reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
AZ Rev Stat § 11-251.16 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-251.16 - Federal patent easements; county abandonment; exception

11-251.16.  Federal patent easements;  county abandonment;  exception A. A county,  at the request of a property owner,  may abandon a federal patent easement established by the small tract act of 1938 that the county determines,  after notifying and obtaining the consent of all affected utilities,  is not being used by the public or is no longer necessary.  B. At least sixty days before the consideration of an abandonment resolution,  the board of supervisors shall give written notice of the abandonment proposal and the date and time of its consideration by certified mail at the address shown in the records of the county assessor to the owners of the land abutting the easement to be abandoned. The notice shall inform recipients of the opportunity and deadline to object in writing or in person on the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the abandonment proposal. The board of supervisors shall not resolve to abandon an easement unless a majority of the owners of the land abutting the easement approves the action. An owner who does not object in writing to the abandonment proposal on or before the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the proposal or in person on the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the proposal shall be deemed to have consented to the abandonment proposal. The board shall post a copy of the notice at or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed abandonment.  C. This section does not apply to the abandonment of a roadway that was granted under Revised Statute 2477 (43 United States Code section 932) that was enacted by the United States Congress in 1866.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-251.17 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-251.17 - Use of county seal restricted; cease and desist order; violation; classification

11-251.17.  Use of county seal restricted;  cease and desist order;  violation;  classification A. A person may use,  display or otherwise employ any facsimile,  copy,  likeness,  imitation or other resemblance of the county seal only after obtaining the approval of the board of supervisors of that county. The board of supervisors may grant a certificate of approval on application by any person showing good cause for the use of the county seal for a proper purpose. No person other than a county department may use the county seal for the purpose of advertising or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise within this state or for promoting any other commercial purpose. The board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the county seal or any facsimile,  copy,  likeness,  imitation or other resemblance of the county seal,  including rules for the use of the county seal for official county business.  B. If the county maintains a website,  it shall display on its website the adopted seal and the text of subsection A of this section. C. The board of supervisors shall issue a cease and desist order to any person who is in violation of this section. If the person fails to comply with the cease and desist order,  the person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-251.19 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-251.19 - Acquisition of land; habitat conservation plan; restrictions; definition

11-251.19.  Acquisition of land;  habitat conservation plan;  restrictions;  definition A. Notwithstanding any other law,  a county with a population of more than nine hundred thousand persons but less than one million five hundred thousand persons that has adopted a habitat conservation plan may acquire land that is located within a city or town only if the acquisition of the land is part of an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the county and the governing body of the city or town pursuant to section 11-952. B. This section does not apply to land that is acquired by the county for the primary purpose of public safety,  health care or court operations. C. For the purposes of this section,  " acquire"  means to obtain by purchase or any other means.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-252 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-252 - Membership in organizations

11-252.  Membership in organizations In addition to the powers granted to the board of supervisors by the provisions of this chapter,  and not in limitation thereof,  the board of supervisors may appropriate and expend annually such amounts as are necessary for the purpose of the counties belonging to and paying dues in the Arizona association of counties,  statewide,  western regional or national associations of county boards of supervisors,  associations of clerks of boards of supervisors or any similar organizations or combination of organizations.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-253 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-253 - Reports and bonds of county officers

11-253.  Reports and bonds of county officers A. The board may require any county officer to make reports under oath on any matter connected with the duties of his office,  and may require the officer to give such bonds or further bonds as may be necessary for the faithful performance of his respective duties. An officer who neglects or refuses to make the report,  or to give the bond within ten days after being so required,  may be removed from office by the board and the office declared vacant. The board may then fill the vacancy. B. Every officer from whom an additional bond is required by the board may appeal from the order to the superior court,  which shall determine and fix the amount of the bond. The appeal may be taken by filing with the board a notice of appeal,  and thereupon the clerk shall certify all proceedings to the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254 - Contribution for economic development

11-254.  Contribution for economic development In addition to any other provision of law,  the board of supervisors may appropriate from the general fund each year up to one million five hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of economic development activity which is operated and maintained within the boundaries of the county and which the board determines is for the benefit of the public. Contributions may be made to any governmental agency or to a nonprofit corporation which enjoys and maintains federal tax exempt status as long as all monies are utilized for the purpose determined to be public by the board. If more than one nonprofit corporation is selected for a fiscal year,  the board shall determine the portion of the money that each will receive.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.01 - County purchasing procedures; purchases to be based on competitive bids; content and issuance of invitations and specifications; basis of awards and rejection of bids; professional services; buildings

