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AZ Rev Stat § 44-2015 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2015 - Conservator; bond; powers and duties

44-2015.  Conservator;  bond;  powers and duties A. A temporary or permanent conservator shall be an officer of the court and shall give bond in the amount and conditioned as ordered by the court. The conservator has all the rights,  powers and privileges of a receiver and is subject to the obligations,  penalties and orders of the court to which receivers are subject. B. In all matters relating to the rights,  powers,  privileges,  obligations and penalties of a conservator,  and the powers of the court in respect thereto,  equitable rights and remedies shall govern when applicable. C. A conservator appointed under this article shall act at the direction or with the approval of the court in the administration of the properties and affairs of a violator to conserve,  protect and preserve,  or to effect a reorganization of such properties and affairs,  and to do all things necessary in furtherance thereof to protect the rights of persons having a direct interest in the properties and affairs of the violator.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2016 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2016 - Duration of appointment of conservator; distributing assets; winding up affairs of violator

44-2016.  Duration of appointment of conservator;  distributing assets;  winding up affairs of violator A. A permanent conservator shall administer the affairs until,  in the opinion of the court,  the appointment is no longer necessary to conserve,  protect and preserve,  reorganize or further administer the properties and affairs in his possession to protect the rights of all persons in interest. At such time the court shall make a finding to that effect and cause an order to be entered accordingly,  and may direct delivery of all the properties and assets in the possession of the conservator to the persons legally entitled thereto. B. If it appears to the court at any time that the affairs of the violator are incapable of reorganization or that reorganization is not advisable,  the court shall make a finding to that effect and cause an order to be entered accordingly,  and may provide that the conservator shall thereafter proceed as a receiver for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the violator.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2017 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2017 - Compensation of conservators and other personnel

44-2017.  Compensation of conservators and other personnel A conservator may incur expenses and employ engineers,  accountants,  attorneys or other persons in connection with his duties as the court approves. The compensation of the conservator and personnel appointed shall be fixed by the court and paid from assets in possession of the conservator.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2031 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2031 - Jurisdiction and venue of offenses and actions; joinder of spouse

44-2031.  Jurisdiction and venue of offenses and actions;  joinder of spouse A. The superior court in this state shall have jurisdiction over violations of this chapter,  the rules and orders of the commission under this chapter and all actions brought to enforce any liability or duty created under this chapter,  except actions or proceedings brought under section 44-2032,  paragraph 2,  3 or 4 or appeals filed under article 12 of this chapter,  over which the superior court in Maricopa county shall have exclusive jurisdiction. B. Any action authorized by this chapter may be brought in the county in which the defendant is found,  is an inhabitant or transacts business,  or in the county where the transaction took place,  and in such cases,  process may be served in any other county in which the defendant is an inhabitant or in which the defendant is found. C. The commission may join the spouse in any action authorized by this chapter to determine the liability of the marital community. This subsection does not authorize the commission to join any individual who is divorced from the defendant at the time an action authorized by this chapter is filed.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2033 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2033 - Burden of proof of exemptions

44-2033.  Burden of proof of exemptions In any action,  civil or criminal,  when a defense is based upon any exemption provided for in this chapter,  the burden of proving the existence of the exemption shall be upon the party raising the defense,  and it shall not be necessary to negative the exemption in any petition,  complaint,  information or indictment,  laid or brought in any proceeding under this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2034 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2034 - Evidence of registration or notice filing; lack of registration or notice filing

44-2034.  Evidence of registration or notice filing;  lack of registration or notice filing A certificate signed by the chairman or a member of the commission or by the director and under seal of the commission showing that a notice filing has or has not been filed pursuant to article 4 of this chapter or chapter 13,  article 12 of this title or that securities have or have not been registered by description as provided in article 6 of this chapter or registered by qualification as provided by article 7 of this chapter,  or that a dealer or salesman has or has not been registered as provided in article 9 of this chapter,  shall constitute evidence of the facts so certified and shall be admissible in evidence in any civil or criminal action or proceeding in which the question of such notice filing or registration may be at issue.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2035 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2035 - Evidence of record of proceedings

44-2035.  Evidence of record of proceedings A certificate signed by the chairman or any member of the commission or by the director,  and under seal of the commission,  in regard to the record of any proceeding under this chapter for denial,  revocation or suspension of the registration of securities or the registration of any dealer or salesman shall constitute evidence of such record and shall be admissible in any proceeding,  civil or criminal,  in which such record may be at issue.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2036 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2036 - Administrative penalty

44-2036.  Administrative penalty A. A person who,  in an administrative action,  is found to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the commission may be assessed an administrative penalty by the commission,  after a hearing,  in an amount of not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. B. Any penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund. C. If judicial review has not been sought under title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6,  a certified copy of any commission order requiring the payment of restitution or administrative penalties may be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court in any county of this state. The clerk shall treat the commission order in the same manner as a judgment of the superior court. A commission order so filed has the same effect as a judgment of the superior court and may be recorded,  enforced or satisfied in like manner. No filing fee is required under this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2037 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2037 - Civil penalties

