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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3121 - Firearm transfers; chief law enforcement officer certification; notification; definitions

13-3121.
Firearm transfers;  chief law enforcement officer certification;  notification;  definitions
A. If a chief law enforcement officer's certification is required by federal law or regulation for the transfer of a firearm,  the chief law enforcement officer,  within sixty days after receipt of a request for certification by an applicant,  shall provide the certification if the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving the firearm or is not the subject of a proceeding that could result in the applicant being prohibited by law from receiving the firearm. If the chief law enforcement officer is unable to provide a certification as required by this section,  the chief law enforcement officer shall notify the applicant,  in writing,  of the denial and the reason for this determination.
B. The chief law enforcement officer of a law enforcement agency that has fifteen peace officers or fewer may refer an applicant who is requesting a certification pursuant to this section to the county sheriff. A county sheriff who receives a request for certification from a referred applicant shall provide the certification required by this section.
C. Section 12-820.02 applies to a chief law enforcement officer who provides a certification pursuant to this section.
D. This section does not apply to a county attorney or a tribal agency. This subsection does not prohibit a county attorney or a tribal agency from providing an applicant with a certification.
E. A chief law enforcement officer is not required to provide a certification pursuant to this section that the officer knows is untrue but may not refuse to provide a certification that is based on a generalized objection to private persons or entities making,  possessing or receiving firearms or any certain type of firearm the possession of which is not prohibited by law.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Certification"  means the participation and assent that is required by federal law for the approval of an application to transfer or make a firearm.
2. " Chief law enforcement officer"  means any official that the bureau of alcohol,  tobacco,  firearms and explosives,  or any successor agency,  identifies by regulation or otherwise as eligible to provide any required certification to make or transfer a firearm.
3. " Firearm"  has the same meaning prescribed in 26 United States Code section 5845(a).
4. " Proceeding"  includes an ongoing criminal investigation that could result in the applicant being prohibited by law from receiving a firearm.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3122 - Unlawful use of electronic firearm tracking technology; classification; definitions

13-3122.
Unlawful use of electronic firearm tracking technology;  classification;  definitions
A. It is unlawful to require a person to use or be subject to electronic firearm tracking technology or to disclose any identifiable information about the person or the person's firearm for the purpose of using electronic firearm tracking technology.
B. This section does not apply to any of the following:
1. A criminal justice employee who obtains a search warrant.
2. A pawnbroker or an employee of a pawnshop,  secondhand dealer or auction house while the pawnbroker or employee uses electronic firearm tracking technology to report information to the sheriff or the sheriff's designee pursuant to section 44-1625 or a similar reporting requirement.
3. A probation,  parole or surveillance officer who supervises a person who is serving a term of probation,  community supervision or parole.
4. The owner of a firearm if the owner consents in writing to the use of electronic firearm tracking technology on that owner's firearm.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Criminal justice employee"  includes a peace officer and a prosecutor and includes any employee of a law enforcement agency who is authorized in the execution of the employee's official duties to use electronic firearm tracking technology or to obtain or disclose any identifiable information about a person or a person's firearm in order to use electronic firearm tracking technology.
2. " Electronic firearm tracking technology"  means a platform,  system or device or a group of systems or devices that uses a shared ledger,  distributed ledger or blockchain technology or any other similar form of technology or electronic database for the purpose of storing information in a decentralized or centralized way,  that is not owned or controlled by any single person or entity and that is used to locate or control the use of a firearm. Electronic firearm tracking technology does not include a law enforcement database,  including the adult probation enterprise tracking system,  the juvenile online tracking system,  the justice web interface,  the Arizona criminal justice information system,  the national crime information center,  the national integrated ballistic information network and a local records management system that is used to manage or process stolen,  lost,  found,  stored or evidentiary firearms.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3201 - Enticement of persons for purpose of prostitution; classification

13-3201.
Enticement of persons for purpose of prostitution;  classification
A person who knowingly entices any other person into a house of prostitution,  or elsewhere,  for the purpose of prostitution with another person,  is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3202 - Procurement by false pretenses of person for purpose of prostitution; classification

