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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2091.01 - Use of net proceeds of refunding bonds; authorized investments

48-2091.01.
Use of net proceeds of refunding bonds;  authorized investments
A. Refunding bonds issued under this article may be:
1. Exchanged for bonds of at least the same principal amount of the bonds to be refunded.
2. Sold at,  above or below par at a negotiated or public sale.
3. Exchanged in part and sold in part.
B. If the refunding bonds are sold,  the net proceeds of the refunding bonds,  together with all or part of the amounts held in the debt service fund for payment of principal of and interest on the bonds being refunded,  amounts in any reserve fund for the bonds being refunded and other amounts lawfully available,  may be invested if the investments and any reinvestment will mature with interest so as to provide monies to pay the bonds to be refunded when due,  or when called for redemption,  plus interest and redemption premiums,  if any,  at maturity or on an available redemption date or on an earlier voluntary surrender with the consent of the board of directors. On receipt,  these amounts and investments shall be deposited in trust with a national banking corporation,  or an association authorized to do trust business in this state,  that is a member of the federal deposit insurance corporation,  or any successor. After the deposit,  the bonds being refunded are considered to have been paid and have no further interest in the assessments for the bonds being refunded. For the purposes of this subsection,  " net proceeds"  means the gross proceeds of the refunding bonds,  after the deduction of:
1. All accrued interest.
2. Costs and expenses incurred:
(a) In connection with the authorization and issuance of the refunding bonds.
(b) In connection with the refunding of the bonds being refunded.
(c) Resulting from price variation to par.
(d) In the purchase of obligations for the trust.
(e) In the distribution of the refunding bonds.
C. The treasurer of the sanitary district may enter into trust agreements with banking corporations or associations for the handling,  safekeeping and administration of the amounts and investments that are derived from,  or contributed to,  the refunding.
D. Monies that are invested pursuant to subsection B of this section shall be invested and reinvested at the board's discretion in:
1. Obligations issued by the United States government or one of its agencies.
2. Obligations fully guaranteed by the United States government as to principal and interest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2091.02 - Modified assessment; notice and hearing

48-2091.02.
Modified assessment;  notice and hearing
A. If refunding bonds are issued,  the board of directors shall file a modified assessment reflecting the reduction in the assessment.
B. If the modified assessment does not increase the assessment on any parcel or lot in the sanitary district,  the board may approve the modified assessment without notice or hearing. If the modification results in an increase in the assessment to any parcel or lot in the district,  notice and,  if required,  a hearing must be provided in the manner prescribed by section 48-2062.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2091.03 - Security for and payment of bonds; special fund

48-2091.03.
Security for and payment of bonds;  special fund
A. Refunding bonds shall be secured by and are payable from the special assessments levied to pay the bonds being refunded. On the issuance of refunding bonds,  the board of directors shall cause the remaining unpaid installments of the special assessments to be recalculated and modified so that the amounts to be collected equal the amounts necessary to repay the refunding bonds.
B. Section 48-2062 does not apply to the recalculation and modification of the assessments authorized by this subsection. All other provisions of article 2 of this chapter regarding the collection,  payment and enforcement of the assessments of the bonds being refunded and the validity and priority of the lien of the assessments for the bonds being refunded continue in force and effect. Except as provided by this article,  the assessments survive the payment or defeasance of the bonds being refunded and remain in force and effect,  securing the refunding bonds until they are paid in full. The special assessments are the same first liens on the property that was assessed for the bonds being refunded,  subject only to the lien for general property taxes and prior special assessments. The full faith and diligence of the district are irrevocably pledged for the assessment or reassessment,  collection and payment of the special assessments.
C. Refunding bonds are payable only from a special fund to be established and collected from the special assessments. The fund is set apart solely to pay the principal of and interest on refunding bonds and for no other purpose. All monies collected from the special assessment shall be deposited in the special fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2091.04 - Collection of assessments

