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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-105 - Effect of repeal on prior offenses and punishments

1-105.
Effect of repeal on prior offenses and punishments
A. No fine,  forfeiture or penalty incurred under laws existing prior to the time these Revised Statutes take effect shall be affected by repeal of such existing laws,  but the recovery of such fines and forfeitures and the enforcement of such penalties shall be effected as if the law repealed had still remained in effect.
B. When an offense is committed prior to the time these Revised Statutes take effect,  the offender shall be punished under the law in effect when the offense was committed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-106 - Supplements as part of Revised Statutes

1-106.
Supplements as part of Revised Statutes
A. The laws contained in current pocket parts or supplements to these Revised Statutes,  printed and published hereafter as may be authorized by law,  shall constitute,  prima facie,  a part of these Revised Statutes,  if such laws,  as so contained,  purport to represent reproductions of laws enacted by the legislature subsequent to the date these Revised Statutes become effective.
B. If such pocket parts or supplements are printed and published on a cumulative basis,  then only such laws as are contained in the latest publication thereof shall constitute,  prima facie,  a part of these Revised Statutes.
C. The authentication of such pocket parts under the facsimile signature of the secretary of state,  and a printed reproduction of the great seal of the state of Arizona,  shall be sufficient to satisfy the purposes and conditions of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-201 - Adoption of common law; exceptions

1-201.
Adoption of common law;  exceptions
The common law only so far as it is consistent with and adapted to the natural and physical conditions of this state and the necessities of the people thereof,  and not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States or the constitution or laws of this state,  or established customs of the people of this state,  is adopted and shall be the rule of decision in all courts of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-202 - Private and corporate seals or scrolls; effect

1-202.
Private and corporate seals or scrolls;  effect
Unless otherwise specifically required by law,  no private or corporate seal or scroll is necessary to establish the validity of any contract,  bond,  conveyance or other instrument of writing,  nor shall the addition or omission of any private or corporate seal or scroll in any way affect any such instrument heretofore or hereafter made.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-211 - Rules of construction and definitions

1-211.
Rules of construction and definitions
A. The rules and the definitions set forth in this chapter shall be observed in the construction of the laws of the state unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the legislature.
B. Statutes shall be liberally construed to effect their objects and to promote justice.
C. The rule of the common law that penal statutes shall be strictly construed has no application to these Revised Statutes. Penal statutes shall be construed according to the fair import of their terms,  with a view to effect their object and to promote justice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-212 - Section headings; source notes; reviser's notes; cross references; exception

1-212.
Section headings;  source notes;  reviser's notes;  cross references;  exception
Except as provided in section 47-1107,  headings to sections,  source notes,  reviser's notes and cross references are supplied for the purpose of convenient reference and do not constitute part of the law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-214 - Words of tense, number and gender

1-214.
Words of tense,  number and gender
A. Words in the present tense include the future as well as the present.
B. Words in the singular number include the plural,  and words in the plural number include the singular.
C. Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter.
D. Words of the feminine gender include the masculine and the neuter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-216 - Joint authority of public officers; quorum of board or commission

1-216.
Joint authority of public officers;  quorum of board or commission
A. Words purporting to give a joint authority to three or more public officers or other persons shall be construed as giving the authority to a majority of the officers or persons unless it is otherwise expressly declared in the law giving the authority.
B. A majority of a board or commission shall constitute a quorum.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-217 - Definitions of certain words when used in pleadings

1-217.
Definitions of certain words when used in pleadings
In pleadings,  civil or criminal:
1. " Horse"  includes all kinds,  ages and sexes of the horse species.
2. " Mule"  includes all kinds,  ages and sexes of the mule species.
3. " Neat animal"  includes all kinds,  ages and sexes of the bovine species.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-218 - Filing by mail; date of filing

