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AZ Rev Stat § 44-1481 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1481 - Fraudulent advertising practices defined; violation; classification

44-1481.  Fraudulent advertising practices defined;  violation;  classification A. A person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor who: 1. Knowingly and with the intent to sell to the public real or personal property or services,  or to induce the public to acquire an interest therein,  makes and publishes an advertisement,  either printed or by public outcry or proclamation,  or otherwise,  containing any false,  fraudulent,  deceptive or misleading representations in respect to such property or services,  or the manner of its sale or distribution. 2. Publishes,  circulates or disseminates any statement or assertion of fact concerning real estate which is known by him to be untrue,  and which is made or disseminated with the intention of misleading. B. A merchant is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor who advertises or displays any brand of goods known to the general public and quotes prices in connection therewith as an inducement to attract purchasers to the place of business so advertised,  and makes false statements regarding the quality or merits of the goods advertised.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1482 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1482 - Unsolicited commercial fax advertisements; definition

44-1482.  Unsolicited commercial fax advertisements;  definition A. Each unsolicited commercial fax advertisement shall include the name,  address,  fax number and toll free or local contact telephone number of the vendor that sends the fax. B. Any person who receives an unsolicited commercial fax advertisement may contact the vendor that sent the fax and request that no further faxes be sent. On receiving a request that no further faxes be sent,  a vendor shall have three business days to update its records. If the vendor continues to send unsolicited commercial faxes three business days after the person requests not to receive further faxes,  the person may charge the vendor five dollars for each faxed page received. C. This section shall not be construed to alter or restrict any rights a person may have under federal law to recover for the sending of an unsolicited commercial fax advertisement by a vendor. D. For the purposes of this section,  " vendor"  means any individual,  corporation,  business trust,  partnership,  association or other legal entity.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1501 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1501 - Definitions

44-1501.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Operator"  includes a manager or any person in charge of the operation of motels,  motor hotels,  motor courts,  motor camps,  hotels,  and like establishments. " Operator"  or " owner"  includes natural persons,  firms,  and corporations. 2. " Outdoor sign"  or " outside sign"  means any sign visible to passers-by whether it is located within or without the building. 3. " Room rates"  means the rates at which rooms or other accommodations are rented to occupants.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1502 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1502 - Application

44-1502.  Application This article shall apply to operators and owners of motels,  motor hotels,  motor courts,  motor camps,  hotels and like establishments.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1503 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1503 - Posting of minimum and maximum rates

44-1503.  Posting of minimum and maximum rates A. An owner or operator of an establishment within the scope of this article shall not post or maintain posted on any outdoor or outside advertising sign pertaining to the establishment any rates for accommodations in the establishment unless the sign has posted thereon both the minimum and maximum room or other rental unit rates for accommodations offered for rental. All posted rates and descriptive data on such sign shall be in type and material of the same size and prominence. B. This section shall not be held to be complied with by signs stating the rate per person or bearing the legend " and up" .
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1504 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1504 - Accommodations advertised required to be available

44-1504.  Accommodations advertised required to be available An owner or operator of any establishment within the scope of this article shall not post or maintain posted on outdoor or outside advertising signs rates for accommodations in the establishment unless there is available in the establishment,  when vacant,  accommodations for immediate occupancy to meet the posted rates of such advertising signs.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1505 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1505 - False statements prohibited

44-1505.  False statements prohibited An owner or operator of any establishment within the scope of this article shall not post or maintain outdoor or outside advertising signs in connection with any such establishment relating to rates which have thereon any untrue,  false or fraudulent representations.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1506 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1506 - Construction

44-1506.  Construction A. Nothing in this article shall be construed to require establishments within the scope of this article to have outdoor or outside signs. B. This article shall be liberally construed to prevent untrue,  misleading,  false or fraudulent representations relating to rates being placed upon outdoor or outside signs pertaining to such establishments.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1507 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1507 - Violation; classification

44-1507.  Violation;  classification A person violating any provision of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1521 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1521 - Definitions

44-1521.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Advertisement"  includes the attempt by publication,  dissemination,  solicitation or circulation,  oral or written,  to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest in any merchandise. 2. " Attorney general"  means the attorney general of Arizona or the attorney general's authorized delegate. 3. " Authorized delegate"  means any attorney,  investigator or administrative personnel employed by the attorney general and so designated,  and,  if requested by the county attorney and authorized by the attorney general,  may include similar personnel employed by the several county attorneys of this state. 4. " Examine"  means the inspection,  study or copying of any account,  book,  document,  merchandise,  paper or record. 5. " Merchandise"  means any objects,  wares,  goods,  commodities,  intangibles,  real estate or services. 6. " Person"  means any natural person or the person's legal representative,  any partnership or domestic or foreign corporation,  any company,  trust,  business entity or association or any agent,  employee,  salesman,  partner,  officer,  director,  member,  stockholder,  associate or trustee. 7. " Sale"  means any sale,  offer for sale or attempt to sell any merchandise for any consideration,  including sales,  leases and rentals of any real estate subject to any form of deed restriction imposed as part of a previous sale.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1522 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1522 - Unlawful practices; intended interpretation of provisions

