public lobbyists. The annual report shall accurately summarize all expenditures for lobbying but shall not double report expenditures by a lobbyist that were reimbursed and reported by a principal or public body. The report shall list the name of each principal or public body along with the name of each lobbyist or public lobbyist that is listed on the principal's registration statement.

B. The secretary of state may adopt rules regarding initiative, referendum and recall. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection apply to statewide and county initiatives, referenda and recalls.
A.R.S. § 41-2954 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 1 / Section 2954
41-2954 Committees of reference; performance review reports; hearings; recommendations; subpoena powers; definitions
Status: in_force

41-2954. Committees of reference; performance review reports; hearings; recommendations; subpoena powers; definitions

A. Each standing committee of both legislative houses shall constitute a committee of reference in the committee's respective subject matter areas and the committee's respective house.

B. After receipt of the preliminary sunset review report, each committee of reference or each committee of reference meeting jointly shall hold at least one public hearing when the legislature is not in session or before the third Friday in January to receive testimony from the public and from the officials of the agency involved. The agency involved shall prepare a presentation for the first public meeting that addresses the elements of the written statement required by subsection G of this section.

C. Each committee of reference shall hold public hearings for the following purposes:

1. To determine the actual need of the agency to regulate or direct the particular activity.

2. To determine the extent to which the statutory requirements of the agency are necessary and are being met.

3. To receive testimony from the public as to the relationship of the agency with the public.

4. To receive testimony from the executive director or other head of the agency as to reasons for the continuation of the agency.

D. Each committee of reference shall consider but not be limited to the following factors in determining the need for continuation or termination of each agency:

1. The key statutory objectives and purposes in establishing the agency.

2. The agency's effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling its key statutory objectives and purposes.

3. The extent to which the agency's key statutory objectives and purposes duplicate the objectives and purposes of other governmental agencies or private enterprises.

4. The extent to which rules adopted by the agency are consistent with the legislative mandate.

5. The extent to which the agency has provided appropriate public access to records, meetings and rulemakings, including soliciting public input in making rules and decisions.

6. The extent to which the agency timely investigated and resolved complaints that are within its jurisdiction.

7. The extent to which the level of regulation exercised by the agency is appropriate as compared to other states or best practices, or both.

8. The extent to which the agency has established safeguards against possible conflicts of interest.

9. The extent to which changes are necessary for the agency to more efficiently and effectively fulfill its key statutory objectives and purposes or to eliminate statutory responsibilities that are no longer necessary.

10. The extent to which the termination of the agency would significantly affect the public health, safety or welfare.

E. Each committee of reference that reviews an agency that administers an occupational regulation shall consider but not be limited to the following factors in determining the need for continuation or termination of each agency:

1. The extent to which the occupational regulation meets the requirements of section 41-3502.

2. The extent to which failure to regulate a profession or occupation will result in:

(a) The loss of insurance.

(b) An impact to the ability to practice in other states or as required by federal law.

(c) An impact to the required licensure or registration with the federal government.

(d) The loss of constitutionally afforded practices.

F. The committee of reference shall deliver the final sunset review report of its recommendations to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the governor, the auditor general and the affected agency on or before the third Friday in January. The recommendations shall include one or more of the following:

1. That the state agency be continued.

2. That the state agency be revised or consolidated.

3. That the state agency be terminated pursuant to this chapter.

4. If the state agency administers an occupational regulation, that the legislature:

(a) Repeal the occupational or professional license.

(b) Convert the occupational or professional license to a less restrictive regulation as defined in section 41-3501.

(c) Instruct the state agency to seek legislation or adopt rules to reflect the committee of reference's recommendation to:

(i) Impose less restrictive regulations than occupational or professional licenses.

(ii) Change the requisite personal qualifications of an occupational or professional license.

(iii) Redefine the scope of practice in an occupational or professional license.

G. The final sunset review report by each committee of reference shall also include a written statement prepared by the agency involved that contains an assessment of:

1. The extent to which the agency potentially creates unexpected negative consequences that may require additional review by the committee of reference, including increasing the price of goods, affecting the availability of services, limiting the abilities of individuals and businesses to operate efficiently and increasing the cost of government.

2. The extent to which the agency has addressed deficiencies in its enabling statutes.

3. The extent to which the agency has determined whether the attorney general or any other agency in this state has the authority to prosecute or initiate actions.

4. The consequences of eliminating the agency or of consolidating it with another agency.

H. Each committee of reference shall oversee the preparation of any proposed legislation to implement the recommendations of that committee of reference and is responsible for the introduction of such legislation.

I. If an agency is continued, it is not necessary to reappoint any member of the governing board or commission of the agency. Such members are eligible to complete their original terms without reappointment or reconfirmation.

J. Each committee of reference shall have the power of legislative subpoena pursuant to chapter 7, article 4 of this title.

K. For the purposes of this section, "less restrictive regulation", "occupational or professional license" and "personal qualifications" have the same meanings prescribed in section 41-3501.
A.R.S. § 41-2259 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 18 / Article 1 / Section 2259
41-2259 Bond obligations of the authority
Status: in_force

41-2259. Bond obligations of the authority

Bonds issued under this article are obligations of the authority, are payable only according to their terms and are not general, special or other obligations of this state. The bonds do not constitute a legal debt of this state and are not enforceable against this state. Payment of the bonds is not enforceable out of any state monies other than the income and revenue pledged and assigned to, or in trust for the benefit of, the holder or holders of the bonds.
A.R.S. § 41-267 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 267
41-267 Stamping device; violation; classification
Status: in_force

41-267. Stamping device; violation; classification

A. A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public's stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act.  On resignation from, or the revocation or expiration of, the notary public's commission, the notary public shall disable any electronic stamping device by destroying, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public, the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of any electronic stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable.

B. A vendor of stamping devices may not provide a stamping device to an individual unless the individual presents a copy of the individual's commission.  The vendor must retain the copy for four years.

C. A notary public may possess only one physical stamping device for use with notarial acts performed regarding tangible records.  A notary public may possess an embosser in addition to the notary public's physical stamping device.  A notary public may use an embosser only in conjunction with the notary public's physical stamping device. An embosser or an impression made by the embosser is not an official seal of office for the purposes of the laws of this state.

D. A person who knowingly violates subsection B of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.  A person who violates subsection C of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
A.R.S. § 41-2011 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 14 / Article 4 / Section 2011
41-2011 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-2011. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Client" means a person or a family member of a person who receives or who is eligible to receive some form of assistance or services from the department.

2. "Department" means the department of economic security.

3. "Director" means the director of the department of economic security.

4. "Person" includes a firm, society, partnership, association, company or corporation, as well as a natural person.

5. "Volunteer" means a person who is appointed to perform duties for the department without compensation.
A.R.S. § 41-1046 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 4.1 / Section 1046
41-1046 Administrative rules oversight committee; membership; appointment; staffing; meetings
Status: in_force

41-1046. Administrative rules oversight committee; membership; appointment; staffing; meetings

A. The administrative rules oversight committee is established.  The committee has oversight over any rules except those rules exempted by section 41-1005.

B. The committee consists of the following eleven members:

1. Five members of the house of representatives who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.  No more than three of the members who are appointed under this paragraph may be members of the same political party.  The speaker of the house of representatives shall designate a member to serve as cochairperson of the committee.

2. Five members of the senate who are appointed by the president of the senate.  No more than three of the members who are appointed under this paragraph may be members of the same political party.  The president of the senate shall designate a member to serve as cochairperson of the committee.

3. The governor or the governor's designee who is not an appointed agency director.

C. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate shall make the appointments to the committee on or before October 1, 2009.  Members serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing officer.

D. The legislative council shall staff the committee.

E. The committee shall meet on the call of either of its cochairpersons.

F. A party contesting the legality of a rule, agency practice or substantive policy statement is not required to file a complaint with the committee to exhaust its administrative remedies.
A.R.S. § 41-986 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 5 / Article 6 / Section 986
41-986 Arizona arts endowment fund
Status: in_force

41-986. Arizona arts endowment fund

A. The Arizona arts endowment fund is established consisting of monies appropriated annually to the fund.

B. The Arizona commission on the arts shall administer the fund.  On notice from the commission, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313. Monies earned from investment:

1. Shall be credited to the fund.

2. Are a continuing appropriation to the commission.

C. The commission may not spend any monies in the fund except monies earned from investment of fund monies.

D. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.

E. The commission may enter into contracts with private charitable, nonprofit organizations that qualify for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code to administer monies that are donated by the organization for use in conjunction with monies from the Arizona arts endowment fund. The commission shall adopt rules regarding matching private monies with monies from the Arizona arts endowment fund in a manner consistent with the intent of the fund.

F. The commission shall include in its annual report an accounting of the private monies that are donated for use in conjunction with the monies from the Arizona arts endowment fund.

G. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no monies from the Arizona arts endowment fund may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating, casting contempt on, mutilating, defacing, defiling, burning, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.
A.R.S. § 41-511.11 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.1 / Section 511.11
41-511.11 Disposition of gifts; state parks donations fund
Status: in_force

41-511.11. Disposition of gifts; state parks donations fund

Monies from unconditional gifts, donations, bequests and endowments, which are not specifically designated to the state parks revenue fund, shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, by the board in a fund to be known as the state parks donations fund, for use by the board in accomplishing its objectives and duties. All expenditures from the state parks donations fund shall be made upon claims duly itemized, verified and approved by the Arizona state parks board.
A.R.S. § 41-525.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 2.1 / Section 525.01
41-525.01 Division of Colorado river boundary markers
Status: in_force

41-525.01. Division of Colorado river boundary markers

For the purpose of administering this article, there shall be a division of the state land department which shall be known as the division of Colorado river boundary markers under the authority and direction of the boundary marker commissioner.
A.R.S. § 41-2631 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 10 / Section 2631
41-2631 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-2631. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Cooperative purchasing" means procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, more than one public procurement unit.

2. "External procurement activity" means any buying organization not located in this state that would qualify as a public procurement unit.

3. "Local public procurement unit" means any political subdivision, any agency, board, department or other instrumentality of such political subdivision and any nonprofit corporation created solely for the purpose of administering a cooperative purchase under this article.

4. "Nonprofit corporation" means any nonprofit corporation as designated by the internal revenue service under section 501(c)(3) through 501(c)(6) or under section 115, if created by two or more local public procurement units, and includes certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities as defined in section 41-2636.

5. "Public procurement unit" means either a local public procurement unit, the department, any other state or an agency of the United States.
A.R.S. § 41-1492.03 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 1492.03
41-1492.03 Incorporation of standards in building codes
Status: in_force

41-1492.03. Incorporation of standards in building codes

A. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public entities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted after the effective date of this article by this state or any agency, department or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications apply to new construction and alterations and are not required in buildings or portions of existing buildings that do not meet the standards and specifications.

B. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public accommodations and commercial facilities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted subsequent to the effective date of this article by this state or any agency, department, or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations commenced after the effective date of such standards and specifications.
A.R.S. § 41-624 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3.1 / Article 1 / Section 624
41-624 Definitions; commissions on sales of insurance to the state; violation; classification
Status: in_force

41-624. Definitions; commissions on sales of insurance to the state; violation; classification

A. In this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Bidder" or "offeror" means a person who has submitted a bid or proposal for the sale of insurance to the state in response to a request for a proposal from the department of administration.

2. "Commissions" means any contingent commission, excess profits commission or other commission that may be based on losses or experience or other compensation that a successful contractor for the sale of insurance to the state may be eligible to receive from insurance carriers or underwriters.

3. "Solicitation" means all documents whether attached or incorporated by reference that are utilized for soliciting bids or proposals.

B. Only a contractor or persons who have performed actual services for a contractor in connection with a bid shall be eligible to receive directly or indirectly any commissions.

C. A contractor may pay commissions directly or indirectly only to persons who have performed actual services for the contractor in connection with the solicitation.

D. Any contractor who pays commissions in violation of subsection C of this section or any person who receives commissions in violation of subsection B of this section shall be subject to the following penalties:

1. The contractor or the person who receives commissions, or both, shall be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

2. The contractor or the person who receives the commissions, or both, shall be liable under section 20-295 for suspension, revocation or denial of renewal of any licenses issued under title 20, chapter 2, article 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 or 3.5.

3. The contractor and the person who receives commissions shall be jointly and severally liable to the state for the amount of the commissions paid in violation of subsection B or C of this section.

4. The contractor and the person who receives the commissions shall be jointly and severally liable to competing bidders or offerors under the same solicitation for the amount of the commissions paid in violation of subsection B or C of this section as well as for reasonable attorney fees of the competing bidders or offerors in recovering the penalty. Where there is more than one competing bidder or offeror, the contractor and the person who receives commissions shall be subject only to one liability under this subsection and the competitors who have joined in or intervened before judgment in the first action under this subsection to proceed to final judgment shall be entitled to equal shares in the penalty recovered.
A.R.S. § 41-3026.05 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3026.05
41-3026.05 State land department; termination July 1, 2026
Status: repealed

41-3026.05. State land department; termination July 1, 2026

A. The state land department terminates on July 1, 2026.

B. Title 37, chapters 1 and 2 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2027.
A.R.S. § 41-1076 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 7.1 / Section 1076
41-1076 Compliance with overall time frame
Status: in_force

41-1076. Compliance with overall time frame

Unless an agency and an applicant for a license mutually agree to extend the substantive review time frame and the overall time frame pursuant to section 41-1075, an agency shall issue a written notice granting or denying a license within the overall time frame to an applicant. If an agency denies an application for a license, the agency shall include in the written notice at least the following information:

1. Justification for the denial with references to the statutes or rules on which the denial is based.

2. An explanation of the applicant's right to appeal the denial. The explanation shall include the number of days in which the applicant must file a protest challenging the denial and the name and telephone number of an agency contact person who can answer questions regarding the appeals process.
A.R.S. § 41-619.51 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 12 / Section 619.51
41-619.51 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-619.51. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, the state board of podiatry examiners, the acupuncture board of examiners, the state board of technical registration, the board of massage therapy, the board of behavioral health examiners or the Arizona department of housing.

2. "Board" means the board of fingerprinting.

3. "Central registry exception" means notification to the department of economic security, the department of child safety or the department of health services, as appropriate, pursuant to section 41-619.57 that the person is not disqualified because of a central registry check conducted pursuant to section 8-804.

4. "Expedited review" means an examination, in accordance with board rule, of the documents an applicant submits by the board or its hearing officer without the applicant being present.

5. "Good cause exception" means the issuance of a fingerprint clearance card to an employee pursuant to section 41-619.55.

6. "Person" means a person who is required to be fingerprinted pursuant to this article or who is subject to a central registry check and any of the following:

(a) Section 3-314.

(b) Section 8-105.

(c) Section 8-322.

(d) Section 8-463.

(e) Section 8-509.

(f) Section 8-802.

(g) Section 8-804.

(h) Section 15-183.

(i) Section 15-503.

(j) Section 15-512.

(k) Section 15-534.

(l) Section 15-763.01.

(m) Section 15-782.02.

(n) Section 15-1330.

(o) Section 15-1881.

(p) Section 17-215.

(q) Section 28-3228.

(r) Section 28-3413.

(s) Section 32-122.02.

(t) Section 32-122.05.

(u) Section 32-122.06.

(v) Section 32-823.

(w) Section 32-1232.

(x) Section 32-1276.01.