1-218.
Filing by mail;  date of filing
A. Any report,  claim,  tax return,  statement,  payment,  deposit or other material dealing in any way or manner with taxation,  other than petitions or notices of appeal,  that is required or authorized to be filed with or made to this state or any agency or political subdivision of this state and that is deposited,  properly addressed and postage prepaid,  in an official depository of the United States mail shall be deemed filed and received by the addressee on the date shown by the postmark or other official mark of the United States mail stamped thereon,  or,  if the sender disputes the dates contained on such mark or no such mark appears or is legible,  on the mailing date as established by competent evidence introduced by the sender.
B. Any filing that is described in subsection A of this section and that is not received by the addressee shall be deemed filed and received on the date of mailing if the sender establishes the date of mailing as provided in subsection A of this section and files with the addressee a duplicate filing within ten days after written notification of nonreceipt of such filing is given to the sender by the addressee.
C. If any filing described in subsection A of this section is sent by United States certified or registered mail or certificate of mailing,  the date of such registration,  certification or certificate,  as established by a record authenticated by proper officials of the United States mail,  shall be deemed the date of filing.
D. If the due date of any filing described in subsection A of this section falls upon a Saturday,  Sunday or legal holiday,  the filing shall be considered timely if performed on the next business day.
E. Any filing described in subsection A of this section that does not contain a postmark or other official mark of the United States mail stamped thereon shall be considered timely if received within five business days after the due date of the filing.
F. For the purposes of tax administration,  references in this section to:
1. " United States mail"  are considered to include any designated delivery service provided by a trade or business if the service has been designated by the United States secretary of the treasury pursuant to section 7502(f) of the United States internal revenue code of 1986.
2. " Postmark"  are considered to include any date recorded or marked by any designated delivery service and described in section 7502(f)(2)(C) of the internal revenue code.
3. " Registered"  and " certified"  are considered to include any equivalent service maintained by a designated delivery service.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-219 - Interpretation of laws; unborn child; definition

1-219.
Interpretation of laws;  unborn child;  definition
A. The laws of this state shall be interpreted and construed to acknowledge,  on behalf of an unborn child at every stage of development,  all rights,  privileges and immunities available to other persons,  citizens and residents of this state,  subject only to the Constitution of the United States and decisional interpretations thereof by the United States Supreme Court.
B. This section does not create a cause of action against:
1. A person who performs in vitro fertilization procedures as authorized under the laws of this state.
2. A woman for indirectly harming her unborn child by failing to properly care for herself or by failing to follow any particular program of prenatal care.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " unborn child"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2151.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-241 - Time statutes take effect

1-241.
Time statutes take effect
A. An act or statute which by its terms is to take effect on a specified day shall,  unless otherwise provided in the act or statute,  take effect at twelve o'clock noon on the day specified.
B. An act or statute,  which by its terms is to take effect from and after a specified day,  shall take effect at midnight of the day specified.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-242 - Standard time

1-242.
Standard time
A. The standard time in Arizona shall be the solar time of the one hundred fifth meridian west of Greenwich,  commonly known as standard mountain time.
B. This section shall not be construed to affect the standard time established by United States law governing the movements of common carriers engaged in interstate commerce or the time for performance of an act by an officer or department of the United States,  as established by a statute,  lawful order,  rule or regulation of the United States or an agency thereof.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary by the United States government relating to adoption of daylight saving time by all of the states,  the state of Arizona elects to reject such time and elects to continue in force the terms of subsection A,  relating to standard time in Arizona.
D. The rejection of daylight saving time as provided for in this section may be changed by future legislative action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-243 - Computation of time

1-243.
Computation of time
A. Except as provided in subsection B,  the time in which an act is required to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day,  unless the last day is a holiday,  and then it is also excluded.
B. In cases in which notice of a decision by the state,  any agency thereof or any political subdivision must be given to a petitioner and in which the petitioner must file a notice of appeal of such decision within a time certain of less than ten days,  such time shall be computed starting with the day after the day during which the notice of decision is received by the petitioner by personal service or registered or certified mail.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-245 - Subsequent statute as superseding former law

1-245.
Subsequent statute as superseding former law
When a statute has been enacted and has become a law,  no other statute or law is continued in force because it is consistent with the statute enacted,  but in all cases provided for by the subsequent statute,  the statutes,  laws and rules theretofore in force,  whether consistent or not with the provisions of the subsequent statute,  unless expressly continued in force by it,  shall be deemed repealed and abrogated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-246 - Penalty altered by subsequent law; effect

