A.R.S. § 11-933 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 933
11-933 Cooperative agreements between governing bodies; prohibitions; agreement with United States or others
Status: in_force

11-933. Cooperative agreements between governing bodies; prohibitions; agreement with United States or others

A. The governing body of a county or municipality may enter into a cooperative agreement with the United States, a state, the governing body of another county or municipality, or a private legal entity, within or without the state, for the establishment, development, maintenance or administration of a public park.

B. A county or municipality entering into an agreement with the United States or a state for the establishment, development, maintenance or administration of a public park shall obtain permission in advance from any person or persons already using any multiple-use public domain or state land for another purpose. The county or municipality shall also reimburse such person or persons for all improvements on such land and for the vested rights of such person or persons in such property. An agreement entered into between the governing body of a county and the United States or an instrumentality thereof under the terms of this subsection for the establishment, development or maintenance of a public park may provide for supervision and control of the park by the United States or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
A.R.S. § 11-254.04 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 254.04
11-254.04 Expenditures for economic development; definition
Status: in_force

11-254.04. Expenditures for economic development; definition

A. In addition to the authority granted under section 11-254, a board of supervisors may appropriate and spend public monies for and in connection with economic development activities.

B. To fund economic development activities under this section, a county shall not impose a new fee or tax on a single specific industry or type of business.

C. For the purposes of this section, "economic development activities" means any project, assistance, undertaking, program or study, whether within or outside the boundaries of the county, including acquisition, improvement, leasing or conveyance of real or personal property or other activity, that the board of supervisors has found and determined will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the county.
A.R.S. § 11-954 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 954
11-954 Limitation of powers
Status: in_force

11-954. Limitation of powers

Except for the right of joint exercise of powers granted in this article, the provisions of this article shall be cumulative and supplemental and nothing contained in this article shall be so construed as to authorize any public agency to exercise any power or engage in any business or enterprise that such public agency is not authorized to exercise or engage in pursuant to other provisions of law.
A.R.S. § 11-604 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 604
11-604 Salary fund; sick pay fund; other funds
Status: in_force

11-604. Salary fund; sick pay fund; other funds

A. The board may create a salary fund and pay therefrom the salaries of officials and employees, and fees and mileage of jurors. After the transfer of funds to the expense fund, the board may transfer from the expense fund to the salary fund, as provided for transfer of funds from the general fund to the expense fund, an amount sufficient to pay the salaries of officials and employees, and fees and mileage of jurors, and may authorize and order payments from the salary fund in like manner as on the expense fund.

B. The board may establish a county sick pay fund and pay compensation from the fund to an official or employee who is absent from work due to illness. The board shall transfer from the expense fund to the sick fund an amount sufficient to pay the sick leave of officials and employees. Budget units as part of the payroll reporting procedure shall report hours of sick leave earned by the county officials and employees and of absences due to illness. Compensation paid to employees due to illness shall be separately identified in the accounting records of the county.

C. The board may, in like manner, create and make payments from such other county funds as necessary for the proper transaction of the business of the county.
A.R.S. § 11-269.16 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 269.16
11-269.16 Prohibition on regulation of auxiliary containers; state preemption; definition
Status: in_force

11-269.16. Prohibition on regulation of auxiliary containers; state preemption; definition

A. A county may not:

1. Impose a tax, fee, assessment, charge or return deposit on a consumer or an owner, operator or tenant of a business, commercial building or multifamily housing property for auxiliary containers.

2. Regulate the sale, use or disposition of auxiliary containers by an owner, operator or tenant of a business, commercial building or multifamily housing property.

B. The regulation of the sale, use and disposition of auxiliary containers is a matter of statewide concern.  The regulation of the sale, use or disposition of auxiliary containers by an owner, operator or tenant of a business, commercial building or multifamily housing property pursuant to this section is not subject to further regulation by a county.

C. This section does not prevent a county from continuing a voluntary recycling and waste reduction program as authorized by section 11-269 or ensuring that discarded auxiliary containers defined as solid waste pursuant to section 49-701.01 are disposed of properly.