(y) Section 32-1284.

(z) Section 32-1297.01.

(aa) Section 32-1904.

(bb) Section 32-1941.

(cc) Section 32-1982.

(dd) Section 32-2022.

(ee) Section 32-2063.

(ff) Section 32-2108.01.

(gg) Section 32-2123.

(hh) Section 32-2371.

(ii) Section 32-3271.

(jj) Section 32-3430.

(kk) Section 32-3620.

(ll) Section 32-3668.

(mm) Section 32-3669.

(nn) Section 32-3922.

(oo) Section 32-3924.

(pp) Section 32-4128.

(qq) Section 32-4222.

(rr) Section 36-113.

(ss) Section 36-207.

(tt) Section 36-411.

(uu) Section 36-425.03.

(vv) Section 36-446.04.

(ww) Section 36-594.01.

(xx) Section 36-594.02.

(yy) Section 36-766.01.

(zz) Section 36-882.

(aaa) Section 36-883.02.

(bbb) Section 36-897.01.

(ccc) Section 36-897.03.

(ddd) Section 36-1940.

(eee) Section 36-1940.01.

(fff) Section 36-2069.

(ggg) Section 36-3008.

(hhh) Section 41-619.53.

(iii) Section 41-1964.

(jjj) Section 41-1967.01.

(kkk) Section 41-1968.

(lll) Section 41-1969.

(mmm) Section 41-2814.

(nnn) Section 41-4025.

(ooo) Section 46-141, subsection A or B.

(ppp) Section 46-321.
A.R.S. § 41-1044 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 1044
41-1044 Attorney general review of certain exempt rules
Status: in_force

41-1044. Attorney general review of certain exempt rules

A. The attorney general shall review rules that are exempt pursuant to section 41-1057.

B. Rules that are exempt pursuant to section 41-1057 shall not be filed with the secretary of state unless the attorney general approves the rule as:

1. To form.

2. Clear, concise and understandable.

3. Within the power of the agency to make and within the enacted legislative standards.

4. Made in compliance with the appropriate procedures.

C. The attorney general shall not approve a rule with an immediate effective date unless the attorney general determines that the rule complies with section 41-1032.

D. Within sixty days of receipt of the rule the attorney general shall endorse the attorney general's approval on the rule package. After approval, the attorney general shall file the rule package with the secretary of state.

E. If the attorney general determines that the rule does not comply with subsection B of this section, the attorney general shall endorse the attorney general's disapproval of the rule on the rule package, state the reasons for the disapproval and within sixty days after receipt of the rule return the rule package to the agency that made the rule.
A.R.S. § 41-1830.53 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 12 / Section 1830.53
41-1830.53 Heavy-duty rotator recovery vehicle classification; rates and guidelines; definition
Status: in_force

41-1830.53. Heavy-duty rotator recovery vehicle classification; rates and guidelines; definition

(Conditionally Rpld.)

A. The department shall establish a heavy-duty rotator recovery vehicle classification for towing services and establish rates and general guidelines for the use of heavy-duty rotator recovery vehicles.

B. For the purposes of this section, "heavy-duty rotator recovery vehicle" means a tow vehicle that has all of the following:

1. A manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating in excess of fifty-two thousand pounds.

2. A boom that is capable of moving its position to the side of the vehicle to perform recoveries and that has a boom rating of at least forty tons.

3. Air brakes that are capable of providing air to the towed vehicle's brakes.
A.R.S. § 41-3012.13 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3012.13
41-3012.13 Unexplained infant death advisory council; termination July 1, 2012
Status: repealed

41-3012.13. Unexplained infant death advisory council; termination July 1, 2012

A. The unexplained infant death advisory council terminates on July 1, 2012.

B. Title 36, chapter 22, article 3 is repealed on January 1, 2013.
A.R.S. § 41-710 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 710
41-710 Information technology personnel; criminal history records; definitions
Status: in_force

41-710. Information technology personnel; criminal history records; definitions

A. Before accepting an offer of employment, an applicant for an information technology position in the department of administration shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the department of administration for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The director of the department of administration shall request personnel who were employed in information technology positions on or before July 18, 2000 to submit a full set of fingerprints if the director determines that it is necessary to ensure the privacy, confidentiality or integrity of data within the department's control.  The department of public safety may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.

B. The department of administration shall not disclose information obtained pursuant to subsection A of this section except to members of the department's staff solely for the purpose of employment of information technology personnel by the department.

C. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Applicant" means any person who seeks employment as a new hire or any employee of the department of administration who seeks a transfer, a reclassification or a reassignment to an information technology position.

2. "Information technology position" means any position that is in the department of administration, that requires the operation of computer systems that contain or transmit data to which access is restricted by virtue of applicable federal or state laws, rules or regulations and that requires access to the restricted data in order to fulfill the requirements of the position.
A.R.S. § 41-1606 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 1606
41-1606 Access to prisoner medical history information
Status: in_force

41-1606. Access to prisoner medical history information

A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in order to facilitate prison and inmate management the director, assistant directors, wardens and deputy wardens of the state department of corrections on request shall have access to any prisoner medical history information that is maintained by the department and that has an impact on the administration of the prison system or on the welfare of the inmate population.

B. The director, assistant directors, wardens and deputy wardens shall keep confidential the prisoner medical history information that they receive pursuant to subsection A, except that the director, assistant directors, wardens and deputy wardens may use the medical history information to establish for department employees precautionary procedures and guidelines for the care, transportation and housing of inmates whose medical histories indicate a need for special management.
A.R.S. § 41-861 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.2 / Article 1 / Section 861
41-861 Agency responsibilities
Status: in_force

41-861. Agency responsibilities

The chief administrator of each state agency is responsible for the preservation of historic properties which are owned or controlled by the agency. Prior to acquiring, constructing or leasing buildings for purposes of carrying out agency responsibilities, each agency shall consider the use of historic properties available to the agency. Each agency shall undertake any preservation that is necessary to carry out this article in a manner consistent with the preservation of historic properties, the duties of the agency and the professional standards which the state historic preservation officer recommends. The chief administrator of a state agency may designate a full-time employee to coordinate the agency's activities under this article.
A.R.S. § 41-2997.12 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 2997.12
41-2997.12 Developmental disabilities oversight committee; termination July 1, 1997
Status: repealed

41-2997.12. Developmental disabilities oversight committee; termination July 1, 1997

A. The developmental disabilities oversight committee terminates on July 1, 1997.

B. Section 36-573 is repealed on January 1, 1998.
A.R.S. § 41-859 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 5 / Section 859
41-859 State animals
Status: in_force

41-859. State animals

The ringtail or bassariscus astutus, the Arizona ridgenose rattlesnake or crotalus willardi, the Arizona trout or salmo apache and the Arizona tree frog or hyla eximia shall be known respectively as the state mammal, reptile, fish and amphibian.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.27 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.27
41-1491.27 Temporary or preliminary relief
Status: in_force

41-1491.27. Temporary or preliminary relief

If the attorney general concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the attorney general may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint.
A.R.S. § 41-1529 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1529
41-1529 Electric aviation educational materials
Status: in_force

41-1529. Electric aviation educational materials

The authority shall provide educational materials to local and regional jurisdictions on the benefits of electric powered lift aircraft and advanced air mobility as defined in section 28-9001.
A.R.S. § 41-3028.15 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3028.15
41-3028.15 Industrial commission of Arizona; termination July 1, 2028
Status: repealed

41-3028.15. Industrial commission of Arizona; termination July 1, 2028

A. The industrial commission of Arizona terminates on July 1, 2028.

B. Title 23, chapter 1 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2029.
A.R.S. § 41-1833 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12.1 / Article 1 / Section 1833
41-1833 Powers and duties of the director
Status: in_force

41-1833. Powers and duties of the director

A. The director shall:

1. Subject to the law enforcement merit system council classifications and pay scales, appoint, define the duties and prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of all employees necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

2.  Adopt rules necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.

3. Cooperate with the state director of emergency management when a state of emergency or a state of war emergency has been declared by the governor.

B. The director may:

1. Request the cooperation of utilities, communications media and public and private agencies to aid and assist in the implementation and maintenance of departmental components of the statewide emergency medical services system.

2. Cooperate with any agency or group which provides a similar program of emergency medical services in a contiguous state.

3. Enter into contracts and agreements for the acquisition and purchase of any equipment, tools, supplies and materials necessary in the administration of this chapter.

4. Accept and expend federal funds and private grants, gifts, contributions and devises to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Such funds shall not revert to the state general fund at the close of a fiscal year.
A.R.S. § 41-2636 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 10 / Section 2636
41-2636 Procurement from certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities and Arizona correctional industries; definitions
Status: in_force

41-2636. Procurement from certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities and Arizona correctional industries; definitions

A. The director shall appoint a state set-aside committee to determine those materials and services that are provided, manufactured, produced and offered for sale by certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities and Arizona correctional industries and that satisfy the requirements of state governmental units and to establish a fair market price for all approved materials and services offered for sale that meet these requirements. Membership shall include the assistant director for rehabilitation services in the department of economic security or the assistant director's designee and a private sector businessperson appointed by the governor who contracts or employs persons with disabilities in the private sector.  At each quarterly meeting the director shall report on new procurement requests or renewal of existing procurement requests for state purchases from lists supplied by set-aside providers and that are within the capability of and that can be supplied by the entities that are prescribed in this section. To qualify for set-aside contracts, certified nonprofit agencies must maintain an employment ratio of at least sixty percent of program employees with significant disabilities.

B. Materials and services from Arizona correctional industries shall be presented to the committee for approval. Office products, vinyl binders and furniture refurbishing services shall be exempt from this article. State governmental units shall purchase office products, vinyl binders and furniture from Arizona correctional industries if each of the following applies:

1. Such materials and services are readily available.

2. Such materials and services are capable of timely delivery.

3. Such materials and services are of equal quality and price for these same materials and services in the private sector.

C. State governmental units shall purchase approved materials and services if such materials and services are readily available.

D. Notwithstanding the requirements of section 41-2532, state governmental units and local public procurement units may purchase or contract for any products, materials and services directly from certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities and Arizona correctional industries without competitive bidding if the delivery and quality of the products, materials or services meet the unit's reasonable requirements.

E. All state governmental units shall endeavor to set aside at least one percent of their new purchases or contracts for any products, materials and services from the entities that are prescribed in subsection D of this section, except for contracts for care and services for clients of the department of child safety, the department of economic security or the department of health services.  The department shall communicate with each state governmental unit regarding its responsibility to comply with this subsection. The committee shall meet quarterly to report progress in increasing state governmental purchases or contracts with the entities that are prescribed in subsection D of this section. The committee shall compile quarterly reports detailing new purchases or contracts that are entered into pursuant to this subsection to the director, each committee member, the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.

F. The committee shall meet during the first month of each fiscal year to determine which articles, products or services Arizona correctional industries and certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities should continue to manufacture for state use, to advise such agencies and industries of any changes in specifications and to identify new articles or products that should be manufactured or could be eligible for procurement.

G. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Certified nonprofit agency that serves individuals with disabilities" means a nonprofit activity center that serves individuals with significant disabilities and that satisfies all of the following:

(a) Is organized under the laws of this state or another state, is operated in the interest of individuals with disabilities and the net income of which does not inure in whole or in part to the benefit of any shareholder or other individual.

(b) Complies with any applicable occupational health and safety standard required by the laws of the United States and this state.

2. "Individuals with disabilities" means an individual who, because of the nature of the individual's disabilities, is not able to fully participate in competitive employment and for whom specialized employment and training are necessary by a qualified nonprofit organization through the department of economic security or the department of health services.
A.R.S. § 41-855 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 5 / Section 855
41-855 State flower
Status: in_force

41-855. State flower

The pure white waxy flower of the cereus giganteus (giant cactus) or Saguaro shall be the state flower.
A.R.S. § 41-2253 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 18 / Article 1 / Section 2253
41-2253 Powers and duties of authority
Status: in_force

41-2253. Powers and duties of authority

A. The authority is a body corporate and politic and shall have an official seal that is judicially noticed. The authority may sue and be sued, contract and acquire, hold, operate and dispose of property as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article.

B. The authority, through its board, may:

1. Issue bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions, special districts and Indian tribes for acquiring, constructing, improving or equipping infrastructure or for refinancing outstanding bonds or other obligations of the political subdivisions, special districts or Indian tribes that were issued to acquire, construct, improve or equip infrastructure. The bonds shall be in the name of the authority.

2. Provide financial assistance to political subdivisions, special districts and Indian tribes to finance or refinance infrastructure projects.

3. Guarantee debt obligations of political subdivisions, special districts and Indian tribes that are issued to finance or refinance infrastructure projects.

4. Provide technical assistance or short-term assistance to political subdivisions, special districts, Indian tribes and tribal subdivisions.

5. Apply for, accept and administer grants and other monetary assistance from the United States government and from other public and private sources to carry out its responsibilities under this article.

6. Hire professional assistance as needed to carry out this article.

C. The board shall:

1. Approve all policies and procedures of the authority.

2. Approve which projects receive technical and financial assistance.

3. Approve loan repayment agreements entered into with political subdivisions, special districts and Indian tribes.

D. The authority may impose administrative fees and penalties that are necessary to recover the costs incurred in connection with entering into or enforcing a loan repayment agreement or providing financial or technical assistance.

E. The board shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, any monies received pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 5 of this section in the fund.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.24 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.24
41-1491.24 Investigation
Status: in_force

41-1491.24. Investigation

A. If the federal government has referred a complaint to the attorney general or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the attorney general, and if the attorney general has accepted the referral or deferral, the attorney general shall promptly investigate the allegations set forth in the complaint.

B. The attorney general shall investigate all complaints and, except as provided by subsection C, shall complete an investigation not later than one hundred days after the date the complaint is filed, or if it is unable to complete the investigation within this period, shall dispose of all proceedings related to the investigation not later than one year after the date the complaint is filed.

C. If the attorney general is unable to complete an investigation within the time periods prescribed by subsection B, the attorney general shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.
A.R.S. § 41-1093.03 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 11 / Section 1093.03
41-1093.03 Enforcement; fees and costs
Status: in_force

41-1093.03. Enforcement; fees and costs

A. Whether or not a petition is filed pursuant to section 41-1093.02, any individual may file an action in a court of general jurisdiction to challenge an occupational regulation.

B. To prevail in an action challenging the occupational regulation, the court must find by a preponderance of the evidence that the challenged occupational regulation on its face or in its effect burdens the entry into or participation in an occupation, trade or profession and that this state has failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the challenged occupational regulation is demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern.

C. If the court finds for the plaintiff, the court shall enjoin further enforcement of the challenged occupational regulation and shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the plaintiff.
A.R.S. § 41-1493.04 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 1493.04
41-1493.04 Free exercise of religion; professional or occupational license; certificate or registration; appointments to governmental offices; definition
Status: in_force

41-1493.04. Free exercise of religion; professional or occupational license; certificate or registration; appointments to governmental offices; definition

A. Government shall not deny, revoke or suspend a person's professional or occupational license, certificate or registration for any of the following and the following are not unprofessional conduct:

1. Declining to provide or participate in providing any service that violates the person's sincerely held religious beliefs except performing the duties of a peace officer.

2. Refusing to affirm a statement or oath that is contrary to the person's sincerely held religious beliefs.

3. Expressing sincerely held religious beliefs in any context, including a professional context as long as the services provided otherwise meet the current standard of care or practice for the profession.

