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Timestamp: 2014-08-01 03:48:56
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§11', '§11', '§11', '§11', '§11', '§11', '§11', '§11', '§11']

Person is defined as “An individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, or unit of a governmental subdivision or a public or private organization of any character”.
What is the Regulatory Bill of Rights and how does it affect me?
The Regulatory Bill of Rights is listed in A.R.S. §11-1602. It defines the rights of a “person” with respect to County Regulations.
How will I receive my Regulatory Bill of Rights?
The Regulatory Bill of Rights document is located on the Department’s website, provided with all the applications, permit renewal notices and available upon request.
What is the Notice of Inspection Rights and how does it affect me?
The Notice of Inspection Rights is listed in A.R.S. §11-1603. If §11-1603 applies, a person has these rights for an inspection conducted by a County inspector.
How will I receive my Notice of Inspection Rights?
These rights will be provided to you at the advent of an inspection.
Do I have to sign for my Notice of Inspection Rights every time I receive an inspection?
The Department inspector is required to provide Notice of Inspection Rights upon entry of any premises of a regulated person for the purpose of conducting an inspection and receive a signature acknowledging that you received the Notice. You have the option to decline to sign.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the Regulatory Bill of Rights and/or Notice of Inspection Rights?
Please contact the Department at (602) 506-6616 or SB1598@mail.maricopa.gov.
Can I file an appeal for the violations written on my inspection report?
As per A.R.S. §11-1603 G, violations written on the inspection report are not appealable actions.
How can I ask for clarification on a code interpretation?
A.R.S. §11-1609 defines the process for clarification of interpretations.
11-1609. Clarification of interpretation
A person may request a county to clarify its interpretation or application of a statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement affecting the procurement of a license by providing the county with a written request that states:
The name and address of the person requesting the clarification
The statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification.
Any facts relevant to the requested ruling.
The person's proposed interpretation of the applicable statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification.
Whether, to the best knowledge of the person, the issues or related issues are being considered by the county in connection with an existing license or license application.
On receipt of a request that complies with subsection a, the county may meet with the person to discuss the written request and shall respond within thirty days of the receipt of the written request with a written explanation of its interpretation or application as raised in the written request. the county shall provide the requestor with an opportunity to meet and discuss the county's written explanation.
The county may modify a written explanation provided under subsection b on written notice to the person if required by a change in the law that was applicable at the time the clarification or interpretation was issued, including changes caused by legislation, administrative rules formally adopted by the governing body or a court decision.
Who does the Regulatory Bill of Rights apply to?
It applies to any person as defined in A.R.S. §11-1601.
Who does the Notice of Inspection Rights apply to?
It applies to any person as defined in A.R.S. §11-1601 who receives an inspection for issuance of license or to determine compliance with licensure requirements.
What are the licensing time frames?
The time frames and process of an application submitted to the Department for obtaining a license (permit) must be clearly defined and followed by the Department as in A.R.S. §11-1605. The effective date for §11-1605 is December 31, 2012. The Department is in the process of streamlining their processes.
How will I know the licensing time frames for my application?
The applications include the process and time frames.
Where can I find a copy of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code?
The Maricopa County Environmental Health Code can be found on the Department’s website.
Where can I find a copy of the Maricopa County Stormwater Regulation?
The County Stormwater Regulation can be found on the Department’s website.
Are the Regulatory Bill of Rights and Notice of Inspection Rights available in other languages?
Yes, unofficial translated copies are available in Spanish and Chinese at this time. We are in the process of translating these in other common languages.