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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1556 - Termination of franchise; notice; grounds

44-1556.
Termination of franchise;  notice;  grounds
A. It is a violation of this article for any distributor,  directly or indirectly,  or through an officer,  agent or employee to terminate,  cancel or fail to renew a franchise without having first given written notice as follows:
1. No cancellation or termination of the franchise shall be effective unless distributor shall have first given dealer a written notice of distributor's intent to cancel the franchise specifying all matters of claimed noncompliance with the franchise agreement,  allowing dealer at least ten days to comply with the terms of the franchise agreement. In the event of dealer's noncompliance,  termination shall be effective the date set forth in the notice.
2. Within at least thirty days in advance of the expiration of a term of a franchise,  distributor shall in writing give dealer notice of:
(a) Distributor's intention not to renew the franchise and all the reasons for such failure to renew,  or,
(b) Distributor's intention to renew and if such renewal is subject to any change in price,  rent,  terms or conditions from that of the franchise being renewed,  then all such changes and the reasons therefor shall be fully described therein.
3. Where the alleged grounds are voluntary abandonment by the dealer of the franchise relationship,  such written notice may be given three days in advance of such termination or cancellation.
4. Where the alleged grounds are the conviction of the dealer of a crime related to the business conducted pursuant to the franchise,  termination,  cancellation or failure to renew may be effective immediately.
B. All notices required of dealer or distributor under this article shall be given in writing by certified mail return receipt requested to the address indicated in the franchise agreement or as subsequently changed by the party in writing or if no address was designated,  to the party's place of business.
C. The failure of a distributor to serve notice upon the dealer as required in this section shall constitute a grant of the option by the distributor to the dealer to renew the franchise for a period of one year under the same price,  rent,  terms and conditions of the expiring franchise,  subject to the provisions of this article. Such option to renew shall expire forty-five days from the date notice should have been served,  unless exercised by written notice to the distributor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1557 - Required provisions in agreements between distributors and dealers

44-1557.
Required provisions in agreements between distributors and dealers
Every agreement between a distributor and a dealer shall be in writing and contain:
1. In the absence of any express agreement,  the dealer shall not be required to participate financially in the use of any premium,  coupon,  give-away,  or rebate in the operation of his retail outlet,  provided that the distributor may require the dealer to distribute to customers premiums,  coupons or give-aways which are furnished to the dealer at the expense of the distributor.
2. The term of the initial agreement between the distributor and the dealer relating to specific premises shall not be less than one year and the term of all subsequent agreements between the distributor and the dealer shall not be for fewer than three years,  provided that where the distributor is the lessee of the premises,  this paragraph shall not be construed to require a term of greater duration than the remainder of the term to which the distributor is entitled under its lease,  together with any renewal rights which the distributor may have,  and further provided that notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary a distributor may reserve the right to cancel such agreement without cause upon thirty days' notice during the first six months of the initial term thereof when no previous distributor-dealer relationship existed between the parties thereto. Agreements entered into by distributors who are not also engaged in the refining of gasoline may be for shorter terms.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1558 - Obligation of distributor to repurchase upon termination of agreement; designation of successor in interest

44-1558.
Obligation of distributor to repurchase upon termination of agreement;  designation of successor in interest
A. In the event of any termination,  cancellation or failure to renew,  whether by mutual agreement or otherwise,  a distributor shall make or cause to be made a good faith offer to repurchase from the dealer,  his heirs,  successors and assigns,  at the current wholesale prices,  any and all merchantable products purchased by such dealer from the distributor,  provided that the distributor shall have the right to apply the proceeds against any existing indebtedness owed to him by the dealer and that such repurchase obligation is conditioned upon there being no other claims or liens against such products by or on behalf of other creditors of the dealer. Such repurchase shall not constitute a waiver of the dealer's other rights and remedies under this article.
B. The distributor shall accept the designee of the dealer as the successor in interest to his rights and obligations under a franchise agreement if:
1. Prior to his death,  the dealer notifies the distributor of the designation of his surviving spouse or child as his successor in interest.
2. At the time of his death,  the surviving spouse or adult child meets the reasonable qualifications required of dealers by the distributor for the operation of service stations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1559 - Remedies

44-1559.
Remedies
A. A dealer or distributor may bring an action against the other for violation of any provision of the franchise and may recover the damages sustained.
B. An action for injunctive relief to prevent or restore rights lost upon the violation of any provision of the franchise may be brought by a dealer or distributor.
C. The remedies provided in this section are independent of and supplemental to any other remedy or remedies available to the dealer or distributor in law or equity.
D. In any action under this section the prevailing party shall recover from the losing party all costs incurred,  including reasonable attorney's fees.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1560 - Waiver limitation