13-3202.
Procurement by false pretenses of person for purpose of prostitution;  classification
A person who knowingly,  by any false pretenses,  false representations or other fraudulent means,  procures any other person to have illicit carnal relation with another person,  is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3203 - Procuring or placing persons in house of prostitution; classification

13-3203.
Procuring or placing persons in house of prostitution;  classification
A person who knowingly receives money or other valuable thing,  for,  or on account of,  procuring or placing in a house of prostitution,  or elsewhere,  any person for the purpose of prostitution is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3205 - Causing spouse to become prostitute; classification

13-3205.
Causing spouse to become prostitute;  classification
A person who knowingly by force,  fraud,  intimidation or threats causes his or her spouse to live in a house of prostitution or to lead a life of prostitution is guilty of a class 5 felony and the person is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233,  subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3206 - Taking child for purpose of prostitution; classification

13-3206.
Taking child for purpose of prostitution;  classification
A person who takes away any minor from the minor's father,  mother,  guardian or other person having the legal custody of the minor,  for the purpose of prostitution,  is guilty of a class 4 felony. If the minor is under fifteen years of age,  taking a child for the purpose of prostitution is a class 2 felony and is punishable pursuant to section 13-705.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3207 - Detention of persons in house of prostitution for debt; classification

13-3207.
Detention of persons in house of prostitution for debt;  classification
A person who knowingly detains any person in a house of prostitution because of a debt that person has contracted or is said to have contracted is guilty of a class 5 felony and the person is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233,  subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3208 - Keeping or residing in house of prostitution; employment in prostitution; classification

13-3208.
Keeping or residing in house of prostitution;  employment in prostitution;  classification
A. A person who knowingly is an employee at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. A person who knowingly operates or maintains a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3209 - Pandering; methods; classification

13-3209.
Pandering;  methods;  classification
A person is guilty of a class 5 felony who knowingly:
1. Places any person in the charge or custody of any other person for purposes of prostitution.
2. Places any person in a house of prostitution with the intent that such person become a prostitute or engage in an act of prostitution.
3. Compels,  induces or encourages any person to reside with that person,  or with any other person,  for the purpose of prostitution.
4. Compels,  induces or encourages any person to become a prostitute or engage in an act of prostitution.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3210 - Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose; classification; venue

13-3210.
Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution or other immoral purpose;  classification;  venue
A person knowingly transporting by any means of conveyance,  through or across this state,  any other person for the purposes of prostitution or concubinage,  or for any other immoral purposes,  is guilty of a class 5 felony. The prosecution of such person may be in any county in which such person is apprehended.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3211 - Definitions

13-3211.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Employee"  means a person who conducts lawful or unlawful business for another person under a master-servant relationship or as an independent contractor and who is compensated by wages,  commissions,  tips or other valuable consideration.
2. " House of prostitution"  means any building,  structure or place that is used for the purpose of prostitution or lewdness or where acts of prostitution occur.
3. " Operate and maintain"  means to organize,  design,  perpetuate or control. Operate and maintain includes providing financial support by paying utilities,  rent,  maintenance costs or advertising costs,  supervising activities or work schedules,  and directing or furthering the aims of the enterprise.
4. " Oral sexual contact"  means oral contact with the penis,  vulva or anus.
5. " Prostitution"  means engaging in or agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct under a fee arrangement with any person for money or any other valuable consideration.
6. " Prostitution enterprise"  means any corporation,  partnership,  association or other legal entity or any group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity engaged in providing prostitution services.
7. " Sadomasochistic abuse"  means flagellation or torture by or on a person who is nude or clad in undergarments or in revealing or bizarre costume or the condition of being fettered,  bound or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one so clothed.
8. " Sexual conduct"  means sexual contact,  sexual intercourse,  oral sexual contact or sadomasochistic abuse.
9. " Sexual contact"  means any direct or indirect fondling or manipulating of any part of the genitals,  anus or female breast.
10. " Sexual intercourse"  means penetration into the penis,  vulva or anus by any part of the body or by any object.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3214 - Prostitution; classification

