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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1443 - Application for registration

44-1443.
Application for registration
A. Subject to the limitations set forth in this article,  any person who is domiciled in this state and who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark,  or any person who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark in this state,  may file in the office of the secretary of state,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  an application for registration of that mark setting forth at least the following information:
1. The name and email and business address of the person applying for such registration and,  if a corporation,  the state of incorporation.
2. The goods or services in connection with which the mark is used,  the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall.
3. The date when the mark was first used anywhere,  and the date when the mark was first used in this state by the applicant or the applicant's predecessor in business.
4. A statement that the applicant is the owner of the mark and that no other person has the right to use the mark in this state either in the identical form of the mark or in such near resemblance to the mark as might be calculated to deceive or to be mistaken for the mark.
5. A statement that the applicant has conducted a search and found that the trademark or service mark does not consist of or comprise a mark that so resembles a mark registered in this state or a mark or trade name previously used in this state by another and not abandoned and that,  when applied to the goods or services of the applicant,  the mark is not likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.
6. A statement whether the applicant previously sought to register the trademark or service mark with the United States patent and trademark office and,  if so and the registration was denied,  the reasons for the denial.
B. The application shall be:
1. Signed by the applicant,  or by a member of the firm or any officer of the corporation or association applying.
2. Accompanied by a specimen or facsimile of the mark in a format specified by the secretary of state by rule.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1443.01 - Electronic filing; acceptance

44-1443.01.
Electronic filing;  acceptance
A. Any document that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state.
B. Any document that is filed in accordance with this section is deemed to comply with:
1. The filing requirements of this article.
2. The requirement that a filing be verified or be submitted with a written signature.
3. Any requirement that the filing be filed under the penalty of perjury.
C. The secretary of state may adopt rules requiring that any person that submits a document for filing pursuant to this section also submit a written or printed copy of the document as a prerequisite to the document being deemed filed.
D. Except as provided in this section,  all civil and criminal statutes applicable to the filing of paper documents apply to all documents filed pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1444 - Certificate of registration; admissibility as evidence

44-1444.
Certificate of registration;  admissibility as evidence
A. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this article,  the secretary of state shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate shall be issued under the signature of the secretary of state and the seal of the state,  and it shall show:
1. The name and business address and,  if a corporation,  the state of incorporation,  of the person claiming ownership of the mark.
2. The date claimed for the first use of the mark anywhere and the date claimed for the first use of the mark in this state.
3. The class of goods or services and a description of the goods or services on which the mark is used.
4. A reproduction of the mark.
5. The registration date and the term of the registration.
B. A certificate of registration issued by the secretary of state under the provisions of this article or a copy thereof duly certified by the secretary of state shall be admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of such mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1445 - Duration of registration; renewal notice; application and fee

44-1445.
Duration of registration;  renewal notice;  application and fee
A. Registration of a mark under the provisions of this article shall be effective for a term of ten years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  the registration may be renewed for a like term. A mark registration may be renewed for successive periods of ten years in a like manner.
B. The secretary of state shall notify registrants of marks under this article of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the ten years from the date of registration by writing to the last known address of the registrants.
C. Any registered mark expires ten years from the date of the registration,  or of the last reregistration thereof,  and may be reregistered by filing an application with the secretary of state on a form furnished by the secretary of state and paying the renewal fee therefor within six months prior to the expiration of the registration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1446 - Assignment of mark and registration

44-1446.
Assignment of mark and registration
Any mark and its registration under the provisions of this article shall be assignable with the goodwill of the business in which the mark is used or with that part of the goodwill of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the mark. Assignment shall be by instruments in writing duly executed and may be recorded with the secretary of state who upon recording of the assignment shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last reregistration thereof. An assignment of any registration under this article shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice,  unless it is recorded with the secretary of state within three months after the date thereof or prior to such subsequent purchase.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1448 - Cancellation of registrations