D. For the purposes of this section, "auxiliary container" includes reusable bags, disposable bags, boxes, beverage cans, bottles, cups and containers that are made out of cloth, plastic, extruded polystyrene, glass, aluminum, cardboard or other similar materials and that are used for transporting merchandise or food to or from a business or multifamily housing property. Auxiliary container does not include a stationary receptacle intended solely for use by the public for voluntary donation of goods and materials intended for subsequent reuse, sale or recycling.
A.R.S. § 11-1405 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1405
11-1405 Corporate board of directors; membership; terms of office of initial members
Status: in_force

11-1405. Corporate board of directors; membership; terms of office of initial members

A. Unless this requirement is waived under section 11-1404, subsection A, the nonprofit corporation with which the board of supervisors enters into an operating agreement shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of eleven voting members including:

1. The chief executive officer of the corporation.

2. The chief of the medical staff of a hospital in the community health system. If there is more than one chief of staff, the remaining directors shall appoint one to serve on the board of directors. If there is no chief of staff, the board shall appoint a physician who is licensed under title 32, chapter 13 or 17 to practice in this state.

3. At least one attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state.

4. At least one physician who is licensed under title 32, chapter 13 or 17 to practice in this state but who does not practice within the community health system.

5. At least one registered professional nurse who is licensed under title 32, chapter 15 to practice in this state but who does not practice within the community health system.

6. At least one member who has experience in financial management.

B. Except in the case of an existing corporate board of directors, the county board of supervisors shall approve the members of the initial board of directors. Except for the chief executive officer of the corporation, the initial directors' terms shall be determined by lot to terms of office of two, four and six years.
A.R.S. § 11-496 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 496
11-496 Public records copy; proceeds of sale; agent duties; surcharge; special district assessments; deposit
Status: in_force

11-496. Public records copy; proceeds of sale; agent duties; surcharge; special district assessments; deposit

A. In addition to the fee prescribed by section 39-121.01, subsection D, paragraph 1 or section 39-121.03, subsection A, the county treasurer may impose a surcharge of not more than twenty-five per cent of the fee charged for furnishing a copy, printout or photograph.

B. A county treasurer who is designated as a registrar pursuant to section 35-491 may impose a surcharge of not more than twenty-five per cent of the average fee charged by commercial bank trust departments during the previous calendar year for discharging registrar, transfer and paying agent duties.

C. The county treasurer may impose and collect a fee for expenses directly related to the collection of special assessments for a community facilities district pursuant to section 48-721 and a revitalization district pursuant to section 48-6815 and for collecting municipal fire and emergency services fees from owners of record in certain areas of the county as prescribed in section 9-500.23.

D. The county treasurer shall deposit monies collected pursuant to this section in the taxpayers' information fund established by section 11-495.
A.R.S. § 11-1705 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 1705
11-1705 Inspection fees
Status: in_force

11-1705. Inspection fees

A. A county shall not charge a fee for nonpermit related initial exterior inspections, initial interior inspections that are requested by an owner of record or a lawful tenant, for initial interior inspections pursuant to issuance of a warrant, initial annual inspection pursuant to a residential rental inspection program or for an initial follow-up inspection where all building code violations identified to the property owner with a written notice or citation have been corrected.

B. A county may charge a reasonable fee:

1. For each subsequent follow-up interior or exterior inspection to ensure compliance with a citation or notice issued for violations of the building code that materially affect the health and safety of residents.

2. If an owner fails to correct a violation for which a notice or citation has been issued and the owner has been given adequate time to correct the violation.  For the purposes of this paragraph, adequate time shall be no less than fifteen calendar days. For the purposes of this section, a reasonable fee may include the costs incurred by the county for all related inspections before the failure of the owner to correct identified violations.

C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, a violation of the building code that immediately threatens the health and safety of occupants shall be cited and repaired immediately.
A.R.S. § 11-261 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 261
11-261 Authority to procure liability and errors and omissions insurance covering officers, agents and employees
Status: in_force

11-261. Authority to procure liability and errors and omissions insurance covering officers, agents and employees

A. Counties may expend public funds to procure liability insurance covering their officers, agents, and employees while engaged in governmental or proprietary capacities.

B. Counties may expend public funds to procure errors and omissions insurance covering those county officers, agents and employees subject to the provisions of sections 11-449, 11-477 or 11-543.

C. A county may elect to self insure and may as a part of a plan of self insurance, bind itself to its officers, agents and employees, to defend them and hold them harmless against the claims of third persons arising out of acts and omissions committed while acting in the capacity of an officer, agent or employee of the county.
A.R.S. § 11-2004 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 2004
11-2004 Board members; bylaws; qualifications; powers and duties; annual report
Status: in_force

11-2004. Board members; bylaws; qualifications; powers and duties; annual report

A. The board shall consist of not fewer than five and not more than seven members. The board members shall represent interested stakeholders from the district. The board shall do all of the following:

1. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the authority.