13-3214.
Prostitution;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly engage in prostitution.
B. This section does not prohibit cities or towns from enacting and enforcing ordinances to suppress and prohibit prostitution that provide a punishment for misdemeanor violations that is at least as stringent as provided in this section.
C. For the purposes of sentencing under this section,  a previous violation of any city or town ordinance that prohibits prostitution and that has the same or substantially similar elements as this section shall be deemed to be a previous violation of this section.
D. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the defendant committed the acts constituting prostitution as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking.
E. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor,  except that:
1. A person who is convicted of a first violation of this section shall be sentenced to serve not less than fifteen consecutive days in jail and is not eligible for probation or suspension of execution of sentence until the entire sentence is served.
2. A person who is convicted of a second violation of this section shall be sentenced to serve not less than thirty consecutive days in jail and is not eligible for probation or suspension of execution of sentence until the entire sentence is served.
3. A person who is convicted of a third violation of this section shall be sentenced to serve not less than sixty consecutive days in jail,  is not eligible for probation or suspension of execution of sentence until the entire sentence is served and shall complete an appropriate court ordered education or treatment program.
4. A person who has previously been convicted of three or more violations of this section and who commits a subsequent violation of this section is guilty of a class 5 felony,  shall be sentenced to serve not less than one hundred eighty consecutive days in jail and is not eligible for probation or suspension of execution of sentence until the entire sentence is served. This paragraph does not prohibit a person from being sentenced to serve a period of incarceration in the state department of corrections.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3303 - Promotion of gambling; classification

13-3303.
Promotion of gambling;  classification
A. Except for amusement,  regulated or social gambling,  a person commits promotion of gambling if he knowingly does either of the following for a benefit:
1. Conducts,  organizes,  manages,  directs,  supervises or finances gambling.
2. Furnishes advice or assistance for the conduct,  organization,  management,  direction,  supervision or financing of gambling.
B. Promotion of gambling is a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3304 - Benefiting from gambling; classification

13-3304.
Benefiting from gambling;  classification
A. Except for amusement or regulated gambling,  a person commits benefiting from gambling if he knowingly obtains any benefit from gambling.
B. Benefiting from social gambling as a player is not unlawful under this section.
C. Benefiting from gambling is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3305 - Betting and wagering; classification

13-3305.
Betting and wagering;  classification
A. Subject to the exceptions prescribed in section 5-112 and title 5,  chapter 11,  no person may engage for a fee,  property,  salary or reward in the business of accepting,  recording or registering any bet,  purported bet,  wager or purported wager or engage for a fee,  property,  salary or reward in the business of selling wagering pools or purported wagering pools with respect to the result or purported result of any race,  sporting event,  contest or other game of skill or chance or any other unknown or contingent future event or occurrence whatsoever.
B. Subject to the exceptions prescribed in title 5,  chapter 11,  a person shall not directly or indirectly knowingly accept for a fee,  property,  salary or reward anything of value from another to be transmitted or delivered for wagering or betting on the results of a race,  sporting event,  contest or other game of skill or chance or any other unknown or contingent future event or occurrence whatsoever conducted within or without this state or anything of value as reimbursement for the prior making of such a wager or bet on behalf of another person.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3306 - Possession of a gambling device; classification

13-3306.
Possession of a gambling device;  classification
A. A person commits possession of a gambling device if the person knowingly possesses,  distributes or transports any implement,  machine,  paraphernalia,  equipment or other thing that the person knows or has reason to know is used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter.
B. A person commits possession of a bingo gambling device if the person knowingly possesses any implement,  machine,  paraphernalia,  equipment or other thing that the person knows or has reason to know is used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter.
C. Possession of a bingo gambling device shall not be the basis for a violation of section 13-3303,  13-3304 or 13-3307.
D. Possession of a bingo gambling device is a class 2 misdemeanor. Possession of any other gambling device is a class 1 misdemeanor.
E. Nothing in this section prohibits:
1. The use of gambling devices by nonprofit or charitable organizations pursuant to section 13-3302,  subsection B.
2. Possession,  distribution or transportation of gambling devices for purposes not prohibited by this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3307 - Possession of gambling records; classification

