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AZ Rev Stat § 3-447 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-447 - Citrus, fruit and vegetable trust fund; administration

3-447.  Citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund;  administration A. The citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing,  continuing and supporting the agricultural programs established by this article and article 4 of this chapter. The trust fund consists of revenues from assessments and other monies designated for deposit in the trust fund by this article and article 4 of this chapter. The trust fund shall be used solely for the purpose of administering and enforcing this article and article 4 of this chapter. B. The director shall administer the citrus,  fruit and vegetable 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 any trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury pursuant to sections 35-313 and 35-314.03,  and all interest earned on these monies shall be credited to the trust fund. C. The beneficiaries of the trust are the agricultural programs established by this article and article 4 of this chapter. D. Monies in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Surplus monies,  including any unexpended and unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year,  do not revert to the state general fund. E. The department shall make a detailed accounting on or before November 1 of each year of all monies paid into and disbursed from the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund during the preceding fiscal year and transmit the report to the citrus,  fruit and vegetable advisory council on or before December 1. F. Any monies remaining unexpended in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund on June 30 of each year shall be carried forward to the following year,  and the associate director shall take that amount into account in computing the assessments for that year.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-449 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-449 - Annual licensing; fees; application; penalty

3-449.  Annual licensing;  fees;  application;  penalty A. A person may not transact business as a citrus fruit dealer or shipper without first obtaining a license as provided in this article. The license expires on August 1 of each year and is renewable annually. The license fee shall be determined according to the annual gross sales based on the dealer's or shipper's previous fiscal year as follows: 1. If the annual gross sales are five hundred thousand dollars or more,  the annual fee is four hundred fifty dollars. 2. If the annual gross sales are between two hundred thousand dollars and five hundred thousand dollars,  the annual fee is three hundred dollars. 3. If the annual gross sales are two hundred thousand dollars or less,  the annual fee is one hundred fifty dollars. 4. If the person was not in business the previous fiscal year,  the annual fee is one hundred fifty dollars. B. If a person engages in business in more than one category as a dealer or shipper,  the license designation shall be based on the category in which most of the licensee's business is conducted. C. The license fees collected by the associate director shall be deposited in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund. D. The application for a dealer or shipper license shall contain the following information: 1. The full name of the person applying for the license. 2. Whether the applicant is an individual,  partnership,  firm,  corporation,  association,  trust or cooperative association and the full name of each member of the partnership or firm,  the full name of each officer and director of the association or corporation or the full name of each trustee. 3. The principal business address of the applicant in this state and elsewhere and the address where the applicant conducts the described business. 4. The name of the statutory agent in this state for service of legal notice. 5. The category of license for which the applicant is applying. 6. A statement of the facts,  signed under penalty of perjury,  entitling the applicant to a license under the applicable category and stating whether the applicant has ever had any license to handle citrus,  fruit or vegetables in any state denied,  suspended or revoked. 7. If the applicant acts as a commission merchant,  a schedule of commissions and charges for services,  which may not be altered during the term of the license except by written agreement between the parties involved. E. The associate director shall issue to the applicant a license to conduct the business described for a period of one year unless it is revoked for cause. F. An applicant who tenders a renewal application for a license that is received by the associate director after August 15 shall pay a penalty of twenty-five dollars. An applicant who tenders a renewal application for a license that is received after September 1 shall pay a penalty of fifty dollars. All penalties shall be deposited in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-449.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-449.02 - Denial or revocation of license; hearing