44-2037.  Civil penalties A. A person who,  in a civil proceeding,  is found to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the commission shall pay a civil penalty in an amount of not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. B. The commission,  or the attorney general at the commission's request,  may bring an action in Maricopa county in the same manner as the filing of other such actions. On the finding of a violation of this chapter or any rule or order of the commission by the defendant in any such action,  the court may impose the civil penalty provided by this section in an amount it deems appropriate for each such violation. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of a party in an action under this section to a trial by jury. C. If an administrative penalty has been imposed pursuant to section 44-2036 for violation of the same provision,  rule or order arising out of the same circumstances and has been paid by the person against whom the civil penalty is imposed,  the court shall reduce the civil penalty by the amount of the administrative penalty paid. D. A person who violates any order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter,  in addition to any other penalty or remedy for contempt of court,  shall pay to this state a civil penalty of not more than twenty thousand dollars for each violation as the court deems just and proper. For the purpose of this section,  the superior court issuing any order or injunction shall retain jurisdiction and the cause shall be continued. The commission or the attorney general acting in the name of this state may petition for recovery of civil penalties pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2038 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2038 - Costs recoverable

44-2038.  Costs recoverable In an action brought under the provisions of this article,  the commission or the attorney general is entitled to recover costs,  which in the discretion of the court may include an amount representing reasonable attorney fees and investigative expenses for the services rendered,  for the use of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2039 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2039 - Securities regulatory and enforcement fund; purpose

44-2039.  Securities regulatory and enforcement fund;  purpose A. The securities regulatory and enforcement fund is established and shall be administered by the commission under the conditions and for the purposes provided by this section. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing. B. Fees collected pursuant to section 44-1861,  subsections A,  D and P and section 44-3324 shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the securities regulatory and enforcement fund,  except as provided in subsection D of this section and except that all other revenues collected in each fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated from the fund by the legislature shall be deposited in the state general fund. C. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. The commission shall use the monies in the fund for education and regulatory,  investigative and enforcement operations in the securities division and a part of general administrative and hearing expenses of the commission. D. On February 1 and June 30 of each year,  monies deposited in the securities regulatory and enforcement fund pursuant to section 44-3324 are transferred to the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2040 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2040 - Violation; classification

44-2040.  Violation;  classification A person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or any rule,  regulation or order of the commission thereunder for which a penalty is not provided is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2041 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2041 - Continuance of prior law for certain purposes

44-2041.  Continuance of prior law for certain purposes A. All laws which were repealed by Laws 1951,  chapter 18,  section 25,  shall remain in force for the prosecution and punishment of any person who,  prior to June 17,  1951,  committed an offense contrary to the provisions of any law in force at the time the offense was committed,  and such person may be prosecuted and punished under the law as it existed when the violation occurred. B. Sales,  contracts or agreements made prior to June 17,  1951,  and all rights and liabilities of the parties thereto,  shall continue as provided by the law as it existed at the time such sales,  contracts or agreements were made. All laws or parts thereof repealed by Laws 1951,  chapter 18,  section 25,  shall remain in force for the enforcement of such rights and liabilities.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2042 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2042 - Confidentiality

44-2042.  Confidentiality A. The names of complainants and all information or documents obtained by any officer,  employee or agent of the commission,  including the shorthand reporter or stenographer transcribing the reporter's notes,  in the course of any examination or investigation are confidential unless the names,  information or documents are made a matter of public record. An officer,  employee or agent of the commission shall not make the confidential names,  information or documents available to anyone other than a member of the commission,  another officer or employee of the commission,  an agent who is designated by the commission or director,  the attorney general or law enforcement or regulatory officials,  except pursuant to any rule of the commission or unless the commission or the director authorizes the disclosure of the names,  information or documents as not contrary to the public interest. B. The commission shall not disclose the home address,  home telephone number and social security number of a salesman unless the commission or the director authorizes the disclosure of the information as not contrary to the public interest.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2051 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2051 - Advancement of economic development and capital formation

44-2051.  Advancement of economic development and capital formation In order to foster the economic development of this state,  the commission,  when acting pursuant to this chapter,  shall consider measures,  consistent with investor protection,  to increase the availability of and access to capital by companies in this state,  to lower the cost of such capital and to foster the development in this state of a diverse financial services industry providing a full range of financial services,  including efficient capital markets.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2053 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2053 - Limitation on liability

44-2053.  Limitation on liability Neither the state nor any political subdivision,  nor the commission,  the Arizona commerce authority,  nor any state officer,  agent or employee acting in good faith,  except as otherwise explicitly provided by statute,  shall be liable for any injury or damage to investors,  exchange members,  their subsidiaries,  affiliates or employees or the general public resulting from any actual or opportunity losses suffered through the activities of the securities exchange. For these purposes,  the term " activities"  is to be construed as any actual and anticipated exchange matter.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2055 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2055 - Securities public reference rooms

