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AZ Rev Stat § 3-913 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-913 - Fiscal provisions; fees; Arizona protected native plant trust fund

3-913.  Fiscal provisions;  fees;  Arizona protected native plant trust fund A. The department shall collect nonrefundable fees for issuing permits,  tags,  seals and receipts under this article,  except for scientific purposes,  from landowners moving protected plants from one of their properties to another,  or from the independent owner of residential property of ten acres or less if no such plants are to be offered for sale. B. The director shall establish the amount of the fee by rule to reasonably reflect the cost to the department for administering this chapter or to reflect the value of the service,  permit,  tag,  seal or receipt,  including at least the following amounts: 1. For cereus giganteus (saguaro),  at least three dollars for each plant. 2. For native plants that the director determines to be useful for revegetation and that cannot be salvaged economically at a higher fee,  at least twenty-five cents per plant. 3. For all other native plants,  at least two dollars for each plant. 4. For all receipts for live harvest restricted native plants cut or removed for wood,  at least one dollar per cord. 5. For a permit for the by-products or fiber of harvest restricted native plants,  at least one dollar per ton. C. The Arizona protected native plant trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing,  continuing and supporting the program established by this chapter. All fees and other monies collected under this chapter except civil penalties assessed pursuant to section 3-933 or 3-934 shall be deposited in the trust fund. The director shall administer the trust fund as trustee. The state treasurer shall accept,  separately account for and hold in trust any monies deposited in the state treasury,  which are considered to be trust monies as defined in section 35-310 and which shall not be commingled with any other monies in the state treasury except for investment purposes. On notice from the director,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest any trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury as provided by sections 35-313 and 35-314.03 and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the trust fund. The beneficiary of the trust is the program established by this chapter. The trust fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter on the order of the director. Surplus monies,  including any unexpended and unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year,  do not revert to the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-914 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-914 - Board of supervisors; power to preserve plants

3-914.  Board of supervisors;  power to preserve plants The board of supervisors of each county is authorized to adopt and enforce ordinances not in conflict with law for the preservation of protected groups of plants.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-915 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-915 - Exemptions

3-915.  Exemptions A. This chapter does not apply to existing canals,  laterals,  ditches,  electrical transmission and distribution facilities,  rights-of-way and other facilities,  structures or equipment owned,  operated,  used or otherwise possessed by public service corporations and special districts established under title 48,  chapter 11,  12,  17,  18,  19,  21 or 22. B. This chapter does not apply to normal and routine maintenance of improvements which may cause the incidental or unavoidable destruction of native plants.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-931 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-931 - Enforcement powers and procedures

3-931.  Enforcement powers and procedures A. An employee,  officer or agent of the department may enter in or on any premises or other place,  train,  vehicle or other means of transportation within or entering this state,  if he has reason to believe there is present or on such premises or means of transportation a protected native plant taken,  transported or possessed in violation of this chapter. B. A power granted pursuant to this chapter to any person may be exercised by a deputy,  inspector or agent of the authorized person. A person who is authorized to enforce this chapter,  including an employee of a state,  the United States or an Indian tribe with which cooperative agreements have been made by the director,  has powers of a peace officer to enforce this chapter. It is unlawful to interfere with or hinder the actions of a peace officer or an officer or employee of the department in the enforcement of this chapter. C. In the enforcement of this chapter,  a peace officer or an officer or employee of the department may make arrests without warrant for a violation of this chapter which he may witness and may confiscate,  or seize by the attachment of a " warning hold"  notice,  any protected native plant found without a valid and properly affixed tag and seal when required by this chapter,  or any plant by-product,  fiber or wood from protected native plants found in the possession of a person without a valid receipt if a receipt is required under this chapter. It is unlawful to move or otherwise handle or dispose of any protected plant or part of a plant held under a " warning hold"  notice,  except with the express written permission of the enforcing officer,  and for the specified purpose. Plants,  by-products,  fiber or wood confiscated under this subsection,  if not released to the person from whom they were seized before such time,  shall be disposed of by the department or pursuant to court order at the conclusion of the proceedings. D. Devices,  equipment or vehicles used in the illegal taking,  transportation,  destruction or mutilation of protected native plants may be seized by a peace officer or officer of the department on a temporary basis,  not to exceed one working day,  to permit the protected native plants or parts of plants involved in the illegal act to be moved to a secure location. E. An officer,  employee or agent of the department who is duly authorized to enforce this chapter,  in addition to peace officers,  may enforce title 41,  chapter 4.1,  article 4 and sections 13-3702 and 13-3702.01. Such an officer,  employee or agent may make an arrest without warrant for violations witnessed by the officer,  employee or agent and may confiscate archaeological and other specimens or objects if unlawfully excavated or collected.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-932 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-932 - Violation; classification; penalties