44-1448.
Cancellation of registrations
The secretary of state shall cancel from the register:
1. Any registration concerning which the secretary of state receives a voluntary request for cancellation thereof from the registrant or the assignee of record.
2. All registrations granted under this article and not reregistered in accordance with the provisions hereof.
3. Any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction finds:
(a) That the registered mark has been abandoned.
(b) That the registrant is not the owner of the mark.
(c) That the registration was granted improperly.
(d) That the registration was obtained fraudulently.
(e) That the registered mark is so similar to a mark registered by another person in the United States patent office,  prior to the date of the filing of the application for registration by the registrant under this article,  and not abandoned,  that it might cause confusion or mistake,  or a person to be deceived,  but if the registrant proves that he is the owner of a concurrent registration of his mark in the United States patent office covering an area including this state,  the registration under this article shall not be canceled.
(f) That the mark is or has become the generic name for the goods or services,  or a portion of the goods or services,  for which it has been registered.
4. When a court of competent jurisdiction orders cancellation of a registration on any ground.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1448.01 - Injury to business reputation; dilution

44-1448.01.
Injury to business reputation;  dilution
A. The owner of a mark that is famous in this state shall be entitled,  subject to the principles of equity and on terms as the court deems reasonable,  to an injunction against another person's commercial use of a mark or trade name,  if the use begins after the mark has become famous and causes dilution of the distinctive quality of the mark and to obtain other relief provided in this section. In determining whether a mark is distinctive and famous,  a court may consider at least the following factors:
1. The degree of inherent or acquired distinctiveness of the mark in this state.
2. The duration and extent of use of the mark in connection with the goods and services with which the mark is used.
3. The duration and extent of advertising and publicity of the mark in this state.
4. The geographical extent of the trading area in which the mark is used.
5. The channels of trade for the goods or services with which the mark is used.
6. The degree of recognition of the mark in the trading areas and channels of trade in this state used by the mark's owner and the person against whom the injunction is sought.
7. The nature and extent of use of the same or similar mark by third parties.
8. Whether the mark is the subject of a state registration in this state or a federal registration under the act of March 3,  1881,  or under the act of February 20,  1905,  or on the principal register.
B. In an action brought under this section,  the owner of a famous mark is entitled only to injunctive relief in this state,  unless the person against whom the injunctive relief is sought wilfully intended to trade on the owner's reputation or to cause dilution of the famous mark. If wilful intent is proven,  the owner shall also be entitled to the remedies set forth in this chapter,  subject to the discretion of the court and the principles of equity.
C. The following are not actionable under this section:
1. Fair use of a mark by another person in comparative commercial advertising or promotion to identify the competing goods or services of the owner of the famous mark.
2. Noncommercial use of the mark.
3. All forms of news reporting and news commentary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1450 - Fraudulent registration; damages

44-1450.
Fraudulent registration;  damages
Any person who for himself,  or on behalf of any other person,  procures the filing or registration of any mark in the office of the secretary of state under the provisions of this article by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration,  verbally or in writing,  or by any other fraudulent means,  shall be liable to pay all damages sustained in consequence of such filing or registration,  to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured thereby in any court of competent jurisdiction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1455 - Use of unauthorized copy of computer software; violation; classification

44-1455.
Use of unauthorized copy of computer software;  violation;  classification
A person who knowingly uses,  other than for personal,  noncommercial use,  an unauthorized copy of computer software that when used depicts,  incorporates or displays or causes to be depicted,  incorporated or displayed a mark that has been registered under this article for computer software is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1456 - Use of trademarked container for other articles; violation; classification

44-1456.
Use of trademarked container for other articles;  violation;  classification
A person who has or uses a cask,  bottle,  vessel,  case,  cover,  label or other thing bearing or having in any way connected with it the duly filed trademark or name of another,  for the purpose of disposing of,  with intent to deceive or defraud,  any article other than the article which such container or thing originally contained or was connected with by the owner of such trademark or name,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460 - Registration of trade name, title or designation

44-1460.
Registration of trade name,  title or designation
A. Any person,  partnership,  corporation,  firm,  association,  society,  foundation,  federation or organization doing business in this state or any foreign corporation licensed to exercise its corporate powers in this state,  may register with the secretary of state,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  the name,  title or designation under which the applicant is operating,  setting forth at least the following information:
1. The name and email and business address of the applicant for such registration. If the applicant is a corporation,  the state of its incorporation shall be disclosed.
2. The name,  title or designation to be registered.
3. The general nature of the business conducted by the applicant.
4. The length of time during which the name,  title or designation has been used by the applicant in the applicant's business operations in this state.
5. A statement that the applicant has conducted a search and found that the trade name,  title or designation is distinguishable on the record from both of the following:
(a) Any other name previously filed and on record with the secretary of state.
(b) An existing corporation name or a corporate name reserved pursuant to title 10,  chapters 4,  19 and 24 through 40.
B. The applicant or a member or officer of the firm,  partnership,  corporation,  association,  society,  foundation,  federation or other organization shall sign the application.
C. A single name,  title or designation may be registered on each application submitted under this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.01 - Issuance of certificate; restrictions