48-2091.04.
Collection of assessments
The treasurer of the sanitary district and the county treasurer may provide by agreement for:
1. The county treasurer to collect the special assessments under this article at the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for the collection and enforcement of general ad valorem property taxes.
2. The payment of the county treasurer's collection expenses directly related to the special assessment and,  if so provided,  the levy of the special assessment may include an amount for compensation of the county treasurer directly related to the collection of the special assessment. The compensation received by the county treasurer pursuant to the agreement is governed by section 11-496.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2101 - Definitions

48-2101.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Agricultural land"  means property that has a current agricultural use designation from the county assessor.
2. " Board"  means a county board of supervisors.
3. " Director"  means one or all of the board of directors of a pest abatement district established pursuant to this chapter.
4. " District"  means a pest abatement district established pursuant to this chapter and includes the governing body of the district and all its authorized personnel.
5. " Landowner"  means a person who owns land within the boundaries of a proposed or existing district.
6. " Pest"  means any arthropods,  rats and mice that the district determines to be a public nuisance to persons or property. Pest does not include arthropods which primarily attack agricultural crops.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2102 - Petition to form district; contents of petition

48-2102.
Petition to form district;  contents of petition
A. Any one or more persons intending to form a pest abatement district shall comply with section 48-261. In addition to the requirements for an impact statement prescribed in section 48-261,  subsection A,  an impact statement for the formation of a pest abatement district shall also include a plan for pest abatement,  including a listing of any chemicals to be used and an estimated application schedule and a certification from the county health officer that states that the pest sought to be prevented,  controlled or eradicated has invaded or threatens to invade the boundaries of the proposed district.
B. In addition to the requirements for a petition prescribed by section 48-266,  the petition for a pest abatement district shall include the name of the pest to be prevented,  controlled or eradicated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2103 - Exclusion of agricultural land

48-2103.
Exclusion of agricultural land
A. At the hearing required under section 48-261 or within thirty days after the required hearing,  if any owner of agricultural land within the proposed district presents evidence that the property is subject to an internal and ongoing pest control program,  the landowner's property shall be excluded from the proposed district.
B. Evidence shall include an affidavit by property owners regarding continuation of the internal pest abatement program while the special district exists and:
1. Contracts with pest control companies.
2. Receipts for purchase of pest abatement equipment and chemicals.
3. Other evidence deemed appropriate by the board of supervisors.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2106 - Amendment of district boundaries

48-2106.
Amendment of district boundaries
A. At any time after the district has been established,  a landowner or a majority of the landowners of a specifically designated area whose land is within the county in which the district is established may request the directors to have the board amend the boundaries of the district to include the landowner's property. The land need not be contiguous to the district. The directors,  after notice and hearing upon the request,  may require the landowners to agree to equitable terms and conditions as a condition to approval of the request.
B. If the directors determine that a majority of the landowners of the area sought to be included in the district have signed the request and that the inclusion of such land will benefit both the landowner or landowners and the district,  the directors shall approve the request and present the matter to the board for the inclusion of the land identified in the request and the boundaries shall be amended by order of the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2107 - Directors; terms; qualifications; first meeting

48-2107.
Directors;  terms;  qualifications;  first meeting
A. The term of office of a director is for two years after election and until the director's successor has qualified,  except that if during the director's term of office the director sells or otherwise disposes of the land the director owned within the district,  the director's term automatically expires and a vacancy exists in the directors. If for any reason a vacancy exists in the directors,  the board of supervisors shall appoint a director who is a landowner within the district to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The election for the office of director shall be held every two years after the first election on a date to be set by the board. Candidates for the office of director shall file nominating petitions with the board of supervisors as prescribed by title 16,  chapter 3. If only one person files or no person files a nominating petition for an election to fill a district office,  the board of supervisors may cancel the election for the position and appoint the person who filed the nominating petition to fill the position. If no person files a nominating petition for an election to fill a district office,  the board of supervisors may cancel the election for that office and that office is deemed vacant and shall be filled as otherwise provided by law. A person who is appointed pursuant to this section is fully vested with the powers and duties of the office as if elected to that office.
B. To qualify as director,  every person so elected or appointed shall file an oath of office with the clerk of the board in the same manner as all other county officers.
C. Within ten days after the director's election and qualification,  the directors shall meet and elect from its members a chairperson,  vice-chairperson and secretary,  whose duties shall be those commonly performed by those officers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2108 - Powers and duties of directors; assessments

