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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1493.01 - Free exercise of religion protected

41-1493.01.
Free exercise of religion protected
A. Free exercise of religion is a fundamental right that applies in this state even if laws,  rules or other government actions are facially neutral.
B. Except as provided in subsection C,  government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability.
C. Government may substantially burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is both:
1. In furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.
2. The least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.
D. A person whose religious exercise is burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against a government. A party who prevails in any action to enforce this article against a government shall recover attorney fees and costs.
E. In this section,  the term substantially burden is intended solely to ensure that this article is not triggered by trivial,  technical or de minimis infractions.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1493.02 - Applicability

41-1493.02.
Applicability
A. This article applies to all state and local laws and ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances,  whether statutory or otherwise,  and whether adopted before or after the effective date of this article.
B. State laws that are adopted after the effective date of this article are subject to this article unless the law explicitly excludes application by reference to this article.
C. This article shall not be construed to authorize any government to burden any religious belief.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1493.03 - Free exercise of religion; land use regulation

41-1493.03.
Free exercise of religion;  land use regulation
A. Government shall not impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that imposes an unreasonable burden on a person's exercise of religion,  regardless of a compelling governmental interest,  unless the government demonstrates one of the following:
1. That the person's exercise of religion at a particular location violates religion-neutral zoning standards enacted into the government's laws at the time of the person's application for a permit.
2. That the person's exercise of religion at a particular location would be hazardous due to toxic uses in adjacent properties.
3. The existence of a suitable alternate property the person could use for the exercise of religion.
B. Government shall not impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that treats a religious assembly or institution on less than equal terms with a nonreligious assembly or institution,  regardless of a compelling governmental interest.
C. Government shall not impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that discriminates against an assembly or institution on the basis of religion,  regardless of a compelling governmental interest.
D. Government shall not impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that completely excludes a religious assembly or institution from a jurisdiction or unreasonably limits religious assemblies,  institutions or structures within a jurisdiction,  regardless of a compelling governmental interest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1493.04 - Free exercise of religion; professional or occupational license; certificate or registration; appointments to governmental offices; definition

41-1493.04.
Free exercise of religion;  professional or occupational license;  certificate or registration;  appointments to governmental offices;  definition
A. Government shall not deny,  revoke or suspend a person's professional or occupational license,  certificate or registration for any of the following and the following are not unprofessional conduct:
1. Declining to provide or participate in providing any service that violates the person's sincerely held religious beliefs except performing the duties of a peace officer.
2. Refusing to affirm a statement or oath that is contrary to the person's sincerely held religious beliefs.
3. Expressing sincerely held religious beliefs in any context,  including a professional context as long as the services provided otherwise meet the current standard of care or practice for the profession.
4. Providing faith-based services that otherwise meet the current standard of care or practice for the profession.
5. Making business related decisions in accordance with sincerely held religious beliefs such as:
(a) Employment decisions,  unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law.
(b) Client selection decisions.
(c) Financial decisions.
B. Government shall not deny a person an appointment to public office or a position on a board,  commission or committee based on the person's exercise of religion.
C. This section is not a defense to and does not authorize any person to engage in sexual misconduct or any criminal conduct.
D. This section does not authorize any person to engage in conduct that is prohibited under the Constitution of the United States or of this state or section 15-535.
E. This section does not authorize any person to engage in conduct that violates the emergency medical treatment and active labor act (P.L. 99-272;  100 Stat. 164;  42 United States Code section 1395dd) or the religious land use and institutionalized persons act (P.L. 106-274;  114 Stat. 803;  42 United States Code section 2000CC-1) as of the effective date of this section.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " government"  includes all courts and administrative bodies or entities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona supreme court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1494 - Training, orientation and therapy; blame and judgment; prohibition; annual report; definition