4. Providing faith-based services that otherwise meet the current standard of care or practice for the profession.

5. Making business related decisions in accordance with sincerely held religious beliefs such as:

(a) Employment decisions, unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law.

(b) Client selection decisions.

(c) Financial decisions.

B. Government shall not deny a person an appointment to public office or a position on a board, commission or committee based on the person's exercise of religion.

C. This section is not a defense to and does not authorize any person to engage in sexual misconduct or any criminal conduct.

D. This section does not authorize any person to engage in conduct that is prohibited under the Constitution of the United States or of this state or section 15-535.

E. This section does not authorize any person to engage in conduct that violates the emergency medical treatment and active labor act (P.L. 99-272; 100 Stat. 164; 42 United States Code section 1395dd) or the religious land use and institutionalized persons act (P.L. 106-274; 114 Stat. 803; 42 United States Code section 2000CC-1) as of the effective date of this section.

F. For the purposes of this section, "government" includes all courts and administrative bodies or entities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona supreme court.
A.R.S. § 41-1484 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1484
41-1484 Rules and regulations; good faith compliance as defense in agency and court proceedings
Status: in_force

41-1484. Rules and regulations; good faith compliance as defense in agency and court proceedings

In any action or proceeding based on an alleged unlawful employment practice, no person shall be subject to liability or punishment for or on account of the commission by such person of an unlawful employment practice if he pleads and proves that the act or omission complained of was in good faith, in conformity with and in reasonable reliance on any interpretation or opinion of the division or the failure of such person to publish or file any information required by any provision of this article if he pleads and proves that he failed to publish or file such information in good faith, in conformity with and in reasonable reliance on any instructions of the division regarding the publishing or filing of such information. Either defense, if established, shall be a bar to the action or proceeding, notwithstanding that after such act or omission, such interpretation or opinion is modified or rescinded or is determined by judicial authority to be invalid or of no legal effect or after failing to publish or file pursuant to the instructions of the division such instructions are determined by judicial authority not to be in conformity with the requirements of this article.
A.R.S. § 41-1501 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1501
41-1501 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-1501. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Authority" means the Arizona commerce authority.

2. "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.

3. "Chief executive officer" means the chief executive officer of the authority.

4. "Direct job" means employment that is in direct connection with the operations or function of a business, facility or target industry, as determined and applied in standard economic modeling practices.

5. "Indirect job" means employment that is created in the local supply chain that serves a business, facility or target industry, as determined and applied in standard economic modeling practices.

6. "Induced job" means employment that is created as a result of local spending of the employees of the business, facility or target industry or the employees of suppliers that serves that business, facility or target industry, as determined and applied in standard economic modeling practices.
A.R.S. § 41-1701 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 1701
41-1701 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-1701. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Board" means the Arizona peace officer standards and training board.

2. "Criminal history record information" means information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, informations, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, sentencing, correctional supervision, and release.

3. "Criminal justice agency" means courts or a government agency or any subunit thereof which performs detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders.

4. "Department" means the department of public safety.

5. "Director" means the director of the department of public safety.

6. "Patrol" means the Arizona highway patrol.

7. "Peace officer" means any personnel of the department designated by the director as being a peace officer under the provisions of this chapter.

8. "Reserve" means the department of public safety reserve.
A.R.S. § 41-749 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 749
41-749 Administrative leave; reporting
Status: in_force

41-749. Administrative leave; reporting

A. A state agency head shall report to the director if an employee is placed on administrative leave with pay during the investigation of alleged wrongdoing by the employee when the employee's administrative leave totals eighty consecutive hours and, thereafter, shall report to the director on a weekly basis until the administrative leave is terminated.

B. A state agency head shall obtain approval from the director if an employee's administrative leave with pay exceeds thirty working days.
A.R.S. § 41-1624.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 11 / Article 3 / Section 1624.01
41-1624.01 Contracts; services to state agencies and others; lease of real property
Status: in_force

41-1624.01. Contracts; services to state agencies and others; lease of real property

A. The director shall compensate prisoners for their services pursuant to section 31-254.

B. The director or his designee may contract with any state agency, political subdivision or state department or any private person, firm, corporation or association to provide services or labor rendered by prisoners.

C. All monies derived from contract services provided pursuant to subsection B of this section shall be deposited in the fund established pursuant to section 41-1624.

D. Subject to legislative appropriation, the director or his designee may contract with any private person, firm, corporation or association to lease real property for the operation of Arizona correctional industries.
A.R.S. § 41-3028.06 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3028.06
41-3028.06 Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing; termination July 1, 2028
Status: repealed

41-3028.06. Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing; termination July 1, 2028

A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing terminates on July 1, 2028.

B. Title 36, chapter 17.1 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2029.
A.R.S. § 41-824 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 1 / Section 824
41-824 Journal of Arizona history
Status: in_force

41-824. Journal of Arizona history

The Arizona historical society shall publish a magazine, to be known as "Journal of Arizona History", at least four times per year.
A.R.S. § 41-3029.15 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3029.15
41-3029.15 Governor's regulatory review council; termination July 1, 2029
Status: repealed

41-3029.15. Governor's regulatory review council; termination July 1, 2029

A. The governor's regulatory review council terminates on July 1, 2029.

B. Title 41, chapter 6, article 5 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2030.
A.R.S. § 41-1079 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 7.1 / Section 1079
41-1079 Information required to be provided
Status: in_force

41-1079. Information required to be provided

A. An agency that issues licenses shall provide the following information to an applicant at the time the applicant obtains an application for a license:

1. A list of all of the steps the applicant is required to take in order to obtain the license.

2. The applicable licensing time frames.

3. The name and telephone number of an agency contact person who can answer questions or provide assistance throughout the application process.

B. This section does not apply to the Arizona peace officer standards and training board established by section 41-1821.
A.R.S. § 41-826 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 1 / Section 826
41-826 Permanent Arizona historical society revolving fund
Status: in_force

41-826. Permanent Arizona historical society revolving fund

A. The permanent Arizona historical society revolving fund is established consisting of both of the following:

1. All monies received by the society from operating gift shops, book shops and food service facilities and from charges for the use of or admission into any of the society's facilities and deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the fund.

2. Gifts, grants, donations and contributions to the fund.

B. Fund monies shall be spent by the society for both of the following:

1. Enhancing the programs of the society or operating or improving its facilities.

2. Issuing historical markers for a dude ranch that is designated for inclusion in the Arizona dude ranch heritage trail program established by section 41-867.

C. The Arizona historical society shall prepare an annual report that accounts for all permanent Arizona historical society monies received, from where received and for what purposes the monies were used during the fiscal year. The report shall include plans for the ensuing fiscal year. The report shall be presented to the legislature during January of each year.

D. On notice from the director, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.

E. All monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
A.R.S. § 41-1825 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 8 / Section 1825
41-1825 Peace officers' training fund
Status: in_force

41-1825. Peace officers' training fund

A. A special fund designated as the peace officers' training fund is established. All monies deposited in the fund are continuously appropriated to the department of public safety for the benefit of the board. The monies shall be used exclusively for the costs of training peace officers, including Indian tribe police officers who are training to be qualified pursuant to section 13-3874 and full authority peace officers who are appointed by the director of the state department of corrections and the director of the department of juvenile corrections, for grants to state agencies, counties, cities and towns of this state for peace officer training and for expenses for the operation of the board.  No peace officers' training fund monies may be spent for training correctional officers of the state department of corrections.

B. All amounts to be paid or advanced from the fund shall be on warrants drawn by the department of administration on presentation of a proper claim or voucher that is approved and signed by the executive director.

C. The executive director shall lawfully disburse monies as approved by the board.

D. The board may use and the department of public safety shall provide to the board administrative support services.  The board shall reimburse the department for expenses incurred for administrative support services. This subsection does not require the department to provide administrative support services that are different in kind from those that were provided on January 1, 2000.  For the purposes of this subsection, "administrative support services" includes all services relating to business office, finance and procurement, information management and technology, fleet, human resources, supply, telecommunications, facilities, security and clerical and administrative assistance personnel.
A.R.S. § 41-1102 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 1102
41-1102 Officers and employees; appointment
Status: in_force

41-1102. Officers and employees; appointment

A. The officers and employees of the senate shall consist of a president, a secretary and such other employees as the senate directs.

B. The officers and employees of the house of representatives shall be a speaker, a chief clerk and such other employees as the house directs.
A.R.S. § 41-2532 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 3 / Section 2532
41-2532 Methods of source selection
Status: in_force

41-2532. Methods of source selection

Unless otherwise authorized by law, all state contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding as provided in section 41-2533 or as provided in sections 41-2534 through 41-2538 and sections 41-2554, 41-2558, 41-2559, 41-2572, 41-2578, 41-2579, 41-2581 and 41-2636.
A.R.S. § 41-1828.02 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 8 / Section 1828.02
41-1828.02 Certified peace officers; hiring reimbursement; definition
Status: in_force

41-1828.02. Certified peace officers; hiring reimbursement; definition

A. A law enforcement agency in this state or a city, town, county or political subdivision of this state that employs a peace officer and that pays the costs of the peace officer's certification and training under section 41-1822 may seek reimbursement for the costs of the law enforcement officer's certification and training from a hiring law enforcement agency.  The hiring law enforcement agency shall reimburse all of the costs related to the peace officer's certification and training, including travel, housing and salary during the training, as follows:

1. One hundred percent of all costs, if the certified peace officer leaves the original law enforcement agency within twelve months after employment.

2. Seventy-five percent of all costs, if the certified peace officer leaves the original law enforcement agency after twelve months and not more than twenty-four months after employment.

3. Fifty percent of all costs, if the certified peace officer leaves the original law enforcement agency after twenty-four months and not more than thirty-six months after employment.

B. The original law enforcement agency may waive reimbursement for a certified peace officer who voluntarily leaves employment and who is subsequently employed by the hiring law enforcement agency for any reason.  Employee hardship and extenuating family circumstances shall be considered presumptive reasons for reimbursement waivers.

C. The hiring law enforcement agency may not require a certified peace officer to assume responsibility for repaying the peace officer's certification costs or any other related costs in an effort to be reimbursed pursuant to this section.

D. When making employment decisions, a hiring law enforcement agency may not consider whether the hiring law enforcement agency will be required to make reimbursement for certification and training costs pursuant to this section if a particular applicant is employed.

E. The original law enforcement agency shall submit an itemized statement to the certified peace officer's hiring law enforcement agency for payment and may enforce collection of any obligation through civil remedies and procedures.

F. A law enforcement agency shall include an explanation of the hiring reimbursement requirements prescribed by this section in the employment documentation provided to a certified peace officer during the law enforcement agency's hiring process.

G. This section does not apply to an employee who leaves the original law enforcement agency and is not employed as a certified peace officer for one year or more and is subsequently hired by a hiring law enforcement agency.

H. For the purposes of this section, "hiring law enforcement agency" means a law enforcement agency in this state or a city, town, county or political subdivision of this state that does both of the following:

1. Subsequently hires a certified peace officer after the certified peace officer voluntarily leaves the employment of the law enforcement agency that paid the peace officer's costs of certification.

2. Hired the officer as a certified peace officer.
A.R.S. § 41-2415 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 21 / Article 1 / Section 2415
41-2415 Unidentified patients; hospitals; criminal justice agencies; fingerprints; biometric identification
Status: in_force

41-2415. Unidentified patients; hospitals; criminal justice agencies; fingerprints; biometric identification

A hospital that is licensed pursuant to title 36, chapter 4 may request assistance from a criminal justice agency as defined in section 41-1750 for noncriminal justice purposes to determine the identity of an unidentified patient who is either incapacitated or deceased through an analysis of the patient's fingerprints or biometric identification techniques.  A private investigator who is registered pursuant to title 32, chapter 24 may fingerprint or obtain the biometric information from the unidentified patient and provide the fingerprints or biometric information to the criminal justice agency without the patient's consent or authorization. The criminal justice agency shall provide the name of the unidentified patient to the hospital but may not provide any of the patient's criminal history record. The requesting hospital is responsible for the cost of fingerprinting or obtaining the biometric information from the patient and shall pay the fee that is established pursuant to section 41-1750, subsection J.
A.R.S. § 41-326 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 326
41-326 Apostille
Status: in_force

41-326. Apostille

An apostille prescribed by the Hague convention, as cited in 28 United States Code in annotations to rule 44 of the federal rules of civil procedure, shall be in the form of a square with sides at least nine centimeters long and shall contain exactly the following wording:

Apostille

(Convention de la haye du 5 Octobre 1961)

1. Country: ___________________________________________

This public document

2. Has been signed by ___________________________________

3. Acting in the capacity of ___________________________

4. Bears the seal/stamp of ______________________________

Certified

5. At ____________________

6. The ____________________

7. By ___________________________________________________

8. No. _________________________________________________

9. Seal/stamp

10. Signature _______________________
A.R.S. § 41-714 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 714
41-714 Automation projects fund; subaccounts; exemption; annual report; purpose; joint legislative budget committee review
Status: in_force

41-714. Automation projects fund; subaccounts; exemption; annual report; purpose; joint legislative budget committee review

A. The automation projects fund is established consisting of monies appropriated by the legislature. The department of administration shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. The director shall establish a separate subaccount for each agency that implements, upgrades or maintains automation and information technology projects. Monies in each subaccount are subject to legislative appropriation. Monies may not be transferred between agency subaccounts and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations, except that on completion of an automation and information technology project, all monies remaining unexpended and unencumbered in the subaccount revert to their fund of origin. On or before September 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report to the joint legislative budget committee on each reversion made pursuant to this subsection in the prior fiscal year.

B. Monies in the fund shall be used to implement, upgrade or maintain automation and information technology projects for any state agency.

C. Before the expenditure of any monies from the fund, the joint legislative budget committee shall review the expenditure plan presented by the department for the fiscal year in which the monies are to be spent.   The expenditure plan shall include the project cost, deliverables, timeline for completion and method of procurement.
A.R.S. § 41-2817 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 2817
41-2817 Community based care
Status: in_force

41-2817. Community based care

A. The department shall establish and operate or contract for the operation of a system of community based programs to supervise and rehabilitate youth in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety and the needs of the youth. The programs shall consist of both residential and nonresidential nonsecure treatment centers.

B. Before incurring any obligation for the establishment of a community based residential treatment center, the department shall give at least sixty days' written notice to the city, town and school district affected and to the county board of supervisors for an unincorporated area. The county, city, town or school district may contest establishment of a community based residential treatment center by written objection filed with the department within thirty days after receiving notice and may request a hearing to be conducted by the department pursuant to chapter 6, article 6 of this title.
A.R.S. § 41-2102 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 16 / Article 1 / Section 2102
41-2102 State permitting director
Status: in_force

41-2102. State permitting director

(L21, Ch. 405, sec. 31. Rpld. 1/1/29)

A. The governor shall appoint a state permitting director to implement this chapter.

B. At the request of the chairperson of the joint legislative budget committee, the director shall appear before the joint legislative budget committee to report on findings from administering the permitting dashboard.
A.R.S. § 41-2815 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 2815
41-2815 Individual treatment plan; diagnostic assessment; placement
Status: in_force

41-2815. Individual treatment plan; diagnostic assessment; placement

A. The department shall develop for each committed youth an individual treatment plan based on a diagnostic psychological evaluation and educational assessment received from the court pursuant to section 8-341 or performed by the department.  The individual treatment plan shall take into consideration the public safety and other factors that are relevant to the youth's treatment, rehabilitation and education.