44-1560.
Waiver limitation
A. Any condition,  stipulation or provision binding any person to waive compliance with any provision of this article is void.
B. The right of either party to trial by jury or to the interposition of counterclaims or cross-claims shall not be waived except after the filing of action and with the concurrence of a counsel of record.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1561 - Arizona commerce authority; fuel price data; availability

44-1561.
Arizona commerce authority;  fuel price data;  availability
A. The chief executive officer of the Arizona commerce authority shall collect,  compile and maintain all brand average retail prices for Phoenix,  Tucson,  Flagstaff,  Kingman,  Show Low,  Yuma and Sierra Vista on a bimonthly basis in a format that is accessible to the attorney general or any member of the legislature.
B. The authority may acquire the data by survey or may purchase the data. If the authority purchases the data,  the data shall be acquired at the lowest available competitive price.
C. The authority shall make the data available to the attorney general or any member of the legislature.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1562 - Full-service gasoline stations; assistance to drivers with disabilities

44-1562.
Full-service gasoline stations;  assistance to drivers with disabilities
Each full-service gasoline station offering self-service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant who is employed by the station to dispense gasoline from the self-service portion of the station to a motor vehicle properly displaying a distinguishing insignia placard or number plate issued to a person with a physical disability pursuant to section 28-2409 if the person to whom the placard or plate has been issued is the operator of the vehicle and the service is requested during those hours that full service is offered at that station.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1565 - Definitions

44-1565.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Beer" :
(a) Means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation,  infusion or decoction of barley malt,  hops,  rice,  bran or other grain,  glucose,  sugar or molasses,  or any combination of them,  and may include,  as adjuncts in fermentation,  honey,  fruit,  fruit juice,  fruit concentrate,  herbs,  spices and other food materials.
(b) Includes beer aged in an empty wooden barrel previously used to contain wine or distilled spirits and as such is not considered a dilution or mixture of any other spirituous liquor.
2. " Franchise"  means a commercial relationship between a supplier and a wholesaler that includes all of the following:
(a) A commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing indefinite duration is involved.
(b) A grant to the wholesaler of the right to offer,  sell and distribute within this state or any designated territory such of the supplier's brands of beer as may be agreed on. The requirements of this paragraph do not preclude a supplier from establishing more than one commercial relationship of any kind within or with relation to activity in this state or any designated territory therein not in violation of article 1 of this chapter.
(c) An agreement relating to transferability of the commercial relationship.
3. " Good cause"  means failure by the supplier or the wholesaler to comply with the provisions of an agreement as delineated therein,  which provisions are not unconscionable. Good cause does not include failure or refusal on the part of the wholesaler or supplier to engage in any trade practice,  conduct or activity that would result in a violation of any federal law or regulation or any laws or regulations of this state.
4. " Good faith"  means the duty of each party to any franchise and all officers,  employees or agents of the franchise to act in a fair and equitable manner in carrying out the agreement.
5. " Spirituous liquor"  includes alcohol,  brandy,  whiskey,  rum,  tequila,  mescal,  gin,  wine,  porter,  absinthe,  a compound or mixture of any of them or of any of them with any vegetable or other substance,  alcohol bitters,  bitters containing alcohol,  any liquid mixture or preparation,  whether patented or otherwise,  that produces intoxication,  fruits preserved in ardent spirits and beverages containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume.
6. " Supplier"  means any person other than a wholesaler engaged in business as a manufacturer,  distiller,  rectifier,  importer,  brewer,  vintner,  broker or agent that distributes any or all of its beer through duly licensed wholesalers in this state.
7. " Wholesaler"  means any person licensed by the department of liquor licenses and control to sell at wholesale beer to retailers duly licensed in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1566 - Franchise termination

44-1566.
Franchise termination
A supplier of beer or wholesaler of beer shall not fail to act in good faith in performing or complying with any terms,  provisions or condition of the franchise or in terminating,  canceling or not renewing a franchise. Any termination,  cancellation or failure to renew shall be done in good faith and for good cause.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1567 - Action for damages; other remedies; defense