41-1494.
Training,  orientation and therapy;  blame and judgment;  prohibition;  annual report;  definition
A. This state,  a state agency or a city,  town,  county or political subdivision of this state may not require an employee to engage in training,  orientation or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race,  ethnicity or sex. This subsection does not preclude any training on sexual harassment.
B. This state,  a state agency or a city,  town,  county or political subdivision of this state may not use public monies for training,  orientation or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race,  ethnicity or sex. This subsection does not preclude any training on sexual harassment.
C. On or before December 1 of each year the department of administration shall submit a report that includes state agencies in compliance with this section to the governor,  the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and submit a copy of this report to the secretary of state.
D. " Blame or judgment on the basis of race,  ethnicity or sex"  means the following concepts:
1. One race,  ethnic group or sex is inherently morally or intellectually superior to another race,  ethnic group or sex.
2. An individual,  by virtue of the individual's race,  ethnicity or sex,  is inherently racist,  sexist or oppressive,  whether consciously or unconsciously.
3. An individual should be invidiously discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of the individual's race,  ethnicity or sex.
4. An individual's moral character is determined by the individual's race,  ethnicity or sex.
5. An individual,  by virtue of the individual's race,  ethnicity or sex,  bears responsibility for actions committed by other members of the same race,  ethnic group or sex.
6. An individual should feel discomfort,  guilt,  anguish or any other form of psychological distress because of the individual's race,  ethnicity or sex.
7. Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist or were created by members of a particular race,  ethnic group or sex to oppress members of another race,  ethnic group or sex.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1495 - Definitions

41-1495.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Criminal conduct"  means any act,  including all preparatory offenses,  in violation of section 13-1103,  13-1104,  13-1105,  13-1202,  13-1203,  13-1204,  13-1208,  13-1304,  13-1404,  13-1405,  13-1406,  13-1410,  13-1417,  13-2314.04,  13-2915,  13-2916,  13-2921,  13-2921.01,  13-3019,  13-3552,  13-3553,  13-3554,  13-3601 or 13-3601.02.
2. " Discriminatory act"  means any direct or indirect act or practice that adversely affects a religious organization,  including exclusion,  restriction,  segregation,  limitation,  refusal or denial.
3. " Religious organization"  means:
(a) A house of worship.
(b) A religious group,  corporation,  association,  educational institution,  ministry,  order,  society or similar entity,  regardless of whether it is integrated or affiliated with a church or other house of worship.
(c) An officer,  owner,  minister,  manager,  religious leader,  clergyperson or employee of an entity or organization described in this paragraph.
4. " Religious services"  means a meeting or assembly of two or more persons organized by a religious organization for the purpose of worship,  training,  providing educational services,  conducting religious rituals or other activities that are deemed necessary by the religious organization for the exercise of religion.
5. " State government"  means:
(a) This state or a political subdivision of this state.
(b) Any agency of this state or of a political subdivision of this state,  including a department,  bureau,  board,  commission,  council,  court or public institution of higher education.
(c) Any person acting in an official capacity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1495.01 - Discriminatory action against religious organizations; prohibition

41-1495.01.
Discriminatory action against religious organizations;  prohibition
A. State government or any private person who sues under or attempts to enforce a law,  rule or regulation that is adopted by this state or a political subdivision of this state may not take any discriminatory action against a religious organization on the basis that the organization:
1. Is religious.
2. Operates or seeks to operate during a state of emergency.
3. Engages in the exercise of religion as protected under the first amendment of the United States Constitution.
B. During a state of emergency,  religious services are declared essential services and are deemed necessary and vital to the health and welfare of the public.
C. State government shall allow a religious organization to continue to operate and engage in religious services during the state of emergency to the same or greater extent than state government allows other organizations or businesses that provide essential services that are necessary and vital to the health and welfare of the public to operate.
D. This section does not prohibit state government from requiring religious organizations to comply with neutral health,  safety or occupancy requirements that are issued by the state government or the federal government and that apply to all organizations and businesses that provide essential services. State government may not enforce any health,  safety or occupancy requirement that imposes a substantial burden on a religious service unless state government demonstrates that applying the burden to the religious service in that particular instance is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1495.02 - Enforceability