2. Hold regular meetings and maintain records of all board decisions.

3. Establish terms of office and procedures for selecting board members.

B. The board shall have the authority to do all of the following:

1. Enter into contracts to facilitate broadband infrastructure development and maintenance.

2. Manage and allocate monies for authority projects.

3. Acquire, hold and dispose of property necessary for authority activities.

4. Represent the authority in legal matters.

5. Monitor and report on the performance and impact of broadband deployment efforts.

C. The board shall prepare an annual report detailing the financial activities and progress of the authority. The report shall be distributed to members of the district and the county board of supervisors at least sixty days before the beginning of each fiscal year.
A.R.S. § 11-820.03 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 820.03
11-820.03 Accessory dwelling unit; park model trailer; definitions
Status: in_force

11-820.03. Accessory dwelling unit; park model trailer; definitions

A. A county shall allow the use of a park model trailer as an accessory dwelling unit for use as a single-family residence in a location zoned for one dwelling unit per three acres or greater unless the parcel is located in a high noise or accident potential zone as defined in section 28-8461. Compliance with the applicable zoning requirements prescribed in title 28, chapter 25, article 7 shall be required for parcels located in a high noise or accident potential zone. The park model trailer shall be on a semi-permanent or permanent foundation that has utility connections. All drainage, floodplain, sanitary sewer or septic waste disposal requirements and all other zoning standards established pursuant to this chapter shall be met. A county may require a building permit and inspection for installation of a park model trailer.  The county may review and allow for additions, such as decks and stairs, to the park model trailer.

B. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Accessory dwelling unit" means an independent dwelling unit that includes a kitchen and that is located on the same lot as a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, townhome or other housing unit.

2. "Park model trailer" means a trailer that is a structure built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels and designed to be connected to the utilities necessary for operating installed fixtures and appliances and that has a gross interior area of at least three hundred twenty square feet and not more than four hundred square feet when prepared for occupancy.
A.R.S. § 11-267 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 267
11-267 Services to persons with disabilities and aged individuals
Status: in_force

11-267. Services to persons with disabilities and aged individuals

A. Any county may implement programs to provide services to persons with disabilities or persons sixty years of age or older, and may contract with federal, state, local or other providers for the provision of these services.

B. As used in this section, "services" may include, but not be limited to, nursing care, sheltered care, day care, home maintenance, housekeeping, transportation and nutrition services.
A.R.S. § 11-1103 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1103
11-1103 Development fees; intergovernmental agreements; purposes
Status: in_force

11-1103. Development fees; intergovernmental agreements; purposes

A county may enter into an intergovernmental agreement to accept or disburse development fees for construction of a public facility pursuant to a benefit area plan, including an agreement with a city or special taxing district for the joint establishment of a needs assessment, the adoption of a benefit area plan and the imposition, collection and disbursement of development fees to implement a joint plan for development.
A.R.S. § 11-361 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 11 / Section 361
11-361 Definition of program
Status: in_force

11-361. Definition of program

For the purposes of this article, unless the context otherwise requires, "program" means a special supervision program in which the county attorney of a participating county may divert or defer, before a guilty plea or a trial, the prosecution of a person who is accused of committing a crime.
A.R.S. § 11-627 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 627
11-627 Effect of personal interest of county officer
Status: in_force

11-627. Effect of personal interest of county officer

A demand in which a county officer is personally interested, or arising out of a contract to which a county officer while in office has been a party or otherwise personally interested, shall not be approved, allowed or paid, and every such contract, claim or demand is null and void, except for official compensation of the persons in whose name it is presented.
A.R.S. § 11-492 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 492
11-492 Apportionment of county monies
Status: in_force

11-492. Apportionment of county monies

All taxes collected upon real and personal property of the county, and all public monies arising from any source, or accruing under the provisions of law to a county, shall be paid into the treasury of the county, and the county treasurer shall apportion and apply the same to the several special and general funds as provided by law.
A.R.S. § 11-413 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 413
11-413 County offices; business periods
Status: in_force

11-413. County offices; business periods

A. Every county officer, except the sheriff, shall keep the officer's office open for at least forty hours each week or at least thirty-two hours each week if the week contains a day that is a legal holiday.  Notwithstanding section 1-301, for the purposes of opening county offices for the transaction of business, the board of supervisors of any county by resolution may designate the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November as a legal holiday in place of the second Monday in October.  If the board of supervisors makes such a designation, every county officer, except the sheriff, shall keep the officer's office open for at least twenty-four hours for that November week.