3-932.  Violation;  classification;  penalties A. A person commits theft of protected native plants if,  without the express consent of the landowner,  the person knowingly removes or destroys any protected native plants from private or state land. Theft of protected native plants with a value of: 1. One thousand five hundred dollars or more is a class 4 felony. 2. At least seven hundred fifty dollars but less than one thousand five hundred dollars is a class 5 felony. 3. At least five hundred dollars but less than seven hundred fifty dollars is a class 6 felony. 4. Less than five hundred dollars is a class 1 misdemeanor. B. A knowing violation of this chapter involving either the misuse of permits,  tags,  seals,  or receipts,  or the collection,  salvage,  harvest,  transportation or possession of protected plants without any required permits,  tags,  seals or receipts is a class 1 misdemeanor. A subsequent conviction for a violation of this subsection is a class 6 felony. C. All other violations of this chapter are class 3 misdemeanors except that if a prior conviction is a class 3 misdemeanor,  a subsequent conviction is a class 2 misdemeanor,  and if a prior conviction is a class 2 misdemeanor,  a subsequent conviction is a class 1 misdemeanor. D. From and after June 30,  1990,  on conviction of any violation of this chapter the director may request of the court that the convicted person,  or a responsible person from a convicted entity,  be ordered to attend educational classes or programs pursuant to section 3-911,  subsection C. E. On conviction of a violation of this chapter,  the director may also request of the court as a provision of the sentence,  the revocation of all permits issued to the person convicted and the permittee shall be required to surrender any unused tags or seals or receipts to the division,  and the division shall not issue new or additional permits to the permittee for a period of one year from the date of conviction. The director may further request of the court that the sentence include a provision prohibiting a person convicted of a violation of this chapter from engaging in the salvage of protected native plants or acting as agent for any other permittee for a period of up to one year. In considering any such request to revoke or deny permits or prohibit work in salvage or with another permittee the court shall consider: 1. The nature of the offense. 2. The nature of any prior convictions. 3. The overall performance record by the convicted party in terms of its violations of this chapter compared to its efforts to salvage native plants as intended by this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-933 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-933 - Violation; civil penalty

3-933.  Violation;  civil penalty A. The knowing violation of this chapter or a rule,  order or ordinance issued or adopted under this chapter is punishable by a civil penalty in an amount of not more than five thousand dollars. B. The director may bring an action in superior court in the county in which a violation of this chapter or any rule or order is alleged to have occurred. On the finding of a knowing violation by the defendant in any such action the court may impose the civil penalty provided by this section in an amount as it deems appropriate for each violation. C. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.  D. All civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-934 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-934 - Injunction; violation; civil penalty

3-934.  Injunction;  violation;  civil penalty A. The department's legal counsel,  on request of a private party or the director,  or the county attorney of the county in which a violation of this chapter or any rule or order issued or adopted under section 3-912 or 3-914 is alleged to have occurred may bring an action in the county requesting the court to enjoin or otherwise restrain the defendant from further violations of this chapter or the rule or order. If the alleged violation occurs through the actions of a state agency,  the agency may be made a party defendant. B. A person who violates an order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this section,  in addition to any other penalty or remedy for contempt of court,  shall forfeit and pay to this state a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation as the court deems just and proper. For purposes of this section,  the superior court in the county issuing any order or injunction retains jurisdiction. The attorney general or legal counsel for the department acting in the name of this state may petition for recovery of civil penalties pursuant to this section. All civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1001 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1001 - Arizona exposition and state fair board; members; appointment; terms; vacancy; removal; oath; bond; meetings; report

