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AZ Rev Stat § 37-904 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-904 - Public lands board of review; members; powers and duties; staff and officers; service of process

37-904.  Public lands board of review;  members;  powers and duties;  staff and officers;  service of process A. There is established a public lands board of review consisting of the following members: 1. State land commissioner. 2. Director of environmental quality. 3. State geologist. 4. Director of the Arizona state parks board. 5. Director of the department of transportation. 6. Deputy state forester. 7. Director of water resources. 8. Director of the Arizona game and fish department. 9. As provided in subsection F,  the chairman of the board of supervisors of a county in which public lands are located. 10. One county supervisor,  appointed by the governor to serve at the pleasure of the governor. B. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman. The chairman shall call meetings of the board and prescribe the time and place of each meeting. C. Members of the board are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2. D. The board: 1. Shall review and approve or disapprove all rules and regulations proposed by the commissioner under this chapter. 2. May review any decision of the commissioner relating to public lands under this chapter and affirm,  modify or reverse the decision. E. The state land department shall provide the administrative staff and offices needed by the board,  and the state land commissioner shall be deemed the clerk of the board upon which notices of appeal and other process shall be served. F. The chairman of the county board of supervisors of a county in which public lands are located and which are the subject of the board action shall serve as a member of the board for the purposes of the action.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-905 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-905 - Appeal of commissioner's decision; board of review; procedures; decision; further appeal

37-905.  Appeal of commissioner's decision;  board of review;  procedures;  decision;  further appeal A. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner made pursuant to this chapter may appeal to the board by letter within thirty days after the date of the decision from which the appeal is taken. B. To have the effect of commencing an appeal as provided for in subsection A,  a letter is required to: 1. Identify the decision from which the appeal is taken. 2. State legal grounds for the appeal. 3. List facts to support the grounds for the appeal. 4. Provide any other information specified by the board. C. Upon receipt of the letter of appeal,  the board may: 1. Order the appeal dismissed if it appears to lack merit. 2. Set a date for a hearing on the appeal not more than forty-five days nor less than fifteen days after receipt of the letter of appeal. The board shall notify the commissioner and the person appealing of the date,  time and place of the hearing. The board shall conduct the hearing in an informal manner. D. At the hearing the commissioner or his representative shall present the facts and reasons for reaching the decision being appealed. The person appealing or his representative may present facts and reasons supporting the appeal. If the person appealing or his representative is not present,  the board may consider the information set forth in the letter of appeal. E. After the hearing,  if held,  the board may dismiss the appeal or take any other action which the board finds to be reasonable and proper. The board shall issue its order as soon as practicable after conducting the hearing. F. The order of the board under this section is a final decision in a contested case and is subject to judicial review pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-906 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-906 - Public lands; disposal; use; written authorization required

37-906.  Public lands;  disposal;  use;  written authorization required A. After January 1,  1980 no sale,  conveyance or other disposal of public lands may be authorized by the commissioner unless specifically authorized by law by the legislature. B. Except as authorized by this chapter or by the commissioner pursuant to law,  any sale,  lease,  exchange,  encumbrance or other disposal of any parcel of or interest in the public lands is void. C. Any person who intends to perform or carry out any act with respect to the use,  management or disposal of any public lands under any statute,  ordinance,  regulation,  custom or usage of the United States or otherwise shall obtain written authorization from the commissioner confirming or approving the act. The commissioner shall give the written authorization only as permitted under this chapter. D. Any person who does not obtain written authorization as required under subsection C may be enjoined in an action brought by the attorney general from performing or continuing to carry out any act respecting the use,  management or disposal of any public lands. E. Any person who receives any money or other consideration for any purported sale or other disposition of any public lands which was made in violation of this chapter is liable to this state for that money or the value of any other consideration. The money or value of any other consideration may be recovered for this state in an action brought by the attorney general.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-907 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-907 - Federal lands acquired without legislative consent; placement on tax rolls