13-3307.
Possession of gambling records;  classification
A. A person commits possession of gambling records if he knowingly possesses any book,  writing,  paper,  instrument,  article,  electronically-produced data,  computer software and programs,  discs,  tapes or other tangible or intangible method of recording information knowing or having reason to know that it arises out of,  or was made in connection with,  gambling in violation of this chapter.
B. Possession of gambling records is a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3308 - Presumption

13-3308.
Presumption
In a prosecution under this chapter in which it is necessary to prove the occurrence of any event that is the subject of gambling,  a published report of its occurrence in a daily newspaper,  a magazine or any other periodically printed publication of general circulation is admissible into evidence and,  on admission,  it is presumed that the event occurred. This presumption may be rebutted. Either party may use additional evidence to prove or disprove the occurrence of the event.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3309 - Seizure; exception; definition

13-3309.
Seizure;  exception;  definition
A. In addition to any other remedies provided by law,  any monies used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter may be seized by any peace officer on probable cause that it is money used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter.
B. In addition to any other remedy provided by law,  gambling records of gambling in violation of this chapter may be seized by any peace officer on probable cause that they are gambling records.
C. In addition to any other remedy provided by law,  a gambling device may be seized by any peace officer on probable cause that it is a gambling device being used or intended to be used in violation of this title.
D. If a gambling device is an antique slot machine and is not used for gambling purposes or in violation of the laws of this state,  possession of the antique slot machine is lawful and it shall not be confiscated or destroyed. If the gambling device is confiscated and the owner shows that the gambling device is an antique slot machine and it is not used for gambling purposes or in violation of the laws of this state,  the court acquiring jurisdiction shall order the antique slot machine returned to the person from whom it was confiscated.
E. For purposes of this section,  " antique slot machine"  means a gambling device which is manufactured for use as a slot machine and is at least twenty-five years old.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3310 - Forfeiture

13-3310.
Forfeiture
A. In addition to any other remedies provided by law,  the following property shall be forfeited pursuant to section 13-2314 or chapter 39 of this title:
1. All benefits derived from a violation of this chapter.
2. All unlawful gambling devices.
3. All things of value used or intended to be used to facilitate a violation of this chapter.
B. A person that obtains property through a violation of this chapter is an involuntary trustee. An involuntary trustee and any other person,  except a bona fide purchaser for value without notice of the unlawful conduct and who has not knowingly taken part in an illegal transaction,  holds the property,  its proceeds and its fruits in constructive trust for the benefit of persons entitled to remedies pursuant to section 13-2314 or chapter 39 of this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3311 - Amusement gambling intellectual contests or events; registration; filing of rules; sworn statement; exceptions

13-3311.
Amusement gambling intellectual contests or events;  registration;  filing of rules;  sworn statement;  exceptions
A. Before any person conducts an amusement gambling intellectual contest or event pursuant to section 13-3301,  paragraph 1,  subdivision (d),  item (iii),  the person shall register with the attorney general's office. The registration shall include:
1. The name and address of the person conducting the contest or event.
2. The minimum dollar amount of all prizes to be awarded.
3. The duration of the event.
4. The statutory agent or person authorized to accept service of process in Arizona for the person conducting the contest or event.
5. All rules governing the contest or event,  including the rules applicable in case of a tie.
6. The name and description of the product and the established purchase price for the product.
B. Within ten days following the award of all prizes in connection with an amusement gambling intellectual contest or event,  the person conducting the contest or event shall file with the attorney general's office the names and addresses of all persons who have won prizes in connection with the contest or event.
C. For each amusement gambling intellectual contest or event held,  the person conducting the event shall file with the attorney general's office a sworn statement under oath that no increment has been added to the established purchase price for the product in connection with the gambling event.
D. This section does not apply to organizations that have qualified for an exemption from taxation of income under section 501 of the internal revenue code or to academic competitions conducted by school districts or charter schools that award cash,  prizes or scholarships to participants.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3312 - Crane games; prohibited acts; classification