11-254.01.  County purchasing procedures;  purchases to be based on competitive bids;  content and issuance of invitations and specifications;  basis of awards and rejection of bids;  professional services;  buildings A. All purchases of supplies,  materials,  equipment and contractual services,  except professional services,  made by the county having an estimated cost in excess of ten thousand dollars per transaction,  or the aggregate dollar amount provided for in section 41-2535,  if pursuant to section 41-2501,  subsection C the board of supervisors adopts the aggregate dollar amount,  shall be based on sealed,  competitive bids. The county purchasing agent shall make the awards on board of supervisors approval. The invitation for bids and specifications must be issued in sufficient time before the purchase is made and in sufficient detail to permit free competition. Notice of the invitation for bids shall be published in a newspaper in accordance with title 39,  chapter 2 unless the board of supervisors,  by at least a two-thirds vote of its membership,  determines that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or safety. Copies of the invitation and specifications shall be supplied to and bids shall be solicited from qualified sources consistent with the item to be purchased as determined by the county purchasing agent,  including all qualified suppliers who before the issuance of the invitation notify the purchasing department in writing that they desire to bid on materials,  supplies,  equipment or contractual services. B. Bids shall be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the invitation. On board approval,  the county purchasing agent shall make awards with reasonable promptness by giving written notice to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation and whose bid is the most advantageous to the county concerning price,  conformity to the specifications and other factors. The board may reject all bids if rejection is in the public interest. C. For purchases of ten thousand dollars or less,  or for purchases of less than the aggregate dollar amount if the county board of supervisors adopts the amount provided for in section 41-2535,  each county shall develop purchasing procedures to comply with the uniform accounting system prescribed by the auditor general under section 41-1279.21. D. Professional services shall be procured pursuant to written policies developed by the county purchasing agent and adopted by the board of supervisors. E. All erections of and repairs and alterations to any county building are not subject to this section but are subject to title 34,  chapter 2.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.02 - Contribution for sports economic development and stadium development; limitation; definition

11-254.02.  Contribution for sports economic development and stadium development;  limitation;  definition A. The board of supervisors of a county having a population of more than one million five hundred thousand persons according to the most recent United States decennial census may appropriate and contribute monies to any governmental agency or municipal corporation for the purpose of stadium development planning and for sports economic development activities. The total appropriations from the general fund under this section in a fiscal year shall not exceed one-half of the amount that may be appropriated by the county for economic development under section 11-254. B. For purposes of this section,  " stadium"  has the meaning prescribed by section 48-4201.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.03 - Board powers; hospitals

11-254.03.  Board powers;  hospitals In addition to the provisions of section 11-251,  paragraph 5,  if a board maintains a hospital or health care facility for the sick of the county or if a board has delegated this responsibility to a hospital board pursuant to section 36-183.01,  the board or county hospital board may: 1. Enter into agreements with other health care entities,  governmental entities,  organizations,  foundations or providers for services or facilities to provide,  maintain,  establish,  enhance,  manage or manage the risk of health care services. 2. Acquire and operate,  maintain,  lease,  encumber and dispose of real and personal property,  including property held in trust,  and interests in this property. 3. Adopt administrative rules,  including an employee merit system and competitive procurement process,  necessary to administer and operate the hospital's or health care facility's programs and any property under the authority of either. 4. Establish or acquire foundations or charitable organizations to solicit donations,  financial contributions,  real or personal property or services for use solely to perform the duties and obligations in furtherance of the provision of health care services. 5. Delegate to the chief executive officer of the hospital the authority to compromise claims for services provided or debts incurred,  up to twenty-five thousand dollars per claim or debt.  6. Disclose and make available records and other matters in the same manner as is required of a public body pursuant to title 39,  chapter 1,  except that it is not required to disclose or make available any records or other matters that: (a) Identify the care or treatment of a patient who receives services,  including billing information,  unless the patient or the patient's representative consents to the disclosure in writing or unless otherwise permitted pursuant to federal or state law. (b) Reveal proprietary information provided to it by a nongovernmental source. For the purposes of this subdivision,  " nongovernmental"  means an entity other than the United States government,  an agency or instrumentality of the United States government or a public body as defined in section 39-121.01. (c) Would cause demonstrable and material harm and would place it at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace. (d) Would violate any exception,  privilege or confidentiality granted or imposed by statute or common law.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.04 - Expenditures for economic development; definition

11-254.04.  Expenditures for economic development;  definition A. In addition to the authority granted under section 11-254,  a board of supervisors may appropriate and spend public monies for and in connection with economic development activities. B. To fund economic development activities under this section,  a county shall not impose a new fee or tax on a single specific industry or type of business. C. For the purposes of this section,  " economic development activities"  means any project,  assistance,  undertaking,  program or study,  whether within or outside the boundaries of the county,  including acquisition,  improvement,  leasing or conveyance of real or personal property or other activity,  that the board of supervisors has found and determined will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.05 - Purchase or lease of development rights; definition