44-1567.
Action for damages;  other remedies;  defense
A. Any wholesaler may bring an action against a supplier or a supplier may bring an action against a wholesaler for violation of section 44-1566 in any court of competent jurisdiction and may recover damages sustained. In such action the prevailing party shall receive reasonable attorney fees.
B. The remedies provided in this section are independent of and supplemental to any other remedy or remedies available to the wholesaler or supplier in law or equity.
C. In any action pursuant to this section for termination,  cancellation or failure to renew a franchise in violation of section 44-1566,  it shall be a complete defense to prove that the termination,  cancellation or failure to renew was done in good faith and for good cause.
D. A person violating section 44-1566 shall not be subject to criminal prosecution as provided in section 4-246 for such violation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1601 - Definitions

44-1601.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Dealer"  means a person engaged in conducting,  managing or carrying on the business of purchasing solely precious items or precious items in addition to other tangible personal property. Dealer does not include:
(a) Investment brokerage houses.
(b) Financial institutions regulated by the department of insurance and financial institutions.
(c) Securities brokerage houses regulated by a recognized national stock exchange.
2. " Investment brokerage house"  means a house with commissioned agents who execute buy and sell orders for their customers and who:
(a) Execute orders for investment items.
(b) Do not assume the risks of ownership in the normal course of providing their brokerage services.
(c) Do not maintain or deal from an inventory of investment items.
3. " Investment items"  means commodities that possess the characteristics of those items commonly traded in internationally recognized markets.
4. " Local law enforcement agency"  means the police department of an incorporated city or town or,  in areas outside of incorporated cities and towns,  the county sheriff.
5. " Person"  means an individual,  partnership,  corporation,  association or any other entity of whatever kind or nature.
6. " Precious item"  means:
(a) Secondhand gold,  silver,  platinum or jewelry,  flatware or holloware containing gold,  silver or platinum.
(b) Secondhand precious or semiprecious stones whether mounted or unmounted.
(c) Secondhand pearls. Precious item does not include coins and unmounted gemstones accompanied by a certificate from an independent,  internationally recognized gem grading laboratory.
7. " Purchase"  means to buy,  trade,  exchange or receive a precious item.
8. " Secondhand"  means that the precious item has previously been owned by someone other than the manufacturer or dealer whose business it is to sell such items to the public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1602 - Requirements of dealers of precious items; violation; classification

44-1602.
Requirements of dealers of precious items;  violation;  classification
A. Each dealer shall keep for six months from the date of purchase of a precious item and make available on request of a peace officer:
1. The name,  current address,  date of birth and signature of the person from whom the item was purchased.
2. A description of the person,  including height,  weight,  race,  complexion and hair color.
3. Identification card serial number as required under subsection B.
4. A list pursuant to subsection C describing the items purchased from that person.
B. Before making a purchase,  a dealer shall require the person from whom he is purchasing to identify himself with a valid motor vehicle operator's license,  valid motor vehicle nonoperating identification license,  valid armed forces identification card or other valid photo identification sufficient to verify the information required pursuant to subsection A of this section.
C. Each dealer shall,  at least once each week in which he makes a purchase,  make out and deliver to the local law enforcement agency a true,  complete and legible list of all items purchased during the period since the last report. The dealer shall use local law enforcement agency forms to meet the requirements of this subsection if such forms are issued by the local law enforcement agency. The list shall include:
1. The brand name and serial number,  if any.
2. An accurate description of each item sufficient to enable the local law enforcement agency to identify the item.
3. The date and time when the item was received.
4. The amount paid for each item.
5. All information pursuant to subsection A,  paragraphs 1,  2 and 3.
D. Any item purchased shall be held in the same shape and form as receipted for in the dealer's custody for ten calendar days after delivering the list to the local law enforcement agency as required under subsection C. This subsection shall not apply to the redemption of pawned or pledged items.
E. Payment to the seller or consignor shall be by check only,  made payable to a named payee who is the actual intended seller.
F. It is presumptive evidence of intent to violate this section if the items purchased are not listed or fail to agree with the description contained in the list.
G. On notification by a peace officer that the items purchased are the fruits of a crime,  the dealer shall not dispose of those items.
H. A dealer shall not purchase any precious item from any person under eighteen years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who must submit identification as required under subsection B.
I. Dealers of precious items may only purchase at their permanent place of business,  as listed on their sales tax license.
J. Each dealer shall prominently display a copy of this statute in a conspicuous place on the premises of the business.
K. A person who violates this article is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1603 - Applicability