48-2108.
Powers and duties of directors;  assessments
A. The directors shall hold an annual meeting and other meetings as they may determine are necessary. They shall make an annual report pursuant to section 48-251 showing the receipts and disbursements of all monies and property belonging to the district. They shall prepare an annual budget of the proposed expenditures to be made during the succeeding year. Any monies that may accrue to the district and that are in excess of the budgetary requirements for the succeeding year may be invested by the directors in public bonds or deposited in a federal reserve bank or other federally insured depository.
B. After the directors hold the first annual meeting,  they shall mail a consent form to each landowner in the district. The consent form shall state that if the landowner signs the form and returns it to the directors the form constitutes prior written consent to district entry onto the landowner's property pursuant to section 48-2109. The district shall keep the signed forms on file.
C. The directors may contract with any person or organization to perform district functions on terms and conditions as they find advisable and shall supervise the performance of all contracts.
D. The directors may expend district monies to employ personnel and purchase equipment,  supplies,  services and all other things required to carry out the intent and purpose of the district. The directors shall not expend district monies for the purchase of real property without prior written consent of the board. The directors may sell or lease any lands,  rights-of-way,  easements,  material or other property,  real or personal,  acquired by the district.
E. The directors may assign such district business as they may determine to a manager appointed by them and paid by the district. The manager has such powers as the directors may authorize.
F. The directors shall annually set the assessment for each parcel of land to be protected by the district and shall so notify the county assessor before March 1 of each year.
G. The directors may ask for amendments to the district either adding or removing pests from the list of those to be controlled or extending or contracting the boundaries of the district.
H. The directors may contract and cooperate with agencies,  instrumentalities and departments of the state,  the county and the United States interested in the control,  extermination and eradication of the pest sought to be controlled or eradicated and may act to secure financial assistance from those agencies,  instrumentalities and departments.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2109 - Powers of district

48-2109.
Powers of district
A. The district may enter any property within the district with the prior written consent of the landowner to inspect any breeding site for the presence of any of the enumerated pests. With the prior written consent of the landowner,  the district may enter any property adjacent to the district which may be a breeding place for the pest sought to be controlled or eradicated to inspect and conduct control measures. The adjacent landowner shall reimburse the district for its actual costs incurred in conducting inspection or control measures.
B. The district may conduct control measures within the district to control or eradicate any enumerated pest or prevent the introduction of any enumerated pest into the district. The expense of control measures shall be paid from district monies.
C. The district may enter into an agreement with a landowner within or adjacent to the district to conduct control measures on the landowner's property which would benefit both the landowner and the district. The district and the landowner shall divide the costs of these control measures according to the agreement.
D. The district does not have the power of eminent domain.
E. The district may sue and be sued.
F. All district property and equipment are exempt from state and local property taxes of any kind.
G. If the district intends to sell or otherwise dispose of any real property which has been acquired for the purpose of rights-of-way or easements,  the person from whom the district acquired the property has first right of refusal.
H. The district may levy an assessment of not to exceed fifty cents on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable property within the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter. This assessment shall be collected by the county tax collector in the same manner and at the same time as other county taxes are collected if the district has notified the county assessor by March 1 of each year of the amount of the assessment. Delinquent assessments become a lien on the property of the owner ninety days after the due date and shall be collected in the same manner as other county tax liens.
I. All monies collected by the tax collector under this article shall be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the district.
J. All monies shall be withdrawn by warrant of the district,  which is signed by the president and secretary of the board of directors of the district.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2110 - Dissolution of district

48-2110.
Dissolution of district
A. Districts may be dissolved by an order of the board of directors of the district or dissolved by petition,  hearing and election in the same manner as they were initiated. After an order of the board has been made dissolving a district,  the board shall succeed to all the powers of the district until the obligations and disposal of district assets have been fully satisfied.
B. If any monies remain in the district fund after dissolution and satisfaction of all outstanding obligations and sale of district property,  the remainder shall be credited to each owner of property in the former district in proportion to the assessment last paid by him.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2202 - Establishment of health service district; purpose; limitations; definition