44-1460.01.
Issuance of certificate;  restrictions
A. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this article the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of registration. The certificate shall show the name and business address of the applicant,  the name,  title or designation registered,  the date of first use claimed,  the date of registration and the term of registration.
B. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name,  title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from any other name previously filed and on record with the secretary of state.
C. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name,  title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from an existing corporate name or a corporate name reserved pursuant to title 10,  chapters 4,  19 and 24 through 40.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.02 - Effective term of registration; renewal; expiration notice

44-1460.02.
Effective term of registration;  renewal;  expiration notice
A. Registration of a name,  title or designation under the terms of this article is effective for a term of five years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term,  on a form furnished by the secretary of state,  the registration may be renewed at the end of each five-year period for a like term.
B. The secretary of state shall notify registrants within the sixty days next preceding the expiration of the five years from the date of registration of the necessity of renewal by writing to the last known address of the registrants.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.03 - Assignment and recording of rights

44-1460.03.
Assignment and recording of rights
Any name,  title or designation and its registration may be assignable by an instrument in writing duly executed and may be recorded with the secretary of state who upon recording the assignment shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last renewal of the registration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.05 - Exclusive rights; common law rights

44-1460.05.
Exclusive rights;  common law rights
A. The registration of a trade name if prior in time to the filing of articles of incorporation or the reservation of a corporate name shall give to the holder of the registered trade name exclusive right to the use of such name.
B. Nothing in this article shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in trade names acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.06 - Electronic filing; acceptance

44-1460.06.
Electronic filing;  acceptance
A. Any document that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state.
B. Any document that is filed in accordance with this section is deemed to comply with:
1. The filing requirements of this article.
2. The requirement that a filing be submitted with a written signature.
3. Any requirement that the filing be filed under the penalty of perjury.
C. The secretary of state may adopt rules requiring that any person that submits a document for filing pursuant to this section also submit a written or printed copy of the document as a prerequisite to the document being deemed filed.
D. Except as provided in this section,  all civil and criminal statutes applicable to the filing of paper documents apply to all documents filed pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1460.07 - Trade name registration cancellation; release for use

44-1460.07.
Trade name registration cancellation;  release for use
A. The secretary of state shall cancel a trade name registration if:
1. The secretary of state receives a voluntary request for cancellation from the registrant or the assignee of record.
2. The registration is not renewed in accordance with this article.
3. A court of competent jurisdiction orders the cancellation on any grounds.
4. The registration was obtained fraudulently by containing false or misleading information.
B. The secretary of state may release a trade name for use pursuant to this article six months after the trade name's corporate owner has been administratively dissolved.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1481 - Fraudulent advertising practices defined; violation; classification

44-1481.
Fraudulent advertising practices defined;  violation;  classification
A. A person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor who:
1. Knowingly and with the intent to sell to the public real or personal property or services,  or to induce the public to acquire an interest therein,  makes and publishes an advertisement,  either printed or by public outcry or proclamation,  or otherwise,  containing any false,  fraudulent,  deceptive or misleading representations in respect to such property or services,  or the manner of its sale or distribution.
2. Publishes,  circulates or disseminates any statement or assertion of fact concerning real estate which is known by him to be untrue,  and which is made or disseminated with the intention of misleading.
B. A merchant is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor who advertises or displays any brand of goods known to the general public and quotes prices in connection therewith as an inducement to attract purchasers to the place of business so advertised,  and makes false statements regarding the quality or merits of the goods advertised.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1482 - Unsolicited commercial fax advertisements; definition

44-1482.
Unsolicited commercial fax advertisements;  definition
A. Each unsolicited commercial fax advertisement shall include the name,  address,  fax number and toll free or local contact telephone number of the vendor that sends the fax.
B. Any person who receives an unsolicited commercial fax advertisement may contact the vendor that sent the fax and request that no further faxes be sent. On receiving a request that no further faxes be sent,  a vendor shall have three business days to update its records. If the vendor continues to send unsolicited commercial faxes three business days after the person requests not to receive further faxes,  the person may charge the vendor five dollars for each faxed page received.
C. This section shall not be construed to alter or restrict any rights a person may have under federal law to recover for the sending of an unsolicited commercial fax advertisement by a vendor.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " vendor"  means any individual,  corporation,  business trust,  partnership,  association or other legal entity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1501 - Definitions