1-246.
Penalty altered by subsequent law;  effect
When the penalty for an offense is prescribed by one law and altered by a subsequent law,  the penalty of such second law shall not be inflicted for a breach of the law committed before the second took effect,  but the offender shall be punished under the law in force when the offense was committed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-247 - Repeal of law and substitution of penalty; effect

1-247.
Repeal of law and substitution of penalty;  effect
When by the provisions of a repealing statute a new penalty is substituted for an offense punishable under the law repealed,  such repealing statute shall not exempt from punishment a person who has offended against the repealed law while it was in force,  but in such case the rule prescribed in section 1-246 shall govern.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-248 - Repealing acts; certain laws not affected

1-248.
Repealing acts;  certain laws not affected
A repealing act shall not affect:
1. Any law funding the territorial or state debt.
2. Any law authorizing the issuance of,  funding of,  or payment of principal or interest on,  territorial bonds,  bonds of the state,  bonds of an agency,  institution,  department or political subdivision of the state,  or bonds of a county,  city,  town or municipal corporation.
3. Any act incorporating or chartering municipal corporations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-249 - Repealing act; effect on pending action or accrued right

1-249.
Repealing act;  effect on pending action or accrued right
No action or proceeding commenced before a repealing act takes effect,  and no right accrued is affected by the repealing act,  but proceedings therein shall conform to the new act so far as applicable.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-250 - Change of limitation; effect

1-250.
Change of limitation;  effect
When a limitation or period of time prescribed in a law for acquiring a right or barring a remedy or for any purpose has begun to run before an act repealing such law takes effect and the same or any other limitation is prescribed in any other act passed at the same session of the legislature,  the time which has already run shall be deemed part of the time prescribed as such limitation by any act passed at the same session of the legislature.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-251 - Act abolishing office; effect on tenure

1-251.
Act abolishing office;  effect on tenure
A person who at the time an act takes effect holds office under a law repealed by such act continues to hold the office according to the tenure of the law repealed,  unless the duties of the office are expressly transferred to some other office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-252 - Repeal of repealing statute; effect

1-252.
Repeal of repealing statute;  effect
The repeal or abrogation of a statute,  law or rule does not revive the former statute,  law or rule theretofore repealed or abrogated,  nor does it affect any right then already existing or accrued at the time of such repeal,  nor any action or proceeding theretofore taken,  except such as may be provided in the subsequent repealing statute,  nor shall it affect any private statute not expressly repealed thereby.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-253 - Effect of penal laws on civil remedies, forfeitures, military laws and contempts

1-253.
Effect of penal laws on civil remedies,  forfeitures,  military laws and contempts
A. The omission to specify or affirm by law liability to damages,  penalty,  forfeiture or other remedy imposed by law and allowed to be recovered or enforced in a civil action or proceeding for an act or omission declared punishable by law,  does not affect a right to recover or enforce such liability.
B. The omission to specify or affirm by law any ground of forfeiture of a public office,  or other trust,  or special authority conferred by law,  or to impeach,  remove,  depose or suspend a public officer or other person holding a trust,  appointment or other special authority conferred by law,  does not affect such forfeiture or power,  or any proceeding authorized by law to carry into effect such impeachment,  removal,  deposition or suspension.
C. Laws defining and punishing criminal offenses do not affect any power conferred by law upon courts martial,  or other military authority or officer,  to impose or inflict punishment upon offenders against military law,  nor any power conferred by law to impose or inflict punishment for a contempt.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-254 - Limitation on duty of statutory implementation; legislative appropriation requirement

1-254.
Limitation on duty of statutory implementation;  legislative appropriation requirement
No statute may be construed to impose a duty on an officer,  agent or employee of this state to discharge a responsibility or to create any right in a person or group if the discharge or right would require an expenditure of state monies in excess of the expenditure authorized by legislative appropriation made for that specific purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-271 - Sovereign authority; affordable care act; definition