41-1495.02.
Enforceability
A. A religious organization may assert a violation of this article as a claim against state government in any judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of state government,  any private person or any other party. Notwithstanding any other law,  an action under this article may be commenced and relief may be granted in a court of this state,  without regard to whether the religious organization commencing the action has sought or exhausted administrative remedies.
B. A religious organization that successfully asserts a claim or defense under this article against state government may recover:
1. Declaratory relief.
2. Injunctive relief.
3. Compensatory damages.
4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs.
5. Any other appropriate relief.
C. A religious organization that successfully asserts a claim or defense under this article against a private person not acting in an official capacity may recover only declaratory relief and injunctive relief.
D. Sovereign and governmental immunities to suit and from liability are waived and abolished to the extent of liability established by this article,  and a religious organization may sue state government,  except state courts,  for damages allowed by subsection B of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1495.03 - Rules of construction

41-1495.03.
Rules of construction
A. This article shall be construed in favor of a broad protection of the free exercise of religion.
B. The protection of the free exercise of religion afforded by this article is in addition to the protections provided under federal law,  state law and the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. This article does not preempt or repeal any state or local law that is equally or more protective of the free exercise of religion. This article does not narrow the meaning or application of any state or local law protecting the free exercise of religion.
C. This article applies to all state and local laws and ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances,  whether statutory or otherwise and whether adopted before or after September 24,  2022. State laws enacted after September 24,  2022 are subject to this article unless the law explicitly excludes application by reference to this article.
D. If any provision of this article or any application of the provision to any particular person or circumstance is held to be invalid under law,  the remainder of this article and the application of its provisions to any other person or circumstance may not be affected.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1503 - Chief executive officer

41-1503.
Chief executive officer
A. The board of directors shall employ a chief executive officer and prescribe the terms and conditions of the chief executive officer's employment. The chief executive officer serves at the pleasure of the board under the terms of a performance based contract.
B. The chief executive officer is responsible for managing,  administering and supervising the activities of the authority.
C. The chief executive officer shall negotiate,  make,  execute,  acknowledge and perform contracts and other agreements in the interest of the authority or to carry out or accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1505.12 - Arizona commerce authority local communities fund

41-1505.12.
Arizona commerce authority local communities fund
(Caution: 1998 Prop 105 applies)
A. The Arizona commerce authority local communities fund is established consisting of monies deposited pursuant to sections 5-601.02(H)(4)(b) and 5-601.02(I)(6)(b)(vii),  and interest earned on those monies. The chief executive officer shall administer the fund. The fund is not subject to appropriation,  and expenditures from the fund are not subject to outside approval notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary.
B. Monies received pursuant to sections 5-601.02(H)(4)(b) and 5-601.02(I)(6)(b)(vii) shall be deposited directly with the Arizona commerce authority local communities fund. On notice from the chief executive officer,  the state treasurer may invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. No monies in the fund shall revert to or be deposited in any other fund,  including the state general fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to the lapsing of appropriations. Monies provided from the fund shall supplement,  not supplant,  existing monies.
C. All monies in the fund shall be used by the authority to provide grants to cities,  towns and counties for government services that benefit the general public,  including public safety,  mitigation of impacts of gaming,  or promotion of commerce and economic development. All grant applications must have a written endorsement of a nearby Indian tribe to receive an award of funds from the authority.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1506 - Arizona commerce authority fund

41-1506.
Arizona commerce authority fund
A. The Arizona commerce authority fund is established consisting of:
1. Withholding tax revenues allocated to the fund from the job creation withholdings clearing account pursuant to section 43-409,  subsection B,  paragraph 1. Monies credited to the fund may be deposited in the state treasury or in a bank or other depository approved by the board of directors pursuant to section 41-1504,  subsection D,  paragraph 5.
2. Monies deposited pursuant to section 18-603.
B. The chief executive officer shall administer the fund. On notice from the chief executive officer,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest any monies in the fund deposited in the state treasury as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
C. The chief executive officer shall use the monies in the fund as follows:
1. Monies described in subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section shall be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter without further legislative authorization.
2. Monies described in subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section shall be used exclusively for the purposes of title 18,  chapter 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1506.02 - Major events fund; purpose; semiannual report