13-3312.
Crane games;  prohibited acts;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly cause or commit the following actions:
1. Altering or maintaining a crane game so that the claw is physically unable to grasp exposed prizes.
2. Displaying prizes in a crane game in a manner so that the claw is physically incapable of grasping exposed prizes.
3. Misrepresenting the value of prizes in crane games.
4. Using cash or currency as prizes in crane games or awarding prizes in crane games which are redeemable for cash or currency.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3402 - Possession and sale of peyote; classification

13-3402.
Possession and sale of peyote;  classification
A. A person who knowingly possesses,  sells,  transfers or offers to sell or transfer peyote is guilty of a class 6 felony.
B. In a prosecution for violation of this section,  it is a defense that the peyote is being used or is intended for use:
1. In connection with the bona fide practice of a religious belief,  and
2. As an integral part of a religious exercise,  and
3. In a manner not dangerous to public health,  safety or morals.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3403.01 - Nitrous oxide containers; sale to minors; classification

13-3403.01.
Nitrous oxide containers;  sale to minors;  classification
A. A person shall not knowingly sell,  give or deliver to a person under eighteen years of age any container exclusively containing nitrous oxide,  unless the person under eighteen years of age is delivering or accepting delivery in the person's capacity as an employee.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 5 felony unless the court does either of the following:
1. Enters a judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor and makes disposition accordingly.
2. Places the person on probation in accordance with chapter 9 of this title and refrains from designating the offense as a felony or misdemeanor until the probation is terminated. The offense shall be treated as a felony for all purposes until such time as the court may actually enter an order designating the offense as a misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3407.01 - Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor; classification

13-3407.01.
Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor;  classification
A. A person shall not knowingly manufacture methamphetamine under any circumstance that causes physical injury to a minor who is under fifteen years of age.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 felony and is punishable as provided by section 13-705.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3409 - Involving or using minors in drug offenses; classification

13-3409.
Involving or using minors in drug offenses;  classification
A. A person shall not knowingly:
1. Hire,  employ or use a minor to engage in any conduct,  completed or preparatory,  that is prohibited by sections 13-3404,  13-3404.01,  13-3405,  13-3406,  13-3407 and 13-3408.
2. Sell,  transfer or offer to sell or transfer to a minor any substance if its possession is prohibited by sections 13-3404,  13-3404.01,  13-3405,  13-3407 and 13-3408.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 felony and is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted,  and if the minor is under fifteen years of age it is punishable pursuant to section 13-705,  subsection E.
C. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by this title,  the court shall order a person who is convicted of a violation of this section to pay a fine of not less than two thousand dollars or three times the value as determined by the court of the substance involved in or giving rise to the charge,  whichever is greater,  and not more than the maximum authorized by chapter 8 of this title. A judge shall not suspend any part or all of the imposition of any fine required by this subsection.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3410 - Serious drug offender; sentencing; definitions

13-3410.
Serious drug offender;  sentencing;  definitions
A. A person who is at least eighteen years of age or who has been tried as an adult and who stands convicted of a serious drug offense and who committed the offense as part of a pattern of engaging in conduct prohibited by this chapter,  which constituted a significant source of the person's income,  shall be sentenced to life imprisonment and is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis until the person has served not less than twenty-five years or the sentence is commuted.
B. A person who is at least eighteen years of age or who has been tried as an adult and who stands convicted of a serious drug offense and who committed the offense as part of the person's association with and participation in the conduct of an enterprise as defined in section 13-2301,  subsection D,  paragraph 2,  which is engaged in dealing in substances controlled by this chapter,  and who organized,  managed,  directed,  supervised or financed the enterprise with the intent to promote or further its criminal objectives shall be sentenced to life imprisonment and is not eligible for suspension of sentence,  probation,  pardon or release from confinement on any basis until the person has served not less than twenty-five years or the sentence is commuted.
C. A person commits an offense as part of a pattern of engaging in conduct prohibited by this chapter if the person's conduct involves at least three criminal acts that have the same or similar purposes,  results,  participants,  victims or methods of commission,  or otherwise are interrelated by distinguishing characteristics and are not isolated events.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Serious drug offense"  means any violation of,  including any attempt or conspiracy to commit a violation of,  section 13-3404.01,  section 13-3405,  subsection A,  paragraphs 2 through 4,  section 13-3407,  subsection A,  paragraphs 2 through 7 or section 13-3408,  subsection A,  paragraphs 2 through 7 involving an amount of marijuana,  dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs having a weight that equals or exceeds the statutory threshold amount,  a felony violation of section 13-3406 or any violation of section 13-3409.
2. " Significant source of income"  means a source of income that exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars received during a calendar year without reference to any exceptions,  reductions or setoffs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3412 - Exceptions and exemptions; burden of proof; privileged communications