B. The criminal division of the sheriff's office shall be open at all times.
A.R.S. § 11-374 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 12 / Section 374
11-374 Ballots
Status: in_force

11-374. Ballots

At the election the ballot shall contain the words "for the bonds" and "against the bonds" and to the right of and opposite each thereof shall be placed a square approximately the size of the squares placed opposite the names of candidates on ballots. The voter shall indicate his vote "for the bonds" or "against the bonds" by inserting the mark "x" in the square opposite such words. No other question, word or figure need be printed on any ballot. The ballot shall not be of any particular size, and sample ballots may or may not be printed, posted or distributed. A number of ballots exceeding by not less than ten per cent the number of registered voters whose names appear on the precinct register prepared for the precinct shall be printed for and furnished to each polling place.
A.R.S. § 11-681.04 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 681.04
11-681.04 Securing principal and interest
Status: in_force

11-681.04. Securing principal and interest

In connection with issuing bonds authorized by this article and to enhance the security of the bonds, the board by resolution may:

1. Segregate the debt service fund into one or more accounts and subaccounts.

2. Provide that the bonds issued under this article are secured by a first lien on the monies paid into the debt service fund and pledge and assign to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds all or part of the monies in the debt service fund or an account or subaccount as necessary to secure and pay the principal, the interest and any premium on the bonds as they come due.

3. Establish priorities among bondholders based on criteria adopted by the board.

4. Set aside, regulate and dispose of reserves and sinking accounts.

5. Prescribe the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent to and the manner in which the consent may be given.

6. Provide for payment of bond related expenses from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds or other revenues available to the board.

7. Provide for the services of trustees, cotrustees, agents, consultants and other specialized services with respect to the bonds.

8. Provide additional security for the bonds in the form of a line of credit, letter of credit, insurance policy or other security and:

(a) Pay the cost of the additional security from amounts produced from the bond issue or from other available sources.

(b) Enter into reimbursement obligations in connection with the additional security.

9. Refund any bonds issued pursuant to this article, if the new bonds are secured from the same source of revenues as the original bonds, by issuing new bonds, whether at or before maturity of the bonds being refunded.

10. Issue bonds partly to refund outstanding bonds and partly for any other purpose consistent with this article.

11. Take any other action that in any way may affect the security and protection of the bonds or interest on the bonds.
A.R.S. § 11-254.03 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 254.03
11-254.03 Board powers; hospitals
Status: in_force

11-254.03. Board powers; hospitals

In addition to the provisions of section 11-251, paragraph 5, if a board maintains a hospital or health care facility for the sick of the county or if a board has delegated this responsibility to a hospital board pursuant to section 36-183.01, the board or county hospital board may:

1. Enter into agreements with other health care entities, governmental entities, organizations, foundations or providers for services or facilities to provide, maintain, establish, enhance, manage or manage the risk of health care services.

2. Acquire and operate, maintain, lease, encumber and dispose of real and personal property, including property held in trust, and interests in this property.

3. Adopt administrative rules, including an employee merit system and competitive procurement process, necessary to administer and operate the hospital's or health care facility's programs and any property under the authority of either.

4. Establish or acquire foundations or charitable organizations to solicit donations, financial contributions, real or personal property or services for use solely to perform the duties and obligations in furtherance of the provision of health care services.

5. Delegate to the chief executive officer of the hospital the authority to compromise claims for services provided or debts incurred, up to twenty-five thousand dollars per claim or debt.

6. Disclose and make available records and other matters in the same manner as is required of a public body pursuant to title 39, chapter 1, except that it is not required to disclose or make available any records or other matters that:

(a) Identify the care or treatment of a patient who receives services, including billing information, unless the patient or the patient's representative consents to the disclosure in writing or unless otherwise permitted pursuant to federal or state law.

(b) Reveal proprietary information provided to it by a nongovernmental source.  For the purposes of this subdivision, "nongovernmental" means an entity other than the United States government, an agency or instrumentality of the United States government or a public body as defined in section 39-121.01.

(c) Would cause demonstrable and material harm and would place it at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace.

(d) Would violate any exception, privilege or confidentiality granted or imposed by statute or common law.
A.R.S. § 11-253 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 253
11-253 Reports and bonds of county officers
Status: in_force

11-253. Reports and bonds of county officers

A. The board may require any county officer to make reports under oath on any matter connected with the duties of his office, and may require the officer to give such bonds or further bonds as may be necessary for the faithful performance of his respective duties. An officer who neglects or refuses to make the report, or to give the bond within ten days after being so required, may be removed from office by the board and the office declared vacant. The board may then fill the vacancy.