B. The diagnostic assessment that is required by subsection A of this section shall be conducted under the supervision of a psychologist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 19.1. The written evaluation shall include:

1. The reason for the referral.

2. Relevant medical findings.

3. A description of the tests and screening devices that are administered and the results.

4. An assessment of the youth's intellectual functioning and levels of achievement, including a neuropsychological screening and, if applicable, a diagnostic statistical manual-IIIR diagnosis and psychoeducational diagnosis.

5. The developmental, social and educational histories of the youth.

6. An analysis of the youth's problematic behavior, including a description of the behavior, its frequency and duration, any aggravating or mitigating circumstances and the likelihood that the problematic behavior will recur, and an analysis of related factors.

7. An assessment of the youth's family system, including the ability of the family to supervise the youth and support positive behavior in the youth.  The evaluation may recommend the types of services needed to strengthen the family's ability to supervise and support the youth.

8. An assessment of the youth's strengths and skills especially those related to changing the problematic behavior.

9. Specific recommendations regarding the level and type of services and supervision that would address the youth's problematic behavior and educational deficiencies, if any.

C. Based on the youth's individual treatment plan, the department shall assign each committed youth to an appropriate educational program in a secure care facility or other placement. The department shall establish or contract for secure care facilities and residential and nonresidential community placements and programs.
A.R.S. § 41-2512 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 2 / Section 2512
41-2512 Delegation of authority or functions by the director
Status: in_force

41-2512. Delegation of authority or functions by the director

The director may delegate authority or specific procurement functions to any state governmental unit.
A.R.S. § 41-2614 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 9 / Section 2614
41-2614 Judicial review
Status: in_force

41-2614. Judicial review

Except as provided in section 41-1092.08, subsection H, any final decision of the director under this chapter is subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6 by any party to the proceeding before the director, and the complaint seeking review shall be filed with the superior court in Maricopa county and served on the director and the purchasing agency.
A.R.S. § 41-1561 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 10 / Article 7 / Section 1561
41-1561 Office of defense innovation; powers; annual report
Status: in_force

41-1561. Office of defense innovation; powers; annual report

A. The office of defense innovation is established within the authority.

B. The office may:

1. Act as a liaison between this state, the United States department of defense and national security organizations, including federal and state agencies and law enforcement and industries that support the purposes in this subsection.

2. Identify and pursue, as appropriate, opportunities to increase the amount of federal funding to foster the development of products, services and technologies that support the United States department of defense in this state.

3. Support any ongoing United States department of defense industry development mission that is directed at this state.

4. Support Arizona-based companies that seek federal defense contracts.

5. Advance Arizona's economic interests that are related to the United States department of defense's aerospace mission and defense sectors and industries.

6. Develop and implement a reoccurring strategic plan to enhance Arizona's competitiveness in defense-related industries.

7. Identify and support emerging technology, including commercialization support services to accelerate technology development.

8. Collaborate with the Arizona board of regents and universities and research institutions that seek to increase the amount of defense research and development funding for applied research and advance prototyping of critical defense-related products and technologies; support rapid technology transfer and transition capabilities.

9. Collaborate to enhance workforce development that prepares innovators and intrapreneurs to support industries of the future.

10. Coordinate with the governor and the legislature on the office's activities, achievements and recommendations.

C. On or before December 31, 2026 and each year thereafter, the office shall submit a report regarding the activities and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and shall provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state.
A.R.S. § 41-2811 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 2811
41-2811 Number of divisions or units
Status: in_force

41-2811. Number of divisions or units

The department shall consist of such number of divisions or units as may be established by the director. Each division or unit shall be under the supervision of a person appointed by the director.
A.R.S. § 41-261 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 261
41-261 Notarial act under federal authority
Status: in_force

41-261. Notarial act under federal authority

A. A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by any of the following:

1. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court.

2. An individual who is in military service or performs duties under the authority of military service and who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law.

3. An individual who is designated a notarizing officer by the United States department of state for performing notarial acts overseas.

4. Any other individual who is authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.

B. The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A, paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
A.R.S. § 41-619.57 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 12 / Section 619.57
41-619.57 Central registry exceptions; expedited review; hearing
Status: in_force

41-619.57. Central registry exceptions; expedited review; hearing

A. The board shall determine central registry exceptions pursuant to section 8-804.  The board shall determine a central registry exception after an expedited review or after a central registry exception hearing.  The board shall conduct an expedited review within twenty days after receiving an application for a central registry exception.

B. Within forty-five days after conducting an expedited review, the board shall hold a central registry exception hearing if the board determines that the applicant does not qualify for a central registry exception under an expedited review but is qualified to apply for a central registry exception and the applicant submits an application for a central registry exception within the time limits prescribed by rule.

C. When determining whether a person is eligible to receive a central registry exception pursuant to section 8-804, the board shall consider whether the person has shown to the board's satisfaction that the person is successfully rehabilitated and is not a recidivist. Before granting a central registry exception under expedited review, the board shall consider all of the criteria listed in subsection E of this section.

D. The following persons shall be present during central registry exception hearings:

1. The board or its hearing officer.

2. The person who requested the central registry exception hearing. The person may be accompanied by a representative at the hearing.

E. The board may grant a central registry exception at a hearing if the person shows to the board's satisfaction that the person is successfully rehabilitated and is not a recidivist. The board may consider the person's criminal record in determining if a person has been successfully rehabilitated. If the applicant fails to appear at the hearing without good cause, the board may deny a central registry exception. The board shall grant or deny a central registry exception within eighty days after the central registry exception hearing. Before granting a central registry exception at a hearing the board shall consider all of the following in accordance with board rule:

1. The extent of the person's central registry records.

2. The length of time that has elapsed since the abuse or neglect occurred.

3. The nature of the abuse or neglect.

4. Any applicable mitigating circumstances.

5. The degree to which the person participated in the abuse or neglect.

6. The extent of the person's rehabilitation, including:

(a) Evidence of positive action to change the person's behavior, such as completion of counseling or a drug treatment, domestic violence or parenting program.

(b) Personal references attesting to the person's rehabilitation.

F. If the board grants a central registry exception to a person, the board shall notify the department of child safety, the department of economic security or the department of health services, as appropriate, in writing.

G. A person who is granted a central registry exception is not entitled to have the person's report and investigation outcome purged from the central registry except as required pursuant to section 8-804, subsections G and H.

H. Pending the outcome of a central registry exception determination, a central registry exception applicant may not provide direct services to children pursuant to title 36, chapter 7.1.

I. The board shall have access to all DCS information and central registry information pursuant to sections 8-804, 8-804.03 and 8-807 for the purposes of determining a central registry exception.

J. The board is exempt from chapter 6, article 10 of this title.
A.R.S. § 41-1520 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1520
41-1520 International operations centers; utility relief; certification; revocation; definitions
Status: in_force

41-1520. International operations centers; utility relief; certification; revocation; definitions

A. Utility relief is allowed for the owner or operator of an international operations center that is certified pursuant to this section.

B. To qualify for the utility relief, the owner or operator must submit to the authority an application in a form prescribed by the authority that includes all of the following:

1. The owner's or operator's name, address and telephone number.

2. The address of the site where the facility is or will be located, including, if applicable, information sufficient to identify the specific portion or portions of the facility comprising the international operations center.

3. An estimate of the total investment the owner or operator or an affiliated entity, including investments made by a third-party entity on behalf of and for the benefit of the owner, operator or affiliated entity, will make, over a three-year period beginning on the date the application is received, in new renewable energy facilities in this state that produce energy for self-consumption by the international operations center using renewable energy resources.

4. The expected location of each of the renewable energy facilities that comprise the total investment estimated in paragraph 3 of this subsection and the earliest date that each facility is expected to be operational.

5. A statement that a portion of the power generated by each renewable energy facility, as required by subsection D, paragraph 4 of this section, is for self-consumption and will be used for international operations center use.

C. Within sixty days after receiving a complete and correct application, the authority shall review the application and either issue a written certification that the international operations center qualifies for the utility relief or provide written reasons for its denial. A failure to approve or deny the application within sixty days after the date of submittal constitutes certification of the international operations center, and the authority shall issue written certification to the owner or operator within fourteen days. The authority shall send a copy of the certification to the department of revenue.

D. The owner or operator of the international operations center must achieve all of the following requirements after taking into account the combined investments made by the owner or operator:

1. A minimum annual investment of $100,000,000 in new capital assets, including costs of land, buildings and international operations center equipment in each of ten consecutive taxable years of the owner or operator. Investments greater than $100,000,000 in any taxable year may be carried forward as a credit toward the investment requirement in future years.

2. On or before the tenth anniversary of certification, a minimum investment of at least $1,250,000,000 in new capital assets, including costs of land, buildings and international operations center equipment.

3. An investment by the owner or operator or an affiliated entity, or a third-party entity on behalf of or for the direct benefit of the owner, operator or affiliated entity, of at least $100,000,000 in one or more new renewable energy facilities in this state that produce energy for self-consumption using renewable energy resources. The minimum investment must be completed within a three-year period beginning on the date the initial application is received or by December 31, 2030, whichever is earlier. Construction of the renewable energy facilities shall begin not later than six months after the receipt of the application.

4. The use of a portion of the energy produced at each renewable energy facility for self-consumption in this state. By the fifth year a renewable energy facility is in operation, at least fifty-one percent of the energy produced must be used for self-consumption in this state.  Self-consumption includes the power used by related entities if the related  entities are directly or indirectly under the same ownership interests that collectively own more than eighty percent. Power that a renewable energy facility transfers to a utility qualifies as self-consumption if the utility is the same utility that provides power to the owner's or operator's international operations center in this state, regardless of whether the owner or operator or an affiliated entity owns or leases the renewable energy facility or the land on which it is located at the time of transfer.

5. The use of power for self-consumption under paragraph 4 of this subsection is for an international operations center in this state. A lessor of an international operations center facility that uses power for self-consumption under paragraph 4 of this subsection satisfies the requirements of this paragraph if the lessee is an international operations center and the power is transferred as part of the lease to the lessee.

E. Within thirty days after the end of each taxable year following certification, and within thirty days after the tenth anniversary of certification, the owner or operator shall furnish the authority written information demonstrating whether the certified international operations center has or has not satisfied the requirements prescribed in subsection D of this section. Until the requirements prescribed in subsection D of this section are met, the owner or operator shall keep detailed records of all capital investment in the international operations center, including costs of land, buildings and international operations center equipment, and all utility relief directly received by the owner or operator.

F. If the authority determines that the requirements of this section have not been satisfied, the authority may revoke the certification of the international operations center and notify the department of revenue in writing. The owner or operator may appeal the revocation. The authority may give special consideration or allow a temporary exception if there is extraordinary hardship due to factors beyond the owner's or operator's control. If certification is revoked, the department of revenue shall order the owner or operator to forfeit further entitlement to utility relief. If the owner or operator fails to make a minimum capital investment of $100,000,000 in a taxable year, taking into account any excess investment amounts carried forward from previous years, the owner or operator may avoid revocation of its certification by paying to the department of revenue within sixty days after the end of the taxable year the amount of the utility relief provided pursuant to this section in that year.

G. Each year after initial certification, on or before the anniversary date of the application specified in subsection B of this section, the owner, operator or affiliated entity must submit to the authority:

1. Documentation of the owner's, operator's or affiliated entity's progress toward the investment required by subsection D, paragraph 3 of this section. This documentation is not required after the authority receives a report stating that the required investment threshold has been reached.

2. Documentation for each renewable energy facility that demonstrates that the required portion of the power generated by each facility is for self-consumption as required by subsection D, paragraph 4 of this section.

H. The authority and the department of revenue shall prescribe forms and procedures as necessary for the purposes of this section.

I. Proprietary business information contained in the application form described in subsection B of this section and the written notice described in subsection F of this section are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public, except that the information shall be transmitted to the department of revenue. The authority or the department of revenue may disclose the name of an international operations center that has been certified pursuant to this section.

J. Except as provided in subsection F of this section, on certification, the international operations center remains certified unless ownership of the international operations center is sold, conveyed, transferred or otherwise directly or indirectly disposed of to another entity in which the original owner holds less than a controlling interest.  For the purposes of this subsection, "controlling interest" means at least eighty percent of the voting shares of a corporation or of the interests in a noncorporate entity.

K. An owner or operator may be composed of a single entity or affiliated entities.

L. If the information required by subsection B, paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this section and the documentation required by subsection G of this section were already provided to the department of revenue for the purposes of the credit provided by section 43-1164.05, the owner or operator is not required to provide the information or documentation a second time under this section.

M. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Affiliated entity" means any of the following:

(a) An entity that is included in the same Arizona income tax return as the owner or operator of the international operations center.

(b) Any entity in which the owner or operator of the international operations center is entitled to a distributive share of the entity's income or loss.

(c) Any entity, including a single-member limited liability company, that is disregarded for federal income tax purposes and is directly or indirectly owned wholly or in part by the owner or operator of the international operations center.

2. "Biomass" means organic material that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including:

(a) Forest-related materials, including mill residues, logging residues, forest thinnings, slash, brush, low-commercial value materials or undesirable species, salt cedar and other phreatophyte or woody vegetation removed from river basins or watersheds and woody material harvested for the purpose of forest fire fuel reduction or forest health and watershed improvement.

(b) Agricultural-related materials, including orchard trees, vineyard, grain or crop residues, including straws and stover, aquatic plants and agricultural processed coproducts and waste products, including fats, oils, greases, whey and lactose.

(c) Animal waste, including manure and slaughterhouse and other processing waste.

(d) Solid woody waste materials, including landscape or right-of-way tree trimmings, rangeland maintenance residues, waste pallets, crates and manufacturing, construction and demolition wood wastes, but excluding pressure-treated, chemically treated or painted wood wastes and wood contaminated with plastic.

(e) Crops and trees planted for the purpose of being used to produce energy.

(f) Landfill gas, wastewater treatment gas and biosolids, including organic waste by-products generated during the wastewater treatment process.

3. "International operations center" means a facility or connected facilities under the same ownership that are subject to the investment thresholds under subsection D of this section and that self-consume renewable energy from a qualified facility pursuant to subsection D of this section.

4. "Renewable energy facility" means a facility in which the owner, operator or affiliated entity, or a third-party entity on behalf of and for the benefit of the taxpayer, owner, operator or affiliated entity, invested at least $30,000,000, that has at least twenty megawatts of generating capacity or a minimum typical annual generation of forty thousand megawatt hours, that is located on land in this state and that produces electricity using a renewable energy resource.

5. "Renewable energy resource" means a resource that generates electricity by using only the following energy sources:

(a) Solar light.

(b) Solar heat.

(c) Wind.

(d) Biomass, including fuel cells supplied directly or indirectly with biomass generated fuels.

(e) Battery storage that is independent from or coupled with other sources.