44-1522.  Unlawful practices;  intended interpretation of provisions A. The act,  use or employment by any person of any deception,  deceptive or unfair act or practice,  fraud,  false pretense,  false promise,  misrepresentation,  or concealment,  suppression or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely on such concealment,  suppression or omission,  in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise whether or not any person has in fact been misled,  deceived or damaged thereby,  is declared to be an unlawful practice. B. The violation of chapter 9,  article 16 or chapter 19,  article 1 of this title is declared to be an unlawful practice and subject to enforcement under this article. C. It is the intent of the legislature,  in construing subsection A,  that the courts may use as a guide interpretations given by the federal trade commission and the federal courts to 15 United States Code sections 45,  52 and 55(a)(1).
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1523 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1523 - Exemptions

44-1523.  Exemptions Nothing contained in this article shall apply to the owner or publisher of a newspaper,  magazine,  or other publication of printed matter wherein such advertisement appears,  or to the owner or operator of a radio or television station which disseminates such advertisement when the owner,  publisher,  or operator has no knowledge of the intent,  design,  or purpose of the advertiser. Further,  nothing contained in this article shall apply to any advertisement which is subject to and complies with the rules and regulations of,  and the statutes administered by the federal trade commission.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1524 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1524 - Powers of attorney general

44-1524.  Powers of attorney general A. If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person has engaged in,  is engaging in or is about to engage in any practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article,  he may: 1. Require such person to file on such forms as he prescribes a statement or report in writing,  under oath,  as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the sale or advertisement of merchandise by such person,  and such other data and information as he may deem necessary. 2. Examine under oath any person in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise. 3. Examine any merchandise or sample thereof,  or any record,  book,  document,  account or paper as he may deem necessary. 4. Pursuant to an order of the superior court,  impound any record,  book,  document,  account,  paper,  or sample or merchandise material to such practice and retain the same in his possession until the completion of all proceedings undertaken under this article or in the courts. B. This section does not prohibit the attorney general from investigation of violations of this article including requesting a person to respond to a complaint filed against him. A person cannot be compelled to comply with a request to respond to a complaint except in accordance with section 44-1527.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1525 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1525 - Confidentiality of information or evidence

44-1525.  Confidentiality of information or evidence All information or evidence provided to the attorney general shall be confidential and shall not be made public unless in the judgment of the attorney general the ends of justice and the public interest will be served by the publication thereof,  provided that the names of the interested parties shall not be made public.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1526 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1526 - Subpoena; hearing; rules and regulations

44-1526.  Subpoena;  hearing;  rules and regulations A. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed in this article,  the attorney general,  in addition to other powers conferred upon him by this article,  may: 1. Issue subpoenas to any person. 2. Administer an oath or affirmation to any person. 3. Conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry. 4. Prescribe such forms and promulgate such procedural rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this article,  which rules and regulations shall have the force of law. Such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this article. B. The attorney general shall serve a demand or subpoena in accordance with one of the following: 1. Service within or without this state in the manner provided under applicable law or rules of procedure for the service of a summons and complaint in a civil action. 2. On a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person at his last known place of business,  residence,  or both,  within or without this state. 3. On any person other than a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person authorized or permitted by law to receive service of a complaint and a summons in a civil action. 4. Service as the superior court may direct.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1527 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1527 - Failure to supply information or obey subpoena; hearing

44-1527.  Failure to supply information or obey subpoena;  hearing A. If any person fails or refuses to fully comply with a demand or any subpoena issued by the attorney general under sections 44-1524 or 44-1526,  the attorney general may file a petition with the superior court and,  after notice and hearing on the petition,  request the following orders until the person complies with the demand or the subpoena: 1. Adjudging such person in contempt of court. 2. Granting injunctive relief,  restraining the sale or advertisement of merchandise by such person which is the subject of the investigation. 3. Granting such other relief as the court may deem proper. B. If the court determines that the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in,  is engaging in or is about to engage in any act,  practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article,  the court shall grant the appropriate relief. C. If the attorney general determines that disclosure to the respondent of the evidence relied on to establish reasonable cause would not be in the best interests of the investigation,  he may request and the court may examine the evidence in camera and thereafter make its determination.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1528 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1528 - Remedies; injunction; other reliefs; receiver