41-1506.02.
Major events fund;  purpose;  semiannual report
A. The major events fund is established consisting of monies appropriated to the fund by the legislature and private donations. The authority shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Monies in the fund may be used:
1. To support the planning and operation of the competitive bid process for major events in coordination with the office of tourism,  destination marketing organizations and local organizing committees.
2. To negotiate and make grants to local organizing committees or equivalent organizations for the operating costs of major events. Monies may not be used to supplant routine operating expenses of any political subdivision of this state. The grant for an event may not be more than twenty-five percent of the operating expenditures required under the event support contract between the host organization and the local organizing committee or equivalent organization.
3. For other economic development activities associated with major event operations.
B. Before awarding a grant pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section,  the authority shall prepare a written statement signed by the chief executive officer that assesses the direct economic impact of the grant and contains a finding that the award of the grant is in the best interest of this state.
C. The authority shall submit a semiannual report to the joint legislative budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting on or before July 15 and December 15 of each year. Each report shall include,  at a minimum,  the amount of actual expenditures from the fund by purpose and an expenditure plan for all remaining monies by purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1507 - Tax credit for increased research activity; qualification for refund

41-1507.
Tax credit for increased research activity;  qualification for refund
A. The authority shall receive applications and evaluate and certify taxpayers who otherwise qualify for income tax credits for increased research activities to further qualify for income tax refunds.
B. An application for a refund of the taxpayer's credit must include:
1. The taxpayer's name,  address and taxpayer identification number and a telephone number and e-mail address of a person responsible for the application.
2. A general description of the taxpayer's business and the research activities conducted by the taxpayer.
3. The number of full-time employees on the taxpayer's payroll on the last day of the taxpayer's taxable year. Only taxpayers employing fewer than one hundred fifty full-time employees qualify for a refund of the taxpayer's income tax credit.
4. The amount of the taxpayer's income tax credit for the taxable year.
5. Any other information required by the authority.
C. Each application shall include a processing fee equal to one per cent of the taxpayer's tax credit being refunded.
D. The authority shall process and evaluate each application and within thirty days after receiving the application either:
1. Issue to the applicant a certificate of qualification for the refund.
2. Notify the applicant of denial of the application with specific reasons for the denial. A denial of the application does not preclude a subsequent application if the applicant is able to correct any error or deficiency.
E. The authority shall not approve refunds exceeding a total of five million dollars in any calendar year. Refunds are allowed on a first come,  first served basis,  according to the date of application. An approved amount applies against the dollar limit for the year in which the application was submitted. If,  at the end of any year,  an unused balance occurs under the dollar limit prescribed by this subsection,  the balance shall be reallocated for the purposes of this section in the following year.
F. The authority,  with the cooperation of the department of revenue,  shall adopt rules and publish and prescribe forms and procedures as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1510 - Water infrastructure and commerce grant fund