6. "Utility relief" means the mitigation of the tax burden on the retail purchaser of electricity or natural gas through the application of section 42-5063, subsection C, paragraph 7, section 42-5159, subsection G, paragraph 2 and section 42-6012, paragraph 2.
A.R.S. § 41-3029.05 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3029.05
41-3029.05 State board of optometry; termination July 1, 2029
Status: repealed

41-3029.05. State board of optometry; termination July 1, 2029

A. The state board of optometry terminates on July 1, 2029.

B. Title 32, chapter 16 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2030.
A.R.S. § 41-1466 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 4 / Section 1466
41-1466 Medical examinations and inquiries; exception
Status: in_force

41-1466. Medical examinations and inquiries; exception

A. The prohibition against discrimination based on a disability includes medical examinations and inquiries.  Except as provided in subsection B, paragraph 2, a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether the applicant is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of the disability.

B. A covered entity may:

1. Make preemployment inquiries into the ability of an applicant to perform job related functions.

2. Require a medical examination after an offer of employment has been made to a job applicant and before commencement of employment duties of the applicant and may condition an offer of employment on the results of such examination if all of the following apply:

(a) All entering employees are subjected to the examination regardless of disability.

(b) Information obtained regarding the medical condition or history of the applicant is collected and maintained on separate forms and in separate medical files and is treated as a confidential medical record, except that the covered entity:

(i) May inform supervisors and managers of necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations.

(ii) When appropriate, may inform first aid and safety personnel if the disability might require emergency treatment.

(iii) On request, shall provide relevant information to government officials investigating compliance with this article.

(c) The results of the examination are used only in accordance with this section.

C. A covered entity shall not require a medical examination and shall not make inquiries of an employee as to whether the employee is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of the disability, unless the examination or inquiry is shown to be job related and consistent with business necessity.

D. A covered entity may:

1. Conduct voluntary medical examinations, including voluntary medical histories, that are part of an employee health program available to employees at that work site.

2. Make inquiries into the ability of an employee to perform job related functions.

E. Information obtained pursuant to subsections C and D regarding the medical condition or history of any employee are subject to the requirements prescribed in subsection B, paragraph 2, subdivisions (b) and (c).

F. For the purposes of this section, a test to determine the illegal use of drugs is not a medical examination.
A.R.S. § 41-3027.03 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3027.03
41-3027.03 Office of administrative hearings; termination July 1, 2027
Status: repealed

41-3027.03. Office of administrative hearings; termination July 1, 2027

A. The office of administrative hearings terminates on July 1, 2027.

B. Title 41, chapter 6, article 10 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2028.
A.R.S. § 41-3004.18 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3004.18
41-3004.18 Arizona wine commission; termination July 1, 2004
Status: repealed

41-3004.18. Arizona wine commission; termination July 1, 2004

A. The Arizona wine commission terminates on July 1, 2004.

B. Title 3, chapter 3, article 6 is repealed on January 1, 2005.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.32 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.32
41-1491.32 Court appointed attorney
Status: in_force

41-1491.32. Court appointed attorney

On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged, the superior court may appoint an attorney for the person.
A.R.S. § 41-1305 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1305
41-1305 Publications
Status: in_force

41-1305. Publications

Beginning in fiscal year 1995-1996 and each year thereafter, the legislative council in conjunction with the senate and the house of representatives shall prepare copies of all laws, memorials, resolutions and other official legislative actions enacted or adopted in each session of the legislature, provide for their printing as session laws and provide for their distribution and sale pursuant to chapter 7, article 5.1 of this title.
A.R.S. § 41-122 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 122
41-122 Assistant secretary of state
Status: in_force

41-122. Assistant secretary of state

The secretary of state shall appoint an assistant secretary of state who, in the absence of the secretary of state, or when the secretary of state is acting governor, shall perform the duties of the secretary of state.
A.R.S. § 41-1758 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 3.1 / Section 1758
41-1758 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-1758. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Agency" means the supreme court, the department of economic security, the department of child safety, the department of education, the department of health services, the department of juvenile corrections, the department of emergency and military affairs, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, the state real estate department, the department of insurance and financial institutions, the board of fingerprinting, the Arizona game and fish department, the Arizona department of agriculture, the board of examiners of nursing care institution administrators and assisted living facility managers, the state board of dental examiners, the Arizona state board of pharmacy, the board of physical therapy, the state board of psychologist examiners, the board of athletic training, the board of occupational therapy examiners, the state board of podiatry examiners, the acupuncture board of examiners, the state board of technical registration, the board of massage therapy, the board of behavioral health examiners or the Arizona department of housing.

2. "Division" means the fingerprinting division in the department of public safety.

3. "Electronic or internet-based fingerprinting services" means a secure system for digitizing applicant fingerprints and transmitting the applicant data and fingerprints of a person or entity submitting fingerprints to the department of public safety for any authorized purpose under this title. For the purposes of this paragraph, "secure system" means a system that complies with the information technology security policy approved by the department of public safety.

4. "Good cause exception" means the issuance of a fingerprint clearance card to an applicant pursuant to section 41-619.55.

5. "Person" means a person who is required to be fingerprinted pursuant to any of the following:

(a) Section 3-314.

(b) Section 8-105.

(c) Section 8-322.

(d) Section 8-463.

(e) Section 8-509.

(f) Section 8-802.

(g) Section 15-183.

(h) Section 15-503.

(i) Section 15-512.

(j) Section 15-534.

(k) Section 15-763.01.

(l) Section 15-782.02.

(m) Section 15-1330.

(n) Section 15-1881.

(o) Section 17-215.

(p) Section 28-3228.

(q) Section 28-3413.

(r) Section 32-122.02.

(s) Section 32-122.05.

(t) Section 32-122.06.

(u) Section 32-823.

(v) Section 32-1232.

(w) Section 32-1276.01.

(x) Section 32-1284.

(y) Section 32-1297.01.

(z) Section 32-1904.

(aa) Section 32-1941.

(bb) Section 32-1982.

(cc) Section 32-2022.

(dd) Section 32-2063.

(ee) Section 32-2108.01.

(ff) Section 32-2123.

(gg) Section 32-2371.

(hh) Section 32-3271.

(ii) Section 32-3430.

(jj) Section 32-3620.

(kk) Section 32-3668.

(ll) Section 32-3669.

(mm) Section 32-3922.

(nn) Section 32-3924.

(oo) Section 32-4128.

(pp) Section 32-4222.

(qq) Section 36-113.

(rr) Section 36-207.

(ss) Section 36-411.

(tt) Section 36-425.03.

(uu) Section 36-446.04.

(vv) Section 36-594.01.

(ww) Section 36-594.02.

(xx) Section 36-766.01.

(yy) Section 36-882.

(zz) Section 36-883.02.

(aaa) Section 36-897.01.

(bbb) Section 36-897.03.

(ccc) Section 36-1940.

(ddd) Section 36-1940.01.

(eee) Section 36-2069.

(fff) Section 36-3008.

(ggg) Section 41-619.52.

(hhh) Section 41-619.53.

(iii) Section 41-1964.

(jjj) Section 41-1967.01.

(kkk) Section 41-1968.

(lll) Section 41-1969.

(mmm) Section 41-2814.

(nnn) Section 41-4025.

(ooo) Section 46-141, subsection A or B.

(ppp) Section 46-321.

6. "Rap back services" has the same meaning prescribed in section 41-1750.

7. "Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3623.
A.R.S. § 41-1545.04 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 10 / Article 5 / Section 1545.04
41-1545.04 Report on use of monies in the Arizona competes fund
Status: in_force

41-1545.04. Report on use of monies in the Arizona competes fund

A. On or before November 1 of each year, the authority shall submit to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the joint legislative budget committee a report on grants made from the Arizona competes fund under this article in the preceding fiscal year and all projects currently being funded from the Arizona competes fund.  The authority shall provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state and post a copy on the authority's website.  The report shall include:

1. The name of each grant recipient.

2. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient committed to create in this state in connection with the grant.

3. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient actually created in this state in connection with the grant.

4. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient actually created in comparison to the number of jobs that the recipient committed to create in the state in connection with the grant.

5. The average annual wage each grant recipient committed to pay for the direct jobs associated with the grant.

6. The average annual wage each grant recipient actually pays for the direct jobs associated with the grant.

7. The amount of capital investment each grant recipient committed to spend or allocate in connection with the grant, including any investments by third-party developers of build-to-suit facilities, per project in this state.

8. The amount of capital investment each grant recipient actually spent or allocated in connection with the grant.

9. The total amount of grants made to each recipient.

10. The average amount of money granted from the Arizona competes fund for each job created in this state by grant recipients.

11. The number of jobs created in this state by grant recipients in each sector of the North American industry classification system.

12. Of the number of direct jobs each recipient created in this state, the percentage of the health insurance premium or membership cost offered by the recipient to employees.

13. The total amount of grants issued by the authority since the last annual report.

B. The report shall not include information that is made confidential by law.

C. The authority may require grant recipients to submit information in a form required to complete the report.
A.R.S. § 41-956 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 956
41-956 Surviving spouse's rights
Status: in_force

41-956. Surviving spouse's rights

A. The surviving spouse of an Arizona ranger upon the death of the ranger and submission to the governor of an affidavit that the spouse was married to the ranger on or before July 1, 1945, and has been the spouse of the ranger continuously until the date of the ranger's death, is entitled to receive the monthly pension provided in this article.

B. The pension received by the surviving spouse is payable until the date of the spouse's death and is subject to the same limitations provided in section 41-955.
A.R.S. § 41-177 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 177
41-177 Arizona health innovation trust fund; purpose; annual report
Status: in_force

41-177. Arizona health innovation trust fund; purpose; annual report

A. The Arizona health innovation trust fund is established. The state treasurer shall administer the trust fund as trustee.

B. The trust fund is a permanent endowment fund that consists of monies appropriated by the legislature, earnings from the fund and gifts or grants donated or given to the fund.

C. Monies in the trust fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.

D. The state treasurer shall accept, separately account for and hold in trust any trust fund monies deposited pursuant to this section in the state treasury, which are considered to be trust monies as defined in section 35-310 and which may not be commingled with any other monies in the state treasury except for investment purposes.  The state treasurer shall invest and divest, as provided by sections 35-313 and 35-314.03, any trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury, and monies earned from interest and investment income shall be credited to the trust fund.

E. The state treasurer shall annually allocate four percent of the monies in the trust fund to an entity that satisfies all of the following requirements:

1. Is a charitable organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes.

2. Provides entrepreneurial education, mentoring and support to persons in the health innovation and health care delivery sectors in this state.

3. Provides workforce development programs designed to support the talent requirements of employers in the health innovation and health care delivery sectors in this state.

4. Provides programs that support the development and commercialization of health innovation by businesses that are based in this state and that employ not more than one hundred employees.

5. Has entered into an endowment agreement with the state treasurer that includes investment procedures, maturity timelines and other requirements established by the state treasurer and entity reporting requirements, which must include how distributions from the trust fund are used and the social and economic impact of the use.

F. On or before December 31 of each year, the entity shall submit the report as prescribed by the treasurer to the governor, the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the state treasurer and shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state.
A.R.S. § 41-608.05 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 608.05
41-608.05 Arizona gold star military medal
Status: in_force

41-608.05. Arizona gold star military medal

A. The Arizona gold star military medal may be awarded on behalf of the people of this state to an individual who has been killed in action from and after February 13, 1912 while:

1. Engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.

2. Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.

3. Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

4. Serving in a combat zone as designated by a presidential order.

B. A recipient of the Arizona gold star military medal may have the recipient's name entered on the Arizona gold star military medal honor roll.

C. A member of the Arizona national guard, United States military reserves or regular United States armed forces who was a legal resident of this state at the time the member was killed in action or died in the line of duty while deployed in support of combat operations from and after February 13, 1912 is eligible to receive the Arizona gold star military medal.

D. The department may award the Arizona gold star military medal pursuant to section 41-603 on verification of an individual's eligibility based on the application submitted by the individual's family member.  Applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the military issued report of casualty, proof of residency at the time the eligible individual was killed in action and proof of the applicant's relationship to the individual.

E. State general fund monies shall not be used or expended to pay all or any part of the cost to design, manufacture or produce the Arizona gold star military medal.
A.R.S. § 41-1132 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 1132
41-1132 Interim committee meetings; attendance at conferences; report
Status: in_force

41-1132. Interim committee meetings; attendance at conferences; report

A. The president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives may at any time when the legislature is not in session call a meeting of any standing legislative committee appointed according to law or rules of the house of which he is the presiding officer. The call shall state the time and place of meeting and the subject matter to be considered.

B. The presiding officer of either house may authorize any member of a standing committee of the house over which he presides to attend a conference or convention, either in the state or without the state, when such attendance, in the opinion of the presiding officer, will promote the best interests of the state.

C. Not less than ten days after convening the next session of the legislature following such a committee meeting, conference or convention, the chairman shall submit a written report of the committee's findings to the presiding officer of the house it represents.
A.R.S. § 41-1734 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 1734
41-1734 Video recordings; release; consent; redactions; request requirements; fee
Status: in_force

41-1734. Video recordings; release; consent; redactions; request requirements; fee

A. The department may release to the public a copy of a video recording only if one or more of the following apply:

1. All persons other than peace officers shown in the video recording consent to the release, or any information that may identify persons shown in the video has been redacted. If a person shown in the video recording is deceased, the person's parent, guardian, next of kin or estate may provide the consent.

2. The department is the custodian of the video recording and reasonably determines that there is an important public purpose for releasing the video recording, including a situation in which the video recording involves any of the following:

(a) A person being arrested for a misdemeanor or felony with a sentence that may result in incarceration.

(b) One or more peace officers using physical force.

(c) An allegation of law enforcement misconduct.

B. Before the department releases to the public a copy of a video recording, the department shall review the video recording to determine whether redacting or withholding the video recording is appropriate. The department:

1. Shall redact information that may identify persons shown in the video recording if a reasonable expectation of privacy exists unless the department obtains the consent of all persons required by subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section or the video recording involves an arrest described in subsection A, paragraph 2, subdivision (a) of this section. If the video recording involves an incident occurring in a public place, the department is not required to redact information that may identify persons who appear in the video recording only incidentally.

2. May withhold or redact a video recording if the department determines that the video recording is a public record and that privacy, confidentiality or the best interests of this state outweigh releasing or disclosing the video recording.

3. May withhold or redact a video recording if withholding or redacting the video recording is necessary to protect a victim's rights guaranteed under article II, section 2.1, Constitution of Arizona.

C. Notwithstanding title 39, chapter 1, article 2, the department shall deny a person's request for a copy of a video recording if the person fails to comply with the requirements of this section. The department may not release a copy of the video recording unless the person submits a written request that contains all of the following information:

1. The date and approximate time of the video recording.

2. The specific location where the video recording occurred.

3. The name of one or more persons known to be a subject of the video recording.

D. A person who makes a public records request to the department for a video recording but who fails to provide all of the information required in subsection C of this section may submit a subsequent request for the same video recording by providing all of the required information.

E. The department shall establish a fee that is charged to a person who submits a request for a copy of a video recording pursuant to this section. The department may take into consideration the following information when determining the amount of the fee:

1. The cost of reviewing, making a copy of and, as necessary, redacting the video recording.

2. The hourly compensation of a public records employee.

3. Any other relevant information.
A.R.S. § 41-1233 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 8.1 / Section 1233
41-1233 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

41-1233. Prohibited acts

No person shall:

1. Retain or employ another person to promote or oppose legislation for compensation contingent in whole or in part on the passage or defeat of any legislation, or the approval or veto of any legislation by the governor, and no person shall accept employment or render service for compensation on a contingent basis.

