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AZ Rev Stat § 3-525.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-525.04 - Inspections and investigations; records; notice; report

3-525.04.  Inspections and investigations;  records;  notice;  report A. The owner,  lessee,  operator or designated representative of a covered farm under section 3-525.03 shall allow an authorized employee or agent of the department to enter the premises at reasonable times to: 1. Inspect records,  investigate and determine compliance with the produce safety rule,  this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article. 2. Follow up or complete prior inspections or determine the status of or compliance with corrective measures. B. The owner,  lessee,  operator or designated representative of a farm shall: 1. Maintain records required by the produce safety rule,  this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article. 2. Make those records available to an authorized employee or agent of the department within twenty-four hours after an electronic or written request. C. Inspections and investigations under this section shall be on reasonable notice to the owner,  lessee,  operator or designated representative of the farm unless reasonable grounds exist to believe that such a notice would impede the enforcement of this article. The director may,  and if required by law shall,  apply for and obtain warrants for entry and inspection. D. The owner,  lessee,  operator or designated representative of a farm that is subject to a qualified exemption under section 3-525.03 shall allow an authorized employee or agent of the department to enter the premises at reasonable times: 1. To review relevant records to confirm that the farm complies with the requirements for its qualified exemption. 2. For an active investigation of a food-borne illness outbreak that is linked to the farm,  for the purpose of inspecting and securing representative and relevant samples or specimens. E. The department shall use the state agricultural laboratory,  a laboratory certified by the state agricultural laboratory or any other laboratory recognized by the United States food and drug administration for any necessary laboratory analysis of samples or specimens secured through an inspection pursuant to this section. F. Except as otherwise provided by this section,  inspections are subject to the requirements of section 41-1009. G. On request,  the associate director shall issue a copy of the inspection report to the farm's owner,  lessee,  operator or designated representative. H. This section does not limit the department's authority to respond to an emergency or a public health hazard,  including communication with applicable state and federal agencies.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-525.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-525.05 - Production and harvesting standards; violations; corrective actions; civil penalty; appeals

3-525.05.  Production and harvesting standards;  violations;  corrective actions;  civil penalty;  appeals A. Consistent with the produce safety rule,  the director shall administer science-based minimum standards for the safe production and harvesting of produce to minimize the risk of serious adverse health consequences or death. B. If the director finds that produce is being grown,  harvested,  packed or held in violation of this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article,  the director may consult and coordinate with applicable federal,  state,  tribal and local officials to produce a corrective action plan that includes reinspection,  education,  training and alternate enforcement approaches with the goal of addressing the present violation and preventing future violations. C. The director shall adopt rules to address,  correct and remediate violations of this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article that are progressively graduated according to the nature and urgency of the violation and the risk to public health and safety.  D. To remedy violations that are associated with risks or hazards to public health and to prevent the entry of contaminated produce into the marketplace,  the director may take any action to enforce this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article,  including: 1. A stop sale order. 2. The seizure and embargo of offending produce. E. The director may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation of this article or a rule adopted pursuant to this article. The department shall transmit any monies received under this section to the state treasurer for deposit in the produce safety trust fund established by section 3-525.02. F. A person who violates this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article may request a hearing before an administrative law judge pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. The decision of the administrative law judge is subject to review by the director as provided by title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-525.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-525.06 - Access to public information; exceptions; disclosure

3-525.06.  Access to public information;  exceptions;  disclosure A. Documents,  data and records received by the department and employees and agents of the department from a farm under this article are public records and are subject to disclosure as provided by law,  except for: 1. Trade secrets,  the disclosure of which would give an unfair advantage to competitors or would otherwise cause substantial harm to the farm's competitive position. 2. Financial information. 3. Documents,  data and records derived from inspections and investigations under this article. B. Any documents,  data and records may be disclosed on a confidential basis to agencies or instrumentalities of any of the following that have data sharing agreements or data sharing credentials with the department or the United States food and drug administration: 1. The United States. 2. This state. 3. Political subdivisions of this state with which the director has a memorandum of understanding for the purposes of this subsection. 4. Indian tribal governments in this state. 5. Any other state: (a) From which produce was transported into this state. (b) Into which produce is transported from this state. C. Any documents,  data and records may be disclosed pursuant to: 1. The order of a court of competent jurisdiction. 2. A signed and notarized release by a farm authorizing the disclosure of specific information to a specific person or persons for a specific reason or reasons. D. Aggregate statistical data derived from confidential information may be disclosed if the data does not identify,  or enable the identification of,  and is not attributable to,  any individual farm. Information may not be disclosed pursuant to this subsection if a farm demonstrates that disclosure would give an unfair advantage to competitors or would otherwise cause substantial harm to the farm's competitive position. E. A person,  including a former employee or agent of the department or a person previously having an administrative duty for the department,  who receives confidential information while an employee or agent of the department or while performing an administrative or enforcement duty for the department may not disclose that information except as provided in this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-525.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-525.07 - Violations; classification; injunctive relief