13-3412.
Exceptions and exemptions;  burden of proof;  privileged communications
A. The provisions of sections 13-3402 and 13-3403,  section 13-3404.01,  subsection A,  paragraph 1 and sections 13-3405 through 13-3409 do not apply to:
1. Manufacturers,  wholesalers,  pharmacies and pharmacists under the provisions of sections 32-1921 and 32-1961.
2. Medical practitioners,  pharmacies and pharmacists while acting in the course of their professional practice,  in good faith and in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.
3. Persons who lawfully acquire and use such drugs only for scientific purposes.
4. Officers and employees of the United States,  this state or a political subdivision of the United States or this state,  while acting in the course of their official duties.
5. An employee or agent of a person described in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this subsection,  and a registered nurse or medical technician under the supervision of a medical practitioner,  while such employee,  agent,  nurse or technician is acting in the course of professional practice or employment,  and not on his own account.
6. A common or contract carrier or warehouseman,  or an employee of such carrier or warehouseman,  whose possession of drugs is in the usual course of business or employment.
7. Persons lawfully in possession or control of controlled substances authorized by title 36,  chapter 27 or the rules adopted pursuant to title 36,  chapter 27.
8. The receipt,  possession or use,  of a controlled substance included in schedule I of section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512,  by any seriously ill or terminally ill patient,  pursuant to the prescription of a doctor in compliance with the provisions of section 13-3412.01.
B. In any complaint,  information or indictment and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter the burden of proof of any such exception,  excuse,  defense or exemption is on the defendant.
C. In addition to other exceptions to the physician-patient privilege,  information communicated to a physician in an effort to procure unlawfully a prescription-only,  dangerous or narcotic drug,  or to procure unlawfully the administration of such drug,  is not a privileged communication.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3412.01 - Prescribing controlled substances included in schedule I for seriously ill and terminally ill patients

13-3412.01.
Prescribing controlled substances included in schedule I for seriously ill and terminally ill patients
A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  any medical doctor licensed to practice in this state may prescribe a controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease,  or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient,  subject to the provisions of this section. In prescribing such a controlled substance,  the medical doctor shall comply with professional medical standards.
B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  a medical doctor shall document that scientific research exists that supports the use of a controlled substance listed in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease,  or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or a terminally ill patient before prescribing the controlled substance. A medical doctor prescribing a controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease,  or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient,  shall obtain the written opinion of a second medical doctor that prescribing the controlled substance is appropriate to treat a disease or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient. The written opinion of the second medical doctor shall be kept in the patient's official medical file. Before prescribing the controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512,  the medical doctor shall receive in writing the consent of the patient.
C. Any failure to comply with the provisions of this section may be the subject of investigation and appropriate disciplining action by the Arizona medical board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3414 - Convicted person's information to be sent to licensing board and the department of economic security; suspension or revocation of license or registration

13-3414.
Convicted person's information to be sent to licensing board and the department of economic security;  suspension or revocation of license or registration
A. On the conviction of a person of an offense in this chapter,  the court or,  if directed by the court,  the clerk of the court shall provide the convicted person's name,  case number,  date of conviction and crime convicted of and,  if known,  the convicted person's social security number,  date of birth,  address and license or registration number to all of the following:
1. The board or officer,  if any,  by whom the convicted defendant has been licensed or registered to practice a profession or to carry on a business. On the conviction of any such person,  the court,  in its discretion,  may suspend or revoke the license or registration of the convicted defendant to practice the profession or to carry on the business. On the application of any person whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked,  and on proper showing and for good cause,  the board or officer may reinstate the license or registration.
2. If the court has knowledge that the convicted person receives temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits,  the department of economic security.
B. On request of an entity listed in subsection A of this section,  the court or,  if directed by the court,  the clerk of the court shall provide the requesting entity with a copy of the convicted person's judgment and sentence and of the opinion of the court,  if any opinion is filed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3416 - Probationer; payment of costs