44-2055.  Securities public reference rooms In order to make information about Arizona public companies more available to investors,  dealers,  securities analysts,  financial journalists and other interested persons,  the commission shall establish in this state one or more public reference rooms that provide access to public information about publicly traded companies whose corporate headquarters or principal place of business is in this state or that are listed on an Arizona exchange.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2056 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2056 - Free trade

44-2056.  Free trade In order to enhance and enlarge the capital markets for companies in this state,  the commission may negotiate formal or informal agreements with the administrators of the securities laws of other states,  especially in the western United States,  Canada and Mexico,  and,  as deemed appropriate by the commission,  with the North American securities administrators association with the intention of reducing the regulatory burden and expense of registering public securities offerings in multiple states,  Canada and Mexico.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2082 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2082 - Requirements for securities fraud actions involving misleading statements or omissions

44-2082.  Requirements for securities fraud actions involving misleading statements or omissions A. In any private action arising under section 44-1991 or 44-1992 in which the plaintiff alleges that the defendant made an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted a statement of a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made,  in the light of the circumstances in which they were made,  not misleading,  the complaint shall specify each alleged untrue statement or material omission and the reason or reasons why the statement or omission is misleading or the omission is material and,  if an allegation regarding the statement or omission is made on information and belief,  the complaint shall state with particularity all facts on which that belief is formed. B. In any private action arising under section 44-1991 or 44-1992 in which the plaintiff may recover money damages only on proof that the defendant acted with a particular state of mind,  for each act or omission that allegedly violates section 44-1991 or 44-1992,  the complaint shall state with particularity facts giving rise to a strong inference that the defendant acted with the required state of mind. C. In any private action arising under section 44-1991 or 44-1992: 1. On any defendant's motion,  the court shall dismiss the complaint if the requirements of subsections A and B of this section are not met. 2. All discovery and other proceedings shall be stayed during the pendency of any motion to dismiss pursuant to rule 12 of the Arizona rules of civil procedure,  unless the court finds on the motion of any party that particularized discovery is necessary to preserve evidence or to prevent undue prejudice to that party. D. During the pendency of any stay of discovery pursuant to subsection C of this section,  unless ordered by the court,  any party to the action with actual notice of the allegations contained in the complaint shall treat all documents,  data compilations,  including electronically recorded or stored data,  and tangible objects that are in the custody or control of that person and that are relevant to the allegations as if they were the subject of a continuing request for production of documents from an opposing party under the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any applicable federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules. A party aggrieved by the wilful failure of an opposing party to comply with this subsection may apply to the court for an order awarding appropriate sanctions. E. Except as provided in section 44-1991,  subsection B,  including actions based on allegations of activities constituting dishonest or unethical practices in the securities industry,  in any private action arising under this chapter,  the plaintiff has the burden of proving that the act or omission of the defendant alleged to violate the section under which the private action is brought caused the loss for which the plaintiff seeks to recover damages.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2083 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2083 - Sanctions for abusive litigation

44-2083.  Sanctions for abusive litigation A. In any private action arising under this chapter,  on final adjudication of the action,  unless the parties stipulate otherwise,  the court shall include in the record specific findings regarding compliance by each party and each attorney representing any party with each requirement of rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any applicable federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules as to any complaint,  responsive pleading or dispositive motion. If the federal or other jurisdictional rules of civil procedure do not have a counterpart to rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure,  rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure applies. B. If the court makes a finding under subsection A that a party or attorney violated any requirement of rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules as to any complaint,  responsive pleading or dispositive motion,  the court shall impose sanctions on that party or attorney in accordance with rule 11 of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules. Before making a finding that any party or attorney has violated the applicable rules,  the court shall give that party or attorney notice and an opportunity to respond. C. Subject to subsections D and E,  for the purposes of subsection B,  the court shall adopt a presumption that the appropriate sanctions for: 1. Failure of any responsive pleading or dispositive motion to comply with any requirement of rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any applicable federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules is an award to the opposing party of reasonable attorney fees and other expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation. 2. Substantial failure of any complaint to comply with any requirement of rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules is an award to the opposing party of reasonable attorney fees and other expenses incurred in the action. D. The presumption prescribed in subsection C may be rebutted only on proof by the party or attorney against whom sanctions are to be imposed that either of the following applies: 1. The award of attorney fees and other expenses will impose an unreasonable burden on that party or attorney and would be unjust,  and the failure to make an award would not impose a greater burden on the party in whose favor sanctions are to be imposed. 2. The violation of rule 11(b) of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules was de minimis. E. If the party or attorney against whom sanctions are to be imposed meets the burden prescribed by subsection D,  the court shall award the sanctions that the court deems appropriate pursuant to rule 11 of the Arizona rules of civil procedure or any applicable federal or other jurisdictional counterpart to the rules.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-2084 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-2084 - Right to written interrogatories

44-2084.  Right to written interrogatories In any private action arising under this chapter in which the plaintiff may recover money damages,  if requested by a defendant,  the court shall submit to the jury a written interrogatory on the issue of each defendant's state of mind at the time of the alleged violation.