2. Lobby the legislature for compensation within one year after the person ceases to be a member of the senate or house of representatives.

3. In any manner improperly seek to influence the vote of any member of the legislature through communication with that member's employer.

4. Lobby the public body that employed the person in a capacity having a significant procurement role as defined in section 41-741 in the procurement of materials, services or construction within one year after the person ceases to be employed by the public body.
A.R.S. § 41-740.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 740.01
41-740.01 Arizona financial information system collections fund; purpose; transaction fee; joint legislative budget committee; annual report
Status: in_force

41-740.01. Arizona financial information system collections fund; purpose; transaction fee; joint legislative budget committee; annual report

A. The Arizona financial information system collections fund is established consisting of monies collected pursuant to subsection C of this section.  The department shall administer the fund.  Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation.  Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.

B. Monies in the fund shall be used to reimburse the department for the costs of operating the Arizona financial information system.

C. The department may charge a transaction fee to each state agency that uses the Arizona financial information system.  The department shall submit a proposed transaction fee to the joint legislative budget committee before establishing or changing the fee. On or before December 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report to the joint legislative budget committee on the Arizona financial information system transaction count by agency and fund source.
A.R.S. § 41-2810 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 2810
41-2810 Power to accept and expend gifts; department of juvenile corrections fund
Status: in_force

41-2810. Power to accept and expend gifts; department of juvenile corrections fund

The department may accept and expend federal monies or private grants of monies, gifts and devises and may accept, manage or dispose of property to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. These monies and other monies received pursuant to this article except as otherwise provided shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in a department of juvenile corrections fund and shall be expended on warrants drawn by the department of administration on order of the director of the department of juvenile corrections. Any unexpended monies do not revert to the general fund at the close of the fiscal year.
A.R.S. § 41-2812 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 26 / Article 1 / Section 2812
41-2812 Collection of maintenance for committed youth
Status: in_force

41-2812. Collection of maintenance for committed youth

A. When a youth is committed by the proper court to the department or to any facility under its jurisdiction, and an order is made by the proper court concerning the charges, expenses and maintenance payable by the committed youth or the youth's estate, parent or guardian, the director shall acknowledge receipt of the money received to the person concerned and shall deposit the money received in the department of juvenile corrections restitution fund established by section 41-2826 for the purpose of funding work restitution programs for juveniles.

B. When a youth is committed by the proper court to the department or to any facility under its jurisdiction, at the request of the parent or guardian, the charges, expenses and maintenance of the youth while in such custody, and the youth's transportation to a secure care facility, shall be paid by the parent or guardian unless the court or the department, for good cause shown, otherwise orders, in which case transportation shall be paid by the county where the commitment issues and the charges, expenses and maintenance, in whole or in part, shall be paid by this state. The department, on receipt of any payment, shall follow the procedure in subsection A of this section.

C. The director shall institute proceedings for the collection of delinquent payments to the department in the proper court on petition and notice to the party concerned.

D. When a youth is committed by the court to the department and ordered to pay a fee of not less than fifty dollars each month for the supervision of the committed youth, the parent or guardian of the youth may pay the fee directly to the department for deposit into the department of juvenile corrections restitution fund.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.04 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.04
41-1491.04 Housing for older persons exempted; rules; liability; definition
Status: in_force

41-1491.04. Housing for older persons exempted; rules; liability; definition

A. The provisions of this article relating to familial status do not apply to housing for older persons.

B. The attorney general may adopt rules setting forth criteria for housing for older persons. The rules adopted for subsection D, paragraph 3 shall require the following factors:

1. That at least eighty per cent of the units are occupied by at least one person fifty-five years of age or older per unit. Rules adopted for verification of occupancy shall provide for the use of reliable surveys and affidavits. These surveys and affidavits are admissible in administrative and judicial proceedings. Rules adopted establishing compliance with this paragraph shall be consistent with federal fair housing regulations.

2. The publication of, and adherence to, policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons fifty-five years of age or older. Rules adopted establishing compliance with this paragraph shall be consistent with federal fair housing regulations.

C. A person shall not be held personally liable for monetary damages under section 41-1491.31 if the person relied in good faith that the housing was exempt from this article because it was housing for older persons as defined under subsection D, paragraph 3 of this section. For the purposes of this subsection a person may only demonstrate good faith reliance on the exemption from the provisions of this article if both:

1. The person has no actual knowledge that the facility or community does not, or will not qualify as housing for older persons as defined under subsection D, paragraph 3 of this section.

2. The facility or community has formally stated in writing that the facility or community is housing for older persons as defined under subsection D, paragraph 3 of this section.

D. In this section, "housing for older persons" means housing that meets any of the following conditions:

1. Is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons under a federal or state program.

2. Is intended for, and solely occupied by, persons sixty-two years of age or older.

3. Is intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five years of age or older per unit.
A.R.S. § 41-2703 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 24 / Article 1 / Section 2703
41-2703 Waiver of solicitation and award procedures
Status: in_force

41-2703. Waiver of solicitation and award procedures

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director of the department of administration or the director's designee may waive the solicitation and award procedures if a situation exists that makes compliance with section 41-2702 impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest, except that the grant solicitation and award shall be made with competition that is practicable under the circumstances.

B. A state governmental unit seeking a waiver of solicitation and award procedures shall prepare a written request documenting and explaining the situation justifying the waiver. The request shall be submitted to the director of the department of administration or the director's designee, who shall determine in writing whether to grant the request. If the request is granted, the determination shall state the manner in which the grant is to be solicited and awarded and the limits of the determination.

C. A copy of each request and determination shall be kept on file in the office of the state governmental unit requesting the waiver and the office of the director of the department of administration or the office of the director's designee.
A.R.S. § 41-1495.02 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 11 / Section 1495.02
41-1495.02 Enforceability
Status: in_force

41-1495.02. Enforceability

A. A religious organization may assert a violation of this article as a claim against state government in any judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of state government, any private person or any other party. Notwithstanding any other law, an action under this article may be commenced and relief may be granted in a court of this state, without regard to whether the religious organization commencing the action has sought or exhausted administrative remedies.

B. A religious organization that successfully asserts a claim or defense under this article against state government may recover:

1. Declaratory relief.

2. Injunctive relief.

3. Compensatory damages.

4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs.

5. Any other appropriate relief.

C. A religious organization that successfully asserts a claim or defense under this article against a private person not acting in an official capacity may recover only declaratory relief and injunctive relief.

D. Sovereign and governmental immunities to suit and from liability are waived and abolished to the extent of liability established by this article, and a religious organization may sue state government, except state courts, for damages allowed by subsection B of this section.
A.R.S. § 41-1721 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 1721
41-1721 Families of fallen police officers special plate fund
Status: in_force

41-1721. Families of fallen police officers special plate fund

The families of fallen police officers special plate fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to section 28-2427.  The department of public safety shall administer the fund.  The first thirty-two thousand dollars received shall be reimbursed to the entity that paid the implementation fee to the department of transportation pursuant to section 28-2427, subsection A.  Not more than ten per cent of monies deposited in the fund annually shall be used for the cost of administering the fund.  Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.  The department of public safety shall allocate monies from the fund to the incorporated nonprofit corporation in this state that paid the implementation fee to the department of transportation pursuant to section 28-2427, subsection A and is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes if the nonprofit corporation demonstrates a commitment to helping in the healing of family survivors of police officers who died in the line of duty in this state, provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public about the need to support the law enforcement profession and families of fallen police officers.
A.R.S. § 41-518.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.2 / Section 518.01
41-518.01 Authorization for participation in federal land and water conservation fund
Status: in_force

41-518.01. Authorization for participation in federal land and water conservation fund

The state of Arizona, its agencies, counties, cities and towns are granted authority to participate in the "land and water conservation fund act of 1965" as enacted by Public Law 88-578, eighty-eighth Congress.
A.R.S. § 41-902 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 902
41-902 Fiscal controls on institutions
Status: in_force

41-902. Fiscal controls on institutions

A. Compensation for officers and employees of state institutions under the control of the governor shall be fixed by the governor pursuant to section 38-611 unless otherwise provided by law. Employee compensation shall be included in the estimate of expenses submitted by the chief executive officer of the institution.

B. Each chief executive officer shall furnish a semi-monthly payroll for the institution under his charge, showing the name, monthly salary and length of service of each officer and employee. The payroll shall be audited by the governor and a statement of the amount found due each employee shall be filed with the director of the department of administration who shall issue a separate warrant to each employee.

C. A bond in an amount to be fixed by the governor shall be required from each official and employee having custody of funds or property belonging to the state.

D. The remittance of money and other things of value received by the institution shall be governed by title 35, chapter 1 so far as applicable, and the proper executive officer of each institution shall in addition make a detailed statement showing the sources of such receipts to the governor.
A.R.S. § 41-1234.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 8.1 / Section 1234.01
41-1234.01 Contributions prohibited during session; exceptions
Status: in_force

41-1234.01. Contributions prohibited during session; exceptions

A. While registered under this article, a principal, public body, lobbyist, designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist shall not make or promise to make a campaign contribution to or solicit or promise to solicit campaign contributions for:

1. A member of the legislature when the legislature is in regular session.

2. The governor when the legislature is in regular session or when regular session legislation is pending executive approval or veto.

B. Subsection A of this section only prohibits campaign contributions by principals, lobbyists, designated public lobbyists or authorized public lobbyists and the solicitation of campaign contributions by principals or lobbyists during any time that the legislature is in regular session but does not prohibit principals or lobbyists from raising monies for any other purpose during the regular session of the legislature.

C. A member of the legislature or the governor may accept a campaign contribution that is received by a member of the legislature or the governor within three calendar days after the first day of the regular session of the legislature if the campaign contribution was mailed and postmarked before the first day of the regular legislative session.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.15 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.15
41-1491.15 Publication of sales or rentals
Status: in_force

41-1491.15. Publication of sales or rentals

A person may not make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin or an intention to make such a preference, limitation or discrimination.
A.R.S. § 41-1035 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 1035
41-1035 Rules affecting small businesses; reduction of rule impact
Status: in_force

41-1035. Rules affecting small businesses; reduction of rule impact

If an agency proposes a new rule or an amendment to an existing rule which may have an impact on small businesses, the agency shall consider each of the methods described in this section for reducing the impact of the rule making on small businesses. The agency shall reduce the impact by using one or more of the following methods, if it finds that the methods are legal and feasible in meeting the statutory objectives which are the basis of the proposed rule making:

1. Establish less stringent compliance or reporting requirements in the rule for small businesses.

2. Establish less stringent schedules or deadlines in the rule for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.

3. Consolidate or simplify the rule's compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.

4. Establish performance standards for small businesses to replace design or operational standards in the rule.

5. Exempt small businesses from any or all requirements of the rule.
A.R.S. § 41-2556 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 3 / Section 2556
41-2556 Demonstration projects
Status: in_force

41-2556. Demonstration projects

A. A demonstration project may be undertaken if the director determines in writing that the project is innovative and unique. This state shall not be obligated to pay the contractor, or to procure or lease the services or materials supplied by the contractor. However, on the written request and justification by the agency and written determination by the director that it is in the best interest of this state, this state may pay the contractor for the demonstration project.  The contract term shall not exceed two years. A request and written determination of the basis for the contract award shall be included in the contract file.

B. A contract to procure or lease services or materials previously supplied during a demonstration project shall be conducted under this article.

C. Except as otherwise provided by law, a contractor for a demonstration project shall not be precluded from participating as a bidder or offeror in a procurement for the services or materials supplied during a demonstration project.
A.R.S. § 41-1231 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 8.1 / Section 1231
41-1231 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-1231. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Authorized lobbyist" means any person, other than a designated lobbyist or lobbyist for compensation, who is employed by, retained by or representing a principal, with or without compensation, for the purpose of lobbying and who is listed as an authorized lobbyist by the principal in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232.

2. "Authorized public lobbyist" means a person, other than a designated public lobbyist, who is employed by, retained by or representing a public body, with or without compensation, for the purpose of lobbying and who is listed as an authorized public lobbyist by the public body in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232.01.

3. "Designated lobbyist" means the person who is designated by a principal as the single point of contact for the principal and who is listed as the designated lobbyist by the principal in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232.

4. "Designated public lobbyist" means the person who is designated by a public body as the single point of contact for the public body and who is listed as the designated public lobbyist by the public body in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232.01.

5. "Entertainment" means the amount of any expenditure paid or incurred for admission to any sporting or cultural event or for participation in any sporting or cultural activity.

6. "Expenditure" means a payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value and includes a contract, promise or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable, to make an expenditure that provides a benefit to an individual state officer or state employee and that is incurred by or on behalf of one or more principals, public bodies, lobbyists, designated public lobbyists or authorized public lobbyists.

7. "Family gift" means a gift to a state officer or employee or a member of the officer's or employee's household from a principal, lobbyist, designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist who is a relative of the state officer or employee or a member of the household of the state officer or employee if the donor is not acting as the agent or intermediary for someone other than a person covered by this paragraph.

8. "Food or beverage" means the amount of any expenditure paid or incurred for food or beverages for a state officer or employee provided at a location at which the principal, public body, lobbyist, designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist who made the expenditure is present.

9. "Gift" means a payment, distribution, expenditure, advance, deposit or donation of money, any intangible personal property or any kind of tangible personal or real property. For the purposes of this article, gift does not include:

(a) A gift, devise or inheritance from an individual's spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle or first cousin or the spouse of any such individual if the donor is not acting as the agent or intermediary for someone other than a person covered by this subdivision.

(b) Expenditures that are either properly reported or exempt from reporting under this chapter for:

(i) A speaking engagement.

(ii) Food or beverages.

(iii) Travel and lodging.

(iv) Flowers.

(c) Salary, compensation or employer-reimbursed expenses lawfully paid to a public official.

(d) The value, cost or price of professional or consulting services that are not rendered to obtain a benefit for any registered principal, public body, lobbyist, designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist or the clients of a principal or lobbyist.

(e) Expenses relating to a special event or function to which all members of the legislature, either house of the legislature or any committee of the legislature is invited.

(f) A plaque or other form of recognition similar to a plaque to a state officer or state employee to signify the honorary recognition of a service or other notable accomplishment.

(g) Informational material such as books, reports, pamphlets, calendars or periodicals.

(h) An item that is not used and that is returned within fifteen days of receipt to the donor or that is delivered within fifteen days of receipt to a charitable organization and that is not claimed as a charitable contribution for state or federal income tax purposes.

(i) A campaign contribution that is properly received and reported as required by law.

(j) An item that is given to a state officer or employee if the state officer or employee gives an item of approximately the same value to the giver of the item at the same time that the item is given or on a similar occasion as the one that prompted the original item to be given.

(k) Gifts of a personal nature that were customarily received by an individual from the donor before the individual became a state officer or employee.

(l) An item that is given to the general public at an event.

10. "Legislation" means bills, resolutions, memorials, amendments, nominations and other matters that are pending or proposed in either house of the legislature of this state.

11. "Lobbying":

(a) Means attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by directly communicating with any legislator or attempting to influence any formal rulemaking proceeding pursuant to chapter 6 of this title or rulemaking proceedings that are exempt from chapter 6 of this title by directly communicating with any state officer or employee.

(b) Includes, for a person who is otherwise required to be registered as a lobbyist for compensation pursuant to this article, attempting to influence the procurement of materials, services or construction by an agency as defined in section 41-1001, including the office of the governor.