3-449.02.  Denial or revocation of license;  hearing A. In determining whether to refuse to issue a license,  the associate director shall consider: 1. The facts and circumstances surrounding a prior denial or revocation in any state and the date of the prior denial or revocation. 2. The financial condition of the applicant as of the date of the application. 3. Any outstanding judgments against the applicant. 4. Previous violations of this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article by any person who is an officer,  director,  member or trustee of the applicant. 5. Fraudulent,  misleading or incomplete statements in the application. 6. Any other facts the associate director considers necessary to determine the qualifications of the applicant. B. The associate director may revoke a license if the licensee commits any of the following acts: 1. Fails or refuses within a reasonable time to render a true account of sale,  to make a proper settlement of the account or to pay for citrus fruit,  fruit or vegetables received. 2. Fails or refuses to pay assessment fees,  penalties or interest due and owing under this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article for a period of four months. 3. Knowingly makes false or misleading statements as to the condition of any citrus fruit,  fruit or vegetable. 4. Makes fraudulent charges or returns for handling or selling any citrus fruit,  fruit or vegetable or for rendering any service in connection with handling or selling any citrus fruit,  fruit or vegetables. 5. Makes fraudulent or misleading statements to obtain a license. 6. Reconsigns a consignment to receive,  collect or charge more than one commission without the consent of the consignor. 7. Any violation of section 3-466. C. A person whose license has been denied or revoked may request a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-449.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-449.03 - Recordkeeping; confidentiality; inspection

3-449.03.  Recordkeeping;  confidentiality;  inspection A. A shipper shall keep records on the amount of each citrus variety the shipper sells for each producer for a period of two years. The shipper shall report the records for purposes of marketing orders. B. Individual totals of commodities produced or shipped are not subject to public disclosure and are strictly confidential. If a shipper presents a signed and notarized release to the associate director or the associate director's agent,  a person may receive individual totals of commodities shipped by the shipper. C. Records of shippers are subject to inspection during business hours by the associate director or the associate director's designee. D. The associate director or designee may investigate any records of any transaction of a commission merchant for possible violations of this article. E. Every person licensed under this article shall keep an accurate and complete record,  which shall record the amount and character of all citrus fruit received from any person for payment or sale,  the date of receiving the shipment,  the name of the consignee,  the condition of the shipment if it arrives in other than good condition in the city or town in which it is to be sold by the licensee and the date the shipment is sold,  together with the price for which the shipment sold. F. The records of a licensee pertaining to the receipt,  packing,  loading,  shipment and sale of citrus fruit affected by this article shall at all times be open to inspection on demand by any consignor as to an entry concerning citrus fruit received by the licensee from the consignor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-449.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-449.04 - Appeals from inspections; fee

3-449.04.  Appeals from inspections;  fee A. If the owner,  or the owner's agent,  of all or part of a lot disagrees with the decision of an inspector as to whether the lot or part of the lot conforms to the standards adopted pursuant to this article,  the owner or agent may request that the associate director or the associate director's designee,  other than the inspector,  review the testing procedures used by the inspector. When reviewing the procedures,  the associate director or designee shall consider the accuracy of the test instruments,  the inspection methods,  including the sample size,  the defect determination,  the percentage of the defective product and any other relevant information. B. The associate director or designee shall conduct the review within eight hours after the request. C. If the associate director or designee determines that the inspector used improper testing procedures,  a new inspection shall be ordered of the lot or part of the lot within four hours after completing the review in order to determine compliance. The determination after the reinspection is final. D. The person who requests the review shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars for the review. All monies collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-449.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-449.05 - Unlawful possession; inspection; proof of ownership; seizure; exceptions

3-449.05.  Unlawful possession;  inspection;  proof of ownership;  seizure;  exceptions A. If an inspector or peace officer has probable cause to believe that at least fifty pounds of citrus fruit are in unlawful possession,  the inspector or peace officer shall request proof of ownership from the person in possession. B. If an inspector has probable cause to believe that at least fifty pounds of citrus fruit are in unlawful possession in a vehicle,  the inspector may request a peace officer to stop the vehicle for inspection and request proof of ownership from the person in possession. C. Except as provided in subsection D of this section,  for the purposes of this section,  proof of ownership includes all of the following: 1. The name,  address and telephone number of the seller. 2. The name,  address and telephone number of the buyer,  or consignee if not sold. 3. The common or generic name and quantity of the citrus fruit. 4. The date of the transaction and the date the transportation began. D. A bill of lading,  a bill of sale,  data obtainable by electronic transmission or a similar type of document is considered proof of ownership for the purposes of this section. E. The buyer and seller shall retain a copy of the documents showing proof of ownership for sixty days after delivery. F. An inspector or peace officer may seize and hold a citrus fruit if,  after requesting or inspecting the offered proof of ownership,  the inspector or peace officer reasonably believes that the person is in unlawful possession of the citrus fruit. G. If an investigation reveals the lawful owner of the citrus fruit that has been seized pursuant to this section,  the citrus fruit shall be released to the owner or the owner's agent. If a seized citrus fruit remains unclaimed after a reasonable period of time,  the associate director may donate the citrus fruit to a nonprofit charitable organization. If the citrus fruit does not comply with the standards prescribed pursuant to this article,  the associate director may destroy it. H. This section does not apply to: 1. Citrus fruit that is transported from the farm where it is produced to a commercial packing plant in this state for processing or packing. 2. Citrus fruit that is transported and accompanied by a valid disposal order issued by an inspector to comply with this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-458 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-458 - Interstate shipments; requirements; out-of-state inspection certificates; irregular containers