44-1501.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Operator"  includes a manager or any person in charge of the operation of motels,  motor hotels,  motor courts,  motor camps,  hotels,  and like establishments. " Operator"  or " owner"  includes natural persons,  firms,  and corporations.
2. " Outdoor sign"  or " outside sign"  means any sign visible to passers-by whether it is located within or without the building.
3. " Room rates"  means the rates at which rooms or other accommodations are rented to occupants.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1503 - Posting of minimum and maximum rates

44-1503.
Posting of minimum and maximum rates
A. An owner or operator of an establishment within the scope of this article shall not post or maintain posted on any outdoor or outside advertising sign pertaining to the establishment any rates for accommodations in the establishment unless the sign has posted thereon both the minimum and maximum room or other rental unit rates for accommodations offered for rental. All posted rates and descriptive data on such sign shall be in type and material of the same size and prominence.
B. This section shall not be held to be complied with by signs stating the rate per person or bearing the legend " and up" .
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1504 - Accommodations advertised required to be available

44-1504.
Accommodations advertised required to be available
An owner or operator of any establishment within the scope of this article shall not post or maintain posted on outdoor or outside advertising signs rates for accommodations in the establishment unless there is available in the establishment,  when vacant,  accommodations for immediate occupancy to meet the posted rates of such advertising signs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1506 - Construction

44-1506.
Construction
A. Nothing in this article shall be construed to require establishments within the scope of this article to have outdoor or outside signs.
B. This article shall be liberally construed to prevent untrue,  misleading,  false or fraudulent representations relating to rates being placed upon outdoor or outside signs pertaining to such establishments.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1521 - Definitions

44-1521.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Advertisement"  includes the attempt by publication,  dissemination,  solicitation or circulation,  oral or written,  to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest in any merchandise.
2. " Attorney general"  means the attorney general of Arizona or the attorney general's authorized delegate.
3. " Authorized delegate"  means any attorney,  investigator or administrative personnel employed by the attorney general and so designated,  and,  if requested by the county attorney and authorized by the attorney general,  may include similar personnel employed by the several county attorneys of this state.
4. " Examine"  means the inspection,  study or copying of any account,  book,  document,  merchandise,  paper or record.
5. " Merchandise"  means any objects,  wares,  goods,  commodities,  intangibles,  real estate or services.
6. " Person"  means any natural person or the person's legal representative,  any partnership or domestic or foreign corporation,  any company,  trust,  business entity or association or any agent,  employee,  salesman,  partner,  officer,  director,  member,  stockholder,  associate or trustee.
7. " Sale"  means any sale,  offer for sale or attempt to sell any merchandise for any consideration,  including sales,  leases and rentals of any real estate subject to any form of deed restriction imposed as part of a previous sale.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1522 - Unlawful practices; intended interpretation of provisions

44-1522.
Unlawful practices;  intended interpretation of provisions
A. The act,  use or employment by any person of any deception,  deceptive or unfair act or practice,  fraud,  false pretense,  false promise,  misrepresentation,  or concealment,  suppression or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely on such concealment,  suppression or omission,  in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise whether or not any person has in fact been misled,  deceived or damaged thereby,  is declared to be an unlawful practice.
B. The violation of chapter 9,  article 16 or chapter 19,  article 1 of this title is declared to be an unlawful practice and subject to enforcement under this article.
C. It is the intent of the legislature,  in construing subsection A,  that the courts may use as a guide interpretations given by the federal trade commission and the federal courts to 15 United States Code sections 45,  52 and 55(a)(1).
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1523 - Exemptions

44-1523.
Exemptions
Nothing contained in this article shall apply to the owner or publisher of a newspaper,  magazine,  or other publication of printed matter wherein such advertisement appears,  or to the owner or operator of a radio or television station which disseminates such advertisement when the owner,  publisher,  or operator has no knowledge of the intent,  design,  or purpose of the advertiser. Further,  nothing contained in this article shall apply to any advertisement which is subject to and complies with the rules and regulations of,  and the statutes administered by the federal trade commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1524 - Powers of attorney general