48-2202.
Establishment of health service district;  purpose;  limitations;  definition
A. Health service districts may be established only:
1. For the purpose of purchasing,  leasing,  lease-purchasing,  constructing,  establishing,  equipping,  operating or maintaining an ambulance service,  a medical clinic or clinics or a combined medical clinic and ambulance service.
2. In areas designated by the department of health services as medically-underserved pursuant to section 36-2352.
3. If the district area is greater than six hundred forty acres.
4. If more than three hundred qualified electors reside within the district.
B. For purposes of this section,  a " medical clinic"  means a facility which provides for the physical evaluation,  diagnosis and treatment of patients and which does not keep patients overnight as bed patients or treat patients under general anesthesia. A medical clinic does not include an urgent care center.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2204 - Bond of petitioners

48-2204.
Bond of petitioners
At the time of filing a petition for the establishment of a health service district,  or at any time thereafter but before publication of the notice of the hearing on the petition,  a bond or cash deposit shall be filed by the petitioners,  with security approved by the board of supervisors sufficient to pay the expenses connected with the proceedings in case the board of supervisors refuses to establish the district.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2205 - Hearing on petition

48-2205.
Hearing on petition
A. At the hearing all interested property owners and electors may appear and be heard on any matter relating to the establishment of the proposed district. Before the date set for the hearing,  any person wishing to object to the establishment of the district may file written objections with the clerk of the board of supervisors.
B. At the hearing the board shall consider the petition and shall hear evidence in favor of or against the proposal. The board may make any changes in the district boundaries that it deems advisable. All decisions and determinations made at the hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the board. If the board approves the establishment of the district,  the minutes shall set forth the particular description of the boundaries of the district as approved by the board.
C. If the board finds that the territory set out in the petition should not be incorporated into a health service district,  it shall dismiss the proceedings and tax the costs against the signers of the petition and may collect the cost against the bond or cash deposit of the petitioners.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2206 - Election to determine organization of district; notice of election; qualifications of voters

48-2206.
Election to determine organization of district;  notice of election;  qualifications of voters
A. Notwithstanding the provisions in sections 16-225 and 16-226,  the board of supervisors may order formation of a health service district,  the board shall give notice as prescribed by this section of an election to be held within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be organized. The board shall set the date of the election.
B. The notice shall:
1. Designate a name for the proposed district.
2. Describe the boundaries of the district.
3. Designate the polling places to be established within the district for the election.
4. Be published once a week for at least two consecutive weeks immediately preceding the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the proposed district.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions in sections 16-225 and 16-226,  the election shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general election laws of this state. The notice and time periods prescribed by this article apply instead of title 16,  chapter 2,  article 3.
D. Election ballots shall contain the words " health service district -- yes"  and " health service district -- no" .
E. Eligibility to vote in the election shall be determined by section 16-120.
F. The county recorder or elections director shall be designated the person in charge of the election and shall supply all election materials,  ballots and election officers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2207 - Declaration of election result and recording order

48-2207.
Declaration of election result and recording order
A. The board of supervisors shall canvass the votes cast at the election at its next succeeding regular or special meeting. If it appears that a majority of the voters voting favors formation of the district,  the board by order shall declare the district duly organized and shall cause a certified copy of the order to be filed in the office of the county recorder.
B. If the district is established,  certified bills covering the costs of the board,  the person in charge of the election and the disbursements of the petitioners and costs associated with the district impact statement shall be presented to the board of directors of the district and paid from monies of the district as they become available.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2210 - Health services survey and report; review by department