13-3416.
Probationer;  payment of costs
In addition to any other fines or assessments,  persons placed on probation for a violation of this chapter with a condition to participate in community restitution,  drug testing or antidrug abuse education may be required by the court to pay any reasonable costs associated with participation in these programs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3417 - Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions; classification

13-3417.
Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person to use any wire communication or electronic communication as defined in section 13-3001 to facilitate the violation of any felony provision or to conspire to commit any felony provision of this chapter or chapter 23 of this title.
B. Any offense committed by use of a wire communication or electronic communication as set forth in this section is deemed to have been committed at the place where the transmission or transmissions originated or at the place where the transmission or transmissions were received.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 4 felony except if the felony facilitated carries a class 5 or 6 designation in which case a violation of this section shall carry the same classification as the felony facilitated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3418 - Ineligibility to receive public benefits; restoration; definition

13-3418.
Ineligibility to receive public benefits;  restoration;  definition
A. On conviction of any offense in this chapter,  the court may render the person who is convicted ineligible to receive any public benefits. The court shall determine the length of time that shall elapse before the person's eligibility is restored.
B. The court shall not deny any public benefit otherwise directly or indirectly available to any innocent person nor shall the court deny any public benefit if such denial is in conflict with the laws of the United States.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " public benefits"  includes any money or services provided by this state for scholarships or tuition waivers granted for state funded universities or community colleges,  welfare benefits,  public housing or other subsidies but does not include benefits available for drug abuse treatment,  rehabilitation or counseling programs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3420 - Unlawful substances; threshold amounts

13-3420.
Unlawful substances;  threshold amounts
For purposes of determining if the threshold amount is equaled or exceeded in any single offense or combination of offenses,  a percentage of each substance listed by weight in section 13-3401,  or any fraction thereof to its threshold amount shall be established. The percentages shall be added to determine if the threshold amount is equaled or exceeded. If the total of the percentages established equals or exceeds one hundred per cent,  the threshold amount is equaled or exceeded. If the threshold amount is equaled or exceeded because of the application of this subsection,  the person shall be sentenced as if the combination of unlawful substances consisted entirely of the unlawful substance of the greatest proportionate amount. If there are equal proportionate amounts,  the person shall be sentenced as if the unlawful substances consisted entirely of the unlawful substance constituting the highest class of offense.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3421 - Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs; fortification of a building; classification; definitions

13-3421.
Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs;  fortification of a building;  classification;  definitions
A. A person who as a lessee or occupant intentionally uses a building for the purpose of unlawfully selling,  manufacturing or distributing any dangerous drug or narcotic drug is guilty of a class 6 felony.
B. A person who as a lessee or occupant of a building and who with the intent to suppress law enforcement entry knowingly fortifies or allows to be fortified the building for the purpose of unlawfully selling,  manufacturing or distributing any dangerous drug or narcotic drug is guilty of a class 4 felony.
C. As used in this section:
1. " Building"  means any part of a building or structure,  including a room,  space or enclosure,  that may be entered through the same outside entrance.
2. " Fortified"  means the use of steel doors,  wooden planking,  cross bars,  alarm systems,  dogs or other means to prevent or impede entry into a building or structure.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3423 - Medical assistance requests; prohibited prosecution of Good Samaritans; mitigating factor; definitions