B. Every officer from whom an additional bond is required by the board may appeal from the order to the superior court, which shall determine and fix the amount of the bond. The appeal may be taken by filing with the board a notice of appeal, and thereupon the clerk shall certify all proceedings to the court.
A.R.S. § 11-722 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 722
11-722 Bond obligations of the authority
Status: in_force

11-722. Bond obligations of the authority

Bonds issued under this article are obligations of the county sports authority, are payable only according to their terms and are not obligations general, special or otherwise of this state or the county. The bonds do not constitute a legal debt of this state or the county and are not enforceable against this state or the county. Payment of the bonds is not enforceable out of any 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. § 11-640 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 640
11-640 Record of interest paid
Status: in_force

11-640. Record of interest paid

If the county treasurer pays a warrant on which interest is due, the treasurer shall record the amount of interest paid. The amount of the interest shall be entered on the account separate from the principal.
A.R.S. § 11-1010 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 1010
11-1010 Antirabies vaccination; vaccination and license stations
Status: in_force

11-1010. Antirabies vaccination; vaccination and license stations

A. Before a license is issued for any dog, the owner or a veterinarian must present a paper or electronic copy or telefacsimile of the vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used and date revaccination is due. A duplicate of each rabies vaccination certificate issued shall be transmitted to the county enforcement agent within two weeks after the date the dog was vaccinated. A dog shall not be licensed unless it is vaccinated in accordance with this article and the rules adopted pursuant to this article.

B. A dog vaccinated in any other state prior to entry into Arizona may be licensed in Arizona provided that, at the time of licensing, the owner of the dog presents a vaccination certificate, signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in that state or a veterinarian employed by a governmental agency in that state, stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination and type, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used.  The vaccination must conform with this article and the rules adopted pursuant to this article.

C. The county enforcement agent shall provide for vaccination clinics as deemed necessary. The vaccination shall be performed by a veterinarian or by a rabies vaccinator who is certified in the administration of rabies vaccines pursuant to section 32-2240.02.
A.R.S. § 11-141 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 141
11-141 Determination of names and county seats of new counties
Status: in_force

11-141. Determination of names and county seats of new counties

A. The new county in which the county seat of an affected county is located shall retain the name of the affected county. The county seat of an affected county shall continue as the county seat of the new county in which it is located. If no county seat is located in a new county, or if two or more county seats are located in the same new county, the name and county seat of that county shall be determined pursuant to this section at the general election for the election of county officers.

B. If five per cent of the qualified electors of a new county petition the secretary of state at least sixty days before the general election suggesting a name for or county seat of the county, the secretary of state shall order the name or county seat nomination placed on the general election ballot. If no name or county seat or only one name or county seat is so nominated, the governor shall nominate a name or names or municipality or municipalities as county seat so there will be two choices for each question on the ballot.

C. A plurality of the votes cast on the questions so submitted shall determine the county name and county seat.
A.R.S. § 11-605 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 605
11-605 Warrants, substitute checks or electronic funds transfers drawn on fund
Status: in_force

11-605. Warrants, substitute checks or electronic funds transfers drawn on fund

Warrants, substitute checks or electronic funds transfers drawn by a political subdivision on the county treasurer shall be paid in the order of presentation to the treasurer. If the fund is insufficient to pay a warrant, substitute check or electronic funds transfer, it shall be paid from monies obtained by the treasurer on behalf of each political subdivision pursuant to this article. If no agreement has been entered into under this article, the fiscal provisions prescribed in section 11-635 are applicable.
A.R.S. § 11-701 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 701
11-701 Formation of authority
Status: in_force

11-701. Formation of authority

A. The board of supervisors of a county may establish a county sports authority to include the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. To establish the authority the board of supervisors shall adopt a resolution stating:

1. The name of the proposed authority.

2. The boundaries of the proposed authority, which shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the county.

3. The necessity for the authority, including a statement that the public interest, convenience and necessity will be promoted by establishing the authority.

4. A general statement of the sports facilities and the services to be provided by the authority.

5. Such other matters as the board deems necessary.

B. The resolution shall set a date for a hearing on the resolution, not less than twenty-one nor more than forty days from the date of the resolution. The notice of the hearing shall contain substantially all the information contained in the resolution and shall be published once each week for at least three consecutive weeks before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The board shall meet at the time and place fixed for the hearing. At the hearing the board shall hear all persons who wish to appear in favor of or against establishing the authority.

C. If, after the hearing, it appears to the board that the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served by establishing the authority the board shall declare its findings and order the formation of the authority under the designated corporate name. The board shall file a certified copy of the proceedings with the county recorder.