3-458.  Interstate shipments;  requirements;  out-of-state inspection certificates;  irregular containers A. It is unlawful for a person,  firm,  company,  organization or corporation to import from another state for sale,  to transport for delivery or to deliver for sale or to sell within this state a load or lot of citrus fruit unless it conforms to the grades and standards of maturity,  condition and pack established pursuant to this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article. B. The associate director shall examine each load or lot of citrus fruit entering the state to ascertain whether the fruit conforms to the established standards. C. Citrus fruit grown in states that enforce grading standards equivalent to those established in this state may be permitted to enter this state when accompanied by an inspection certificate issued by the state or county enforcement authority in which the citrus fruit was grown disclosing that the load or lot conforms to the legally established standards in that state. The certificates shall be surrendered to the associate director. D. Citrus fruit that enters the state in carload lots shall be accompanied by an inspection certificate,  which shall be surrendered to the associate director by the receiver thereof. All shipments coming into the state by truck or other conveyance shall be inspected at the point of regular inspection by the associate director,  and the certificates shall there be taken up by the associate director,  and when coming in by railroad shall be inspected and the certificate taken up by the inspector at the point of destination. E. When a motor vehicle is detained and its contents are found not to conform to the standards established pursuant to this article,  the associate director or the associate director's duly authorized inspectors shall refuse entry of the citrus fruit into this state,  but any load or lot of citrus fruit while in transit and consigned to a destination not within this state is exempt from these requirements when complying with the state quarantine requirements. F. Citrus fruit may be offered for sale,  sold or transported in,  into or through this state in irregular containers,  other than standard packages,  when the irregular containers are so marked as to clearly indicate that they are not standard packages prescribed pursuant to this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-459 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-459 - Rejection of shipment by carriers

3-459.  Rejection of shipment by carriers A. A person may decline to ship,  transport or accept for shipment any citrus fruit when notified by an inspector that the fruit is found to be in violation of this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article. B. The person may reserve the right in the receipt,  bill of lading or other writing to reject for shipment and to return to the owner citrus fruit which upon inspection of a representative sample are found to violate this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-460 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-460 - Bulk transfers

3-460.  Bulk transfers No provision of this article shall be construed: 1. To prevent a grower of citrus fruit from selling or delivering the fruit unpacked and unmarked,  as a part of the crop in bulk,  to a packer for grading,  packing or storage. 2. To prevent a grower or packer from manufacturing the fruit into a by-product. 3. To prevent a packer or grower from selling the fruit unpacked or unmarked to a person actually engaged in the operation of a commercial by-products factory for the sole purpose of being used in the manufacture of a by-product for resale.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-461 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-461 - Unlawful packing or sale of fruit

3-461.  Unlawful packing or sale of fruit A. It is unlawful to pack or cause to be packed,  to sell or offer for sale,  to deliver for shipment,  load,  ship or transport for shipment,  whether in domestic,  interstate or foreign commerce,  citrus fruit which does not conform to this article. B. It is unlawful to prepare,  deliver for shipment,  load,  ship,  transport,  offer for sale or sell for shipment from the state,  in interstate or foreign commerce,  or for domestic sale,  a deceptive pack,  load,  arrangement or display of citrus fruit,  or to mislabel a container or display of fruit.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-462 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-462 - False pack or labeling; reuse of containers