37-907.  Federal lands acquired without legislative consent;  placement on tax rolls All federal lands acquired before the effective date of this section without consent of the legislature through gift,  purchase,  exchange or eminent domain shall be placed on the general tax rolls of the counties of this state in the name of the grantor of the respective transactions. Such property is subject to taxation in the same manner as like property from and after January 1,  1981 unless prior to January 1,  1981 the legislature specifically approves and consents to federal ownership of the lands.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-908 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-908 - Powers and duties of attorney general

37-908.  Powers and duties of attorney general The attorney general may initiate or defend an action commenced in any court to carry out or enforce this chapter or seek any appropriate judicial relief to protect the interests of this state. Enforcement of this chapter rests exclusively with the attorney general.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-909 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-909 - State payments to counties

37-909.  State payments to counties A. A county receiving payments from the federal government or any federal agency under 31 United States code section 1601 et seq.,  whose payments are reduced due to action taken by this state under this article shall be reimbursed by the state treasurer from the state general fund in the total amount of the reduced revenues. B. Prior to receiving any amount from the state treasurer,  the board of supervisors of an affected county shall submit to the state treasurer,  on a form provided by the state treasurer,  the following information: 1. The acreage and location of the land involved. 2. The total amount of revenue received from the federal government under 31 United States code section 1601 et seq.,  for the prior fiscal year. 3. The total amount of revenue received from the federal government under 31 United States code section 1601 et seq.,  for the current fiscal year. 4. The total amount of revenue lost by the county during the current fiscal year due to action taken under this article. C. The state treasurer,  after verifying the information submitted,  shall draw a warrant on the state general fund and send the warrant to the county which submitted the information under subsection B. D. A county shall not receive an amount from the state treasurer that,  when combined with the amount received from the federal government,  exceeds the total amount the county would have been eligible for under 31 United States code section 1601 et seq.,  during the same period of time.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1001 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1001 - Declaration of policy

37-1001.  Declaration of policy It is declared the policy of the legislature to provide for the restoration and conservation of lands and soil resources of the state,  the preservation of water rights and the control and prevention of soil erosion,  and thereby to conserve natural resources,  conserve wildlife,  protect the tax base,  protect public lands and protect and restore this state's rivers and streams and associated riparian habitats,  including fish and wildlife resources that are dependent on those habitats,  and in such manner to protect and promote the public health,  safety and general welfare of the people.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1011 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1011 - Division of natural resource conservation

37-1011.  Division of natural resource conservation For the purpose of administering this chapter there shall be a division of the state land department which shall be known as the division of natural resource conservation under the authority and direction of the state natural resource conservation commissioner.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1012 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1012 - State natural resource conservation commissioner

37-1012.  State natural resource conservation commissioner A. The state land commissioner shall be state natural resource conservation commissioner. He shall serve as such without additional compensation. B. The commissioner may appoint an administrative officer of the division of natural resource conservation,  a secretary and such other assistants as may be required,  assign their duties,  define their powers and determine the amount of bond required of any assistant entrusted with funds or property. The compensation of all such assistants shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611. C. The commissioner shall adopt a seal,  which shall be judicially noticed,  and shall hold such public hearings,  provide for the keeping of a record of all proceedings and annual records of district operations,  promulgate such orders,  rules and regulations and perform such other acts as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1013 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1013 - Powers and duties of commissioner

37-1013.  Powers and duties of commissioner A. The state natural resource conservation commissioner shall: 1. Offer appropriate assistance to the supervisors of districts in carrying out their powers and programs. 2. Keep the supervisors of each district informed of the activities and experiences of other districts,  and facilitate cooperation and interchange of advice and experience between districts. 3. Coordinate the programs of the several districts insofar as possible by advice and consultation. 4. Require the supervisors of each district to file with the commissioner annually any audits and the records of the operations of the district for the preceding year in the form and detail as the commissioner prescribes. 5. Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States,  its agencies and agencies of this state,  in the work of districts as local units of state government with special expertise concerning land,  soil,  water and natural resources management within the boundaries of the district,  as the commissioner deems for the best interest of the state. 6. Disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and program of districts. 7. Provide staff support to the Arizona water protection fund commission established by title 45,  chapter 12 and provide administrative assistance to natural resource conservation districts for compliance with the duties for districts pursuant to title 45,  chapter 12. B. The commissioner may remove a district supervisor from office if the commissioner determines,  after reasonable notice and an impartial hearing,  that the supervisor is guilty of misfeasance,  malfeasance or nonfeasance in office. For the purposes of this subsection,  " nonfeasance"  includes the failure to attend three consecutive meetings of district supervisors without reasonable excuse.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1014 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1014 - State financial assistance; application; criteria