D. A party aggrieved by the action of the board under this section may bring an action in the superior court in the county in which the authority is located to set aside the action of the board. The action must be instituted not more than thirty-five days after entry of the order forming the authority.

E. The board of supervisors may pay the necessary costs incurred in connection with the formation of the authority from any monies available for that purpose.

F. If established, the authority is a body corporate with the powers and immunities of a municipal corporation for the purposes of implementing this chapter, including exemption of its property and bonds from taxation.
A.R.S. § 11-487.01 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 3.1 / Section 487.01
11-487.01 Definitions
Status: in_force

11-487.01. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Document" means information that is both of the following:

(a) Inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium, and retrievable in perceivable form.

(b) Eligible to be recorded in the land records maintained by a county recorder.

2. "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic or similar capabilities.

3. "Electronic document" means a document that is received by a county recorder in an electronic form.

4. "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document.

5. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity.

6. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
A.R.S. § 11-585 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 11 / Section 585
11-585 Provision for office and supplies; reimbursement from other agencies
Status: in_force

11-585. Provision for office and supplies; reimbursement from other agencies

A. In each county where the office of public defender is established, the board of supervisors shall provide suitable rooms, office furniture and supplies with which to properly conduct the business of his office.

B. The county shall be reimbursed by the appropriate governmental agency for the expenses incurred in providing the public defender's services to municipal courts or agencies not under the jurisdiction of the county.
A.R.S. § 11-938 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 938
11-938 Agreement to appear in court
Status: in_force

11-938. Agreement to appear in court

County parks rangers are authorized to take any person before a magistrate within the county in which the offense is committed for a violation of any of the rules and regulations passed pursuant to this article, but any person apprehended for violating any of the rules or regulations passed pursuant to this article punishable as a misdemeanor may be issued a notice to appear before such magistrate bearing the date, time and place for such appearance, the offense charged, and the location or approximate location where the violation was committed. The notice to appear shall be signed by the person notified to appear, and he shall be given a copy thereof and thereupon released from custody. Failure of such person to appear at the time and place specified shall be cause for issuance of a warrant for his arrest.
A.R.S. § 11-282 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 282
11-282 Construction of industrial plant; bidding; bond
Status: in_force

11-282. Construction of industrial plant; bidding; bond

A. When the proceeds of the bonds are deposited in the treasury, the board of supervisors shall prepare plans and specifications for the plant and equipment, and thereupon shall advertise for bids for the construction and installation of the plant and equipment, in accordance with the plans and specifications, by publishing a notice calling for bids thereon for ten days in a daily or two weeks in a weekly newspaper.

B. The contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such bond or bonds as are required under the provisions of title 34, chapter 2, article 2, but the board may contract for any part of the work the cost of which does not exceed one thousand dollars without calling for bids. The board may reject any and all bids received and may advertise again.
A.R.S. § 11-495 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 495
11-495 Taxpayers' information fund
Status: in_force

11-495. Taxpayers' information fund

A. A taxpayers' information fund is established in each county treasury consisting of monies collected from the public records copy surcharge imposed pursuant to section 11-496, the tax lien processing fee imposed pursuant to section 42-18116, subsection C, fifteen dollars of each judgment deed fee collected pursuant to section 42-18205, subsection A, interest earned from the elderly assistance fund pursuant to section 42-17401, the community facilities district special assessment fee imposed pursuant to section 48-721 and the fees authorized for collecting municipal fire and emergency services fees in certain areas of the county as prescribed in section 9-500.23.

B. The county treasurer shall administer the fund and spend monies in the fund only to defray the cost of converting or upgrading an automated public information system as follows:

1. Purchasing computer hardware and software.

2. Training employees to operate the system.

3. Maintaining the system, including purchasing equipment maintenance agreements.

4. Updating the system hardware and software.

5. In counties with a population of more than two million persons, notifying property owners of the tax and ownership status of a taxpayer's parcel prior to the taxpayer's parcel being sold at a deed sale and the tax and ownership status of any parcels being sold at a deed sale that are adjacent to a taxpayer's parcel, prior to the deed sale.