(c) Does not include:

(i) Interagency communications between state agency employees.

(ii) Communications between a public official or employee of a public body, designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist and any state officer, except for a member of the legislature, or an employee of the legislature.

(iii) Oral questions or comments made by a person to a state officer or employee regarding a proposed rule and made in public at a meeting or workshop that is open to the public and that is sponsored by a state agency, board, commission, council or office.

(iv) Communications between a public body and a self-employed person or person employed by a partnership or company regarding the procurement of materials, services or construction unless the self-employed person or person employed by a partnership or company is otherwise required to register pursuant to this article or is employed by, supervised by at any level or contracted by a person who is otherwise required to register as a lobbyist for compensation pursuant to this article.

12. "Lobbyist" means any person, other than a designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist, who is employed by, retained by or representing a person other than himself, with or without compensation, for the purpose of lobbying and who is listed as a lobbyist by the principal in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232. Lobbyist includes a lobbyist for compensation, designated lobbyist and authorized lobbyist.

13. "Lobbyist for compensation" means a lobbyist who is compensated for the primary purpose of lobbying on behalf of a principal and who is listed by the principal in its registration pursuant to section 41-1232.

14. "Person" means an individual, partnership, committee, association or corporation and any other organization or group of persons, except legislators and political parties qualified for representation on the ballot pursuant to section 16-801 or 16-804.

15. "Personal hospitality" means hospitality, meals, beverages, transportation or lodging furnished but not commercially provided by a person on property or facilities owned or possessed by the person or the person's family.

16. "Principal" means any person, other than a public body, that employs, retains, engages or uses, with or without compensation, a lobbyist. Principal includes any subsidiary of a corporation.

17. "Procurement" has the same meaning prescribed in section 41-2503.

18. "Public body" means the Arizona board of regents, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents, the judicial department, any state agency, board, commission or council, any county, any county elected officer who elects to appoint a designated public lobbyist or any city, town, district or other political subdivision of this state that receives and uses tax revenues and that employs, retains, engages or uses, with or without compensation, a designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist.

19. "Public official" means a person who is duly elected, appointed or retained through election to an elected state, county or local office.

20. "Single expenditure" means an expenditure that provides a benefit of more than twenty dollars to an individual state officer or state employee and that is incurred by or on behalf of one or more principals, public bodies, lobbyists, designated public lobbyists or authorized public lobbyists.

21. "Speaking engagement":

(a) Means the amount of any expense paid or incurred for entrance fees, lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, travel and other expenses for the state officer's or employee's attendance at an event, committee, meeting, conference or seminar, including meetings of state, regional or national organizations or their committees concerned with legislative or governmental activities if the state officer or employee participates in the event as a speaker or panel participant by presenting information relating to the state officer's or employee's legislative or official duties or by performing a ceremonial function appropriate to the state officer's or employee's position.

(b) Does not include expenditures for an honorarium or any other similar fee paid to a speaker.

22. "State employee" means an employee of the legislature, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents, the judicial department or a state office, agency, board, commission or council.

23. "State officer" means a person who is duly elected, appointed or retained through election to any state office, or a member of any state board, commission or council, and includes a member of the legislature.
A.R.S. § 41-1822 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 8 / Section 1822
41-1822 Powers and duties of board; definition
Status: in_force

41-1822. Powers and duties of board; definition

A. With respect to peace officer training and certification, the board shall:

1. Establish rules for the government and conduct of the board, including meeting times and places and matters to be placed on the agenda of each meeting.

2. Make recommendations, consistent with this article, to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate on all matters relating to law enforcement and public safety.

3. Prescribe reasonable minimum qualifications for officers to be appointed to enforce the laws of this state and the political subdivisions of this state and certify officers in compliance with these qualifications.  Notwithstanding any other law, the qualifications shall require United States citizenship, shall relate to physical, mental and moral fitness and shall govern the recruitment, appointment and retention of all agents, peace officers and police officers of every political subdivision of this state. The board shall constantly review the qualifications established by this section and may amend the qualifications at any time, subject to the requirements of section 41-1823.

4. Prescribe minimum courses of training and minimum standards for training facilities for law enforcement officers.  Only this state and political subdivisions of this state may conduct basic peace officer training.  Basic peace officer academies may admit individuals who are not peace officer cadets only if a cadet meets the minimum qualifications established by paragraph 3 of this subsection. Training shall include:

(a) Courses in responding to and reporting all criminal offenses that are motivated by race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or disability.

(b) Training certified by the director of the department of health services with assistance from a representative of the board on the nature of unexplained infant death and the handling of cases involving the unexplained death of an infant.

(c) Medical information on unexplained infant death for first responders, including awareness and sensitivity in dealing with families and child care providers, and the importance of forensically competent death scene investigations.

(d) Information on the protocol of investigation in cases of an unexplained infant death, including the importance of a consistent policy of thorough death scene investigation.

(e) The use of the infant death investigation checklist pursuant to section 36-3506.

(f) If an unexplained infant death occurs, the value of timely communication between the medical examiner's office, the department of health services and appropriate social service agencies that address the issue of infant death and bereavement, to achieve a better understanding of these deaths and to connect families to various community and public health support systems to enhance recovery from grief.

5. Recommend curricula for advanced courses and seminars in law enforcement and intelligence training in universities, colleges and community colleges, in conjunction with the governing body of the educational institution.

6. Make inquiries to determine whether this state or political subdivisions of this state are adhering to the standards for recruitment, appointment, retention and training established pursuant to this article.  The failure of this state or any political subdivision to adhere to the standards shall be reported at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board for action deemed appropriate by that body.

7. Employ an executive director and other staff as are necessary to fulfill the powers and duties of the board in accordance with the requirements of the law enforcement merit system council.

B. With respect to state department of corrections correctional officers, the board shall:

1. Approve a basic training curriculum of at least two hundred forty hours.

2. Establish uniform minimum standards. These standards shall include high school graduation or the equivalent and a physical examination as prescribed by the director of the state department of corrections.

3. Establish uniform standards for background investigations, including criminal histories under section 41-1750, of all applicants before enrolling in the academy. The board may adopt special procedures for extended screening and investigations in extraordinary cases to ensure suitability and adaptability to a career as a correctional officer.

4. Issue a certificate of completion to any state department of corrections correctional officer who satisfactorily complies with the minimum standards and completes the basic training program. The board may issue a certificate of completion to a state department of corrections correctional officer who has received comparable training in another state if the board determines that the training was at least equivalent to that provided by the academy and if the person complies with the minimum standards.

5. Establish continuing training requirements and approve curricula.

C. With respect to peace officer misconduct, the board may:

1. Receive complaints of peace officer misconduct from any person, request law enforcement agencies to conduct investigations and conduct independent investigations into whether an officer is in compliance with the qualifications established pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section.

2. Receive a complaint of peace officer misconduct from the president or chief executive officer of a board recognized law enforcement association that represents the interests of certified law enforcement officers if the association believes that a law enforcement agency refused to investigate or made findings that are contradictory to prima facie evidence of a violation of the qualifications established pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section.  If the board finds that the law enforcement agency refused to investigate or made findings that contradicted prima facie evidence of a violation of the qualifications established pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section, the board shall conduct an independent investigation to determine whether the officer is in compliance with the qualifications established pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section and provide a letter of the findings based on the investigation conducted by the board to the president or chief executive officer of the board recognized law enforcement association who made the complaint.

D. The board may:

1. Deny, suspend, revoke or cancel the certification of an officer who is not in compliance with the qualifications established pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section.

2. Provide training and related services to assist state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies to better serve the public, including training for emergency alert notification systems.

3. Enter into contracts to carry out its powers and duties.

E. This section does not create a cause of action or a right to bring an action, including an action based on discrimination due to sexual orientation.

F. For the purposes of this section, "sexual orientation" means consensual homosexuality or heterosexuality.
A.R.S. § 41-1492.07 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 1492.07
41-1492.07 Exemptions; private clubs, religious organizations and websites
Status: in_force

41-1492.07. Exemptions; private clubs, religious organizations and websites

This article does not apply to:

1. Private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the civil rights act of 1964 (42 United States Code section 2000(a)(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.

2. Websites.
A.R.S. § 41-1181 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 1181
41-1181 Endorsement and approval of bills
Status: in_force

41-1181. Endorsement and approval of bills

A. Every bill shall, as soon as delivered to the governor, be endorsed as follows:

"This bill was received by the governor this _____ day of _______."

B. The endorsement shall be signed by the secretary to the governor. When the governor approves a bill he shall sign his name thereto, with the date of approval.
A.R.S. § 41-2996.14 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 2996.14
41-2996.14 Commission on the Arizona environment; termination July 1, 1996
Status: repealed

41-2996.14. Commission on the Arizona environment; termination July 1, 1996

A. The commission on the Arizona environment terminates on July 1, 1996.

B. Title 49, chapter 1, article 2 is repealed on January 1, 1997.
A.R.S. § 41-2957 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 1 / Section 2957
41-2957 Claims
Status: in_force

41-2957. Claims

This chapter shall not affect the right to institute or prosecute any claim by or against an agency of this state terminated pursuant to this chapter if the claim accrued prior to the date the agency was terminated. Any claim pending on the date the agency is terminated, or instituted thereafter for actions prior to the termination date, shall be prosecuted or defended in the name of the state by the department of law.
A.R.S. § 41-1728 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 1728
41-1728 Seek and find alert notification system; requirements; definitions
Status: in_force

41-1728. Seek and find alert notification system; requirements; definitions

A. The department shall establish the seek and find alert notification system as a quick response system designed to issue and coordinate alerts following the report of a missing person who has a developmental disability or a cognitive disability, Alzheimer's disease or dementia or is sixty-five years of age or older as described in subsection B of this section.

B. On the request of an authorized person at a law enforcement agency that is investigating a report of a missing person who has a developmental disability or a cognitive disability, Alzheimer's disease or dementia or is sixty-five years of age or older, the department shall request an activation of the emergency alert system and issue a seek and find alert immediately, regardless of the missing person's age, if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The missing person has a developmental disability or a cognitive disability, Alzheimer's disease or dementia or is sixty-five years of age or older.

2. The law enforcement agency investigating the missing person report:

(a) Has used all available local resources.

(b) Has determined that the person has gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.

(c) Believes that the missing person is in danger because of age, health, mental or physical disability, environment or weather conditions, that the missing person is in the company of a potentially dangerous person or that there are other factors indicating that the missing person may be in peril.

3. There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the missing person.

4. The department has been designated to use the federally authorized emergency alert system for the issuance of seek and find alerts.

C. The department shall request an activation of the emergency alert system and issue a seek and find alert immediately pursuant to subsection B of this section. A seek and find alert may not be denied or delayed due to administrative processes, prior missing episodes or discretionary assessments that are unrelated to the immediate risk to the missing person's safety.

D. If the department issues a seek and find alert pursuant to this section, the department shall provide the seek and find alert information to any other entity that provides similar notifications in this state.

E. All law enforcement agencies in this state shall do all of the following:

1. Develop, implement and regularly update training criteria regarding the seek and find alert notification system pursuant to this section. The training shall be comprehensive and shall create a solid foundation of knowledge regarding the legal criteria and processes involved in issuing a timely seek and find alert.

2. Conduct seek and find alert notification training for all employees of a law enforcement agency, at the time of hire and biannually, who have direct involvement in missing person cases, including the supervisors of these employees and communication dispatchers. The training shall include a review of any department and state policies regarding locating missing, abducted or runaway persons, with a specific focus on seek and find alert procedures. The training shall be comprehensive and shall create a solid foundation of knowledge regarding the legal criteria and processes involved in issuing a timely seek and find alert.

F. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Cognitive disability" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-551.

2. "Developmental disability" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-551.
A.R.S. § 41-1177 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 5.1 / Section 1177
41-1177 Distribution of statutes and session laws to legislators
Status: in_force

41-1177. Distribution of statutes and session laws to legislators

A. On request, the legislature shall provide to any member one copy of the session laws and one set of the statutes and shall provide supplements of the statutes to the member during each year the member remains in office.

B. The legislature may provide for use by any employee authorized by the president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives one copy of the session laws and one set of the statutes and supplements of the statutes.
A.R.S. § 41-3027.02 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3027.02
41-3027.02 Water infrastructure finance authority of Arizona; termination July 1, 2027
Status: repealed

41-3027.02. Water infrastructure finance authority of Arizona; termination July 1, 2027

A. The water infrastructure finance authority of Arizona terminates on July 1, 2027.

B. Title 49, chapter 8, articles 1 and 3 and sections 49-1224, 49-1225, 49-1226, 49-1244, 49-1245, 49-1246, 49-1261, 49-1262, 49-1263, 49-1264, 49-1265, 49-1266, 49-1267, 49-1268, 49-1269, 49-1301, 49-1303, 49-1304, 49-1305, 49-1306, 49-1307, 49-1308, 49-1309, 49-1310, 49-1311, 49-1312 and 49-1313 are repealed on January 1, 2028, if the authority either:

1. Has no outstanding contractual obligations with the United States or any United States agency and has no debts, obligations or guarantees that were issued for the purposes of title 49, chapter 8.

2. Has otherwise provided for paying or retiring such debts or obligations.

C. If any debt or obligation listed in subsection B of this section exists and no satisfactory provision has been made to pay or retire the debt or obligation, the authority and statutes continue in existence until the debt or obligation is fully satisfied.
A.R.S. § 41-1271 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 10 / Section 1271
41-1271 Joint legislative budget committee; members; chairman; meetings
Status: in_force

41-1271. Joint legislative budget committee; members; chairman; meetings

A. There is established a joint legislative budget committee which consists of sixteen members, including the majority leaders of the senate and house of representatives, the chairmen of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, the chairman of the senate finance committee and the chairman of the house ways and means committee, five members of the senate and five members of the house of representatives who are members of their respective appropriations committees. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint the five members from their appropriations committee to the joint legislative budget committee.

B. The chairman of the house of representatives appropriations committee has a term as chairman of the joint legislative budget committee from the first day of the first regular session to the first day of the second regular session of each legislature, and the chairman of the senate appropriations committee has a term from the first day of the second regular session to the first day of the next legislature's first regular session.

C. The joint legislative budget committee shall meet as often as they deem necessary, and a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
A.R.S. § 41-2204 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 17 / Article 1 / Section 2204
41-2204 System manager; powers and duties
Status: in_force

41-2204. System manager; powers and duties

The director of the department of public safety is the system manager. The manager shall:

1. Execute the policies and supervise the operations of the system.

2. Coordinate and standardize the design, development and implementation of the system and subsystem.

3. Provide for system and subsystem planning.

4. Enforce the rules relating to the security, privacy, confidentiality and dissemination of criminal history record information.

5. Provide criminal justice agencies with criminal history record information for operational and management purposes pursuant to rules adopted by the department governing the dissemination of such information.

6. Receive petitions for review of criminal history record information from persons who are the subject of the information, conduct hearings to determine the accuracy of that information and amend the criminal history record if the information is found to be inaccurate.
A.R.S. § 41-1381 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 8 / Article 5 / Section 1381
41-1381 Ombudsman-citizens aide political activity
Status: in_force

41-1381. Ombudsman-citizens aide political activity

The ombudsman-citizens aide and the staff of the ombudsman-citizens aide may express a private opinion, may register to vote as to party and may vote but may not engage in any other political activity. If the ombudsman-citizens aide or any staff member or employee of the ombudsman-citizens aide becomes a candidate for political office, that person shall resign.
A.R.S. § 41-161 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 161
41-161 Definitions
Status: in_force

41-161. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Actual address" means a residential, work or school address as specified on the individual's application to be a program participant and includes the county and voting precinct number.