1-271.
Sovereign authority;  affordable care act;  definition
A. Pursuant to the sovereign authority of this state and article II,  section 3,  Constitution of Arizona,  this state and all political subdivisions of this state are prohibited from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce,  administer or cooperate with the affordable care act by:
1. Funding or implementing a state-based health care exchange or marketplace.
2. Limiting the availability of self-funded health insurance programs or the reinsurance or other products that are traditionally used with self-funded health insurance programs.
3. Funding or aiding in the prosecution of any entity for a violation of the act,  except as necessary to maintain the program integrity of the Arizona health care cost containment system.
4. Funding or administering any program or provision of the act except for regulatory activities that:
(a) Are associated with section 20-238 and title 20,  chapter 2,  article 3.4.
(b) Are administered under sections 36-2901.08 and 36-2901.09.
(c) Involve the Arizona health care cost containment system.
(d) Are associated with initiatives,  grants or other funding related to public health treatment,  preparedness,  education or prevention programs authorized by the affordable care act,  provided that the funding does not impose unrelated requirements on this state or its political subdivisions that are outside the scope of the specific program.
B. This state and all political subdivisions of this state may use personnel or financial resources to provide employee health insurance benefits,  and such employee health insurance benefits may be in compliance with all provisions of the act.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " act"  or " affordable care act"  means the patient protection and affordable care act (P.L. 111-148) as amended by the health care and education reconciliation act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152) and any rules adopted pursuant to those acts.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-272 - Sovereign authority; right of the people to keep and bear arms

1-272.
Sovereign authority;  right of the people to keep and bear arms
Pursuant to the sovereign authority of this state and article II,  section 3,  Constitution of Arizona,  this state and all political subdivisions of this state are prohibited from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce,  administer or cooperate with any act,  law,  treaty,  order,  rule or regulation of the United States government that is inconsistent with any law of this state regarding the regulation of firearms.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-301 - Holidays enumerated

1-301.
Holidays enumerated
A. The following days shall be holidays:
1. Sunday of each week.
2. January 1,  " New Year's Day" .
3. Third Monday in January,  " Martin Luther King,  Jr./Civil Rights Day" .
4. Third Monday in February,  " Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day" .
5. Second Sunday in May,  " Mothers' Day" .
6. Last Monday in May,  " Memorial Day" .
7. June 2,  " Native American Day" .
8. Third Sunday in June,  " Fathers' Day" .
9. July 4,  " Independence Day" .
10. First Sunday in August,  " American Family Day" .
11. August 14,  " National Navajo Code Talkers Day" .
12. First Monday in September,  " Labor Day" .
13. September 17,  " Constitution Commemoration Day" .
14. Second Monday in October,  " Columbus Day" .
15. November 11,  " Veterans' Day" .
16. Fourth Thursday in November,  " Thanksgiving Day" .
17. December 25,  " Christmas Day" .
B. When any of the holidays enumerated in subsection A of this section falls on a Sunday,  the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday,  with the exception of the holidays enumerated in subsection A,  paragraphs 1,  5,  7,  8,  10,  11 and 13 of this section.
C. When any of the holidays enumerated in subsection A,  paragraphs 2,  9,  15 and 17 of this section falls on a Saturday,  the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday.
D. When the holiday enumerated in subsection A,  paragraph 7 of this section falls on a day other than Sunday,  the Sunday following June 2 shall be observed as that holiday.
E. When the holiday enumerated in subsection A,  paragraph 11 of this section falls on a day other than Sunday,  the Sunday following August 14 shall be observed as that holiday.
F. When the holiday enumerated in subsection A,  paragraph 13 of this section falls on a day other than Sunday,  the Sunday preceding September 17 shall be observed as that holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-302 - Closing of offices and courts; transaction of certain judicial business

1-302.
Closing of offices and courts;  transaction of certain judicial business
A. Public offices shall not be open,  and no court of justice shall be open or any judicial business transacted on a legal holiday,  except for the following purposes:
1. To give upon its request,  instructions to a jury deliberating on its verdict.
2. To receive a verdict or discharge a jury.
3. For the exercise of the powers of a magistrate in a criminal action or in a proceeding of a criminal nature.
B. Injunctions,  attachments,  process for claim and delivery and writs of prohibition may be issued and served on any day.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-303 - Last day for performance of act a holiday; effect

