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AZ Rev Stat § 37-442 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-442 - Application by department or institution to take over state lands; approval by governor; compensation of lessee for improvements and damages resulting from termination

37-442.  Application by department or institution to take over state lands;  approval by governor;  compensation of lessee for improvements and damages resulting from termination A. The governing board or officer of a state department or institution desiring to avail itself of the provisions of this article shall make application to the governor for taking the lands over,  and,  if the application is approved by the governor,  it shall be transmitted to the state land department which shall appraise the improvements on the lands. B. The existence of a permit or lease for the land desired shall not bar the state from taking the land,  but the permittee or lessee shall be entitled,  in addition to the appraised value of the improvements on the lands,  to reasonable compensation for damages he may sustain by reason of the cancellation of the permit or lease prior to its termination. Such damages shall be determined as a part of the appraisal. C. Upon surrender of the lands to the state,  the owner of the improvements shall be paid in the manner provided by law the appraised value thereof and the amount of the damages. The owner of the improvements shall prior to payment file his claim,  and certify that the possession of the lands and improvements has been surrendered to the state by all persons having lawful claims thereon.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-443 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-443 - Improvements as state property

37-443.  Improvements as state property Upon payment by the state for improvements on state land taken over by the state or its departments or institutions the improvements shall become the property of the state. If the land subsequently is sold or leased to other parties,  the purchaser or lessee shall reimburse the state for the improvements and the amount so received shall be placed in the general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-444 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-444 - Offset against rent due from trust beneficiaries; substituting trust designations

37-444.  Offset against rent due from trust beneficiaries;  substituting trust designations A. If a state agency or institution that leases a parcel of trust land is also a beneficiary of that trust,  the department may offset trust proceeds to the agency against the rent due from the agency or institution. The amount of the offset shall be included in the agency's or institution's beneficiary account under the trust and shall be recorded by the department and the agency or institution in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. B. The commissioner,  with the approval of the selection board,  may transfer and substitute the designation of trust land parcels between land grant trusts if the parcels have substantially equal value and the substitution would permit an offset under subsection A against the rent due from a state agency or institution that leases one of the parcels.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-461 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-461 - Grants of rights-of-way and sites for public uses

37-461.  Grants of rights-of-way and sites for public uses A. The department may grant rights-of-way for any purpose it deems necessary,  and sites for reservoirs,  dams and power or irrigation plants,  or other purposes,  on and over state lands,  subject to terms and conditions the department imposes. The department may make rules respecting the granting and maintenance of such rights-of-way and sites. B. The department may grant rights-of-way for transportation purposes to federal agencies,  state agencies or political subdivisions of this state for nonexclusive uses for a term exceeding ten years without a public auction. If a grant of a right-of-way or site to any other entity amounts to the disposition of or conveys a perpetual right to use the surface of the land,  the department shall grant the right-of-way or site at public auction to the highest and best bidder. C. The department may grant rights-of-way to any person for nonexclusive uses for a term of not more than fifty years without a public auction.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-481 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-481 - Conservation and administration of products of state lands

37-481.  Conservation and administration of products of state lands The state land department shall conserve,  sell or otherwise administer the timber products,  stone,  gravel and other products and property upon lands belonging to the state under rules not in conflict with the enabling act and the constitution.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-482 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-482 - Contracts for sale of timber; limitations; universities timber land account; composition; use

37-482.  Contracts for sale of timber;  limitations;  universities timber land account;  composition;  use A. No contract for the sale of timber shall exceed a term of five years nor shall more than fifty million feet of timber be sold to any one person at one sale,  nor shall any sale be made or contract entered into with any person while such person has under sale or contract more than five million feet of timber sold under the provisions of this title. B. There is established a universities timber land account within the universities land fund established pursuant to section 15-1662. The account shall be administered by the state land commissioner. The proceeds that accrue through the sale of timber or timber products from lands granted or given for university purposes shall be deposited into the universities timber land account and are continuously appropriated to the state land department for the payment of expenditures incurred for the conservation,  sale and other administration of timber or timber products. The state land department shall transfer to the universities land fund any monies in the account that the state land commissioner determines are not necessary for the conservation,  sale and other administration of timber or timber products. The state land department shall report the projected account activity and distributions in their normal budget submitted pursuant to section 35-113. On notice from the state land department,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the universities timber land account as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investments shall be credited to the universities timber land account.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-483 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-483 - Program to remove vegetative natural products; hazardous vegetation; definition