41-1510.
Water infrastructure and commerce grant fund
A. The water infrastructure and commerce grant fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations,  federal monies and private donations. The chief executive officer shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Monies in the fund may be used to provide grants to eligible entities for contracting for the design and construction of water infrastructure at the eligible entity's location. The authority may retain up to one percent of the monies in the fund annually to administer the fund.
B. The following entities are eligible to apply for and receive grant monies pursuant to this section:
1. A public service corporation that provides water service pursuant to a certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the corporation commission and that is acting on behalf of an employer prescribed in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
2. An employer with more than two hundred fifty employees that is located in a county with a population of more than four hundred thousand persons and less than one million persons.
C. The authority shall:
1. Prescribe a simplified form and procedure to apply for and approve grants.
2. Establish requirements and criteria by which grants will be awarded,  which shall include at least the following:
(a) Grants to eligible applicants only for new water infrastructure projects that are located at the eligible applicant's property in a county with a population of more than four hundred thousand persons and less than one million persons.
(b) Grants for projects that create new jobs.
(c) Grants for projects that begin after January 1,  2022.
(d) Grants that are allocated and distributed not later than December 31,  2024.
(e) Applicants may receive more favorable consideration for grant monies if the applicant includes collaboration and cooperation with other members and entities in the community.
(f) Applicants shall certify that they are eligible to receive grant monies,  shall describe the project and services requested and why the project and services are needed and shall certify that all grant monies will be used in compliance with this section,  the authority's requirements,  the application requirements and processes and otherwise applicable law.
D. Before awarding a grant pursuant to this section,  the authority shall prepare a written statement that is signed by the chief executive officer,  that assesses the direct economic impact of the grant,  including the number of new jobs that will be created,  and that contains a finding that the award of grant monies is in the best interest of this state.
E. On or before December 15 of each year,  the authority shall submit an annual report to the joint legislative budget committee. The report shall include,  at a minimum,  the amount of actual expenditures from the fund by project and an expenditure plan for all remaining monies by project.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1511 - State broadband office; director; duties

41-1511.
State broadband office;  director;  duties
A. The state broadband office is established in the authority.
B. The state broadband office consists of the state broadband director,  who serves at the pleasure of the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer may hire staff for the state broadband office to do the following:
1. Coordinate the implementation of local,  state and federal broadband programs.
2. Coordinate and execute federal broadband grant applications with public and private stakeholders.
3. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders in navigating local,  state and federal regulatory and permitting processes for broadband infrastructure projects.
4. Provide guidance and support to local and state public and private partners on federal,  state and local broadband policies and practices.
5. Solicit feedback from stakeholders to develop long-term local,  state and federal broadband policy priorities that may influence local,  state and federal broadband policies and programs.
6. Work with local partners,  state and federal agencies and telecommunication providers to develop plans to improve internet connectivity and resiliency in this state.
C. The state broadband office shall publish and maintain a state broadband plan that further elaborates on the strategies and tactics to achieve this state's broadband goals.
D. The state broadband office may develop rules and guidelines to implement this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1526 - Authority review; applications; rural e-Connectivity pilot program

41-1526.
Authority review;  applications;  rural e-Connectivity pilot program
A person who is eligible to apply for the rural e-connectivity pilot program established pursuant to section 779 of the consolidated appropriations act,  2018 (P.L. 115 141;  132 Stat. 348) may request that the authority review the person's application for accuracy. The authority may not deny an applicant's request pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1531 - Designating military reuse zone; term; renewal

41-1531.
Designating military reuse zone;  term;  renewal
A. After executing a lease with a term of fifteen years or longer for the use or occupancy of real property or improvements that are located on a closed military facility with a runway that is at least eight thousand feet long at closing or after title to any part of a closed military facility with a runway that is at least eight thousand feet long at closing is transferred to this state or to another public or private entity,  the governor,  after consulting with the chief executive officer of the Arizona commerce authority,  may designate the property as a military reuse zone. Only properties that were used for operational and training purposes of the active uniformed services of the United States qualify for consideration as a military reuse zone.
B. The governor shall set a termination date for the military reuse zone that is not more than ten years after the date the zone is designated. During the last year before termination the governor may renew the military reuse zone for one term of ten years. Thereafter,  the legislature and the governor by joint resolution may renew the military reuse zone for additional ten year terms.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1532 - Tax incentives; conditions