44-1524.
Powers of attorney general
A. If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person has engaged in,  is engaging in or is about to engage in any practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article,  he may:
1. Require such person to file on such forms as he prescribes a statement or report in writing,  under oath,  as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the sale or advertisement of merchandise by such person,  and such other data and information as he may deem necessary.
2. Examine under oath any person in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise.
3. Examine any merchandise or sample thereof,  or any record,  book,  document,  account or paper as he may deem necessary.
4. Pursuant to an order of the superior court,  impound any record,  book,  document,  account,  paper,  or sample or merchandise material to such practice and retain the same in his possession until the completion of all proceedings undertaken under this article or in the courts.
B. This section does not prohibit the attorney general from investigation of violations of this article including requesting a person to respond to a complaint filed against him. A person cannot be compelled to comply with a request to respond to a complaint except in accordance with section 44-1527.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1525 - Confidentiality of information or evidence

44-1525.
Confidentiality of information or evidence
All information or evidence provided to the attorney general shall be confidential and shall not be made public unless in the judgment of the attorney general the ends of justice and the public interest will be served by the publication thereof,  provided that the names of the interested parties shall not be made public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1526 - Subpoena; hearing; rules and regulations

44-1526.
Subpoena;  hearing;  rules and regulations
A. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed in this article,  the attorney general,  in addition to other powers conferred upon him by this article,  may:
1. Issue subpoenas to any person.
2. Administer an oath or affirmation to any person.
3. Conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry.
4. Prescribe such forms and promulgate such procedural rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this article,  which rules and regulations shall have the force of law. Such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this article.
B. The attorney general shall serve a demand or subpoena in accordance with one of the following:
1. Service within or without this state in the manner provided under applicable law or rules of procedure for the service of a summons and complaint in a civil action.
2. On a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person at his last known place of business,  residence,  or both,  within or without this state.
3. On any person other than a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person authorized or permitted by law to receive service of a complaint and a summons in a civil action.
4. Service as the superior court may direct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1527 - Failure to supply information or obey subpoena; hearing

44-1527.
Failure to supply information or obey subpoena;  hearing
A. If any person fails or refuses to fully comply with a demand or any subpoena issued by the attorney general under sections 44-1524 or 44-1526,  the attorney general may file a petition with the superior court and,  after notice and hearing on the petition,  request the following orders until the person complies with the demand or the subpoena:
1. Adjudging such person in contempt of court.
2. Granting injunctive relief,  restraining the sale or advertisement of merchandise by such person which is the subject of the investigation.
3. Granting such other relief as the court may deem proper.
B. If the court determines that the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in,  is engaging in or is about to engage in any act,  practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article,  the court shall grant the appropriate relief.
C. If the attorney general determines that disclosure to the respondent of the evidence relied on to establish reasonable cause would not be in the best interests of the investigation,  he may request and the court may examine the evidence in camera and thereafter make its determination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1528 - Remedies; injunction; other reliefs; receiver

44-1528.
Remedies;  injunction;  other reliefs;  receiver
A. Following an investigation made pursuant to section 44-1524 and when it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in or is engaging in any practice declared to be unlawful by this article,  the attorney general may seek and obtain in an action in a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction prohibiting the person from continuing the practices or engaging in the practice or doing any acts in furtherance of the practice after notice as is required by the rules of civil procedure. The court may make such orders or judgments as may be necessary to:
1. Prevent the use or employment by a person of any unlawful practices.
2. Restore to any person in interest any monies or property,  real or personal,  which may have been acquired by means of any practice in this article declared to be unlawful,  including the appointment of a receiver.
3. Require that any profits,  gain,  gross receipts or other benefit obtained by means of any practice in this article declared to be unlawful be disgorged and paid to the state for deposit in the consumer remediation subaccount of the consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund established by section 44-1531.02.
4. Prohibit a person found to have violated this article from engaging in a specified trade or occupation.
B. Following an investigation made pursuant to section 44-1524 and when it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in or is engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful by this article and that the person is about to conceal the person's assets or the person's identity or whereabouts or leave the state,  the attorney general may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction,  ex parte,  for an order appointing a receiver of the assets of the person. On a showing made by affidavit or other evidence that the person has engaged in or is engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful by this article and that the person is about to conceal the person's assets or the person's identity or whereabouts or leave the state,  the court may order the appointment of a receiver to receive the assets of the person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1529 - Powers of receiver