1-303.
Last day for performance of act a holiday;  effect
When anything of a secular nature,  other than a work of necessity or charity,  is provided or agreed to be done upon a day named or within a time named,  and the day or the last day thereof falls on a holiday,  it may be performed on the next ensuing business day with effect as though performed on the appointed day.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-304 - Arbor day; proclamation

1-304.
Arbor day;  proclamation
A. The last Friday in April,  in each year,  shall be known as Arbor Day.
B. The governor shall make proclamation of Arbor Day and recommend that it be observed in planting trees,  shrubs and vines,  in the promotion of forest orchard growth and culture in the adornment of public and private grounds,  places and ways and in other undertakings in harmony with the character of the day.
C. Arbor Day shall not be a legal holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-307 - Prisoners of war remembrance day

1-307.
Prisoners of war remembrance day
A. April 9,  in each year,  shall be observed as prisoners of war remembrance day.
B. The governor shall make proclamation of prisoners of war remembrance day to commemorate the sacrifices of men and women who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of our country. The governor shall recommend that teachers and students of the schools of this state observe this day with appropriate exercises and shall encourage citizens to contemplate the plight of Americans who have been held captive of an enemy nation.
C. Prisoners of war remembrance day is not a legal holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-308 - Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez day

1-308.
Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez day
A. March 31,  in each year,  shall be observed as Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez day.
B. Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez day is not a legal holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-311 - Tuskegee airmen commemoration day

1-311.
Tuskegee airmen commemoration day
A. The fourth Thursday in March,  each year,  shall be observed as the Tuskegee airmen commemoration day.
B. Tuskegee airmen commemoration day is not a legal holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-314 - Arizona first responders' day of gratitude and remembrance

1-314.
Arizona first responders' day of gratitude and remembrance
A. September 27,  in each year,  shall be observed as Arizona first responders' day of gratitude and remembrance.
B. Arizona first responders' day of gratitude and remembrance is not a legal holiday.
C. On Arizona first responders' day of gratitude and remembrance,  residents of this state are encouraged to demonstrate appreciation and pay tribute to the first responders of this state,  both past and present,  for their extraordinary dedication to preserving and protecting the public peace and safety.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-319 - Sandra Day O'Connor civics celebration day; observation

1-319.
Sandra Day O'Connor civics celebration day;  observation
A. September 25,  in each year,  shall be observed as Sandra Day O'Connor civics celebration day.
B. Sandra Day O'Connor civics celebration day is not a legal holiday.
C. If Sandra Day O'Connor civics celebration day falls on a Saturday,  Sunday or other day when a public school is not in session,  the preceding or following school day shall be observed in the public school as the holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-320 - Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the constitution

1-320.
Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the constitution
A. January 30,  in each year,  shall be observed as Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the constitution.
B. Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the constitution is not a legal holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-321 - 9/11 education day; observation

1-321.
9/11 education day;  observation
A. September 11,  in each year,  shall be observed as 9/11 education day.
B. 9/11 education day is not a legal holiday.
C. If 9/11 education day falls on a Saturday,  Sunday or other day when a public school is not in session,  the preceding or following school day shall be observed in the public school as the holiday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-401 - Common problem resolution

1-401.
Common problem resolution
State agencies that are involved with issues relating to the border between Arizona and Mexico shall,  contingent on reciprocity by agencies of the state of Sonora,  cooperate and coordinate with the counterpart agencies in Sonora,  Mexico to find mutual solutions to common problems that affect the agencies on both sides of the border.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-601 - Parents' rights protected

1-601.
Parents' rights protected
A. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing,  education,  health care and mental health of their children is a fundamental right.
B. This state,  any political subdivision of this state or any other governmental entity shall not infringe on these rights without demonstrating that the compelling governmental interest as applied to the child involved is of the highest order,  is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-611 - Mask and face covering mandates; minors; consent of parent or guardian