3-525.07.  Violations;  classification;  injunctive relief A. A person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who knowingly: 1. Impedes,  obstructs,  hinders,  improperly influences or otherwise prevents or attempts to prevent the director,  the associate director or any authorized employee,  inspector or agent of the department in performing any duty in connection with this article. 2. Makes any materially false statement or representation in any written document required to be submitted or maintained pursuant to section 3-525.03 or 3-525.04. B. An inspector is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who knowingly: 1. Makes a wrong or improper inspection pursuant to this article. 2. Accepts monies or other consideration either directly or indirectly in exchange for an improper performance of the inspector's duty. 3. Seizes any produce improperly or unlawfully while acting under this article. 4. Fails to request that the proper authorities bring an action to prosecute a violation of this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article.  C. If a person fails or refuses to comply with or continues to violate any provision of this article or a rule adopted pursuant to this article,  the director may apply for and the court may grant a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction. A decision to seek injunctive relief does not preclude other forms of relief or enforcement against the violator.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-525.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-525.08 - Rules

3-525.08.  Rules A. Pursuant to section 3-527.02,  the associate director may recommend to the director for adoption rules that are not in conflict with this article as the associate director considers to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article. B. At least thirty days before any hearing at which a new rule or a change in an existing rule will be considered,  the director shall send a copy of the notice to persons or entities that have requested notice for the purposes of this subsection. C. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are exempt from the provisions of title 41,  chapter 6 relating to administrative procedure.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526 - Definitions

3-526.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Council"  means the Arizona iceberg lettuce research council. 2. " Grower-shipper"  means a person who is engaged in this state in the business of packing,  shipping,  transporting or selling iceberg lettuce of which he is a grower,  producer or owner. 3. " Handler"  means a person who engages in marketing iceberg lettuce on behalf of a grower,  whether as a grower-shipper,  owner,  agent,  employee,  broker,  dealer,  consignor or commission merchant or otherwise. 4. " Iceberg lettuce"  means varieties of lettuce produced in this state of the types which are distinguished as " crisphead"  in the publication entitled " lettuce production in the United States,  agricultural handbook no. 221" ,  August 1974 revision,  issued by the agricultural research service of the United States department of agriculture. Iceberg lettuce does not include the types of lettuce distinguished in such publication by the terms " butterhead" ,  " cos or romaine"  and " looseleaf" . 5. " Producer"  means a person engaged in this state in the business of producing or causing to be produced iceberg lettuce.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.01 - Arizona iceberg lettuce research council; appointment; term

3-526.01.  Arizona iceberg lettuce research council;  appointment;  term A. The Arizona iceberg lettuce research council is established consisting of seven producers appointed by the governor. The members shall be appointed as follows: 1. Four producers from Yuma county. 2. Three producers from any iceberg lettuce producing area in this state. B. The governor may consult with any recognized vegetable grower and shipper organizations in this state in appointing members to the council. C. The term of office of each council member is for three years beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of the appropriate year. Members are limited to two consecutive terms of office,  except that a member who is appointed to fill a vacancy may serve two consecutive terms plus the unexpired term that fills the vacancy. A member who completes a second three-year term is ineligible for reappointment for one year. On the expiration of a term of a member or in the event of a vacancy,  the governor shall appoint a successor. D. The office of a member is deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint a person to fill the remainder of the term under any of the following circumstances: 1. The member is no longer a producer. 2. The member is unable to perform the duties of the office. 3. The absence of the member from four consecutive council meetings if the absences have not been excused by the council. E. Members of the council are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.03 - Administrative services; reimbursement

3-526.03.  Administrative services;  reimbursement A. The council may employ staff,  to serve at the pleasure of the council,  and may prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of employees as necessary to perform the functions prescribed by this article. The employees of the council are exempt from title 38,  chapter 4 and chapter 5,  article 2 and title 41,  chapter 4,  articles 5 and 6. The council may also enter into an interagency agreement pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 with the department to provide the necessary administrative services to the council including: 1. Providing secretarial and other services necessary for the council to carry out its activities. 2. Establishing separate operating accounts for the council. 3. Providing necessary financial and accounting services to the council including the issuance of checks,  payment of bills approved by the council,  annual audits,  monthly or annual expenditure and receipt reports,  preparation of an annual budget and any other financial activities requested by the council according to and under the provisions of state law. 4. Receiving mail and other communications for the council. 5. Receiving monies authorized under this article for deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the appropriate funds. 6. Accepting donated monies on behalf of the council to be credited to the account of the council. 7. Providing space for the meetings of the council. 8. Assisting in the adoption of rules proposed by the council. 9. Providing any other administrative services which the council requests or finds necessary. B. If the department performs any function under this article,  it acts as the agent of the council and has no authority or control over the council or the council's employees or assets. C. The council shall reimburse the department for administrative services from the monies received under this article in an amount agreed on by the council. Monies received by the department shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the appropriate fund as required by section 3-108. D. Department employees under contract to the council under provisions of an interagency agreement pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 shall remain under the direct supervision of the department unless otherwise agreed to by the council and department.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.04 - Fees; collection; budget