44-1529.
Powers of receiver
When a receiver is appointed by the court pursuant to this article,  he shall have the power to sue for,  collect,  receive,  or take into his possession all the goods,  and chattels,  rights and credits,  monies and effects,  lands and tenements,  books,  records,  documents,  papers,  choses in action,  bills,  notes and property of every description,  including property with which such property has been mingled if it cannot be identified in kind because of such commingling,  and to sell,  convey,  and assign the same and hold and dispose of the proceeds thereof under the direction of the court. Any person who has suffered damages as a result of the use or employment of any unlawful practice,  and submits proof to the satisfaction of the court that he has in fact been damaged,  may participate with general creditors in the distribution of the assets to the extent he has sustained out-of-pocket losses. The court shall have jurisdiction of all questions arising in such proceedings and may make such orders and enter such judgments therein as may be required.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1530 - Assurance of discontinuance of unlawful practice

44-1530.
Assurance of discontinuance of unlawful practice
In the enforcement of the provisions of this article,  the attorney general may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of the provisions of this article from any person engaging in,  or who has engaged in,  such act or practice. Such assurance may include a stipulation for the payment by such person of reasonable expenses incurred by the attorney general or as restitution to aggrieved persons,  or both. Any such assurance shall be in writing and shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has its principal place of business or in Maricopa county. A violation of such assurance within six years of the filing thereof shall constitute prima facie proof of a violation of the provisions of this article. Such assurance of discontinuance shall not be considered an admission of a violation for any purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1531 - Violations; civil penalties

44-1531.
Violations;  civil penalties
A. If a court finds that any person has wilfully violated section 44-1522,  the attorney general upon petition to the court may recover from the person on behalf of the state a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation.
B. For purposes of this section,  a wilful violation occurs when the party committing the violation knew or should have known that his conduct was of the nature prohibited by section 44-1522.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1531.01 - Consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund; use of fund

44-1531.01.
Consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund;  use of fund
A. The consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund is established to be administered by the attorney general under the conditions and for the purposes provided by this section. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190,  relating to lapsing of appropriations.
B. The fund consists of the following:
1. Any investigative or court costs,  attorney fees or civil penalties recovered for the state by the attorney general as a result of enforcement of either state or federal statutes pertaining to consumer protection or consumer fraud,  whether by final judgment,  settlement or otherwise,  except that the costs,  penalties or fees recovered by a county attorney shall be retained in the county and used for investigative operations for consumer protection in the county.
2. Monies deposited pursuant to section 41-5603.
C. The attorney general shall use the monies in the fund for operating expenses,  including any cost or expense associated with the tobacco master settlement agreement arbitration,  consumer fraud education and investigative and enforcement operations of the consumer protection division.
D. On or before January 15,  April 15,  July 15 and October 15,  the attorney general shall file with the governor,  with copies to the director of the department of administration,  the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives,  the secretary of state and the staff director of the joint legislative budget committee,  a full and complete account of the receipts and disbursements from the fund in the previous calendar quarter.
E. On or before January 15,  April 15,  July 15 and October 15,  each county attorney who retains monies pursuant to subsection B of this section shall provide the county board of supervisors with a full and complete account of the receipts and disbursements of the monies in the previous calendar quarter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1532 - Violation of order or injunction; penalty

44-1532.
Violation of order or injunction;  penalty
A person who violates any order or injunction issued pursuant to this article shall forfeit and pay to the general fund of the state of Arizona a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation. For the purpose of this section,  the superior court in the county issuing any order or injunction shall retain jurisdiction,  and the cause shall be continued. In such cases,  the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1533 - Cumulative remedies

44-1533.
Cumulative remedies
A. The provisions of this article are in addition to all other causes of action,  remedies and penalties available to this state.
B. The provisions of this article shall not bar any claim against any person who has acquired any monies or property,  real or personal,  by means of any practice declared to be unlawful by this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1551 - Definitions