1-611.
Mask and face covering mandates;  minors;  consent of parent or guardian
Notwithstanding any other law,  this state,  any political subdivision of this state,  any other governmental entity,  any school district or any charter school may not require that a mask or face covering be worn by a person under eighteen years of age without the express consent of the person's parent or guardian.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-701 - Diplomas; transcripts; recognition

1-701.
Diplomas;  transcripts;  recognition
This state,  any political subdivision or agency of this state and any other governmental entity shall recognize and treat all diplomas and transcripts associated with schooling options as described in section 15-802 in the same manner. School districts may evaluate the transcripts of transfer students for the assignment of credit pursuant to section 15-701.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 1 - General Provision › § 1-801 - Maintenance operations and capital projects; noxious weeds; removal; prohibited use

1-801.
Maintenance operations and capital projects;  noxious weeds;  removal;  prohibited use
This state,  any political subdivision or agency of this state and any other governmental entity:
1. May remove noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201,  including Russian olive and salt cedar trees,  as part of routine maintenance operations and capital projects.
2. May not use noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201,  including Russian olive and salt cedar trees,  in landscaping.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-102 - Department organization

3-102.
Department organization
A. The Arizona department of agriculture is established consisting of the following divisions:
1. The animal services division,  which is responsible for milk,  dairy,  livestock and aquaculture regulation,  the state veterinarian,  meat,  poultry and egg inspection and performing the administrative functions authorized or contracted pursuant to law for the Arizona beef council.
2. The plant services division,  which is responsible for entomological services.
3. The environmental services division,  which is responsible for regulating seed,  feed and agricultural chemicals,  including pesticides and fertilizers,  and for native plant protection.
4. The weights and measures services division,  which is responsible for the inspection,  testing and licensing of commercial weighing,  measuring and counting devices.
5. The pest management division,  which is responsible for regulating pest management and pest management services as defined in section 3-3601.
6. The citrus,  fruit and vegetable division,  which is responsible for the citrus,  fruit and vegetable standardization and produce safety program under chapter 3,  articles 2,  4,  4.1 and 4.3 of this title.
B. The following are established in addition to and separate from the divisions of the department:
1. The state agricultural laboratory.
2. The office of agriculture safety.
3. The office of inspections.
4. The office of commodity development and promotion.
C. The department shall have a central administrative service office providing:
1. Data processing,  accounting and budgeting,  records management,  publications,  property control and personnel services and training.
2. A program to cross-train appropriate personnel to enable them to perform similar functions or comparable work for different administrative units in the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-103 - Director; search committee; qualifications; deputy director and associate and assistant directors; legal counsel

3-103.
Director;  search committee;  qualifications;  deputy director and associate and assistant directors;  legal counsel
A. The governor shall appoint a director of the department pursuant to section 38-211 to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
B. The qualifications of candidates for appointment as director shall be reviewed by a committee of five persons selected by the governor. Two of the members of the committee must be actively engaged in animal production,  two members must be actively engaged in plant production and one member must be actively engaged in agribusiness,  as their major sources of income. No two members may be residents of the same county. The committee shall submit the names of the most qualified candidates to the governor for his selection. The governor may request additional names from the committee if he deems it necessary. A new committee shall be appointed for each vacancy in the position of director.
C. The director must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of management experience in agriculture business or agriculture production plus experience in one or more of the following:
1. Business management.
2. Public administration.
3. Personnel management.
4. Law.
D. The director shall appoint:
1. A deputy director of the department who shall also supervise the central administrative service office.
2. An associate director for each division of the department.
3. An assistant director for each office established under section 3-102,  subsection B.
E. The director is eligible for compensation as determined under section 38-611. The director,  deputy director and associate and assistant directors are exempt from title 41,  chapter 4,  articles 5 and 6 relating to state service,  and the deputy director and associate and assistant directors serve at the pleasure of the director. If a vacancy occurs in the office of deputy director or an associate or assistant director,  the director may appoint any officer or employee of the department,  or may serve himself,  as acting deputy or associate or assistant director pending appointment of a permanent replacement.
F. The director may employ legal counsel to advise him,  represent the department in connection with legal matters before other departments and agencies of this state and represent the department and this state in litigation concerning affairs of the department. Legal counsel is exempt from title 41,  chapter 4,  articles 5 and 6 relating to state service and serves at the pleasure of the director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-105 - Division councils