37-483.  Program to remove vegetative natural products;  hazardous vegetation;  definition A. The commissioner and the state forester shall collaborate to establish a program to remove vegetative natural products for the purposes of fire prevention and forest and watershed restoration and to facilitate the development of wood products industries in this state. B. To implement the program to remove vegetative natural products from state land,  the commissioner and state forester may: 1. Coordinate and contract with public and private entities. 2. Enter into an intergovernmental agreement pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 with a county,  city,  town,  natural resource conservation district or other political subdivision to share the cost of implementing the program. An intergovernmental agreement entered into pursuant to this paragraph must state the responsibilities of each party with regard to implementing the program to remove vegetative natural products from state lands. C. To implement the program to remove vegetative natural products where the vegetation is hazardous,  the state forester may: 1. Enter into an intergovernmental agreement pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 or a memorandum of understanding with a public agency to identify and remove the hazardous vegetation from land in this state,  including state,  federal,  tribal and private lands for the purposes of fire prevention,  forest and watershed restoration and critical infrastructure protection. An intergovernmental agreement or memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to this subsection must state the responsibilities of each party with regard to implementing the agreement. This paragraph does not apply to state trust land. 2. Use legislative appropriations and accept and spend monies from public agencies,  gifts,  donations and grants for the costs of implementing this subsection. Monies received pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the cooperative forestry fund established by section 37-1306.  3. Use programs that are designed to reduce recidivism for forest restoration projects on lands located within this state. D. Consent of the property owner is required to remove hazardous vegetation on private property as prescribed in subsection C of this section.  E. Consent of the tribe is required to remove hazardous vegetation as prescribed in subsection C of this section on tribal land. F. For the purposes of this section,  " public agency"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-951.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-501 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-501 - Trespass on state lands; classification

37-501.  Trespass on state lands;  classification A person is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor who: 1. Knowingly commits a trespass upon state lands,  either by cutting down or destroying timber or wood standing or growing thereon,  by carrying away timber or wood therefrom,  by mowing,  cutting,  or removing hay or grass thereon or therefrom,  or by grazing livestock thereon,  unless he has a lease or sublease approved by the department for the area being grazed. 2. Knowingly extracts or removes oil,  gas,  coal,  mineral,  earth,  rock,  fertilizer or fossils of any kind or description therefrom. 3. Knowingly without right injures or removes any building,  fence or improvements on state lands,  or unlawfully occupies,  plows or cultivates any of the lands. 4. With criminal negligence exposes growing trees,  shrubs or undergrowth standing on state lands to danger or destruction by fire.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-502 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-502 - Damages in civil action for trespass on state lands; seizure of products; report of trespasses

37-502.  Damages in civil action for trespass on state lands;  seizure of products;  report of trespasses A. Whoever commits any trespass upon state lands as defined by section 37-501 is also liable in a civil action brought in the name of the state in the county in which the trespass was committed,  for three times the amount of the damage caused by the trespass,  if the trespass was wilful,  but for single damages only if casual or involuntary. B. When unfenced state land is included within a fenced range,  it is prima facie evidence of wilful trespass to permit the grazing of livestock thereon,  unless the person has a lease or sublease approved by the department for the area being grazed. C. The damage provided for in this section is the rate per acre as determined for the year for the appraised carrying capacity of the lands. D. The state land department may also,  without legal process,  seize and take any product or property unlawfully severed from the land,  whether it has been removed from the land or not,  and may dispose of the product or property so seized in the manner prescribed by law for disposing of products of state lands. E. The county officers of the several counties shall report to the department any trespass upon state lands which comes to their knowledge.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-503 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-503 - Disposition of personal property unlawfully abandoned on state land