3-526.04.  Fees;  collection;  budget A. On or before July 1 of each calendar year,  the council shall assess a fee of not more than one-half cent per carton of packed iceberg lettuce or bulk bins assessed according to forty-five pounds of equivalent weight of iceberg lettuce prepared for market or an equivalent basis. B. Each grower-shipper,  shipper and handler shall keep a complete and accurate record of all iceberg lettuce handled by such entities and the producer. These records shall contain such information as required to be kept for the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund pursuant to articles 2 and 4 of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to those articles. C. Assessments shall be collected from the grower-shipper,  shipper or handler first marketing the iceberg lettuce being assessed. The grower-shipper,  shipper or handler is a trustee of the monies until they are paid to the council at the time and in the manner prescribed by the council. An iceberg lettuce producer is responsible for paying the fee unless the fee is withheld for payment by the grower-shipper,  shipper or handler first marketing the iceberg lettuce. D. Before establishing the annual fee,  the council shall establish a budget. The budget is effective on approval of the council. E. Title 41,  chapter 6 does not apply to setting and collecting the fee under this section,  but the council shall provide thirty days' advance notice of the meeting at which any fee will be increased and the amount of the proposed fee. The council shall receive public testimony at the meeting regarding the fee.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.05 - Failure to pay fee; penalty; hearing; violation; classification

3-526.05.  Failure to pay fee;  penalty;  hearing;  violation;  classification A. A person who is required to pay fees pursuant to section 3-526.04 and who fails to pay the fee within the time required by the council shall be assessed a penalty of ten per cent of the amount of the total fee and two per cent interest per month on the unpaid balance. The penalty and interest shall be paid to the council. The person may request a hearing before the council to dispute or determine the amount of fee,  penalty or interest imposed. B. The council shall hold a hearing if requested. The council shall,  following the hearing,  enter its order determining the amount of any fee,  penalty or interest. The person shall pay the fee,  penalty and interest assessed within ten days of notice of the council's decision. C. A person who knowingly fails to pay or remit any monies due or collected as required in this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.06 - Iceberg lettuce trust fund

3-526.06.  Iceberg lettuce trust fund A. The iceberg lettuce trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing,  continuing and supporting the agricultural program established by this article. Monies collected pursuant to section 3-526.04 shall be deposited in the trust fund. B. The council shall administer the 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 council,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest any trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury as provided by sections 35-313 and 35-314.03,  and monies earned from the investment shall be credited to the trust fund. C. The beneficiary of the trust is the agricultural program established by this article. Monies in the trust fund shall be disbursed as approved by the council exclusively for the purposes prescribed in this article. D. Surplus monies,  including any unexpended and unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year,  do not revert to the state general fund. E. If the council is terminated,  any monies in the trust fund shall be expended to meet existing legal obligations of the council. The council shall expend any remaining monies on any program consistent with this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.07 - Indemnification of council members

3-526.07.  Indemnification of council members Each member of the council is indemnified by the council against reasonable costs and expenses,  including attorney fees,  incurred by him in connection with any action,  suit or proceedings to which he may be a party by reason of his being or having been a member of the council,  except in relation to matters as to which he is adjudged in such action,  suit or proceeding to have acted in bad faith as a council member. The right of indemnification is in addition to other rights to which the member is entitled as a matter of law.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-526.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-526.08 - Termination of council

3-526.08.  Termination of council A. The council may be terminated as provided in this section. The council shall conduct a referendum among the state's producers if either of the following occurs: 1. If the council,  by a two-thirds vote of its membership,  determines that it is no longer in the best interest of the iceberg lettuce industry of this state to continue the existence of the council and its programs. 2. On receipt by the council of a petition calling for a referendum signed by ten per cent or more of the state's contributing producers,  which shall be signed not more than six months before its presentation to the council. B. The ballot for the referendum shall be in such form as to record a " Yes"  or " No"  answer to the question: " Shall the existence of the Arizona iceberg lettuce research council and its programs,  as authorized in state statute,  be continued?"  If the majority or more of those producers voting votes in favor of discontinuing and terminating the council and its programs,  the council shall recommend to the legislature that the council be terminated. If less than a majority of the producers who voted in the referendum favors termination of the council,  no subsequent referendum may be conducted for at least two years. The council shall pay the expenses necessary to carry out the referendum.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-527 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-527 - Definitions

3-527.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Council"  means the citrus,  fruit and vegetable advisory council. 2. " Director"  means the director of the Arizona department of agriculture.