3-1001.  Arizona exposition and state fair board;  members;  appointment;  terms;  vacancy;  removal;  oath;  bond;  meetings;  report A. There shall be an Arizona exposition and state fair board consisting of five members appointed by the governor. Each member shall serve for a term of five years. No more than three of such members shall be of the same political party. No more than two of such members shall be from any one county. One of the members shall be knowledgeable and have not less than five years' experience in accounting,  one member shall be knowledgeable and have not less than five years' experience in finance or business management and another member shall be knowledgeable and have not less than five years' experience in agriculture and another member shall be knowledgeable and have not less than five years' experience in the field of promotions or public relations. Appointment to fill a vacancy resulting otherwise than from expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term. A vacancy shall result when a member is absent from two consecutive regular meetings,  except in the event of sickness of the member. A board member may be removed by the governor for cause. B. Each member of the board shall take the oath of office. C. The board shall hold no less than four regular meetings each year and special meetings as designated by the chairman. In May of each year the board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman. The executive director shall designate an employee of the board to act as its recording secretary. D. Within three weeks after the end of each calendar month the board shall prepare a report signed by the chairman which shall be transmitted to the governor and the joint legislative budget committee. The report shall contain full financial data for the preceding month,  including funds received and disbursed,  assets and liabilities,  profit and loss,  and a full and detailed account of its transactions. In addition,  the report shall include a copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1002 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1002 - Compensation of members; personal interest in contracts prohibited; classification

3-1002.  Compensation of members;  personal interest in contracts prohibited;  classification A. Board members shall not receive compensation for their services. B. No board member or employee shall,  either directly or indirectly,  have any financial interest in a contract made by the board. C. A person violating any provisions of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1003 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1003 - Arizona exposition and state fair board; powers and duties; compensation of employees

3-1003.  Arizona exposition and state fair board;  powers and duties;  compensation of employees A. The Arizona exposition and state fair board shall: 1. Have exclusive custody and direction of all state fair property,  construct and maintain necessary improvements in connection therewith,  and assist in raising funds therefor. 2. Direct and conduct state fairs,  exhibits,  contests and entertainments for the purposes of promoting and advancing the pursuits and interests of the several counties and of the state,  and of producing sufficient revenue to defray the expenses incurred by the board in conducting such events. 3. Charge entrance fees and gate money,  and temporarily lease stalls,  stands,  booths and sites for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred. 4. Give prizes or premiums for exhibits and contests which are presented or sponsored by the board in connection with the annual state fair. 5. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ an executive director,  coliseum manager and comptroller.  6. Delegate to the executive director any of the administrative functions,  powers or duties that the board believes the executive director can competently,  efficiently and properly perform. 7. When necessary in connection with business of the board,  appoint fair or ground marshals with the authority of peace officers. 8. Have the power to promote,  co-promote or lease the state fairgrounds for such events,  exhibitions,  entertainments or other purposes it deems proper. 9. Have power to accept donations of money or other property from any source,  and expend them in accordance with directions of the donor. Monies received pursuant to this paragraph shall not be placed in the general fund. 10. Adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 11. Prohibit the issuance of a free pass,  ticket or box to any person for any activity at the Arizona coliseum and exposition center,  except that this paragraph shall not apply to the state fair and any lessees of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center. B. The board may exempt from subsection A,  paragraphs 2 and 3 such educational,  agricultural and mineral exhibits as in its opinion are in the best interest of the state and not contrary to any outstanding obligations the board might have incurred. C. Compensation of all employees shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1003.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1003.01 - Qualifications of executive director, coliseum manager, and comptroller