48-2210.
Health services survey and report;  review by department
A. When a health services district is established,  the board of directors shall conduct or cause to be conducted a survey of the ambulance service,  ambulatory or other nonhospital-based medical service problems within the district.
B. Upon the completion of the survey,  there shall be prepared and filed with the board of directors,  the organizing board and the department a report setting forth:
1. A description of existing services and facilities available within the district.
2. A description of recommended services and facilities with plans and specifications for carrying out the purposes of the district.
3. A description of the arrangements which have been made or are in the process of being made to ensure that staff and a coordinating medical provider,  as defined pursuant to section 36-2351,  are available for the district.
4. A description of the property proposed to be acquired for implementation of the recommendations.
5. A map showing the boundaries of the district and in general the location of work proposed to be done,  property taken or damages and other information useful to an understanding of the proposed work.
6. An estimate of the cost of the proposed recommendation including:
(a) First year capital costs in implementing the plan.
(b) Additional capital costs expected to be incurred in the first five years of implementation and for the subsequent five years.
(c) Yearly expected operating costs for the first three years of implementation.
(d) Proposed sources of funds and amounts to be received from each source during the first three years of operation.
C. Expenses of the survey and report shall be a charge against the district.
D. The department shall review the survey and report and provide the board of directors with written comments within thirty days of receiving the report.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2211 - Health services survey report; hearings; approval

48-2211.
Health services survey report;  hearings;  approval
A. When the health services survey report is filed,  the board of directors may reject such report and direct that a new report be prepared or that changes be made. If the report complies with the provisions of section 48-2210 and is satisfactory to the board,  the board of directors shall hold a hearing on any objections to the report or to the performance of the proposed work. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication five times in a daily or twice in a weekly newspaper of general circulation in the health service district.
B. The department shall be notified by the board of directors of the date of the hearing within five days after the date is set and at least ten days prior to the hearing date. The department shall be represented at the hearing and shall advise the board.
C. At the conclusion of the hearing the board of directors shall order the report to be changed,  or shall approve it as made. If changes are ordered,  further hearings shall be held thereon until the board of directors approves the report. Upon approval by the board of directors,  the report or a summary thereof shall be published for distribution to the public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2212 - Construction of facilities; provision of services; methods; contracting for services

48-2212.
Construction of facilities;  provision of services;  methods;  contracting for services
A. The board of directors shall superintend the construction of medical facilities and the delivery of ambulatory medical services and ambulance service,  if any,  as specified in the approved report of the health services survey.
B. The construction of medical facilities or any portion thereof may be performed under the direction of the board of directors in consultation with the department and in any of the following ways,  as ordered by the board of directors:
1. By purchasing the material and performing the work.
2. By purchasing the material and letting a contract for performance of the work.
3. By purchasing a portion or none of the material and letting a contract for furnishing the balance or all of the material and performance of the work.
C. Services authorized pursuant to subsection A may be performed,  as ordered by the board,  in any of the following ways,  either singly or in combination:
1. By providing the facility and performing the services.
2. By supplying all,  none or a portion of the facilities and letting a contract for the balance of the facilities,  and providing the services.
3. By supplying the facility and providing all,  none,  or a portion of the services and letting a contract for the balance of the services.
D. All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder submitting a sealed bid in response to a call for bids published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The call for bids shall include a detailed description of the services required. If materials to be purchased without the letting of a contract cost one thousand dollars or more,  they shall be purchased from the lowest responsible bidder after publication of a call for bids as provided by this subsection.
E. All work recommended in the approved report shall be performed in conformity with the plans and specifications contained in the report unless the board of directors by a two-thirds vote adopts a resolution declaring that the interest of the district requires a modification of or departure from the report,  and specifying the modification or departure.
F. Contracts for direct health services provided by physicians,  professional nurses,  or physician assistants licensed or certified pursuant to title 32 shall be exempt from the bidding requirements prescribed by subsection D.
G. Among the medical services provided at such medical clinics,  there shall be no drug,  surgical procedure or other service provision administered or prescribed for the purpose of causing,  directly or indirectly,  an abortion of an unborn embryo or fetus at any stage of development. Neither shall such service be contracted to any other medical or paramedical group to be performed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2213 - Elections; qualifications of voters; affidavit; challenges