3-105.
Division councils
A. The director may appoint a division council within any division of the department,  and shall appoint an animal services division council and a weights and measures services division council,  consisting of representatives of the various industries and commodities regulated by those divisions. Any such organization may request representation on the respective division council,  but the actual appointments to the division council are at the discretion of the director.
B. Members shall serve two-year terms of office that are staggered among the members. Members of division councils serve without compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided by law. Each division council shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. Division councils are public bodies for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1. Each division council shall assist and make recommendations to the associate director of the division regarding the administration and implementation of the various programs within the division. The associate director shall make a written response to the division council within fifteen days to each formal recommendation made by the council.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-106 - Advisory committees

3-106.
Advisory committees
A. The director or,  by delegation,  the associate director of a division may appoint ad hoc advisory committees to consider,  assist and make recommendations to the associate director or division council on any issue under the division's jurisdiction. The director or,  by delegation,  the deputy director may appoint ad hoc advisory committees to consider,  assist and make recommendations to the deputy director on any issue relating to the state agricultural laboratory,  the office of agricultural safety or the office of inspections.
B. Any agriculture related organization may request the formation of and representation on an advisory committee,  and an associate director may request the formation of and nominate advisory committee members to the director,  but the actual appointments to the advisory committee are at the discretion and pleasure of the director. Members of advisory committees shall serve without compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided by law. Advisory committees are public bodies for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1.
C. The director shall assign the subjects,  conditions,  terms of appointments and deadlines for advisory committees to complete their work and may provide for the termination or indefinite continuation of any advisory committee. The associate director,  or deputy director,  as appropriate,  shall make a written response to the advisory committee within fifteen days to each formal recommendation made by the advisory committee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-108 - Administrative support fund; use; exemption

3-108.
Administrative support fund;  use;  exemption
A. A department of agriculture administrative support fund is established. All monies collected pursuant to any interagency agreement with the department pursuant to section 3-588,  subsection A shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the fund.
B. All monies collected pursuant to any interagency agreement with the department in accordance with section 3-468.03,  subsection A and section 3-526.03,  subsection A shall be deposited in the administrative support fund or deposited in the citrus,  fruit and vegetable trust fund established by section 3-447 pursuant to the terms of the interagency agreement. Deposits in the administrative support fund shall be made pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147.
C. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-109 - Unlawful influence; classification

3-109.
Unlawful influence;  classification
A. An officer,  inspector or other employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this title who knowingly accepts any money,  gift or other thing of value from any person,  firm or corporation or their officers,  agents or employees given with intent to influence his official action is guilty of a class 4 felony.
B. Any person,  firm or corporation or any agent or employee of any person,  firm or corporation who knowingly gives,  pays or offers,  directly or indirectly,  to any officer,  inspector or other employee of this state who is authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this title or by the rules adopted under this title any money or other thing of value with intent to influence the officer,  inspector or employee in the discharge of any duty provided for by this title is guilty of a class 4 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-109.01 - Agricultural consulting and training program

3-109.01.
Agricultural consulting and training program
A. The director shall develop and implement an agricultural consulting and training program using on-site visits to establishments that are regulated under this title and title 5,  chapter 1 to consult with and advise the establishment's owner,  operator,  lessee or independent contractor. The visits shall be:
1. Conducted only at the request of the owner,  operator,  lessee or independent contractor for consultation and advice on interpreting,  applying or possible alternative methods of complying with statutes,  rules,  regulations or standards or other matters relating to compliance with either the requirements of this title and rules adopted pursuant to this title or the requirements of section 5-104 or 5-106 and rules adopted pursuant to those sections.
2. Limited to matters stated in the request.
B. After evaluating the request,  if the director determines that an alternative means of providing consultation is more appropriate and equally effective,  the director may provide the alternative means rather than the requested consultation.
C. The director shall make recommendations regarding solutions to matters within the scope of the consultation.
D. An on-site visit pursuant to this section is not an inspection or investigation for purposes of any provision of this title. No citation,  violation or penalty may be issued,  proposed or imposed resulting from or based on such a visit unless the visit discloses a violation causing imminent danger.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-109.02 - Office of commodity development and promotion; fees; commodity promotion fund; definition