2. "Address confidentiality program" means the program established pursuant to this article in the office of the secretary of state to protect the confidentiality of the actual address of a relocated victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking.

3. "Applicant" means an individual identified as such in an application received by the secretary of state pursuant to section 41-163.

4. "Application assistant" means a person designated by the secretary of state to assist an applicant in the preparation of an application to participate in the address confidentiality program.

5. "Domestic violence" has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3601.

6. "Program participant" means an individual accepted into the address confidentiality program.

7. "Public record" means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, digital data, artifacts or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by a state or local government entity.

8. "Sexual offense" means an offense included in title 13, chapter 14 or 35.1.

9. "Stalking" means an offense prescribed in section 13-2923.

10. "State or local government entity" means every elected or appointed state or local public office, public officer or official, board, commission, bureau, committee, council, department, authority, agency, institution of higher education or other unit of the executive, legislative or judicial branch of this state or any city, town, county, public school or other kind of municipal, quasi-municipal or public corporation but does not include an agricultural improvement district.

11. "Substitute address" means an address that is designated by the secretary of state under the address confidentiality program and that is used instead of an actual address.
A.R.S. § 41-1272 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 10 / Section 1272
41-1272 Powers and duties; finances
Status: in_force

41-1272. Powers and duties; finances

A. The joint legislative budget committee shall:

1. Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the legislature relating to the state budget, revenues and expenditures of the state, future fiscal needs, the organization and functions of state agencies or their divisions and such other matters incident to the above functions as may be provided for by rules of the joint legislative budget committee.

2. Implement a system of fiscal notes to apply to those bills introduced in the legislature that have a fiscal impact. These fiscal notes shall also reflect the fiscal impact of legislation on cities, counties and all other political subdivisions of the state.

3. Implement a system of fiscal notes for any rule as defined by section 41-1001 which has a fiscal impact.

4. Analyze the state tax structure, tax burdens on individuals and businesses and tax incentives for existing and prospective businesses.  The analyses shall include:

(a) Projection of the impact of industry specific tax incentive proposals on the state revenue base.

(b) Comparison among states of relative tax burdens on existing and prospective businesses.

(c) Determination of reliance and incidence aspects of the tax structure of this state.

5. Implement a system of fiscal analysis that applies to those bills introduced in the legislature that involve one or more proposed changes in the tax laws. Unless it is unreasonable to do so, the fiscal analysis shall be based on assumptions that estimate the probable behavioral response of taxpayers, businesses and other citizens and shall include within the analysis a statement identifying those assumptions.

6. Adopt rules.

B. The joint legislative budget committee may:

1. Make studies, conduct inquiries and investigations and hold hearings.

2. Meet and conduct its business any place within the state during the sessions of the legislature or any recess of the legislature and in the period when the legislature is not in session.

3. Establish subcommittees from the membership of the legislature and assign to such subcommittee any study, inquiry, investigation or hearing with the right to call witnesses which the joint legislative budget committee has authority to undertake.

C. The joint legislative budget committee may obtain operational and maintenance assistance for any facility under the control of the committee without charge from the department of administration, may obtain security assistance from the department of public safety, may employ personnel to discharge operational, maintenance and security functions or may contract for outside services payable from joint legislative budget committee appropriations.

D. The joint legislative budget committee shall have the powers conferred by law upon legislative committees.

E. Members of the joint legislative budget committee shall be reimbursed by their respective houses in the same manner as is provided by law for a member of the legislature who attends a duly called meeting of a standing committee.
A.R.S. § 41-1956 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 14 / Article 1 / Section 1956
41-1956 State comprehensive plan
Status: in_force

41-1956. State comprehensive plan

The department shall annually prepare a comprehensive plan for the state for the purpose of guiding the development, funding and implementation of programs and activities by the department and other state programs concerned with service development, integration and utilization. The plan shall describe the present and projected needs for development of such programs and set forth the long-range program objectives. The plan shall also include a description of the content and allocation of state and federal funds to all programs, services and activities to be carried out under the plan during the year. The department shall indicate how and to what extent such programs, services and activities will carry out the program objectives set forth in the long-range program plan. The department shall hold public hearings on the plan before adoption of such plan.
A.R.S. § 41-3024.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 27 / Article 2 / Section 3024.01
41-3024.01 Arizona resource advisory council; termination July 1, 2024
Status: repealed

41-3024.01. Arizona resource advisory council; termination July 1, 2024

A. The Arizona resource advisory council terminates on July 1, 2024.

B. Title 37, chapter 2, article 20 is repealed on January 1, 2025.
A.R.S. § 41-1495.03 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 11 / Section 1495.03
41-1495.03 Rules of construction
Status: in_force

41-1495.03. Rules of construction

A. This article shall be construed in favor of a broad protection of the free exercise of religion.

B. The protection of the free exercise of religion afforded by this article is in addition to the protections provided under federal law, state law and the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. This article does not preempt or repeal any state or local law that is equally or more protective of the free exercise of religion. This article does not narrow the meaning or application of any state or local law protecting the free exercise of religion.

C. This article applies to all state and local laws and ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances, whether statutory or otherwise and whether adopted before or after September 24, 2022. State laws enacted after September 24, 2022 are subject to this article unless the law explicitly excludes application by reference to this article.

D. If any provision of this article or any application of the provision to any particular person or circumstance is held to be invalid under law, the remainder of this article and the application of its provisions to any other person or circumstance may not be affected.
A.R.S. § 41-706 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 706
41-706 State employee living donor leave; definitions
Status: in_force

41-706. State employee living donor leave; definitions

A. An employee is entitled to a leave of absence for the time specified for the following purposes:

1. Five work days to serve as a bone marrow donor for a bone marrow transplant if the employee provides the employee's employer with written verification that the employee is to serve as a bone marrow donor.

2. Thirty work days to serve as an organ donor for a human organ transplant if the employee provides the employee's employer with written verification that the employee is to serve as an organ donor.

B. An employee who is granted a leave of absence pursuant to this section is entitled to receive base pay without interruption during the leave of absence.  For the purpose of determining seniority, pay or pay advancement and performance awards and for the receipt of any benefit that may be affected by a leave of absence, the service of the employee is considered uninterrupted by the leave of absence.

C. The employer shall not penalize an employee for requesting or obtaining a leave of absence pursuant to this section.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Bone marrow" means the soft material that fills human bone cavities.

2. "Bone marrow transplant" means the medical procedure by which transfer of bone marrow is made from the body of a person to the body of another person.

3. "Employee" means a person employed in a position in any office, board, commission or department in state government, a person employed by the judiciary or a person employed by a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or a community college district.

4. "Human organ transplant" means the medical procedure by which transfer of an organ or part of an organ is made from the body of a person to the body of another person.

5. "Organ" means human organs or parts of an organ that are capable of being transferred from the body of a person to the body of another person.
A.R.S. § 41-1182 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 1182
41-1182 Effect of failure of governor to approve or veto bill within certain time; certification of bill as law
Status: in_force

41-1182. Effect of failure of governor to approve or veto bill within certain time; certification of bill as law

If a bill has remained with the governor five days while the legislature is in session, or ten days after adjournment of the legislature, without approval or veto, the governor shall deliver the bill to the secretary of state, who shall certify thereon, if the legislature is in session as follows:

"This bill having remained with the governor five days, Sundays excluded, and the legislature being in session, it has become a law this _________ day of ________, 19___."

If the legislature has adjourned the secretary of state shall certify thereon as follows:

"This bill having remained with the governor ten days, Sundays excluded, after final adjournment of the legislature, and not having been filed with his objections, has become a law this _________ day of ________, 19___."
A.R.S. § 41-1177.03 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 7 / Article 5.1 / Section 1177.03
41-1177.03 Distribution and sale of legislative journals and session laws
Status: in_force

41-1177.03. Distribution and sale of legislative journals and session laws

A. The legislature shall supply to the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records for the purpose of exchange with other states, territories, the United States and foreign countries the number of copies of the session laws and journals of the legislature as required pursuant to section 41-151.05.

B. The legislature shall sell printed copies of the session laws and journals to the public at a price equal to the cost of publishing and distributing each copy.

C. The senate shall provide to any member of the senate, at the member's request, a senate journal.

D. The house of representatives shall provide to any member of the house of representatives, at the member's request, a house journal.
A.R.S. § 41-2583 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 23 / Article 5 / Section 2583
41-2583 Construction contracts; design professional service contracts; void provisions
Status: in_force

41-2583. Construction contracts; design professional service contracts; void provisions

A provision, covenant, clause or understanding in, collateral to or affecting a construction contract or design professional service contract that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state or that requires any litigation, arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding arising from the contract to be conducted in another state is against this state's public policy and is void and unenforceable.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.23 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1491.23
41-1491.23 Answer to complaint
Status: in_force

41-1491.23. Answer to complaint

A. Not later than ten days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 41-1491.22, subsection F, paragraph 3, a respondent may file an answer to the complaint.

B. The answer shall be in writing, under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general.

C. An answer may be amended at any time.

D. An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.
A.R.S. § 41-837.01 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 3 / Section 837.01
41-837.01 Mogollon Rim
Status: in_force

41-837.01. Mogollon Rim

A. Notwithstanding this article, the cliff-like escarpment located in northern Arizona which separates the Colorado plateau and the central highlands and forms, in part, the divide between the Little Colorado river and Salt River drainage areas, also forming a portion of the boundaries of Coconino and Gila counties, is designated and shall be known as the "Mogollon Rim". The escarpment begins at approximately 34° 25' 10" north 111° 33' 00" west and continues through approximately 34° 18' 00" north 110° 54' 15" west then continues through approximately 34° 14' 00" north 110° 18' 9" west and ends at approximately 34° 7' 15" north 109° 58' 30" west, such point being approximately two miles south of Pinetop-Lakeside at the head of Petrified Creek.

B. All official acts, state records, documents and papers relating to the escarpment described in subsection A of this section after April 4, 1984 shall bear the designation "Mogollon Rim".

C. The first letter of both words of the designation "Mogollon Rim" shall be capitalized in accordance with standard practice for geographic names.
A.R.S. § 41-1052 — Arizona Code / Title 41 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 1052
41-1052 Council review and approval; rule expiration
Status: in_force

41-1052. Council review and approval; rule expiration

A. Before filing a final rule subject to this section with the secretary of state, an agency shall prepare, transmit to the council and the committee and obtain the council's approval of the rule and its preamble and economic, small business and consumer impact statement that meets the requirements of section 41-1055. The office of economic opportunity shall prepare the economic, small business and consumer impact statement.

B. The council shall accept an early review petition of a proposed rule, in whole or in part, if the proposed rule is alleged to violate any of the criteria prescribed in subsection D of this section and if the early petition is filed by a person who would be adversely impacted by the proposed rule. The council may determine whether the proposed rule, in whole or in part, violates any of the criteria prescribed in subsection D of this section.

C. Within one hundred twenty days after receipt of the rule, preamble and economic, small business and consumer impact statement, the council shall review and approve or return, in whole or in part, the rule, preamble or economic, small business and consumer impact statement. An agency may resubmit a rule, preamble or economic, small business and consumer impact statement if the council returns the rule, preamble or economic, small business and consumer impact statement, in whole or in part, to the agency.

D. The council shall not approve the rule unless:

1. The economic, small business and consumer impact statement contains information from the state, data and analysis prescribed by this article.

2. The economic, small business and consumer impact statement is generally accurate.

3. The probable benefits of the rule outweigh within this state the probable costs of the rule and the agency has demonstrated that it has selected the alternative that imposes the least burden and costs to persons regulated by the rule, including paperwork and other compliance costs, necessary to achieve the underlying regulatory objective.

4. The rule is written in a manner that is clear, concise and understandable to the general public.

5. The rule is not illegal, inconsistent with legislative intent or beyond the agency's statutory authority and meets the requirements prescribed in section 41-1030.

6. The agency adequately addressed, in writing, the comments on the proposed rule and any supplemental proposals.

7. The rule is not a substantial change, considered as a whole, from the proposed rule and any supplemental notices.

8. The preamble discloses a reference to any study relevant to the rule that the agency reviewed and either did or did not rely on in the agency's evaluation of or justification for the rule.

9. The rule is not more stringent than a corresponding federal law unless there is statutory authority to exceed the requirements of that federal law.

10. If a rule requires a permit, the permitting requirement complies with section 41-1037.

E. The council shall verify that a rule with new fees does not violate section 41-1008. The council shall not approve a rule that contains a fee increase unless two-thirds of the voting quorum present votes to approve the rule.

F. The council shall verify that a rule with an immediate effective date complies with section 41-1032. The council shall not approve a rule with an immediate effective date unless two-thirds of the voting quorum present votes to approve the rule. The council may only vote at a council meeting.

G. If the rule relies on scientific principles or methods, including a study disclosed pursuant to subsection D, paragraph 8 of this section, and a person submits an analysis to the council questioning whether the rule is based on valid scientific or reliable principles or methods, the council shall not approve the rule unless the council determines that the rule is based on valid scientific or reliable principles or methods that are specific and not of a general nature. In making a determination of reliability or validity, the council shall consider the following factors as applicable to the rule:

1. The authors of the study, principle or method have subject matter knowledge, skill, experience, training and expertise.

2. The study, principle or method is based on sufficient facts or data.

3. The study is the product of reliable principles and methods.

4. The study and its conclusions, principles or methods have been tested or subjected to peer reviewed publications.

5. The known or potential error rate of the study, principle or method has been identified along with its basis.

6. The methodology and approach of the study, principle or method are generally accepted in the scientific community.

H. The council may require a representative of an agency whose rule is under examination to attend a council meeting and answer questions.  The council may also communicate to the agency its comments on any rule, preamble or economic, small business and consumer impact statement and require the agency to respond to its comments in writing.

I. For all council meetings that are open to the public for comment, the council shall allot an equal amount of time to the individuals who support or oppose a rule.

J. At any time during the thirty days immediately following receipt of the rule, a person may submit written comments to the council that are within the scope of subsection D, E, F or G of this section. The council may allow testimony at a council meeting within the scope of subsection D, E, F or G of this section.

K. If the agency makes a good faith effort to comply with the requirements prescribed in this article and has explained in writing the methodology used to produce the economic, small business and consumer impact statement, the rule may not be invalidated after it is finalized on the ground that the contents of the economic, small business and consumer impact statement are insufficient or inaccurate or on the ground that the council erroneously approved the rule, except as provided by section 41-1056.01.

L. The absence of comments pursuant to subsection D, E, F or G of this section or article 4.1 of this chapter does not prevent the council from acting pursuant to this section.

M. The council shall review and approve or reject a notice of proposed expedited rulemaking pursuant to section 41-1027.

N. An agency that seeks to expire a rule or rules may file a notice of intent to expire with the council.  The notice shall describe the rule or rules to be expired and the reasons for expiration.  The council shall place the notice on the agenda for the next scheduled council meeting for consideration. If a quorum of the council approves the notice, the council shall cause a notice of rule expiration to be prepared and provide the notice of rule expiration to the agency for filing with the secretary of state.