44-1603.
Applicability
This article does not apply to:
1. Gem and mineral shows which have been regularly scheduled within this state for at least three consecutive years.
2. Transactions in precious items that constitute a partial trade for new or used merchandise of like kind.
3. Any person who purchases precious items from merchants,  manufacturers or wholesale dealers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1604 - Local ordinances

44-1604.
Local ordinances
This article does not supersede any city,  town or county ordinance nor does this article prohibit a city,  town or county from enacting an ordinance regulating dealers of precious items. If a city,  town or county has an ordinance regulating dealers of precious items,  the provisions of this act and the provisions of that ordinance shall both apply except that an ordinance of a city,  town or county which conflicts with or provides less stringent requirements than are provided in this article shall not be enforceable.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1611 - Definitions

44-1611.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Advertisement"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 44-1521.
2. " Carrier's lien"  means a lien that is established under section 47-7307.
3. " Consumer"  means an individual who uses or intends to use household goods moving services provided by a household goods mover.
4. " Household goods"  means goods that are used primarily for personal,  family or household purposes and that are used in connection with household goods moving services.
5. " Household goods mover"  means a person that provides household goods moving services.
6. " Household goods moving services" :
(a) Means the loading,  packing,  moving,  transporting,  storing while in transit,  delivering,  unloading or otherwise taking possession or control of household goods from a consumer for the purpose of intrastate household goods moves to another location at the direction of the consumer for a fee.
(b) Does not include moving household goods for disposal or destruction or moving household goods from a factory or store,  unless a consumer has purchased the property to be moved from a factory or store with the intent to use that property for personal,  family or household purposes.
7. " Moving destination"  means the location that the consumer specifies is where the household goods shall be delivered and unloaded.
8. " Person"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 44-1521.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1612 - Exemption qualifications

44-1612.
Exemption qualifications
A. To qualify for the exemption set forth in section 44-1614,  a household goods mover must:
1. Provide to the consumer a written contract that meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is signed and dated,  through electronic means or otherwise,  by the consumer and household goods mover before the household goods mover provides any household goods moving services or takes possession of any household goods.
(b) Includes:
(i) The name,  telephone number and physical address of the household goods mover that issues the contract and that provides the household goods moving services.
(ii) The date and time of the scheduled household goods moving services.
(iii) The name,  address and telephone number of the consumer,  the address of where the household goods that need to be moved are located and the address of the moving destination.
(iv) A detailed list of household goods moving services to be provided under the contract and any other fees that the consumer may be required to pay.
(v) A list of any terms and conditions for payment of the total charges,  including a notice of any minimum charges.
(vi) A list of acceptable methods of payment for the household goods moving services.
(vii) A statement as to whether a household goods mover will reimburse consumers for any loss or damage incurred during the move and,  if applicable,  an explanation of how the household goods mover will reimburse consumers for loss or damage and the process consumers must follow to obtain a reimbursement.
(viii) The total estimated price,  including all anticipated fees and charges,  based on the specific circumstances of the services to be performed.
2. Before providing any household goods moving services,  the household goods mover must also provide the consumer with a clear and conspicuous disclaimer with the following language: " By signing this disclaimer,  I acknowledge that the household goods mover may refuse to unload and deliver my household goods until I have paid the total estimated price set forth in this contract. I can cancel this contract at any time prior to the moving company providing services."  The disclaimer must be signed by the household goods mover and the consumer.
3. The household goods mover must provide to the consumer a legible copy of the signed contract and the disclaimer before providing any household goods moving services.
B. The consumer may cancel the contract at any point before the household goods mover provides any household goods moving services. The notice of cancellation does not need to be in any particular form and is effective if it indicates the intention of the consumer not to be bound by the contract.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1613 - Unlawful moving practices

44-1613.
Unlawful moving practices
A. Except as provided in section 44-1614,  after taking possession of a consumer's household goods,  a household goods mover may not refuse to deliver or unload a consumer's household goods or enforce,  or threaten to enforce,  a carrier's lien against a consumer's household goods when providing household goods moving services for an intrastate move. For the purposes of this subsection,  a written estimate or contract that includes disclosure of a carrier's lien does not constitute threatening to enforce a carrier's lien.
B. Any advertisement or representation by a household goods mover relating to:
1. Insurance,  loss or damage must accurately disclose the extent to which the referenced insurance and the household goods mover will cover loss or damage incurred during household goods moving services.
2. Fees,  charges and rates must accurately disclose all fees,  charges and rates.
C. An act or practice in violation of this article constitutes an unlawful practice under section 44-1522. The attorney general may investigate and take appropriate action as prescribed by chapter 10,  article 7 of this title. In addition to being subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions in chapter 10,  article 7 of this title,  a household goods mover that violates this article is subject to any other civil or criminal action,  remedy and penalty provided by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1615 - Waiver prohibited; failure to comply with article