3-109.02.
Office of commodity development and promotion;  fees;  commodity promotion fund;  definition
A. The office of commodity development and promotion shall provide for programs to stimulate,  educate,  encourage and foster the production and consumption of Arizona agricultural products domestically and abroad.
B. The office may provide authorized or contracted administrative functions for councils and commissions established by law.
C. The director may collect a fee,  which the director shall establish by rule,  for the issuance of certificates of free sale. The amount of the fee shall not exceed the actual cost of preparing the certificate of free sale. All monies collected from the fees shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the commodity promotion fund.
D. The commodity promotion fund is established. The fund consists of all monies collected pursuant to any promotional service provided to industry under this section and not supported by general fund appropriation,  and monies received pursuant to section 3-107,  subsection B,  paragraph 8. The director shall administer the fund. On notice from the director,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. Monies in the fund are:
1. Continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes of this section.
2. Exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
E. For the purposes of this section,  " certificate of free sale"  means a document that authenticates a commodity that is generally and freely sold in domestic channels of trade.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-111 - Definitions

3-111.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Agricultural operations"  means all activities by the owner,  lessee,  agent,  independent contractor and supplier conducted on any facility for the production of crops,  livestock,  poultry,  livestock products or poultry products or for the purposes of agritourism.
2. " Agritourism"  means any activity that allows members of the general public,  for recreational or educational purposes,  to view,  enjoy or participate in rural activities,  including farming,  ranching,  historical,  cultural,  u-pick,  harvest-your-own produce or natural activities and attractions occurring on property defined as agricultural real property pursuant to section 42-12151 if the activity is conducted in connection with and directly related to a business whose primary income is derived from producing livestock or agricultural commodities for commercial purposes.
3. " Farmland"  means land devoted primarily to the production for commercial purposes of livestock or agricultural commodities.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 3 - Agriculture › § 3-112 - Agricultural operations; nuisance liability: damages; state preemption

3-112.
Agricultural operations;  nuisance liability: damages;  state preemption
A. Agricultural operations conducted on farmland that are consistent with good agricultural practices and established before surrounding nonagricultural uses are presumed to be reasonable and do not constitute a nuisance unless the agricultural operation has a substantial adverse effect on the public health and safety.
B. Agricultural operations undertaken in conformity with federal,  state and local laws and regulations are presumed to be good agricultural practices and not adversely affecting the public health and safety.
C. In a nuisance action against an agricultural operation conducted on farmland:
1. The court may award costs and expenses,  including reasonable attorney fees,  to the prevailing party.
2. If the court determines that a party filed a nuisance action under one of the following circumstances,  the court shall award reasonable costs and attorney fees to the other party:
(a) The action was not filed in good faith.
(b) The action was not grounded in fact or based on law.
(c) The action was filed for an improper purpose,  such as to harass the other party,  to cause an unnecessary delay or to increase the cost of litigation to the other party.
3. The court may not award punitive damages for a nuisance action unless the alleged nuisance emanated from an agricultural operation that has been subject to a criminal conviction or a civil enforcement action taken by a state or federal environmental or health regulatory agency pursuant to a notice of violation for the conduct alleged to be the source of the nuisance.
D. For the purposes of this section,  costs and expenses may include attorney fees,  deposition costs and other reasonable expenses as the court finds necessary to the full and proper presentation of the action,  including any appeal.
E. A city,  town,  county,  special taxing district or other political subdivision of this state may not declare an agricultural operation conducted on farmland to be a nuisance if the agricultural operation's practices are lawful,  customary,  reasonable,  safe and necessary to the agriculture industry as the practices pertain to an agricultural operation's practices as determined by the agricultural best management practices committee established by section 49-457,  the Arizona department of agriculture or the department of environmental quality.