41-1532.
Tax incentives;  conditions
A. A prime contractor may qualify for an exemption from transaction privilege tax with respect to activities in a military reuse zone as provided,  and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed,  by section 42-5075,  subsection B,  paragraph 4.
B. Taxable property in a military reuse zone that is devoted to providing aviation or aerospace services or to manufacturing,  assembling or fabricating aviation or aerospace products qualifies for assessment as class six property as provided,  and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed,  by sections 42-12006 and 42-15006.
C. To qualify for a tax incentive described in subsection A or B of this section,  the taxpayer shall provide to the authority information relating to the amount of tax benefits the taxpayer receives each year for each year in which the taxpayer claims the incentives on forms prescribed by the authority. If the taxpayer fails to provide the required information,  the authority shall immediately revoke the taxpayer's certification of eligibility and notify the department of revenue.
D. Taxpayers who qualify for tax incentives under subsection B of this section shall be certified by the authority as eligible for a five-year period,  subject to termination in the event of changed circumstances rendering the taxpayer no longer eligible.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1533 - Duties of Arizona commerce authority

41-1533.
Duties of Arizona commerce authority
The Arizona commerce authority shall administer this article and shall:
1. Monitor the implementation and operation of this article and continually evaluate the progress made in the military reuse zone.
2. Assist an employer or prospective employer in a zone to obtain the benefits of any incentive authorized by this article.
3. Submit an annual written report to the governor evaluating the effectiveness of the program with respect to each zone,  stating the amount of foregone tax revenue due to the incentives offered pursuant to section 41-1532,  reporting any abuses and presenting any suggestions to improve the program. The report is due on or before March 1,  beginning in the first full calendar year after the zone is established and ending in the first full calendar year after the zone is terminated.
4. Adopt rules as necessary to administer this article.
5. Provide information regarding military reuse zones on request and conduct informational and instructional seminars and training.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1545.01 - Arizona competes fund

41-1545.01.
Arizona competes fund
A. The Arizona competes fund is established consisting of:
1. Withholding tax revenues allocated to the fund from the job creation withholdings clearing account pursuant to section 43-409,  subsection B,  paragraph 2.
2. Any other amounts dedicated to the fund by law.
3. Gifts,  grants and other donations received for that purpose.
4. Any available monies received from the United States government,  including monies from the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5).
B. Monies credited to the fund may be deposited in the state treasury or in a bank or other depository pursuant to section 41-1504,  subsection D,  paragraph 5.
C. The chief executive officer shall administer the fund. On notice from the chief executive officer,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest any monies in the fund deposited in the state treasury as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
D. The chief executive officer shall use monies in the fund exclusively for the purposes of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1545.03 - Annual report by grant recipient

41-1545.03.
Annual report by grant recipient
On or before December 31 of each year,  each entity that receives a grant under this article shall submit to the chief executive officer a progress report containing the information compiled during the preceding calendar year regarding the attainment of each of the performance targets in the grant agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1545.04 - Report on use of monies in the Arizona competes fund

41-1545.04.
Report on use of monies in the Arizona competes fund
A. On or before November 1 of each year,  the authority shall submit to the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives and the joint legislative budget committee a report on grants made from the Arizona competes fund under this article in the preceding fiscal year and all projects currently being funded from the Arizona competes fund. The authority shall provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state and post a copy on the authority's website. The report shall include:
1. The name of each grant recipient.
2. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient committed to create in this state in connection with the grant.
3. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient actually created in this state in connection with the grant.
4. The number of direct jobs each grant recipient actually created in comparison to the number of jobs that the recipient committed to create in the state in connection with the grant.
5. The average annual wage each grant recipient committed to pay for the direct jobs associated with the grant.
6. The average annual wage each grant recipient actually pays for the direct jobs associated with the grant.
7. The amount of capital investment each grant recipient committed to spend or allocate in connection with the grant,  including any investments by third-party developers of build-to-suit facilities,  per project in this state.
8. The amount of capital investment each grant recipient actually spent or allocated in connection with the grant.
9. The total amount of grants made to each recipient.
10. The average amount of money granted from the Arizona competes fund for each job created in this state by grant recipients.
11. The number of jobs created in this state by grant recipients in each sector of the North American industry classification system.
12. Of the number of direct jobs each recipient created in this state,  the percentage of the health insurance premium or membership cost offered by the recipient to employees.
13. The total amount of grants issued by the authority since the last annual report.
B. The report shall not include information that is made confidential by law.
C. The authority may require grant recipients to submit information in a form required to complete the report.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1602 - State department of corrections; purpose