3-1003.01.  Qualifications of executive director,  coliseum manager,  and comptroller A. The executive director shall be qualified by having at least five years' experience in,  and a working knowledge of,  coliseum or similar auditorium type operational management,  including fair,  agricultural and livestock exposition experience. B. The coliseum manager shall be qualified by having at least four years' experience as manager or assistant manager of a coliseum or similar auditorium type of operation. C. The comptroller shall be qualified preferably as a certified public accountant with at least five years' experience in general accounting including cost accounting and budgetary proceedings.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1003.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1003.02 - Duties of the executive director and comptroller

3-1003.02.  Duties of the executive director and comptroller A. The executive director shall be: 1. The chief executive and administrative officer of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center,  including the Arizona state fair. 2. Responsible for organizing and prescribing the duties of all positions and departmental units in the Arizona coliseum and exposition center,  including the coliseum manager and comptroller. The executive director shall: (a) With the advice and consent of the board,  appoint either the coliseum manager or the comptroller as deputy director to perform the functions,  powers and duties of the executive director if the executive director is unable to act. (b) Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4 and,  as applicable,  article 5,  appoint or remove in the manner prescribed by law such personnel considered necessary for the efficient work of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center. 3. Required to make and submit to the board monthly reports covering all activities of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center. B. In addition to other duties assigned by the executive director,  the comptroller shall: 1. Act as the fiscal agent with complete authority to process all cash receipts. 2. Assume responsibility for the maintenance of satisfactory internal accounting controls which are required for the preservation of assets. 3. Control all books,  records or other data required for preparation of a complete financial statement of the activities of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center. 4. Maintain cost factors and accounting records which are sufficient in scope to clearly reflect all profits and losses.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1004 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1004 - Contracts with federal agencies

3-1004.  Contracts with federal agencies The board may apply to and contract with the United States or any department or agency thereof to obtain funds appropriated by the federal government. The contract shall not obligate the state to advance any funds other than from the Arizona coliseum and exposition center fund,  and funds so obtained shall be expended only for improvement of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center and facilities.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1006 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1006 - Change of name; body corporate

3-1006.  Change of name;  body corporate A. Except as may be otherwise provided by the terms of this chapter,  all of the powers and duties of the Arizona state fair commission are vested in the Arizona exposition and state fair board. Whenever the name " state fair commission"  or " commission" ,  denoting the Arizona state fair commission,  is used in any statute,  appropriation or budget,  it shall be held to include and mean the Arizona exposition and state fair board. The provisions of this chapter shall not annul or modify any lawful contract heretofore made and executed by the state fair commission,  including resolution number 102,  of the state fair commission,  the bonds issued thereunder,  and all of the terms and provisions of such resolution and bonds shall continue in full force and effect and are binding upon the Arizona exposition and state fair board. B. The Arizona exposition and state fair board shall constitute a body corporate with the name of Arizona exposition and state fair board and by that name shall be known and shall have perpetual succession.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1007 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1007 - Additional powers

3-1007.  Additional powers A. In addition to the powers which it may now have,  the Arizona exposition and state fair board shall have power: 1. To acquire by purchase or gift and to hold and dispose of personal property,  or rights or interest therein. 2. To construct all proper exhibition halls,  auditoriums and coliseums,  and to furnish and equip the same. 3. To borrow money and issue bonds payable solely from the net revenues derived from the operation of the Arizona coliseum and exposition center and all of the facilities thereof,  after providing for all expenses of operation and maintenance,  and to provide for the rights of the holders hereof. All such bond issues hereinafter approved by the board shall be subject to approval by the legislature. B. All procurement pursuant to this section shall be made as prescribed in title 41,  chapter 23 unless otherwise provided by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-1007.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-1007.01 - Naming of coliseum or auditorium in honor of war veterans

3-1007.01.  Naming of coliseum or auditorium in honor of war veterans The state fair commission shall designate and name the auditorium or coliseum now under construction in honor and memory of all Arizona war veterans. There shall be in the auditorium a display of flags,  trophies or war mementos.