44-1615.
Waiver prohibited;  failure to comply with article
A. The requirements and rights set forth in this article may not be waived.
B. If a household goods mover fails to comply with any requirements prescribed in this article,  the household goods mover is not eligible for the exemption set forth in section 44-1614.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1616 - Lawful collection of monies

44-1616.
Lawful collection of monies
Notwithstanding any provision of this article,  a household goods mover is entitled to pursue any lawful means to collect an amount properly due from a consumer after the household goods mover has finished delivering and unloading the household goods at the moving destination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1622 - Pawn tickets; requirements

44-1622.
Pawn tickets;  requirements
A. All pawn transactions must be evidenced by a pawn ticket that is issued at the time of the pawn transaction.
B. A pawn ticket shall include,  at a minimum,  all of the following:
1. The name,  address and telephone number of the pawnshop and pledgor.
2. The birth date and physical description of the pledgor,  including height,  weight and hair and eye color.
3. The number and type of the identification document presented by the pledgor.
4. A listing of the articles left in the possession of the pawnbroker.
5. The date of the pawn transaction.
6. The maturity date of the pawn transaction,  which shall be set forth in at least twelve point type.
7. The principal amount of the pawn transaction.
8. The following statement in at least ten point type:
" You are not obligated to redeem the pledged goods. The pledged goods will be forfeited to the pawnbroker after the maturity date unless the pledged goods are redeemed or you enter into a new pawn transaction for the pledged goods."
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1623 - Sale of pledged goods

44-1623.
Sale of pledged goods
A. A pawnbroker shall not sell any items pledged to him as security for a pawn transaction until at least the day after the maturity date.
B. All of a pledgor's right,  title and interest in the pledged goods shall pass by operation of law to the pawnbroker,  without recourse,  on the day after the maturity date.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1624 - Pawn transactions; reportable transactions

44-1624.
Pawn transactions;  reportable transactions
A. The length of all pawn transactions is a minimum of ninety days,  except that a longer term may be contracted for between the pawnbroker and the pledgor.
B. A pawnbroker shall not enter into a pawn transaction or good faith outright purchase of tangible personal property with a person who is less than eighteen years of age.
C. A pawnbroker shall not enter into a pawn transaction or good faith outright purchase of tangible personal property that has a manufacturer's serial number that has been removed,  altered or obliterated.
D. Before entering into a pawn transaction or good faith outright purchase of tangible personal property a pawnbroker shall require the pledgor or seller to identify himself with an identification document sufficient to verify the information required pursuant to section 44-1625.
E. A pawnbroker shall retain any pledged goods at the pawnbroker's place of business or any other storage location approved by the applicable local law enforcement agency.
F. The pawnbroker shall retain any property obtained by good faith outright purchase in its original form for twenty days after the original transaction date at the pawnbroker's place of business or other storage location approved by the applicable local law enforcement agency.
G. The pawnbroker shall maintain at the pawnbroker's place of business records of all reportable transactions and pawn tickets and shall retain the records for at least two years after the date when the transaction occurred. The pawnbroker shall ensure that the records include accurate copies of all transaction receipts or pawn tickets. On request by a local law enforcement agent in the course of the agent's duties,  the pawnbroker shall allow the agent to inspect the pawnbroker's receipts,  pawn tickets or required alcohol,  tobacco and firearms logs or to review any article received by the pawnbroker by pledge,  purchase or trade.
H. A pawnbroker shall produce the pawnbroker's register,  shall exhibit all articles received by the pawnbroker in pledge or purchase or shall produce the pawnbroker's account of sales to a local law enforcement agency on the agency's request to inspect the register,  articles or accounts of sales of the pawnbroker or on service of a search warrant or order issued by a judge or magistrate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1625 - Report to sheriff