11-254.05.  Purchase or lease of development rights;  definition A. The board of supervisors,  by resolution,  may purchase or lease the development rights of private land in the county with monies from any public or private source except for county development fees collected pursuant to section 11-1102. The board may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire development rights but may acquire development rights only from willing property owners. B. Development rights may be acquired only for the following purposes: 1. To establish buffer zones from developing urban areas. 2. To preserve habitat or open space. 3. To sustain the culture and heritage of agriculture and ranching activities in the county. 4. To preserve archaeological resources or historic properties. 5. To implement a plan to comply with the requirements of the endangered species act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205;  87 Stat. 884;  16 United States Code sections 1531 through 1599). C. The board shall: 1. Determine that the potential seller or lessor of the development rights and any adjoining property owners are fully informed as to the effects and consequences on the value of the land. 2. Hold a public hearing before adopting any resolution to acquire development rights. 3. In the case of a purchase of development rights,  agree in perpetuity not to exercise the development rights and require the seller to agree that the land shall remain as open space. 4. In the case of a lease of development rights,  agree not to exercise the development rights and require the lessor to agree that the land shall remain as open space for the term of the lease. The term of the lease must be at least twenty-five years.  5. In all cases,  purchase or lease the development rights at no less than market value. D.    Any property adjoining land with development rights acquired pursuant to this section shall not have its use or designation impaired by the acquisition of the development rights for the adjoining lands. E. For purposes of this section,  " acquire development rights"  means the purchase or lease of a nonpossessory interest in real property that requires the owner of the real property to agree to conserve the land as open space or to preserve the historical,  architectural,  archaeological or cultural aspects of the real property in perpetuity,  if purchased,  or for the term of the lease,  if leased.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.06 - County infill incentive districts

11-254.06.  County infill incentive districts A. The board of supervisors may designate an infill incentive district in any unincorporated area of the county that meets at least three of the following requirements: 1. There is a large number of vacant,  older or dilapidated structures. 2. There is a large number of vacant or underused parcels of property that are of small or inappropriate sizes or that are environmentally contaminated,  that are owned by different owners and that are located in an area that lacks the presence of development and investment activity compared to other areas in the county. 3. There is a large number of parcels of property or buildings where nuisances exist or occur. 4. There is a high occurrence of crime. 5. There is a continuing decline in population. B. Before establishing an infill incentive district,  the board of supervisors shall: 1. Identify the boundaries of the proposed district. 2. Notify the owners of private property in the proposed district and property managers of federal and state land in the proposed district by first class mail sent to the addresses on the most recent tax roll. The notice shall be mailed at least fifteen days before the hearing held to adopt the infill incentive plan. C. If the board of supervisors establishes an infill incentive district,  it shall adopt an infill incentive plan to encourage redevelopment in the district. The plan shall emphasize voluntary incentives,  including,  if appropriate,  continuing traditional rural and agricultural enterprises. The plan may include: 1. Expedited zoning or rezoning procedures. 2. Expedited processing of plans and proposals. 3. Waivers of county and county improvement district fees and assessments for development activities. 4. Waivers of development standards and procedural requirements.  D. The infill incentive plan shall not impair the ability of utilities to provide electricity,  water,  natural gas or other services in accordance with health,  safety and industry standards,  including meeting electric service load growth demand by customers. E. Infill incentives established pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of the requirements of the county comprehensive plan pursuant to section 11-804.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-254.09 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-254.09 - Water improvements program; grants; requirements; annual report

11-254.09.  Water improvements program;  grants;  requirements;  annual report A. The board of supervisors may establish a program to allow persons to make gifts,  grants or donations for the purpose of providing financial assistance to qualified owners of residential real property for making improvements to an existing drinking water well or providing for a water delivery system for the residence. B. The board shall designate an entity to operate the program,  to establish criteria for grants and to award grants as prescribed by this section. The entity may be a county agency,  department or division or may be a private,  nonprofit corporation as determined by the board of supervisors. C. The program shall do all of the following: 1. Limit grant recipients to persons who are low-income or fixed-income owners of residential property. 2. Develop application criteria and criteria for awarding grants. 3. Restrict a grant recipient's use of grant monies to deepening an existing drinking water well for the recipient's residence or to plumbing or replumbing the recipient's residence for a water delivery system. D. The board of supervisors may not use general county monies for grants under the program. E. The entity that operates the program shall make and submit to the county board of supervisors,  the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before July 1 of each year a report containing a description of program operations of the preceding year,  including the amount of gifts,  grants or donations received and the grants awarded.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-255 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-255 - Annual contract for advertising and printing

11-255.  Annual contract for advertising and printing A. The board shall contract annually for all advertising,  publications and printing required to be done or made by all departments of county government. B. Written notice of letting the contract shall be deposited in the post office by the clerk of the board,  postage prepaid,  addressed to the office of each qualified newspaper within the county,  at least ten days prior to the opening of bids,  calling for written bids for the advertising,  publications and printing required by all county departments during the ensuing year,  and stating on what day the bids received will be opened. C. A contract shall be made with the lowest and best bidder,  in the discretion of the board,  and to a newspaper which for at least one year has been admitted to the United States mail as second-class matter,  if the bid is within the legal rate. During the existence of the contract,  all advertising,  publications and printing ordered by any department of county government shall be provided to the newspaper awarded the contract for printing under the terms and conditions of the contract. D. The newspaper which is awarded the contract pursuant to subsection C may be referred to as the official newspaper of the county. E. Notwithstanding subsection C,  the board of supervisors may,  for itself and all departments of county government,  advertise,  publish and print in a publication other than the official newspaper,  if any of the following apply: 1. The advertising,  publishing or printing is in addition to that required to be done in the official newspaper of the county. 2. The advertising,  publishing or printing is authorized but not required by law. 3. The advertising,  publishing or printing is required by statute to be done in a location other than that of the official newspaper of the county.