48-2213.
Elections;  qualifications of voters;  affidavit;  challenges
A. Elections held pursuant to this article,  except as otherwise specified,  shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general election laws of the state. Returns shall be canvassed by the board of directors within ten days after the election is held.
B. Only qualified electors of the state who reside within the health service district are qualified electors for the purpose of an election held pursuant to this article.
C. For the purposes of an election the board of directors may consolidate into one precinct several precincts established for general election purposes,  and may describe precincts by reference to the general election precincts.
D. An election board consisting of one inspector,  one judge and one clerk shall be appointed by the board of directors for each precinct.
E. A person offering to vote at such election shall sign an affidavit stating his address and swearing he is an elector qualified to vote in the election and has not voted at the election being held. A person offering to vote may be challenged,  and the election officers shall thereupon have the powers and duties of general election officers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2214 - Bond election; subsequent bond election

48-2214.
Bond election;  subsequent bond election
A. After approval of the health service survey report the board of directors of the district shall submit to the qualified electors of the district the proposition of incurring bonded indebtedness to obtain funds with which to acquire the property and perform the work set forth by the report. Elections under this subsection must be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November as prescribed by section 16-204,  subsection B,  paragraph 1,  subdivision (d). The resolution calling the election shall set forth:
1. The purposes of the proposed indebtedness.
2. A reference to the report for particulars.
3. The amount of the proposed indebtedness.
4. The maximum numbers of years for which the bonds may be outstanding.
5. The maximum rate of interest to be paid.
6. The date of the election.
7. The election precincts and polling places.
B. The resolution shall be published once each week for three successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.
C. If the proposition of issuing bonds fails to receive a majority of the votes cast at the election to authorize issuance of the bonds,  the board of directors,  not less than six months after that election,  may call another election on the question of issuing bonds under the terms of this article,  either for the same purposes or for any lawful purpose of the district.
D. No bond election shall take place until the board of directors has demonstrated to the department that contractual arrangements have been made for staff and a coordinating medical provider,  as defined in section 36-2351,  and the department has certified to the board of directors and to the organizing board that the above arrangements are sufficient to ensure that ambulatory care services will be available to the district for a period of at least one year of medical clinic operation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2215 - Issuance of bonds; subsequent bond issues

48-2215.
Issuance of bonds;  subsequent bond issues
A. If a majority of the votes cast at a bond election favors the bonded indebtedness proposed,  bonds of the district for the amount stated shall be issued and sold.
B. The board of directors shall,  subject to the provisions of this article,  prescribe by resolution the form of the bonds and interest coupons attached thereto. The bonds shall be payable over a period of not more than twenty years from the date thereof at a place fixed by the board and designated in the bonds,  together with the interest thereon from the date of the bonds until paid. Interest shall be payable semiannually at the rate or rates set by the accepted bid which shall not exceed the maximum rate of interest set forth in the resolution calling the election.
C. The bonds may be issued in such denominations as the board of directors determines. Each bond shall be signed by the chairman of the board of directors and countersigned by the clerk or secretary of the health service district. The interest coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and shall be signed by the chairman of the board of directors and the clerk or secretary of the district by their engraved or lithographed signatures. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on a bond or interest coupon ceases to be such officer,  either before or after delivery of the bond to the purchaser,  the signature or countersignature shall be valid for all purposes as if the officer had remained in office.
D. The validity of the bonds,  after their issuance,  shall not be questioned in any court except on the ground that a provision of this article authorizing their issuance is unconstitutional.
E. When bonds have been issued by a health service district and the proceeds of the sale thereof have been expended as authorized by this article,  the board of directors may by resolution passed by a majority vote of its members,  determine that additional bonds for carrying out the purposes of the district should be issued. Thereupon the board of directors shall cause another survey and report to be made. Upon approval thereof as provided by this article for an original report,  the board shall submit to the qualified electors of the district,  in the manner prescribed by section 48-2213,  the question of issuing additional bonds. If a majority of the votes cast thereon is in favor of issuing the additional bonds,  they may be issued and sold and the proceeds disposed of in the manner prescribed by subsections A through C of this section and by section 48-2216.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2216 - Sale of bonds; disposition of proceeds

48-2216.
Sale of bonds;  disposition of proceeds
A. The board of directors of a health service district shall sell bonds issued pursuant to section 48-2215,  subsections A through C at not less than par value,  and the proceeds shall be placed in the county treasury of the organizing county to the credit of the district. The county treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all monies of the district paid to him.
B. The fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes mentioned in the resolution calling the bond election. Payments from the fund shall be made upon claims allowed by the board of directors of the district,  prepared,  presented and audited in the same manner as claims upon county funds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2219 - Bonds

48-2219.
Bonds
Any bonds issued under this article may contain a provision requiring the establishment of a reserve or reserves in an amount equal to the requirements of principal and interest payments for the two years during the life of the bonds requiring the largest amount of principal and interest payments,  and the district shall maintain the reserve during the life of the bond issue for the purpose of protecting against any deficiency in rental payments or tax collections. If it becomes necessary to withdraw funds from the reserve to protect against any deficiency,  the board of directors of the district shall levy a tax on all the taxable property in the district or utilize service or rental charges accruing to the district sufficient to maintain the reserve fund in an amount equal to the original amount thereof. In making the levy for the payment of principal and interest for the last year when the bonds mature,  the board of directors shall take into consideration the amount of money then in the reserve fund and shall levy an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds,  less the amount then in the reserve fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2220 - Tax levy to pay principal and interest of bonds

48-2220.
Tax levy to pay principal and interest of bonds
A. The principal of and interest on bonds issued pursuant to this article shall be paid from the following,  either singly or in combination:
1. Revenue derived from an annual tax on the real property within the health service district issuing them,  and such real property shall remain liable to taxes for payment of the bonds and interest until paid in full.
2. Rental from an organization that has contracted for the facilities with the district in order to provide for contracted services pursuant to section 48-2212,  or from service charges made to clients of the medical clinic or clinics.
B. The board of directors of a health service district shall annually,  on or before August 15,  certify to the board of supervisors the amount necessary to pay interest on and the portion of principal which will become due on bonds of the district during the ensuing year.
C. The board of supervisors,  at the time of levying county taxes,  shall levy and cause to be collected in the manner prescribed by law for county taxes,  a tax upon the real property within the health service district,  based upon the current assessment roll,  sufficient to pay the amount certified by the board of directors. If the board of directors of a health service district fails to certify to the board of supervisors the amount necessary,  the board of supervisors shall ascertain the amount which should have been certified and shall levy and cause to be collected a tax sufficient to produce that amount.
D. The tax,  when collected,  shall be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the bond fund of the health service district,  and shall be used solely for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds. The county treasurer shall pay the principal and interest on the dates and at the places specified in the bonds in the manner provided by law for the payment of principal of and interest on county bonds.
E. If a district lies in more than one county,  the amount necessary to pay interest on and the portion of the principal which will become due on bonds during the ensuing year shall be apportioned to each county on the basis of the value of real property included within the district from each county. Each board of supervisors shall levy and collect a tax sufficient to pay the amount apportioned to their county,  and all such taxes shall be paid to the county treasury of the organizing county. When such a division is to be made,  the board of directors shall furnish to the boards of supervisors of the respective counties a written statement of the apportionment and the basis on which it was made.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2221 - Rentals and service charges

48-2221.
Rentals and service charges
The board of directors of a health service district may charge and collect rentals and service charges for any service performed or property furnished by the district. Revenue therefrom shall be paid into the organizing county treasury to the credit of the operating fund or bond redemption fund of the district.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2222 - Leases of medical clinic and equipment; provisions; cancellation for failure to pay rent; release; auction; notice

48-2222.
Leases of medical clinic and equipment;  provisions;  cancellation for failure to pay rent;  release;  auction;  notice
A. A lease of a district-owned medical clinic and its equipment executed by the board of directors of the district,  shall:
1. Extend for a term to be determined by the board,  but not less than five nor more than ten years.
2. Be executed for the purpose of providing ambulatory medical services.
3. Provide for a rental upon terms and in an amount which will provide a fair return to the district on its investment and be sufficient to meet part or all of the payments of principal and interest of bonds issued under this article.
B. If a lessee of the medical clinic and its equipment fails to make the payment of rental immediately required by the lease,  the board of directors of the district shall cancel the lease for such failure. If then unable to lease the medical clinic and its equipment to a lessee qualified under the provisions of this article at a rental sufficient to provide a fair return to the district and meet part or all of the payments of principal and interest on any bonds issued by the district,  the board may,  at public auction,  offer to lease the medical clinic and its equipment to the highest responsible qualified bidder for such terms as the board prescribes,  and shall lease the medical clinic and its equipment to the bidder who bids the highest rental for the prescribed period and who also agrees to provide the services required by this article. The board of directors may,  at any time,  implement a plan to provide ambulatory medical services on its own accord.
C. If the board of directors determines that an auction should be held,  notice of the auction shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation within the district at least once each week for four weeks immediately preceding the auction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2224 - Dissolution of health service district