44-1625.
Report to sheriff
A. A pawnbroker shall make a true,  complete and accurate report each day of each article the pawnbroker receives through a reportable transaction. The report shall be delivered within two business days to the sheriff or the sheriff's designee of the county in which the pawnbroker is licensed by mail,  hand delivery or electronic means as approved by the sheriff or the sheriff's designee. For the purposes of this subsection " electronic means"  means a computer diskette or modem.
B. The pawnbroker shall make the report of each item received through a reportable transaction on the form provided or approved by the sheriff or the sheriff's designee.
C. The report form provided or approved by the sheriff or his designee shall include at least all of the following:
1. The last,  first and middle name of the pledgor or seller.
2. The permanent address and telephone number,  if applicable,  of the pledgor or seller.
3. The physical description of the pledgor or seller including height,  weight,  hair and eye color,  sex,  race and date of birth.
4. The number and type of the identification document presented by the pledgor or seller.
5. An accurate,  legible description of each item pledged or sold,  including the manufacturer's name,  model number,  serial number,  caliber,  size,  type of item and any owner applied number,  inscription or monogram.
6. The pawnbroker's name and address and the clerk's initials or identifying number.
7. The date and time of the initial pawn or purchase transaction.
8. The type of transaction and initial pawn ticket number.
9. A fingerprint of the pledgor or seller.
D. The pledgor or seller shall sign the report and attest to the following statement that shall appear on the report in ten point bold type:
All information in this report is complete and accurate. I am the owner of the goods described in this report or I am authorized to enter into this pawn or sale transaction on behalf of the owner of the goods described in this report. I understand that I will be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor if the information in this report is not complete and accurate,  if I am not the owner of the goods pledged or sold or if I am not authorized to enter into the pawn or sale transaction on behalf of the owner of the goods.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1626 - Interest; fees; payment; military members

44-1626.
Interest;  fees;  payment;  military members
A. A pawnbroker may charge or receive interest at a rate not exceeding thirteen per cent per month for the first two months and at a rate not exceeding eleven per cent per month thereafter. A pawnbroker shall prorate interest on a daily basis and shall not impose an additional charge if the pledgor agrees to pay a loan in monthly installments,  except that interest for two months may be charged or received if the pledged goods are redeemed within two months of the pawn transaction.
B. In addition to interest charged pursuant to subsection A of this section,  a pawnbroker may charge and collect at redemption or renewal the following fees:
1. A fee that does not exceed five dollars for handling each firearm.
2. If the pledgor loses the pledgor's claim ticket,  a fee that does not exceed seven dollars fifty cents.
3. An initial setup fee of not more than five dollars.
4. A storage fee that does not exceed five dollars per month or a portion of a month for each item of pledged goods,  other than a vehicle as defined in section 28-101,  that exceeds one cubic foot in volume.
5. A vehicle storage fee that does not exceed five dollars per day for each item of pledged goods that is a vehicle as defined in section 28-101.
6. A fee or charge equal to the amount of any fee,  tax,  imposition or assessment levied or imposed by any governmental agency in connection with or as a result of any reportable transaction. The pawnbroker may collect at the time of any reportable transaction any fee,  tax,  imposition or assessment that relates to a reportable transaction and that is imposed by a governmental agency.
C. A pawnbroker shall not demand or require payment of a pawn ticket before the maturity date.
D. If a pawnbroker receives a copy of military orders that indicates that a pledgor has been deployed as a member of the Arizona national guard,  the United States armed forces reserves or the regular component of the United States armed forces and the member is serving on federal active duty,  the pawnbroker must waive any unpaid interest charges and hold the pledged goods until sixty days after the military member returns from deployment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1628 - Revocation and suspension

44-1628.
Revocation and suspension
A. After notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with title 41,  chapter 6,  article 6,  the sheriff may suspend any license for a period of not more than thirty days for acts that demonstrate a pattern of misrepresentation or wilful omissions or a violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this article other than a violation or noncompliance resulting from a bona fide error that occurred provided that the pawnshop maintains procedures reasonably adapted to avoid the occurrence of bona fide errors. The sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall provide procedures for the redemption of pledged goods and the renewal of pawn transactions on maturity during a period when a license is suspended. For the purposes of this subsection,  " bona fide error"  includes clerical,  calculation,  computer malfunction,  programming and printing errors and other similar errors.
B. The sheriff may revoke or refuse to renew a license if more than two suspensions of the license have occurred within the preceding twelve calendar months or if the licensee has been convicted of a felony involving trafficking in stolen property,  fraudulent schemes,  forgery,  theft,  extortion or conspiracy to defraud or a felony involving moral turpitude.
C. Decisions of the sheriff or the sheriff's designee are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1629 - Fees; penalty