13-3423.
Medical assistance requests;  prohibited prosecution of Good Samaritans;  mitigating factor;  definitions
(Rpld. 7/1/28)
A. A person who,  in good faith,  seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose may not be charged or prosecuted for the possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia or a preparatory offense if the evidence for the violation was gained as a result of the person's seeking medical assistance.
B. A person who experiences a drug-related overdose,  who is in need of medical assistance and for whom medical assistance is sought pursuant to subsection A of this section may not be charged or prosecuted for the possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia if the evidence for the violation was gained as a result of the person's overdose and need for medical assistance.
C. The act of seeking medical assistance for someone who is experiencing a drug-related overdose may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter.
D. This section does not limit either:
1. The admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify under subsection A or B of this section or with regard to any other crime.
2. The ability to seize contraband or make an arrest for any other offense.
E. This section does not prohibit a person specified in subsection A or B of this section from being offered a diversion program for an offense other than the possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia or a preparatory offense.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Medical assistance"  means aid provided by a health care professional who is licensed,  registered or certified in this state,  who is acting within the health care professional's scope of practice and who provides a diagnosis,  treatment or other medical service.
2. " Seeks medical assistance"  means to call 911 or otherwise contact law enforcement,  poison control or a hospital emergency department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3451 - Definitions

13-3451.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Controlled substance"  means a drug,  substance or immediate precursor in schedules I through V of title 36,  chapter 27 or the rules adopted pursuant to title 36,  chapter 27,  or a dangerous drug or a narcotic drug listed in section 13-3401.
2. " Counterfeit preparation"  means a preparation that has an appearance which imitates another preparation but that,  in fact,  is a different preparation.
3. " Distribute"  means the actual,  constructive or attempted transfer,  delivery or sale of,  or dispensing to another of,  an imitation controlled substance,  imitation prescription-only drug or imitation over-the-counter drug.
4. " Imitation controlled substance"  means a drug,  substance or immediate precursor which does or does not contain a controlled substance that by texture,  consistency or color or dosage unit appearance as evidenced by color,  shape,  size or markings,  apart from any other representations,  packaging or advertisements,  would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is a controlled substance but it is a counterfeit preparation.
5. " Imitation over-the-counter drug"  means an imitation of a nonprescription drug as defined in section 32-1901 that by texture,  consistency or color or dosage unit appearance as evidenced by color,  shape,  size or markings,  apart from any other representations,  packaging or advertisements,  would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is an over-the-counter drug.
6. " Imitation prescription-only drug"  means a drug,  substance or immediate precursor which does or does not contain a prescription-only drug as defined by section 32-1901 that by texture,  consistency or color or dosage unit appearance as evidenced by color,  shape,  size or markings,  apart from any other representations,  packaging or advertisements,  would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is a prescription-only drug but it is a counterfeit preparation.
7. " Manufacture"  means the production,  preparation,  compounding,  processing,  encapsulating,  packaging or repackaging,  or labeling or relabeling of an imitation controlled substance,  imitation prescription-only drug or imitation over-the-counter drug.
8. " Placebo"  means an inactive substance or preparation used in controlled studies to determine the effectiveness of medicinal substances or used to please or gratify a physician's patient.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Criminal Code › § 13-3452 - Effect of representations made in construing status of certain substances whose origin is uncertain

13-3452.
Effect of representations made in construing status of certain substances whose origin is uncertain
A. If a dosage unit is in the form of a powder or liquid or if the appearance of a dosage unit is not otherwise reasonably sufficient to establish that a substance is an imitation controlled substance,  imitation prescription-only drug or imitation over-the-counter drug,  the representations made in connection with the substance or drug shall be considered in addition to all other logically relevant factors in determining whether the substance or drug is an imitation controlled substance,  imitation prescription-only drug or imitation over-the-counter drug.
B. For the purposes of this section,  representations made in connection with any substance or drug whose status is uncertain include:
1. Statements made by an owner or by anyone else in control of the substance or drug concerning the nature of the substance or drug,  or its use or effect.
2. Statements made to the recipient of the substance or drug that the substance or drug may be resold for inordinate profit.
3. Whether the substance or drug is packaged in a manner normally used for imitation controlled substances,  imitation prescription-only drugs or imitation over-the-counter drugs.
4. Evasive tactics or actions utilized by the owner or person in control of the substance or drug to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies.