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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-954 - Disposition of excess monies

16-954.
Disposition of excess monies
(Caution: 1998 Prop 105 applies)
A. Beginning January 1,  1999,  an additional surcharge of ten per cent shall be imposed on all civil and criminal fines and penalties collected pursuant to section 12-116.01 and shall be deposited into the fund.
B. At least once per year,  the commission shall project the amount of monies that the fund will collect over the next four years and the time such monies shall become available. Whenever the commission determines that the fund contains more monies than the commission determines that it requires to meet current debts plus expected expenses,  under the assumption that expected expenses will be at the expenditure limit in section 16-949,  subsection A,  and taking into account the projections of collections,  the commission shall designate such monies as excess monies and so notify the state treasurer,  who shall thereupon transfer the excess monies to the general fund.
C. At least once per year,  the commission shall project the amount of clean elections funding for which all candidates will have qualified pursuant to this article for the following calendar year. By the end of each year,  the commission shall announce whether the amount that the commission plans to spend the following year pursuant to section 16-949,  subsection A exceeds the projected amount of clean elections funding. If the commission determines that the fund contains insufficient monies or the spending cap would be exceeded were all candidates' accounts to be fully funded,  the commission may include in the announcement specifications for decreases in the following parameters,  based on the commission's projections of collections and expenses for the fund,  including that the fund will provide monies under section 16-951 as a fraction of the amounts there specified.
D. If the commission cannot provide participating candidates with all monies specified under sections 16-951 and 16-952,  as decreased by any announcement pursuant to subsection C of this section,  the commission shall allocate any reductions in payments proportionately among candidates entitled to monies and shall declare an emergency. Upon declaration of an emergency,  a participating candidate may accept private contributions to bring the total monies received by the candidate from the fund and from such private contributions up to the adjusted spending limits,  as decreased by any announcement made pursuant to subsection C of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-957 - Enforcement procedure

16-957.
Enforcement procedure
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. If the commission finds that there is reason to believe that a person has violated any provision of this article,  the commission shall serve on that person an order stating with reasonable particularity the nature of the violation and requiring compliance within fourteen days. During that period,  the alleged violator may provide any explanation to the commission,  comply with the order,  or enter into a public administrative settlement with the commission.
B. Upon expiration of the fourteen days,  if the commission finds that the alleged violator remains out of compliance,  the commission shall make a public finding to that effect and issue an order assessing a civil penalty in accordance with section 16-942,  unless the commission publishes findings of fact and conclusions of law expressing good cause for reducing or excusing the penalty. The violator has fourteen days from the date of issuance of the order assessing the penalty to appeal to the superior court as provided in title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
C. Any candidate in a particular election contest who believes that any opposing candidate has violated this article for that election may file a complaint with the commission requesting that action be taken pursuant to this section. If the commission fails to make a finding under subsection A of this section within thirty days after the filing of such a complaint,  the candidate may bring a civil action in the superior court to impose the civil penalties prescribed in this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-959 - Inflationary and other adjustments of dollar values

16-959.
Inflationary and other adjustments of dollar values
(Caution: 1998 Prop 105 applies)
A. Every two years,  the secretary of state shall modify the dollar values specified in the following parts of this article,  in the manner specified by section 16-905,  subsection H,  to account for inflation: section 16-941,  subsection A,  paragraph 2 or subsection D;  section 16-942,  subsection B;  section 16-945,  subsection A,  paragraphs 1 and 2;  section 16-948,  subsection C;  section 16-955,  subsection G;  and section 16-961,  subsections G and H. In addition,  the secretary of state shall make a similar inflation adjustment by modifying the dollar values in section 16-949,  subsection A to reflect cumulative inflation since the enactment of this article. In addition,  every two years,  the secretary of state shall change the dollar values in section 16-961,  subsections G and H in proportion to the change in the number of Arizona resident personal income tax returns filed during the previous calendar year.
B. Based on the results of the elections in any quadrennial election after 2002,  and within six months after such election,  the commission may adopt rules in a public meeting reallocating funds available to all candidates between the primary and general elections by selecting a fraction for primary election spending limits that is between one-third and one-half of the spending limits for the election as a whole. For each office,  the primary election spending limit shall be modified to be the sum of the primary and general spending limits times the selected fraction,  and the general election spending limit shall be modified to be the same sum times one less the selected fraction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-960 - Severability

16-960.
Severability
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
If a provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid,  the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,  and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. In any court challenge to the validity of this article,  the commission and Arizonans for clean elections shall have standing to intervene.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-974 - Citizens clean elections commission; powers and duties; rules

16-974.
Citizens clean elections commission;  powers and duties;  rules
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. The commission is the primary agency authorized to implement and enforce this chapter. The commission may do any of the following:
1. Adopt and enforce rules.
2. Issue and enforce civil subpoenas,  including third-party subpoenas.
3. Initiate enforcement actions.
4. Conduct fact-finding hearings and investigations.
5. Impose civil penalties for noncompliance,  including penalties for late or incomplete disclosures and for any other violations of this chapter.
6. Seek legal and equitable relief in court as necessary.
7. Establish the records persons must maintain to support their disclosures.
8. Perform any other act that may assist in implementing this chapter.
B. If the commission imposes a civil penalty on a person and that person does not timely seek judicial review,  the commission may file a certified copy of its order requiring payment of the civil penalty with the clerk of the superior court in any county of this state. The clerk shall treat the commission order in the same manner as a judgment of the superior court. A commission order filed pursuant to this subsection has the same effect as a judgment of the superior court and may be recorded,  enforced or satisfied in the same manner. A filing fee is not required for an action filed under this subsection.
C. The commission shall establish disclaimer requirements for public communications by covered persons. A political action committee that complies with these requirements need not separately comply with the requirements prescribed in section 16-925,  subsection B. Public communications by covered persons shall state,  at a minimum,  the names of the top three donors who directly or indirectly made the three largest contributions of original monies during the election cycle to the covered person. If it is not technologically possible for a public communication disseminated on the internet or by social media message,  text message or short message service to provide all the information required by this subsection,  the public communication must provide a means for viewers to obtain,  immediately and easily,  the required information without having to receive extraneous information.
D. The commission's rules and any commission enforcement actions pursuant to this chapter are not subject to the approval of or any prohibition or limit imposed by any other executive or legislative governmental body or official. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are exempt from title 41,  chapters 6 and 6.1.
E. The commission shall establish a process to reimburse the secretary of state and any other agency that incurs costs to implement or enforce this chapter.
F. The commission may adjust the contribution and expenditure thresholds in this chapter to reflect inflation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-975 - Structured transactions prohibited

16-975.
Structured transactions prohibited
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A person may not structure or assist in structuring,  or attempt or assist in an attempt to structure any solicitation,  contribution,  donation,  expenditure,  disbursement or other transaction to evade the reporting requirements of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-976 - Penalties; separate account; use of monies; surcharge

16-976.
Penalties;  separate account;  use of monies;  surcharge
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. The civil penalty for any violation of this chapter shall be at least the amount of the undisclosed or improperly disclosed contribution and not more than three times that amount. For violations of section 16-975,  the relevant amount for the purposes of calculating the civil penalty is the amount determined by the commission to constitute a structured transaction.
B. Civil penalties collected for violations of this chapter shall be deposited in a separate account in the citizens clean elections fund established pursuant to chapter 6,  article 2 of this title and used to defray the costs of implementing and enforcing this chapter. Any monies in this account that are not used to implement and enforce this chapter may be used for other commission-approved purposes.
C. An additional surcharge of one percent shall be imposed on civil and criminal penalties and the proceeds deposited in the account in the citizens clean elections fund established pursuant to subsection B of this section. The surcharge shall be suspended for one to three years at a time if the commission determines that,  during that period,  it can perform the actions required by this chapter without the monies from the surcharge.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-977 - Complaints; investigations; civil action

16-977.
Complaints;  investigations;  civil action
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. Any qualified voter in this state may file a verified complaint with the commission against a person that fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The complaint must state the factual basis for believing that there has been a violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
B. If the commission determines that the complaint,  if true,  states the factual basis for a violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter,  the commission shall investigate the allegations and provide the alleged violator with an opportunity to be heard.
C. If the commission dismisses at any time the complaint or takes no substantive enforcement action within ninety days after receiving the complaint,  the complainant may bring a civil action against the commission to compel it to take enforcement action,  and the court shall review de novo whether the commission's dismissal or failure to act was reasonable. In any matter in which the civil penalty for the alleged violation could be greater than $50, 000,  any claim or defense by the commission of prosecutorial discretion is not a basis for dismissing or failing to act on the complaint. A court may award the prevailing party in a civil action under this subsection its reasonable attorneys' fees.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-978 - Legislative, county and municipal provisions

16-978.
Legislative,  county and municipal provisions
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. Nothing in this act prevents the legislature,  a county board of supervisors or a municipal government from enacting or enforcing additional or more stringent disclosure provisions for campaign media spending than those contained in this chapter. Additional or more stringent disclosure requirements for campaign media spending further the purposes of this chapter.
B. To the extent the provisions of this chapter conflict with any state law,  this chapter governs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-979 - Legal defense; standing; legal counsel

16-979.
Legal defense;  standing;  legal counsel
(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)
A. A political action committee formed to support the voters' right to know act or any of that committee's officers may intervene as of right in any legal action brought to challenge the validity of this chapter or any of its provisions.
B. The commission has standing to defend this chapter on behalf of this state in any legal action brought to challenge the validity of this chapter or any of its provisions.
C. Notwithstanding any law,  the commission has exclusive and independent authority to select legal counsel to represent the commission regarding its duties under this chapter and to defend this chapter if its validity is challenged.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1001 - Applicability of penal provisions

16-1001.
Applicability of penal provisions
The provisions of this title defining crimes involving elections and crimes against the elective franchise,  and prescribing penalties therefor,  apply to any general,  primary or special election or to any election called by a board of supervisors for any purpose for which the board is authorized by law to call an election.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1002 - Counterfeiting or distributing unlawful ballots; classification

16-1002.
Counterfeiting or distributing unlawful ballots;  classification
A person who counterfeits a ballot,  or who circulates or gives to another a counterfeit ballot,  knowing at the time that the ballot has not been issued pursuant to the election laws of the state,  is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1003 - False endorsement, knowing destruction or delay in delivery of ballot; classification

16-1003.
False endorsement,  knowing destruction or delay in delivery of ballot;  classification
A person who knowingly forges or falsely makes the official endorsement of a ballot,  knowingly destroys or defaces a ballot,  or knowingly delays the delivery of a ballot,  is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1004 - Interference with or corruption of election officer; interference with voting equipment; violation; classification

16-1004.
Interference with or corruption of election officer;  interference with voting equipment;  violation;  classification
A. A person who at any election knowingly interferes in any manner with an officer of such election in the discharge of the officer's duty,  or who induces an officer of an election or officer whose duty it is to ascertain,  announce or declare the result of such election,  to violate or refuse to comply with the officer's duty or any law regulating the election,  is guilty of a class 5 felony.
B. A person who knowingly modifies the software,  hardware or source code for voting equipment without receiving approval or certification pursuant to section 16-442 is guilty of a class 5 felony.
C. A person who knowingly impersonates any election official,  including an election board member or other poll worker or a challenger or party representative designated pursuant to section 16-590,  is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1005 - Ballot abuse; violation; classification

16-1005.
Ballot abuse;  violation;  classification
A. Any person who knowingly marks a voted or unvoted ballot or ballot envelope with the intent to fix an election for that person's own benefit or for that of another person is guilty of a class 5 felony.
B. It is unlawful to offer or provide any consideration to acquire a voted or unvoted early ballot. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 5 felony.
C. It is unlawful to receive or agree to receive any consideration in exchange for a voted or unvoted ballot. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 5 felony.
D. It is unlawful to possess a voted or unvoted ballot with the intent to sell the voted or unvoted ballot of another person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 5 felony.
E. A person or entity that knowingly solicits the collection of voted or unvoted ballots by misrepresenting itself as an election official or as an official ballot repository or is found to be serving as a ballot drop off site,  other than those established and staffed by election officials,  is guilty of a class 5 felony.
F. A person who knowingly collects voted or unvoted ballots and who does not turn those ballots in to an election official,  the United States postal service or any other entity permitted by law to transmit post is guilty of a class 5 felony.
G. A person who engages or participates in a pattern of ballot fraud is guilty of a class 4 felony. For the purposes of this subsection,  " pattern of ballot fraud"  means the person has offered or provided any consideration to three or more persons to acquire the voted or unvoted ballot of a person.
H. A person who knowingly collects voted or unvoted early ballots from another person is guilty of a class 6 felony. An election official,  a United States postal service worker or any other person who is allowed by law to transmit United States mail is deemed not to have collected an early ballot if the official,  worker or other person is engaged in official duties.
I. Subsection H of this section does not apply to:
1. An election held by a special taxing district formed pursuant to title 48 for the purpose of protecting or providing services to agricultural lands or crops and that is authorized to conduct elections pursuant to title 48.
2. A family member,  household member or caregiver of the voter. For the purposes of this paragraph:
(a) " Caregiver"  means a person who provides medical or health care assistance to the voter in a residence,  nursing care institution,  hospice facility,  assisted living center,  assisted living facility,  assisted living home,  residential care institution,  adult day health care facility or adult foster care home.
(b) " Collects"  means to gain possession or control of an early ballot.
(c) " Family member"  means a person who is related to the voter by blood,  marriage,  adoption or legal guardianship.
(d) " Household member"  means a person who resides at the same residence as the voter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1006 - Changing vote of elector by corrupt means or inducement; classification

16-1006.
Changing vote of elector by corrupt means or inducement;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person knowingly by force,  threats,  menaces,  bribery or any corrupt means,  either directly or indirectly:
1. To attempt to influence an elector in casting his vote or to deter him from casting his vote.
2. To attempt to awe,  restrain,  hinder or disturb an elector in the free exercise of the right of suffrage.
3. To defraud an elector by deceiving and causing him to vote for a different person for an office or for a different measure than he intended or desired to vote for.
B. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1007 - Election officer ascertaining or disclosing elector's vote; classification

16-1007.
Election officer ascertaining or disclosing elector's vote;  classification
An officer of an election,  unless lawfully assisting a voter,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor,  who knowingly:
1. Previous to the closing of the polls,  attempts to find out for whom the elector has voted.
2. Opens or permits the folded ballot of an elector which has been delivered to the election official to be opened or examined previous to depositing it in the ballot box.
3. Makes or places a mark or device on a folded ballot with the intent to ascertain for whom any elector has voted.
4. Without consent of the elector,  discloses the name of any person whom the election official has fraudulently or illegally discovered to have been voted for by the elector.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1008 - Election officer changing vote of elector by menace or reward; classification

16-1008.
Election officer changing vote of elector by menace or reward;  classification
An officer of an election who,  while acting as such,  knowingly induces an elector,  either by menace,  reward or promise thereof,  to vote differently than the elector intended or desired to vote,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1009 - Failure or refusal to perform duty by election officer; classification

16-1009.
Failure or refusal to perform duty by election officer;  classification
A public officer upon whom a duty is imposed by this title,  who knowingly fails or refuses to perform that duty in the manner prescribed by law,  is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1010 - Refusal by election officer to perform duty; violation of election law; classification

16-1010.
Refusal by election officer to perform duty;  violation of election law;  classification
A person charged with performance of any duty under any law relating to elections who knowingly refuses to perform such duty,  or who,  in his official capacity,  knowingly acts in violation of any provision of such law,  is guilty of a class 6 felony unless a different punishment for such act or omission is prescribed by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1011 - Counterfeiting election returns; violation; classification

16-1011.
Counterfeiting election returns;  violation;  classification
A. A person who knowingly forges or counterfeits returns of an election purporting to have been held at a precinct or place where no election was in fact held,  or who knowingly substitutes,  forges or counterfeits returns of election instead of the true returns for a precinct or place where an election was actually held,  is guilty of a class 3 felony.
B. A person who knowingly substitutes,  forges,  counterfeits or tampers with ballot tabulations or totals or election results by electronic means or through the use of a computer,  machine or other device is guilty of a class 3 felony. This subsection does not apply to the casting or tallying of ballots as provided by law or to the substitution or duplication of ballots as prescribed by sections 16-573,  16-574 and 16-621.
C. Notwithstanding sections 13-907 and 13-908,  a person who is convicted under this section shall not be automatically restored the right to vote.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1012 - Intimidation of elector by employer; classification

16-1012.
Intimidation of elector by employer;  classification
A. It is unlawful for an employer knowingly:
1. In paying employees the salary or wages due them,  to enclose their pay in envelopes upon which there is written or printed any political mottoes,  devices or arguments,  containing threats,  express or implied,  intended or calculated to influence the political opinions,  views or actions of the employees.
2. Within ninety days of an election provided by law,  to put up or otherwise exhibit in any place where his employees are working or are present in the course of employment a handbill,  notice or placard containing a threat,  notice or information that if any particular ticket or candidate is elected or defeated work in his place or establishment will cease in whole or in part,  or his establishment will be closed,  or the wages of his workmen will be reduced,  or other threats,  express or implied,  intended or calculated to influence the political opinions or actions of his employees.
B. An employer,  whether acting in his individual capacity or as an officer or agent of a corporation,  who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1013 - Coercion or intimidation of elector; classification

16-1013.
Coercion or intimidation of elector;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person knowingly:
1. Directly or indirectly,  to make use of force,  violence or restraint,  or to inflict or threaten infliction,  by himself or through any other person,  of any injury,  damage,  harm or loss,  or in any manner to practice intimidation upon or against any person,  in order to induce or compel such person to vote or refrain from voting for a particular person or measure at any election provided by law,  or on account of such person having voted or refrained from voting at an election.
2. By abduction,  duress or any forcible or fraudulent device or contrivance whatever,  to impede,  prevent or otherwise interfere with the free exercise of the elective franchise of any voter,  or to compel,  induce or to prevail upon a voter either to cast or refrain from casting his vote at an election,  or to cast or refrain from casting his vote for any particular person or measure at an election.
B. A person,  whether acting in his individual capacity or as an officer or agent of a corporation,  who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1014 - Corruption of electors; classification

16-1014.
Corruption of electors;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a person,  directly or indirectly,  by himself or through any other person knowingly:
1. To treat,  give,  pay,  loan,  contribute,  offer or promise money or other valuable consideration,  or to give,  offer or promise an office,  place or employment,  or to promise or to procure or endeavor to procure an office,  place or employment,  to or for a voter,  or to or for any other person,  to induce the voter to vote or refrain from voting at an election for any particular person or measure,  or to induce the voter to go to the polls,  or remain away from the polls at an election,  or on account of the voter having voted or refrained from voting for any particular person or measure,  or having gone to the polls or remained away from the polls at an election.
2. To advance or pay or cause to be paid,  money or other valuable consideration to or for the use of any other person with the intent that it,  or any part thereof,  be used for bribery at any election provided by law,  or to knowingly pay or cause to be paid money or other valuable thing to any person in discharge or repayment of money,  wholly or in part expended for bribery at any election.
3. To receive,  agree or contract for,  before,  during or after an election provided by law,  money,  gifts,  loans or other valuable consideration,  office,  place or employment for himself or other person,  for voting or agreeing to vote,  or for going or agreeing to go to the polls,  or for refraining or agreeing to refrain from voting for a particular person or measure,  or for inducing any person to vote or refrain from voting,  or to vote or refrain from voting for a particular person or measure at an election.
B. A person violating any provision of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1015 - Election wagers; classification

16-1015.
Election wagers;  classification
A person who,  before or during an election provided by law,  knowingly makes,  offers or accepts a bet or wager,  or takes a share or interest in,  or in any manner becomes a party to the bet or wager,  or provides or agrees to provide money to be used by another in making the bet or wager,  upon any contingency whatever arising out of such election,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1016 - Illegal voting; pollution of ballot box; removal or destruction of ballot box, poll lists or ballots; violation; classification

16-1016.
Illegal voting;  pollution of ballot box;  removal or destruction of ballot box,  poll lists or ballots;  violation;  classification
A person is guilty of a class 5 felony who:
1. Not being entitled to vote,  knowingly votes.
2. Knowingly votes more than once at any election.
3. Knowingly votes in two or more jurisdictions in this state for which residency is required for lawful voting and the person is not a resident of all jurisdictions in which the person voted. For the purposes of this paragraph,  a person has only one residence for the purpose of voting.
4. Knowingly votes in this state in an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot and votes in another state in an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot and the election day for both states is the same date.
5. Knowingly gives to an election official two or more ballots folded together.
6. Knowingly changes or destroys a ballot after it has been deposited in the ballot box.
7. Knowingly adds a ballot to those legally cast at any election,  by fraudulently introducing the ballot into the ballot box either before or after the ballots in the ballot box have been counted.
8. Knowingly adds to or mixes with ballots lawfully cast,  other ballots,  while they are being canvassed or counted,  with intent to affect the result of the election,  or to exhibit the ballots as evidence on the trial of an election contest.
9. Knowingly and unlawfully carries away,  conceals or removes a poll list,  ballot or ballot box from the polling place,  or from possession of the person authorized by law to have custody thereof.
10. Knowingly destroys a polling list,  ballot or ballot box with the intent to interrupt or invalidate the election.
11. Knowingly detains,  alters,  mutilates or destroys ballots or election returns.
12. Knowingly provides a mechanism for voting to another person who is registered in another state,  including by forwarding an early ballot addressed to the other person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1017 - Unlawful acts by voters with respect to voting; classification

16-1017.
Unlawful acts by voters with respect to voting;  classification
A voter who knowingly commits any of the following acts is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor:
1. Makes a false statement as to the voter's inability to mark a ballot.
2. Interferes with a voter within the seventy-five foot limit of the polling place as posted by the election marshal or within seventy-five feet of the main outside entrance to an on-site early voting location established by a county recorder pursuant to section 16-542,  subsection A.
3. Endeavors while within the seventy-five foot limit for a polling place or on-site early voting location to induce a voter to vote for or against a particular candidate or issue.
4. Prior to the close of an election defaces or destroys a sample ballot posted by election officers,  or defaces,  tears down,  removes or destroys a card of instructions posted for the instruction of voters.
5. Removes or destroys supplies or conveniences furnished to enable a voter to prepare the voter's ballot.
6. Hinders the voting of others.
7. Votes in a county in which the voter no longer resides,  except as provided in section 16-125.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1018 - Additional unlawful acts by persons with respect to voting; classification

16-1018.
Additional unlawful acts by persons with respect to voting;  classification
A person who commits any of the following acts is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor:
1. Knowingly electioneers on election day within a polling place or in a public manner within seventy-five feet of the main outside entrance of a polling place or on-site early voting location established by a county recorder pursuant to section 16-542,  subsection A.
2. Intentionally disables or removes from the polling place,  on-site early voting location or custody of an election official a voting machine or a voting record.
3. Knowingly removes an official ballot from a polling place before closing the polls.
4. Shows another voter's ballot to any person after it is prepared for voting in such a manner as to reveal the contents,  except to an authorized person lawfully assisting the voter. A voter who makes available an image of the voter's own ballot by posting on the internet or in some other electronic medium is deemed to have consented to retransmittal of that image and that retransmittal does not constitute a violation of this section.
5. Knowingly solicits a voter to show the voter's ballot,  or receives from a voter a ballot prepared for voting,  unless the person is an election official or unless otherwise authorized by law.
6. Knowingly receives an official ballot from a person other than an election official having charge of the ballots.
7. Knowingly delivers an official ballot to a voter,  unless the voter is an election official.
8. Except for a completed ballot transmitted by an elector by fax or other electronic format pursuant to section 16-543,  knowingly places a mark on the voter's ballot by which it can be identified as the one voted by the voter.
9. After having received a ballot as a voter,  knowingly fails to return the ballot to the election official before leaving the polling place or on-site early voting location.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1020 - Signing of petitions; violation; classification

16-1020.
Signing of petitions;  violation;  classification
A person knowingly signing any name other than his own to a nomination petition or a petition for formation,  alteration or dissolution of a special district,  except in a circumstance where he signs for a person,  in the presence of and at the specific request of such person who is incapable of signing his own name because of physical infirmity,  or knowingly signing his name more than once to a nomination petition or a petition for formation,  alteration or dissolution of a special district,  or who is not at the time of signing a qualified elector entitled to vote at the election initiated by the petition,  is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1021 - Enforcement by attorney general and county, city or town attorney

16-1021.
Enforcement by attorney general and county,  city or town attorney
In any election for state office,  members of the legislature,  justices of the supreme court,  judges of the court of appeals or statewide initiative or referendum the attorney general may enforce the provisions of this title through civil and criminal actions. In any election for county,  city or town office,  community college district governing board,  judge or a county,  city or town initiative or referendum,  the appropriate county,  city or town attorney may enforce the provisions of this title through civil and criminal actions. In any special district election,  the county attorney of any county in which the district or a portion of the district is located or the attorney general may enforce the laws governing such election.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1022 - Campaign finance violations; classification

16-1022.
Campaign finance violations;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a corporation,  limited liability company or labor organization to make a contribution to a candidate committee. A corporation,  limited liability company or labor organization that violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. The individual through whom the violation is effected is guilty of a class 6 felony. This subsection does not apply to a committee that is incorporated or organized for limitation of liability.
B. It is unlawful for any person to make a contribution in the name of another person,  knowingly permit a person's name to be used to effect a contribution in the name of another person or knowingly accept a contribution made by a person in the name of another person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 6 felony.
C. It is unlawful for any person to make a contribution or expenditure using money or anything of value secured by physical force,  job discrimination or financial reprisal,  including threats of any force,  discrimination or reprisal. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 6 felony.
D. It is unlawful for any person to make a contribution or expenditure using dues,  fees or other monies required as a condition of membership in a labor organization or as a condition of employment. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1101 - Redistricting; legislative district designation

16-1101.
Redistricting;  legislative district designation
Notwithstanding any other law,  the legislative district that contains the city of Prescott,  as the first territorial capital,  is designated as legislative district one. If the city of Prescott is located in more than one legislative district,  the legislative district that contains the largest percentage of the city's population is designated as district one.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 16 - Elections and Electors › § 16-1103 - Legislative and congressional redistricting; census enumeration

16-1103.
Legislative and congressional redistricting;  census enumeration
For purposes of adopting legislative and congressional district boundaries,  the legislature or any entity that is charged with recommending or adopting legislative or congressional district boundaries shall make its recommendations or determinations using population data from the United States bureau of the census identical to those from the actual enumeration conducted by the bureau for the apportionment of the representatives of the United States house of representatives in the United States decennial census and shall not use census bureau population counts derived from any other means,  including the use of statistical sampling,  to add or subtract population by inference.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-102 - Wildlife as state property; exceptions

17-102.
Wildlife as state property;  exceptions
Wildlife,  both resident and migratory,  native or introduced,  found in this state,  except fish and bullfrogs impounded in private ponds or tanks or wildlife and birds reared or held in captivity under permit or license from the commission,  are property of the state and may be taken at such times,  in such places,  in such manner and with such devices as provided by law or rule of the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-105 - Immunity of witnesses

17-105.
Immunity of witnesses
No person called upon by the state to testify as a witness in any action brought under this title shall be excused or exempted from so testifying or from producing documentary evidence on the ground that the testimony or evidence might incriminate him,  but the person shall not thereafter be prosecuted for an offense concerning which he is called upon to give such testimony or evidence.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-201 - Game and fish department and game and fish commission members; appointment; removal; meetings

17-201.
Game and fish department and game and fish commission members;  appointment;  removal;  meetings
A. The laws of the state relating to wildlife shall be administered by the game and fish department. Control of the department is vested in the game and fish commission. The commission shall consist of five members,  appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. Not more than three members shall be members of the same political party,  and no two members may be residents of the same county. Members shall be well informed on the subject of wildlife and requirements for its conservation. Appointments shall be for a term of five years and shall expire on the third Monday in January of the appropriate year.
B. The governor may,  after public hearing,  remove a member for inefficiency,  neglect of duty or misconduct in office. Upon removal of a member the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against the members and his findings thereon,  together with a complete record of the proceedings.
C. Each member of the commission while attending general or specific meetings of the commission or while performing official duties for the commission shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611. A commission member who is otherwise employed as a public officer shall not receive such payment if it is prohibited by law. Compensation and expenses shall be paid monthly from the game and fish fund.
D. The commission shall have its principal office at the state capitol but meetings may be held at any time or place within the state. The commission shall meet at least once quarterly. Meetings may be held at the call of the chairman or majority of the commission. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum to transact business.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-211 - Director; selection; removal; powers and duties; employees

17-211.
Director;  selection;  removal;  powers and duties;  employees
A. The commission shall appoint a director of the Arizona game and fish department,  who shall be the chief administrative officer of the game and fish department. The director shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611. The director shall be selected on the basis of administrative ability and general knowledge of wildlife management. The director shall act as secretary to the commission,  and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The director shall not hold any other office,  and shall devote the entire time to the duties of office.
B. The commission shall prepare an examination for the post of director to comply with the requirements of this title. The examination shall be conducted at the offices of the commission at the capital to establish an active list of eligible applicants. The director shall be selected from those scoring satisfactory grades and having other qualities deemed advisable by the commission. The commission may call for additional examinations from time to time for selection of a new list of eligible applicants to fill a vacancy.
C. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the director may appoint employees necessary to carry out the purposes of this title,  when funds for the payment of their salaries are appropriated. Department employees shall be located in different sections of the state where their services are most needed. Compensation for persons appointed shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
D. The director shall:
1. Have general supervision and control of all activities,  functions and employees of the department.
2. Enforce all provisions of this title,  including all commission rules.
3. Collaborate with the state forester in presentations to legislative committees on issues associated with forest management and wildfire prevention and suppression as provided by section 37-1302,  subsection B.
E. Game rangers and wildlife managers may,  in addition to other duties:
1. Execute all warrants issued for a violation of this title.
2. Execute subpoenas issued in any matter arising under this title.
3. Search without warrant any aircraft,  boat,  vehicle,  box,  game bag or other package where there is sufficient cause to believe that wildlife or parts of wildlife are possessed in violation of law.
4. Inspect all wildlife taken or transported and seize all wildlife taken or possessed in violation of law,  or showing evidence of illegal taking.
5. Seize as evidence devices used illegally in taking wildlife and hold them subject to the provisions of section 17-240.
6. Generally exercise the powers of peace officers with primary duties the enforcement of this title.
7. Seize devices that cannot be lawfully used for the taking of wildlife and are being so used and hold and dispose of them pursuant to section 17-240.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-212 - Director's seal; authentication of records

17-212.
Director's seal;  authentication of records
A. The director shall adopt a seal of office which shall be used to authenticate records and copies of records required by law to be made and kept by the department.
B. The director and any department employees the director designates in writing may use the seal to authenticate records and copies of records.
C. Authenticated records or authenticated copies of records shall be received in evidence without further proof of their authenticity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-214 - Arizona game and fish department reserve; members; powers and duties; compensation

17-214.
Arizona game and fish department reserve;  members;  powers and duties;  compensation
A. The commission may establish a volunteer organization known as the Arizona game and fish department reserve and prescribe the qualifications for membership. Members of the reserve serve at the pleasure of the director who has general supervision and control of all reserve activities.
B. The reserve shall assist the department as an auxiliary body and perform such duties in the areas of education,  conservation and enforcement as the commission prescribes by rule or regulation. The director may designate qualified reservists as peace officers in the same manner and with the same powers as game rangers and wildlife managers. Such reservists are not entitled to participate in the public safety personnel retirement system pursuant to title 38,  chapter 5,  article 4.
C. Members of the reserve are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2. Members of the reserve are deemed to be employees of this state for the purpose of coverage under Arizona workers' compensation pursuant to title 23,  chapter 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Game and Fish › § 17-215 - Fingerprint clearance card; employees; volunteers

17-215.
Fingerprint clearance card;  employees;  volunteers
Each employee and volunteer who has contact with children or vulnerable adults as part of their regular duties must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 or provide the department documentation of the person's application for a fingerprint clearance card.