44-1629.
Fees;  penalty
A. A person applying for a new pawnbroker license shall pay an application fee of one thousand dollars to the sheriff of the county in which the pawnbroker is to be licensed.
B. Each licensed pawnbroker shall pay a renewal fee of five hundred dollars annually to the sheriff of the county in which the pawnbroker is licensed. The annual renewal fee is due not later than January 31.
C. A licensee who fails to renew his license within thirty days after the payment of the license fee is due is subject to a penalty of ten per cent of the license fee which is payable with the license fee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1630 - False representation

44-1630.
False representation
A person who gives false information or provides false representation as to the person's true identity or as to the person's ownership interest in property in order to receive monies or other valuable consideration from a pawnbroker,  second hand dealer,  scrap metal dealer or dealer in precious metals and who receives monies or other valuable consideration from a pawnbroker,  second hand dealer,  scrap metal dealer or dealer in precious metals is guilty of false representation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1631 - Violations; classification

44-1631.
Violations;  classification
A. A person who knowingly violates section 44-1622 is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. A person who violates section 44-1623,  44-1624 or 44-1625,  section 44-1626,  subsection B,  C or D or section 44-1630 is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
C. A person who knowingly charges and collects interest at a rate that is greater than permitted under section 44-1626,  subsection A is guilty of a class 6 felony.
D. A person who violates section 44-1627 is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1641 - Definitions

44-1641.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Business records"  means records of any purchase,  trade,  barter or other transaction that involves the receipt of scrap metals and that is made in the ordinary course of business at or near the time of the purchase,  trade,  barter or transaction,  including receipts,  books or similar records as prescribed by section 44-1642,  but does not include correspondence,  tax returns or financial statements.
2. " Department"  means the department of public safety.
3. " Ferrous metals" :
(a) Means those metals that will attract a magnet.
(b) Includes a scrap vehicle.
4. " Industrial account"  means either:
(a) A person or business entity that files or is required to file monthly returns for that person's or entity's transaction privilege tax licenses and that is reasonably expected to generate the type of scrap metals it sells.
(b) A governmental entity that sells scrap metal to a scrap metal dealer.
5. " Scrap metal dealers"  means each person or business entity,  including all employees of the person or business entity,  except automotive recyclers that are licensed pursuant to title 28,  chapter 10 and whose primary business is the dismantling,  selling or disposing of parts or accessories of motor vehicles,  engaged in the business of purchasing,  trading,  bartering or otherwise receiving secondhand or castoff material of any kind that is commonly known as scrap metal.
6. " Scrap metals"  includes insulated and uninsulated metallic cables and scrap vehicles.
7. " Scrap vehicle"  means a vehicle that has been reported to the national vehicle title information system and that has been flattened,  crushed,  baled or logged so that the vehicle is less than fifty percent of its original volume,  is no longer the vehicle that is described by the certificate of title and is sold for purposes of scrap metal only.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1641.02 - Law enforcement; theft notification website

44-1641.02.
Law enforcement;  theft notification website
All law enforcement in this state shall be registered on a free theft notification website that allows law enforcement to send detailed descriptions of stolen items to recycling operations and other law enforcement within at least a one hundred mile radius of a theft. The website must allow scrap metal dealers to alert law enforcement when the dealers are offered suspicious materials.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1641.03 - Registration; application; information disclosed on website

44-1641.03.
Registration;  application;  information disclosed on website
A. A person must register pursuant to this article to conduct business as a scrap metal dealer in this state.
B. A person shall submit information for registration to the department in a form prescribed by the department. The information shall include all of the following:
1. The name and address of the scrap metal dealer.
2. The name of each person who owns at least ten percent of a scrap metal dealer business.
3. Full personal identification information on each owner of a scrap metal dealer business including a copy of each owner's driver license.
4. The location of each principal office and branch office at which the scrap metal dealer will conduct business in this state.
5. The name and address of any wholly owned subsidiary of the scrap metal dealer.
C. A registered scrap metal dealer does not need to separately register either of the following:
1. Any of its branch offices.
2. A wholly owned subsidiary of the registrant.
D. The department must post the information that is submitted pursuant to subsection B,  paragraphs 1 and 4 of this section on the department's website.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1641.04 - Registration; fees

44-1641.04.
Registration;  fees
A. A scrap metal dealer must provide the information prescribed by section 44-1641.03 to the department every two years.
B. The department shall charge and collect fees as determined by the director. It is the intent of the legislature that fees charged and collected by the department shall be to cover the costs of registering the scrap metal dealers pursuant to section 44-1641.03 and this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1641.05 - Items required to be maintained at place of business; city or county ability to recover costs; violation; civil penalty