48-2224.
Dissolution of health service district
A. A health service district organized under this article which has no bonded indebtedness may,  when all legal indebtedness of the district has been discharged,  be dissolved on the vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the district at a special election called by the board of directors upon the question of dissolution. If a majority of the votes cast favors dissolution,  the board of directors shall,  by resolution,  declare the district dissolved. A certified copy of the resolution shall,  within fifteen days after its adoption,  be filed with the clerk of the organizing board. If the organizing board is an incorporated city or town a copy of the resolution shall be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors.
B. Upon dissolution of a health service district the property of the district which is located within the corporate limits of a city or town shall vest in that city or town. Other property of the district shall vest in the county. Any funds of the district at the time of dissolution shall be transferred to the incorporated city or town and to the county in proportion to the assessed valuation of taxable real property within the city or town and within the county,  respectively,  as it appears on the current assessment roll.
C. If,  after dissolution of a health service district,  it is found that there remains unpaid a legal indebtedness of the district,  the board of supervisors of the county in which the district was located shall levy a tax upon the real property within the district as it existed at the time of dissolution,  sufficient to meet the indebtedness and interest thereon,  and shall pay the indebtedness and interest from the proceeds of the tax. If the district is located in more than one county,  apportionment of indebtedness and interest thereon and any levy and collection of taxes to meet this indebtedness shall be performed as set forth in section 48-2220,  subsection E.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2225 - Jurisdiction of the department of health services

48-2225.
Jurisdiction of the department of health services
Nothing in this article shall in any way limit or authorize the limitation of the jurisdiction of the department or the director of the department as established under any other authority including,  but not limited to,  sections 36-132 and 36-136.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2227 - Incorporated area in the district; withdrawal

48-2227.
Incorporated area in the district;  withdrawal
A. The district may be established or the boundaries changed pursuant to section 48-262 to include incorporated cities or towns as well as unincorporated areas.
B. Notwithstanding section 48-262,  the governing body of an incorporated city or town that desires to withdraw from the district shall notify the board of directors and publish a notice once each week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The municipal governing body shall hold at least one hearing on the issue of withdrawing from the district and shall receive all written and oral comments presented at the hearing. The municipal governing body shall vote on the issue at the conclusion of the hearing,  and if the vote is to withdraw from the district,  the withdrawal is effective ninety days after the hearing.
C. On withdrawal,  property located in the city or town is subject to section 48-262,  subsection F and the incorporated area of the city or town is not entitled to health service district services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2301 - Definitions

48-2301.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " District"  means an agricultural improvement district.
2. " Same general system of irrigation works"  means any system of irrigation works of whatever character,  combination or construction,  by whatever means operated,  and whether located within or without the boundaries of an agricultural improvement district or whether consisting of one or more connected or disconnected parts or portions and having one or more sources of supply or having one or more diversions or distribution systems. All drainage works and means of drainage that are in any manner acquired,  controlled or operated by an agricultural improvement district for the drainage of all or a portion of the lands within the district,  shall be a part of the general system of irrigation works of the district.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 48 - Special Taxing Districts › § 48-2302 - District as municipal corporation

48-2302.
District as municipal corporation
An agricultural improvement district organized under the provisions of this chapter is a public,  political,  taxing subdivision of the state,  and a municipal corporation to the extent of the powers and privileges conferred by this chapter or granted generally to municipal corporations by the constitution and statutes of the state,  including immunity of its property and bonds from taxation.