37-1014.  State financial assistance;  application;  criteria A. The commissioner shall include in the annual state land department budget request a sum of not more than forty thousand dollars for each district and sixty thousand dollars for each education center for distribution by the commissioner to those natural resource conservation districts that have applied for,  have met the criteria for and have been approved for receiving state financial assistance,  as provided in this section. B. Any district or education center desiring to receive state financial assistance for the next ensuing fiscal year shall apply to the commissioner not later than June 20,  on a form supplied by the division of natural resource conservation. Each application shall include: 1. The number of acres of land lying within the district. 2. The extent of conservation programs or education center programs proposed to be undertaken during the fiscal year for which the financial assistance is being requested. 3. Any audits that are requested by the commissioner. C. On receipt of the application,  the commissioner shall determine whether or not such funds for the district or education center will be included in the budget request for the state land department and shall promptly notify the district of that determination.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1015 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1015 - Environmental special plate fund; distribution

37-1015.  Environmental special plate fund;  distribution A. An environmental special plate fund is established and is administered by the commissioner consisting of monies received pursuant to section 28-2413. B. Subject to legislative appropriation,  the department shall distribute five thousand dollars annually to each natural resource conservation district with an established education center for the purpose of developing and implementing an environmental education program that is conducted in a balanced manner,  that is based on current scientific information and that includes a discussion of economic and social implications. C. The fund established in this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. On notice from the commissioner,  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. D. The appropriated monies shall only be used for the designated purposes specified in statute.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1031 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1031 - Petition for creation of district

37-1031.  Petition for creation of district Twenty-five or more owners of land,  but not less than twenty per cent of the owners of land lying within the limits of a proposed district,  or if there are fewer than twenty-five owners of land in the proposed district,  not less than twenty-five per cent of all such owners,  may petition the commissioner requesting that a district be organized. The petition shall contain: 1. The proposed name of the district. 2. A declaration that there is need,  in the interest of preservation of property,  health,  safety and public welfare,  for a district in the territory described. 3. A description of the exterior boundaries of the territory proposed to be organized. 4. A request that the commissioner: (a) Determine that the district be created. (b) Define the boundaries of the proposed district. (c) Direct that a referendum be held within the territory so defined on the question of the creation of a district.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1032 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1032 - Hearing on petition; notice

37-1032.  Hearing on petition;  notice A. Within ninety days after a petition has been accepted by the commissioner,  notice shall be given by publication in at least two issues,  at intervals of not less than six days,  of a newspaper of general circulation within the area affected,  or if there is no such newspaper,  a newspaper of general circulation within the county,  of a hearing upon: 1. The desirability and necessity,  in the interest of preservation of property,  health,  safety and public welfare,  of the creation of such district. 2. The appropriate boundaries to be assigned to the district. 3. The propriety of the petition and other proceedings taken. 4. All related questions. B. All owners of land within the limits of the territory described in the petition and of lands within any territory considered for addition to the described territory,  and all other interested parties,  may attend and be heard at such hearing. C. If it appears on the hearing that it is desirable to include within the proposed district territory outside the area described in the petition,  the hearing shall be adjourned and notice of further hearing given,  in the manner provided by this section,  in the entire area considered for inclusion in the district.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1033 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1033 - Determination by commissioner