41-1602.
State department of corrections;  purpose
A. There shall be a state department of corrections.
B. The department shall have as its purpose the objective of encompassing the various institutions,  facilities and programs which are now or may become a part of the correctional program of the state,  and to provide the supervisory staff and administrative functions at the state level of all matters relating to the institutionalization,  rehabilitation and community supervision functions of all adult offenders.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1603 - Director; appointment; qualifications; compensation

41-1603.
Director;  appointment;  qualifications;  compensation
A. The director of the department shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211,  and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
B. The director,  as minimum qualifications,  shall have administrative experience in adult correctional programs and qualifications and training which enable the director to manage the affairs of a modern penal system.
C. The compensation of the director shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.01 - Authorization for care

41-1604.01.
Authorization for care
When any person under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections other than employees is in need of medical,  surgical or dental care,  and a spouse,  adult next of kin or legal guardian is not immediately available or has not previously given authorization for such care,  the director of the department of corrections or his authorized representative,  upon the recommendation of the attending physician or dentist,  may authorize the performance of such necessary medical,  surgical or dental service.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.02 - Inmate stores; establishment; privatization; prices; goods; inmate store proceeds fund

41-1604.02.
Inmate stores;  establishment;  privatization;  prices;  goods;  inmate store proceeds fund
The department may establish and maintain an inmate store at any prison,  institution or facility. The department shall enter into a contract or contracts with a private entity or entities to establish and maintain inmate stores. The department or Arizona correctional industries may also be considered as an entity eligible for award. Such inmate stores shall offer for sale,  at prices that are fixed by the contractor with direction from the director and that are no higher than prices of similar retail products,  toilet articles,  candy,  tobacco products,  notions and other sundries to the persons confined. The department may provide the facilities necessary to operate such inmate stores. All profit derived from the state's portion of privatization of such inmate stores shall be deposited in an inmate store proceeds fund. The director shall transfer five hundred thousand dollars from the inmate store proceeds fund annually to the department of corrections building renewal fund established by section 41-797. Any remaining monies in the fund may be used at the director's discretion for inmate activities,  incentive pay increases for corrections officers,  equipment to enhance safety for both department personnel and inmates or other official needs as required.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.03 - Special services fund; uses; report

41-1604.03.
Special services fund;  uses;  report
A. The special services fund is established in the state department of corrections. The department shall administer the fund.
B. The director shall transfer five hundred thousand dollars from the special services fund annually to the department of corrections building renewal fund established by section 41-797. Any remaining monies in the special services fund may be used for the following purposes:
1. The benefit,  education and welfare of committed offenders.
2. To pay the costs of implementing,  operating and maintaining technologies and programs for inmate use. Revenues that are generated by the inmate use of technology,  including telephone systems,  kiosks and tablets,  shall be deposited in the special services fund.
C. On or before August 1 of each year,  the department shall submit to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives a report that contains a full and complete account of special services fund transactions for the preceding fiscal year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.04 - Investment of special service fund monies; approval; deposit of proceeds

41-1604.04.
Investment of special service fund monies;  approval;  deposit of proceeds
The department may invest,  with the approval of the director of the department of administration,  any monies in the special service fund that the director determines are not necessary for immediate use. Any proceeds from such investments shall be deposited in the special services fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.05 - Investment of offenders' funds; deposit of proceeds; commingling permitted

41-1604.05.
Investment of offenders' funds;  deposit of proceeds;  commingling permitted
A. The director may deposit any funds of offenders in his possession with the state treasurer or,  subject to the approval of the state treasurer,  deposit such funds in interest bearing bank accounts. Any proceeds from such deposits shall be deposited in the special services fund.
B. Funds of individual offenders may be commingled by the department only for the purpose of deposit pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.06 - Earned release credit eligibility certification; classifications; appeal