C. The county treasurer shall annually submit to the board of supervisors the amount of anticipated revenues under this section.  If the projected revenues are considered to be insufficient to establish and maintain the fund at an adequate level, the monies may accumulate until sufficient monies are available in the fund.
A.R.S. § 11-937 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 937
11-937 Tax levy; appropriations
Status: in_force

11-937. Tax levy; appropriations

The governing body of a county or municipality may levy a tax for the acquisition and maintenance of public parks in the manner provided by law for the levy of taxes for other county or municipal purposes, or it may appropriate otherwise unappropriated funds for such purpose.
A.R.S. § 11-963 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 963
11-963 Payment of moving and related expenses; substitute payments
Status: in_force

11-963. Payment of moving and related expenses; substitute payments

A. The displacing agency, as a part of the cost of the project, shall make a payment to a displaced person, business or farm operation, on proper application to the acquiring agency, for:

1. Actual reasonable expenses in moving himself and his family, business, farm operation or other personal property, as determined by the lead agency.

2. Actual direct losses of tangible personal property as a result of moving or discontinuing a business or farm operation, but not to exceed an amount equal to the reasonable expenses that would have been required to relocate such property, as determined by the lead agency.

3. Actual reasonable expenses, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars, to search for a replacement business or farm as the chief executive officer or designee of the lead agency deems reasonable.

4. Actual reasonable expenses necessary to reestablish a displaced farm, nonprofit organization or small business at its new site, as determined by criteria established by the lead agency, but not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.

B. Any displaced person who is eligible for payments under subsection A of this section, who is displaced from a dwelling and who elects to accept the payments authorized by this subsection in lieu of the payments authorized by subsection A of this section may receive a moving expense and dislocation allowance, determined according to a schedule established by the lead agency.

C. A displaced person who is eligible for payments under subsection A of this section, who is displaced from the person's place of business or farm operation and who is eligible under criteria established by the lead agency may elect to accept the payment authorized by this subsection instead of the payment authorized by subsection A of this section. This payment consists of a fixed payment in an amount determined by criteria established by the lead agency, except that the payment shall not be less than one thousand dollars nor more than forty thousand dollars. A person whose sole business at the displacement property is the rental of the property to others does not qualify for a payment under this subsection.
A.R.S. § 11-821 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 821
11-821 Subdivision regulations; subdivision reservation for public facilities and services; conditions; procedures; time limitation
Status: reserved

11-821. Subdivision regulations; subdivision reservation for public facilities and services; conditions; procedures; time limitation

A. The county board of supervisors shall regulate the subdivision of all lands within its corporate limits, except subdivisions that are regulated by municipalities.

B. The commission shall recommend to the board and the board shall adopt general regulations of uniform application governing plats and subdivisions of land within its area of jurisdiction. The regulations adopted shall secure and provide for the proper arrangement of streets or other highways in relation to existing or planned streets, highways or bicycle facilities or to the official map for adequate and convenient open spaces for traffic, utilities, drainage, access of firefighting apparatus, recreation, light and air. The board may adopt general regulations to provide for the proper arrangement of hiking and equestrian trails in relation to existing or planned streets or highways, and if adopted, the hiking and equestrian trails shall conform to the official map for adequate and convenient open spaces for traffic, utilities, drainage, access of firefighting apparatus, recreation, light and air.  The general regulations may provide for modification by the commission in planned area development or specific cases where unusual topographical or other exceptional conditions may require such action.  The regulations shall include provisions as to the extent to which streets and other highways shall be graded and improved and to which water, sewer or other utility mains, piping or other facilities shall be installed or provided for on the plat as a condition precedent to the approval of the final plat.

C. Boards of supervisors of counties shall prepare specifications and make orders, inspections, examinations and certificates as may be necessary to protect and complete the provisions and make them effective. The regulations shall require the posting of performance bonds, assurances or such other security as may be appropriate and necessary to ensure the installation of required street, sewer, electric and water utilities, drainage, flood control and improvements meeting established minimum standards of design and construction.

D. Before adoption of regulations by the board or any amendment as provided in this article, the commission shall hold a public hearing.  The commission shall certify a copy of the regulations to the county board of supervisors, which shall hold a public hearing after notice of the time and place has been given by one publication fifteen days before the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

E. A board of supervisors may require by ordinance that land areas within a subdivision be reserved for parks, recreational facilities, school sites and fire stations subject to the following conditions:

1. The requirement may only be made on preliminary plats filed at least thirty days after the adoption of a comprehensive plan or amendment of the plan affecting the land area to be reserved.

2. The required reservations are in accordance with definite principles and standards adopted by the board or commission.

3. The land area reserved is of such a size and shape as to permit the remainder of the land area of the subdivision within which the reservation is located to develop in an orderly and efficient manner.

4. The land area reserved is in such multiples of streets and parcels as to permit an efficient division of the reserved area if it is not acquired within the prescribed period.