44-1528.  Remedies;  injunction;  other reliefs;  receiver A. Following an investigation made pursuant to section 44-1524 and when it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in or is engaging in any practice declared to be unlawful by this article,  the attorney general may seek and obtain in an action in a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction prohibiting the person from continuing the practices or engaging in the practice or doing any acts in furtherance of the practice after notice as is required by the rules of civil procedure. The court may make such orders or judgments as may be necessary to: 1. Prevent the use or employment by a person of any unlawful practices. 2. Restore to any person in interest any monies or property,  real or personal,  which may have been acquired by means of any practice in this article declared to be unlawful,  including the appointment of a receiver. 3. Require that any profits,  gain,  gross receipts or other benefit obtained by means of any practice in this article declared to be unlawful be disgorged and paid to the state for deposit in the consumer remediation subaccount of the consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund established by section 44-1531.02. 4. Prohibit a person found to have violated this article from engaging in a specified trade or occupation. B. Following an investigation made pursuant to section 44-1524 and when it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in or is engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful by this article and that the person is about to conceal the person's assets or the person's identity or whereabouts or leave the state,  the attorney general may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction,  ex parte,  for an order appointing a receiver of the assets of the person. On a showing made by affidavit or other evidence that the person has engaged in or is engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful by this article and that the person is about to conceal the person's assets or the person's identity or whereabouts or leave the state,  the court may order the appointment of a receiver to receive the assets of the person.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1529 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1529 - Powers of receiver

44-1529.  Powers of receiver When a receiver is appointed by the court pursuant to this article,  he shall have the power to sue for,  collect,  receive,  or take into his possession all the goods,  and chattels,  rights and credits,  monies and effects,  lands and tenements,  books,  records,  documents,  papers,  choses in action,  bills,  notes and property of every description,  including property with which such property has been mingled if it cannot be identified in kind because of such commingling,  and to sell,  convey,  and assign the same and hold and dispose of the proceeds thereof under the direction of the court. Any person who has suffered damages as a result of the use or employment of any unlawful practice,  and submits proof to the satisfaction of the court that he has in fact been damaged,  may participate with general creditors in the distribution of the assets to the extent he has sustained out-of-pocket losses. The court shall have jurisdiction of all questions arising in such proceedings and may make such orders and enter such judgments therein as may be required.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1530 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1530 - Assurance of discontinuance of unlawful practice

44-1530.  Assurance of discontinuance of unlawful practice In the enforcement of the provisions of this article,  the attorney general may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of the provisions of this article from any person engaging in,  or who has engaged in,  such act or practice. Such assurance may include a stipulation for the payment by such person of reasonable expenses incurred by the attorney general or as restitution to aggrieved persons,  or both. Any such assurance shall be in writing and shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has its principal place of business or in Maricopa county. A violation of such assurance within six years of the filing thereof shall constitute prima facie proof of a violation of the provisions of this article. Such assurance of discontinuance shall not be considered an admission of a violation for any purpose.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1531 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1531 - Violations; civil penalties

44-1531.  Violations;  civil penalties A. If a court finds that any person has wilfully violated section 44-1522,  the attorney general upon petition to the court may recover from the person on behalf of the state a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation. B. For purposes of this section,  a wilful violation occurs when the party committing the violation knew or should have known that his conduct was of the nature prohibited by section 44-1522.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1531.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1531.01 - Consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund; use of fund

44-1531.01.  Consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund;  use of fund A. The consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund is established to be administered by the attorney general under the conditions and for the purposes provided by this section. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190,  relating to lapsing of appropriations. B. The fund consists of the following: 1. Any investigative or court costs,  attorney fees or civil penalties recovered for the state by the attorney general as a result of enforcement of either state or federal statutes pertaining to consumer protection or consumer fraud,  whether by final judgment,  settlement or otherwise,  except that the costs,  penalties or fees recovered by a county attorney shall be retained in the county and used for investigative operations for consumer protection in the county. 2. Monies deposited pursuant to section 41-5603. C. The attorney general shall use the monies in the fund for operating expenses,  including any cost or expense associated with the tobacco master settlement agreement arbitration,  consumer fraud education and investigative and enforcement operations of the consumer protection division. D. On or before January 15,  April 15,  July 15 and October 15,  the attorney general shall file with the governor,  with copies to the director of the department of administration,  the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives,  the secretary of state and the staff director of the joint legislative budget committee,  a full and complete account of the receipts and disbursements from the fund in the previous calendar quarter. E. On or before January 15,  April 15,  July 15 and October 15,  each county attorney who retains monies pursuant to subsection B of this section shall provide the county board of supervisors with a full and complete account of the receipts and disbursements of the monies in the previous calendar quarter.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1532 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1532 - Violation of order or injunction; penalty

44-1532.  Violation of order or injunction;  penalty A person who violates any order or injunction issued pursuant to this article shall forfeit and pay to the general fund of the state of Arizona a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation. For the purpose of this section,  the superior court in the county issuing any order or injunction shall retain jurisdiction,  and the cause shall be continued. In such cases,  the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1533 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1533 - Cumulative remedies

44-1533.  Cumulative remedies A. The provisions of this article are in addition to all other causes of action,  remedies and penalties available to this state. B. The provisions of this article shall not bar any claim against any person who has acquired any monies or property,  real or personal,  by means of any practice declared to be unlawful by this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1534 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1534 - Costs recoverable

44-1534.  Costs recoverable In any action brought under the provisions of this article,  the attorney general is entitled to recover costs,  which in the discretion of the court may include a sum representing reasonable attorney's fees for the services rendered,  for the use of the state.