3-462.  False pack or labeling;  reuse of containers A. No container of citrus fruit shall bear grade or other designations that are false or misleading,  nor shall it contain any deceptive pack,  deceptive arrangement or deceptive display. B. Subsection A shall be construed to prohibit the repeated use of a container of citrus fruits bearing any markings required by this article,  or any designations of brands,  quality or grade,  unless all markings which do not properly and accurately apply to the products repacked or replaced therein shall first be completely removed,  erased or obliterated. C. Nothing in this article shall be construed to conflict with any law of this state,  or federal laws or regulations regarding net weight markings on containers.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-463 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-463 - Mixing of inferior fruit prohibited

3-463.  Mixing of inferior fruit prohibited It is unlawful to mix or blend a lot of citrus fruit which fails to conform to the requirements of this article with another lot which does conform,  thereby reducing the percentage of inferior fruit in the lot.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-464 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-464 - Wrongful performance of duty; improper influence; classification

3-464.  Wrongful performance of duty;  improper influence;  classification A. An inspector is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who: 1. Knowingly makes a wrong or improper inspection of citrus fruit. 2. Knowingly and improperly certifies that the grade,  quality or condition of the citrus fruit does or does not conform to standards established by this article. 3. Knowingly fails to request the proper authorities to bring an action to prosecute violators of this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article. 4. Knowingly accepts money or other consideration directly or indirectly for an improper performance of his duty. B. A person who knowingly and improperly influences an inspector in the performance of his duty is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-465 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-465 - Venue of criminal actions

3-465.  Venue of criminal actions Criminal actions arising under this article may be commenced and prosecuted in the county in which the act or violation occurs.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-466 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-466 - Civil penalties; hearing

3-466.  Civil penalties;  hearing A. A person is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars if the person does either of the following: 1. Acts as a dealer or shipper without a valid license. 2. Knowingly falsifies or causes to be falsified information in a record intended to show proof of ownership. B. A person is subject to a civil penalty of not more than three hundred dollars if the person does any of the following: 1. Makes a written or oral false,  deceptive or misleading representation or assertion concerning the quality,  size,  maturity or condition of citrus fruit. 2. Alters,  removes or destroys a warning notice from a lot or part of a lot to which it was affixed except on written authorization of an inspector,  the associate director or the director or by court order. 3. Alters a notice of noncompliance,  notice of compliance or notice of disposal that is issued by an inspector. 4. Refuses to submit any container or lot of citrus fruit governed pursuant to this article to an inspection of a representative sample or to refuse to stop and permit inspection of a representative sample of any commercial vehicle containing citrus fruit governed pursuant to this article. C. A commission merchant is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars if the commission merchant does any of the following: 1. Knowingly makes a false or misleading statement as to the condition of any citrus fruit. 2. Makes a fraudulent charge or return for handling or selling citrus fruit or for rendering any service in connection with handling or selling citrus fruit. 3. Reconsigns a consignment to receive,  collect or charge more than one commission without the consent of the consignor. 4. Sells citrus fruit at less than market price to a person with whom the consignment merchant has a direct or indirect financial connection. 5. Makes a sale and directly or indirectly receives a portion of the purchase price other than the commission specified in the contract. D. A person who is charged with violating this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article may request a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.  E. Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-468 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-468 - Definitions

3-468.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Citrus"  means varieties of the genus citrus that are commercially produced in this state for the fresh market or for juice production but does not include commercially produced by-products or products manufactured for resale. 2. " Council"  means the Arizona citrus research council. 3. " Grower-shipper"  means a person who is engaged in this state in the business of packing,  shipping,  transporting or selling citrus of which the person is a grower,  producer or owner. 4. " Handler"  means a person who engages in marketing citrus on behalf of a grower,  whether as a grower-shipper,  owner,  agent,  employee,  broker,  dealer,  consignor or commission merchant or otherwise. 5. " Producer"  means a person who is engaged in this state in the business of commercially producing or causing citrus to be commercially produced.