44-1551.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Affiliate"  means a person who controls,  is controlled or is under common control with another person.
2. " Control"  means actual or legal power of influence over another person,  whether direct or indirect,  arising through direct or indirect ownership of capital stock,  interlocking directorates or officers,  contractual relations,  agency agreements or leasing arrangements where the result is used to affect or influence such persons.
3. " Dealer"  means any person engaged in the retail sale of petroleum products supplied under a distributorship,  franchise or other agreement,  entered into with a distributor.
4. " Distributor"  means any person engaged in the sale,  consignment or other distribution of petroleum products to dealers at retail outlets serving the general motoring public.
5. " Engaged in the sale of petroleum products"  means,  in the case of a dealer,  that at least fifty per cent of the average annual gross revenue of the franchise is derived from the sale of petroleum products.
6. " Franchise"  or " franchise agreement"  means a written agreement between a distributor and a dealer under which the dealer is granted the right to use a trademark,  trade name,  service mark or other identifying symbol or name owned by the distributor,  under which the dealer is granted the right to occupy premises owned,  leased,  or controlled by the distributor,  for the purpose of engaging in the retail sale of petroleum products of the distributor.
7. " Good cause"  means the failure of a dealer to comply with those express provisions of the franchise except any that may be unconscionable.
8. " Good faith"  includes the duty of a party to act in a fair and equitable manner in the performance and in demanding performance of the franchise.
9. " Petroleum products"  means motor vehicle fuels and lubricants.
10. " Retail sale of products"  means the sale thereof for consumption and not for resale at a retail outlet serving the motoring public.
11. " Sale,  transfer or assignment"  means any disposition of a franchise or any interest therein,  with or without consideration,  to include but not limited to bequest,  inheritance,  gift,  exchange,  lease or license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1552 - Disclosures to be made by distributor before conclusion of agreement

44-1552.
Disclosures to be made by distributor before conclusion of agreement
A distributor shall disclose to any prospective dealer the following information before any franchise agreement is concluded:
1. The gallonage volume history of gasoline sold to the previous dealer or dealers at the same premises and during a three-year period immediately past or such shorter period during which the same premises were used for engaging in the sale of gasoline while the franchise or business operation was in effect.
2. To the extent previously made available to the distributor,  the name and last known address of the previous dealer or dealers for the preceding three years or such shorter period during which the premises were used for engaging in the sale of petroleum products.
3. Any legally binding commitments for the sale,  demolition or other disposition of the location.
4. The training programs,  if any,  and the specific goods and services the distributor will provide for and to the dealer.
5. Full disclosure of any and all obligations which will be required of the dealer.
6. Full disclosure of all restrictions on the sale,  transfer and termination of the agreement. Any disclosure required by this section may be made in the body of the franchise agreement or separately.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1553 - Voidable franchises

44-1553.
Voidable franchises
Any franchise may be cancelled by the dealer at his option by sending a written declaration of that fact and the reasons therefor to the distributor if:
1. The distributor's offer was fraudulent or unlawful,  provided that the dealer send such written declaration within sixty days after discovery thereof.
2. The dealer was not afforded the opportunity to negotiate with the distributor on all provisions within the franchise,  except that such negotiations shall not impair the uniform image and quality standards of the franchise,  provided that the dealer send such written declaration within ten days after execution of the franchise.
3. The dealer was not furnished a copy of the franchise agreement at least seventy-two hours prior to execution. The dealer shall send such written cancellation within ten days after execution of the franchise.
4. The dealer was not furnished the disclosure set forth in section 44-1552 at least seventy-two hours prior to the execution of the franchise agreement. The dealer shall send such written cancellation within ten days after dealer has acquired all of the required information.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 44 - Trade and Commerce › § 44-1554 - Prohibited practices

44-1554.
Prohibited practices
It is a violation of this article for any distributor directly or indirectly or through any officer,  agent or employee to engage in any of the following practices:
1. To prohibit directly or indirectly the right of free association among dealers for any lawful purpose.
2. To fail to act in good faith in performing or complying with any terms,  provisions of or collateral to a franchise.
3. To terminate or cancel a franchise without good cause.
4. To use undue influence to induce a dealer to surrender any right given to the dealer by any provision contained in the franchise.
5. To cancel,  terminate,  fail to renew or to threaten the cancellation,  termination or nonrenewal of any franchise because of the dealer's failure to purchase merchandise or products sold by the distributor where the requirement that the dealer sell exclusively the merchandise or products of the distributor would be a violation of any law,  rule or regulation of this state or of the United States.
6. To change or modify any restrictions upon nonpetroleum related business activities of the gasoline dealer during the term of his franchise.
7. To unreasonably reduce,  limit or curtail the supply of gasoline or other petroleum products to any dealer.
8. To cancel or terminate a franchise solely to secure for its own account the distributor's more successful or profitable franchise stations.
9. To place unreasonable restrictions upon nonpetroleum related business activities of the dealer.