37-1033.  Determination by commissioner A. If,  after final hearing upon a petition,  the commissioner determines upon the facts presented and other relevant information that a district within the territory considered is in the public interest,  he shall record such determination and define the boundaries of the district. In defining the boundaries,  he shall consider: 1. The topography of the area. 2. The character of soils. 3. The distribution of erosion. 4. Prevailing land use practices. 5. The desirability and necessity of including within the boundaries of the district the particular lands under consideration and the benefits to be received by such inclusion. 6. The relation of the proposed area to existing watersheds and agricultural regions,  and to other districts already organized or proposed for organization. 7. Such other physical,  geographical and economic factors as are relevant. B. In defining the boundaries of the district,  the commissioner shall not include therein any area,  land or property of any person or persons who do not desire to have such area,  land,  or property included in such district. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary,  lands held under certificate of purchase or lease from the state shall not be included in any district if the holder or holders of certificates of purchase or the leases therefor do not desire such lands included. C. If the commissioner determines that it is not in the public interest for a district to function in the territory considered,  he shall record such determination and deny the petition. D. After expiration of eighteen months from the date of entry of a determination by the commissioner that operation of a proposed district is not administratively and economically feasible,  and denial of a petition pursuant to that determination,  petitions may again be filed and action taken in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1034 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1034 - Referendum; election of supervisors

37-1034.  Referendum;  election of supervisors A. Within a reasonable time after the commissioner has recorded his determination that it is in the public interest that a district be organized,  and has defined the boundaries thereof,  he shall hold a referendum within the proposed district upon the question of the creation of the district,  and an election to elect three supervisors. He shall adopt rules for the conduct of such referendum and election and prescribe a procedure for the determination of persons eligible to vote. The referendum and election of supervisors shall be conducted by separate ballots. B. The ballot for the referendum shall: 1. Describe the boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the commissioner. 2. Contain the propositions: " For the creation of a district"  and " against the creation of a district" ,  with a square after each proposition. 3. An instruction to mark an X in the square after the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote. C. Only owners of land lying within the boundaries of the territory described shall be eligible to vote on the referendum,  but any such owner who is not a qualified elector of the district,  or any owner who is a qualified elector but is unable because of illness or absence from the district to appear at the polls,  may appoint in writing,  on a form prescribed by the commissioner,  a qualified elector of the district as his agent or proxy. The appointment of agent or proxy shall be presented to the board of election,  and if it is found to be bona fide and in proper form,  the holder thereof shall be allowed to vote in behalf of the owner executing the appointment on the question of creation of the district only. The appointment shall be filed with the ballots and other election returns. D. Candidates for supervisor shall file nomination petitions with the commissioner in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. Any qualified elector of the proposed district may sign the petitions of not more than three candidates. The names of candidates shall appear on the election ballot in alphabetical order by surnames,  with a square opposite each name,  and an instruction to mark an X in the squares opposite the names of not more than three candidates for whom the voter wishes to vote. E. No informality in the conduct of any referendum or election held under the provisions of this chapter,  or in any matter relating thereto,  shall invalidate the result thereof if notice has been given substantially as prescribed in section 37-1032,  and the referendum and election have been fairly conducted. All expenses of a referendum and election shall be paid by the commissioner.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-1035 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-1035 - Proclamation of result of referendum and election; terms of supervisors

37-1035.  Proclamation of result of referendum and election;  terms of supervisors A. If not less than sixty-five per cent of the landowners voting at the referendum and the owners of not less than fifty per cent of the land,  other than publicly owned,  lying within the proposed district vote in favor of the creation thereof,  the commissioner shall declare the district organized. Otherwise he shall declare the proposal defeated. B. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes at the election for supervisors shall be declared elected. Their terms shall begin upon the date of filing the oath of office with the secretary of state. The term of the candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall terminate on May 31 of the third even-numbered year,  of the candidate receiving the next largest number of votes on May 31 of the second even-numbered year,  and of the candidate receiving the next largest number of votes on May 31 of the first even-numbered year following the election.