44-1641.05.
Items required to be maintained at place of business;  city or county ability to recover costs;  violation;  civil penalty
A. A registered scrap metal dealer must keep the following at each place of business:
1. Proof of registration that is issued by the department.
2. A statement indicating that the scrap metal dealer has registered on a free theft notification website that allows law enforcement to send detailed descriptions of stolen items to recycling operations and other law enforcement within at least a one hundred mile radius of a theft. The website must allow scrap metal dealers to alert law enforcement when the dealers are offered suspicious materials.
3. An affidavit signed by the scrap metal dealer that states that the person is in compliance with this article.
4. A questionnaire that the scrap metal dealer must prepare every two years to show compliance with this article.
B. The scrap metal dealer must maintain and make available the items prescribed by subsection A of this section for inspection by law enforcement. If after inspection law enforcement determines that the scrap metal dealer is in violation of this section,  law enforcement must submit a notice of violation to the scrap metal dealer. Except as otherwise provided in this section,  law enforcement shall reinspect the scrap metal dealer's place of business not earlier than seven days after the scrap metal dealer receives the notice of violation. After reinspection,  if law enforcement determines that the scrap metal dealer is in violation of this section,  law enforcement may conduct a subsequent reinspection without a minimum waiting period.
C. If a person violates this section,  the person is subject to the following:
1. For a first violation,  a civil penalty of $500.
2. For a second violation,  a civil penalty of $2, 000 and a licensing jurisdiction shall suspend or revoke the person's business license or,  if a business license is not required to operate a business,  the jurisdiction shall order the suspension or permanent cessation of the person's business operations.
3. For a third or subsequent violation,  a civil penalty that is $2, 000 more than the previous civil penalty imposed on the person for violating this section.
4. Any costs associated with the enforcement of this article as determined by a city or county.
D. Failure to comply with this section may result in the immediate suspension of all scrap metal transactions unless one of the following applies to the business:
1. The business has been previously registered as a scrap metal recycler.
2. The business has a local business license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1642.01 - Prohibited scrap metal transactions; exceptions; violation; classification

44-1642.01.
Prohibited scrap metal transactions;  exceptions;  violation;  classification
A. A scrap metal dealer shall not knowingly purchase the following types of scrap metal:
1. Metal manhole covers that are used to cover street or alley service personnel access entrances to municipal sewers and storm drains.
2. Brass or bronze valves or fittings that are commonly used on structures for access to water for the purpose of extinguishing fires.
3. Brass or bronze commercial potable water backflow preventer valves that are valves commonly used to prevent backflow of potable water into municipal domestic water service systems from commercial structures.
4. Water meters that are used for measuring the use and consumption of domestic water.
5. Aluminum trench shoring that is commonly used for shoring below ground trenches and excavations for constructing buildings and structures.
6. Aluminum loading ramps that are manufactured and used for loading motor vehicles for hauling the motor vehicles.
7. Aluminum or stainless steel beer or malt beverage kegs that are commonly used by brewers or producers for selling and transporting beer or malt beverages.
8. Catalytic converters or any nonferrous parts of a catalytic converter. For the purposes of this paragraph,  " catalytic converters"  means motor vehicle exhaust system parts that are used for controlling the exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and that contain a catalyst metal.
9. Metal municipal storm grates that are used to allow for water drainage from municipal streets or alleys.
B. This section does not apply to or prohibit the purchase or possession of the types of items that are listed in subsection A of this section and that are acquired in transactions with industrial accounts,  with other scrap metal dealers or after the scrap metal is authorized for release by a peace officer of that jurisdiction if the scrap metal dealer keeps records pursuant to section 44-1642 and electronically reports the transactions pursuant to section 44-1644.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1642.02 - Scrap vehicle purchase; applicable law

44-1642.02.
Scrap vehicle purchase;  applicable law
Notwithstanding any other law,  only title 28 governs the purchase by a scrap metal dealer of a vehicle as defined in section 28-101 solely for the purpose of processing the vehicle into a scrap vehicle or into prepared grades of scrap metal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1643 - Violation; classification

44-1643.
Violation;  classification
A scrap metal dealer who fails in any respect to keep a book or similar record prescribed by section 44-1642 or to set out in a book or similar record any matter this article requires or who refuses,  upon demand of any peace officer of this state,  to exhibit a book or similar record,  business record,  receipt or transaction record,  or who knowingly destroys a book or similar record within two years after making the final entry of any transaction or who otherwise fails to comply with this article,  is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.