F. The public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved has one year after recording the final subdivision plat to enter into an agreement to acquire the reserved land area.  The purchase price is the fair market value of the land at the time of the filing of the preliminary subdivision plat plus the taxes against the reserved area from the date of the reservation and any other costs incurred by the subdivider in the maintenance of the reserved area, including interest cost incurred on any loan covering the reserved area.

G. If the public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved does not exercise the reservation agreement within the one year period or an extended period mutually agreed on by the public agency and the subdivider, the reservation of the area terminates.
A.R.S. § 11-1203 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 1203
11-1203 Duration of a protected development right; termination
Status: in_force

11-1203. Duration of a protected development right; termination

A. A protected development right established under a protected development right plan is valid for three years for a nonphased development, five years for a phased development and ten years for a phased development that contains at least one section of land as defined by 43 United States Code section 751 or has a gross acreage of more than six hundred forty acres.

B. A county may extend for a maximum of two additional years, ten years for a phased development that contains at least one section of land as defined by 43 United States Code section 751 or has a gross acreage of more than six hundred forty acres and thirty years for a phased development that has a gross acreage of more than one thousand six hundred acres, the duration of a protected development right obtained through approval of a protected development right plan, if a longer time period is warranted by all relevant circumstances, including the size, type and phasing of the development on the property, the level of investment of the landowner, economic cycles and market conditions. The decision to extend the time period for a protected development right is at the discretion of the county. However, a protected development right shall not remain established for more than five years for a nonphased development, seven years for a phased development, twenty years for a phased development that contains at least one section of land as defined by 43 United States Code section 751 or has a gross acreage of more than six hundred forty acres or forty years for a phased development that has a gross acreage of more than one thousand six hundred acres.

C. After the approval of a protected development right plan, the plan may be subject to subsequent reviews and approvals by the county to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the original approval if the reviews and approvals are not inconsistent with the original approval. The county may revoke its approval of the protected development right plan for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions imposed on the approval.

D. A protected development right terminates at the end of the applicable period established under this section. If a building permit has been issued before the date of termination of a protected development right, the protected development right remains valid until the building permit expires, but in no event for longer than one year. On expiration, only principal structures for which footings or foundations have been completed may be finished under the protected development right. On the expiration of a protected development right, development may continue based on a valid building permit and according to standards in effect at that time. An unexpired building permit issued for a property with a protected development right does not expire or shall not be revoked merely because a protected development right expires under the time limitations specified in this section.
A.R.S. § 11-1029 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 6.1 / Section 1029
11-1029 Hearing on disposition of vicious animals; forfeiture; exception
Status: in_force

11-1029. Hearing on disposition of vicious animals; forfeiture; exception

A. A peace officer, county enforcement agent or animal control officer who has impounded an animal pursuant to section 11-1014, on a showing of probable cause that the animal is vicious or may be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal, may request a disposition hearing before a justice of the peace or city magistrate to determine whether the animal is vicious. The hearing shall be set within fifteen business days after the request has been filed.

B. The officer or agent who has requested a hearing under subsection A of this section shall serve the order on the owner of the animal either by personal service on the owner or by leaving a copy of the order with a person of suitable discretion at the owner's residence or place of business. Proof of service shall be filed with the court. If the justice of the peace or city magistrate determines that the animal is vicious, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order that the animal be forfeited to the officer or agent for transfer to a legally incorporated humane society, county animal shelter or approved rescue agency or be humanely euthanized.  The owner shall pay impound fees and any other costs for boarding or necessary veterinary care. If the justice of the peace or city magistrate determines that the animal is not vicious, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order the animal returned to the owner, except that if the owner fails to appear at the hearing, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order that the animal be forfeited to the officer or agent for transfer to a legally incorporated humane society, county animal shelter or approved rescue agency and be made available for adoption or humane euthanasia.

C. This section does not apply to seizing an equine pursuant to section 3-1721 or to a city, town or county that adopts or has adopted an ordinance or resolution providing for forfeiting a vicious animal if the ordinance or resolution imposes requirements that are equal to or more stringent than this section.
A.R.S. § 11-1606 — Arizona Code / Title 11 / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 1606
11-1606 License application process
Status: in_force

11-1606. License application process

A county 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 a county contact person who can answer questions or provide assistance throughout the application process.

4. The website address and any other information, if applicable, to allow the regulated person to use electronic communication with the county.

5. Notice that an applicant may receive a clarification from the county of its interpretation or application of a statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement as provided in section 11-1609.