41-1604.06.
Earned release credit eligibility certification;  classifications;  appeal
A. The director shall develop and maintain an earned release credit eligibility classification system. Within such system,  the director shall establish one class of earned release credit eligibility to be given effect as provided for in this section and as many other classes of noneligibility as he deems necessary or desirable. Each person committed to the state department of corrections shall be classified pursuant to the earned release credit eligibility system established by the director.
B. The director shall establish rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title for the classification and certification of prisoners for purposes of earned release credit. An inmate who is placed in a parole eligible classification is also eligible for certification for absolute discharge from imprisonment. Upon commitment to the state department of corrections each person shall be initially placed in the earned release credit noneligible class. Reclassification and certification shall be based on factors related to a prisoner's record while in the custody of the department,  including work performance,  compliance with all rules of the department,  progress in any appropriate education,  training or treatment programs and the performance of any assignments of confidence or trust. The director shall also establish rules governing the procedures and performance standards by which prisoners,  classified to noneligibility classifications,  may earn eligibility classification. Prisoners may be reclassified only pursuant to the rules of the department. The director shall distribute a copy of all such rules to each person committed to the department.
C. Every prisoner shall be entitled to a hearing prior to reclassification of such prisoner to a noneligible earned release credit class. The hearing shall be before a person or persons designated by the director to hold such hearings. Reasonable notice and a written statement of the alleged violation of the rules shall be distributed to the prisoner at least five days prior to the hearing. A prisoner may request a review of a decision to reclassify the prisoner by delivering a written request to the director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.08 - Global position system monitoring: daily fee; deposit

41-1604.08.
Global position system monitoring: daily fee;  deposit
A. The department shall assign any person who is in the custody of the department and who was convicted of a violation of section 13-705 to a global position monitoring system on the person's release on parole,  community supervision,  work release or other conditional or temporary release.
B. The department may enter into a contract for the provision of global position monitoring services.
C. The department may charge a person who is assigned to a global position monitoring system a daily fee not to exceed the department's expenses for the system.
D. Monies collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the community corrections enhancement fund established by section 31-418.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1604.12 - Community correctional centers; powers and duties; allocation of compensation; absence without leave; classification; notice; applicability

41-1604.12.
Community correctional centers;  powers and duties;  allocation of compensation;  absence without leave;  classification;  notice;  applicability
A. The director may:
1. Establish and operate facilities to be known as community correctional centers.
2. Transfer inmates whose terms of imprisonment have been fixed from the state prisons and facilities of the department to community correctional centers and place parolees in the centers.
B. The director shall make rules for the government of the community correctional centers in the management of their affairs. Sections 31-254 and 41-1624.01 do not apply to compensation received by inmates or parolees assigned to community correctional centers. The department is authorized to charge and collect one-third of any compensation received by an inmate or parolee living at the center for room and board. The department is further authorized to collect and forward to the court or other person authorized to receive court-ordered restitution an amount not to exceed one-third of the compensation received by an inmate or parolee assigned to the center. Other than for room and board or court-ordered restitution,  compensation of the inmate or parolee received by the department while the inmate or parolee is assigned to the center shall be credited to the inmate's or parolee's account.
C. The purpose of community correctional centers is to provide housing,  supervision,  counseling and other correctional programs for persons committed to the department.
D. Absence without leave from a community correctional center or intentional failure of an inmate to return from a furlough,  work furlough or temporary leave granted under the provision of this section is a class 5 felony.
E. Before incurring any obligation for the establishment or any change of use of a community correctional center,  the department shall give notice pursuant to section 41-1604.19. The county,  city or town and school district may contest establishment of a community correctional center by written objection filed with the department within thirty days after receiving notice,  and may request a hearing to be conducted by the department pursuant to chapter 6,  article 6 of this title.
F. This section applies only to persons who commit felony offenses before January 1,  1994.