37-503.  Disposition of personal property unlawfully abandoned on state land A. Except as provided by title 28,  chapter 11 and section 37-288.01,  the department may dispose of or contract for the disposal of personal property on state land without legal process if the department reasonably determines that the property was deposited by: 1. A person who was trespassing on state trust land. 2. A permittee or lessee of the department who deposited the property while engaging in activities that are not authorized by the permit or lease. B. If the department reasonably determines that the value of the property is more than the cost of removing it,  the department: 1. Shall post on the property a conspicuous notice of pending disposal of the property at least ten days before disposing of the property pursuant to subsection A of this section. 2. May deliver the property to the department of administration for disposal pursuant to title 41,  chapter 23,  article 8,  if the property is not removed within ten days after the department posts the notice pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection. C. If the department reasonably determines that the value of the property is more than the cost of removing it and that the property creates a risk to public health or safety,  the department shall promptly take action to reduce the risk posed by the property that may include: 1. Erecting a temporary fence or other barrier around the property. 2. Posting a conspicuous notice on the barrier or property warning of the risk. 3. Immediately removing the property to a secure location,  notwithstanding subsection B of this section. If the department considers that removal to a secure location is necessary: (a) The department shall post a notice in place of the property stating: (i) The date the property was removed. (ii) That the department may dispose of the property within ten days after the date of the notice unless the owner redeems the property by paying the department s costs of removing and storing the property. (iii) The name,  street address and telephone number of the department s agent who an owner may contact in response to the notice. (b) The department is not liable for any loss or damage to the property. D. Notwithstanding any provision of this section,  if the personal property is mechanical equipment bearing a serial number or registration number,  the department shall take reasonable efforts to identify any lienholder of record,  provide written notice to any identified lienholder of record and refrain from disposal of the property until thirty days after the date of the notice. If the lienholder chooses to recover the property,  the lienholder shall reimburse the department the reasonable costs incurred in removing and storing the property,  identifying and contacting the lienholder. E. This section does not limit the department from recovering its costs of removing and disposing of personal property on state land according to the terms of a permit or lease or as otherwise allowed by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-522 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-522 - Universities land fund; composition; use

37-522.  Universities land fund;  composition;  use A. After any appropriation pursuant to section 37-527,  the universities land fund shall consist of: 1. The proceeds of all lands granted to the state by the United States for university purposes. 2. All property donated by individuals for university purposes,  unless the terms of the donation otherwise provide. 3. The sale of timber,  mineral,  gravel or other natural products or property from lands granted or given for university purposes. B. The fund is and shall remain a perpetual fund for the benefit and support of the universities of this state and distributions from the fund pursuant to article X,  section 7,  Constitution of Arizona together with the monies derived from the sales of timber or timber products and the rental of the lands and property,  including interest and accrued rent for that year credited pursuant to section 37-295,  shall be used.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-523 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-523 - Normal schools land fund; composition; use

37-523.  Normal schools land fund;  composition;  use A. After any appropriation pursuant to section 37-527,  the normal schools land fund shall consist of: 1. The proceeds of all lands granted to the state by the United States for normal schools for the purpose of training teachers. 2. All property donated for normal schools,  teacher colleges or colleges of education for the purpose of training teachers,  unless the terms of the donation otherwise provide. 3. The sale of timber,  mineral,  gravel or other natural products of property granted or donated for such purposes. B. The fund shall be and remain a perpetual fund for the benefit and support equally of the universities for the purpose of training teachers and distributions from the fund pursuant to article X,  section 7,  Constitution of Arizona together with the monies derived from the rental of the lands and property,  including interest and accrued rent for that year credited pursuant to section 37-295,  shall be used.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-524 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-524 - Agricultural and mechanical colleges land fund and school of mines land fund; composition; use

37-524.  Agricultural and mechanical colleges land fund and school of mines land fund;  composition;  use A. After any appropriation pursuant to section 37-527,  the agricultural and mechanical colleges land fund,  and the school of mines land fund,  shall separately consist of the proceeds of: 1. All lands granted to the state by the United States for the respective purposes named. 2. All property donated by individuals for like purposes,  unless the terms of the donation otherwise provide. 3. The sale of timber,  mineral,  gravel or other natural products or property from lands granted or donated for such purposes. B. The funds provided for in this section shall be and remain perpetual funds for the benefit and support of the agricultural and mechanical colleges and the schools of mines at the universities and distributions from the funds pursuant to article X,  section 7,  Constitution of Arizona together with the money derived from the rental of the lands and property,  including interest and accrued rent for that year credited pursuant to section 37-295,  shall be used.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-525 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-525 - Other land funds; composition; use

37-525.  Other land funds;  composition;  use A. After any appropriation pursuant to section 37-527,  the legislative,  executive and judicial public buildings land fund,  the penitentiary land fund,  the Arizona state hospital land fund,  the state charitable,  penal and reformatory institutions land fund,  the schools and asylum for the deaf,  dumb and blind land fund,  the miners' hospital for miners with disabilities land fund and the military institutes land fund shall separately consist of: 1. The proceeds of all lands granted to this state by the United States for the respective purposes named. 2. All property donated by individuals for like purposes,  unless the terms of the donation otherwise provide. 3. The sale of timber,  mineral,  gravel or other natural products or property from lands granted or donated for such purposes. B. The funds shall be and remain perpetual funds for the benefit and support of institutions corresponding to the purposes for which the funds are established,  except as otherwise provided in the enabling act and section 37-295 and distributions from the funds pursuant to article X,  section 7,  Constitution of Arizona together with the monies derived from the rental of the lands and property shall be used. Monies in the state charitable,  penal and reformatory institutions land fund are subject to legislative appropriation.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-526 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-526 - Central Arizona project municipal and industrial repayment fund

37-526.  Central Arizona project municipal and industrial repayment fund A. The central Arizona project municipal and industrial repayment fund is established consisting of: 1. Revenues from the transfer of central Arizona project municipal and industrial water rights and the sale of central Arizona project municipal and industrial water pursuant to section 37-106.01. 2. Monies appropriated to the fund by the legislature. B. Monies in the fund shall be used to make payments charged to this state under the central Arizona project municipal and industrial water service subcontract among the United States,  the central Arizona water conservation district and this state. Any monies remaining in the fund after satisfying the subcontract obligations revert to the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-527 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-527 - Trust land management fund

37-527.  Trust land management fund A. The trust land management fund is established. The fund consists of up to ten per cent of the annual proceeds of: 1. Each beneficiary's trust lands granted to this state by the United States. 2. All sales of timber,  mineral,  gravel or other natural products or property from each beneficiary's trust lands granted to this state by the United States. B. The commissioner shall determine the percentage of trust land proceeds to be deposited in the fund each fiscal year. The percentage shall be the same for all beneficiaries. The commissioner shall notify the joint legislative budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting of the determination on or before September 1 of the preceding fiscal year. C. The monies in the fund: 1. Are subject to legislative appropriation. 2. Shall be used exclusively to manage trust lands as prescribed by law. D. The commissioner shall administer the fund. 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. E. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations,  but if the balance in the fund at the end of any fiscal year exceeds two times the budget of the department for the management of trust lands for the next fiscal year,  the excess amount shall be credited proportionately to the several permanent funds based on the last fiscal year's deposits. F. This section does not prevent the legislature from appropriating state general fund monies for the purposes described in this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-601 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-601 - Authorization to exchange

37-601.  Authorization to exchange The governing body of any county,  city,  town or school district may exchange with each other any land owned by them but such exchange shall not be made of lands situated in different counties. The determination of the governing body having control of the land that such land should be exchanged shall be final.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-602 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-602 - Notice

37-602.  Notice Not less than thirty days prior to the actual exchange of such land,  the governing body of any county,  city,  town or school district having control of the land shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the land is located a notice of intent to exchange the property,  together with a description thereof,  and a description of the property to be received in exchange therefor,  together with other terms and conditions of the exchange.