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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-4009 - Petition for discharge; procedures; annual report

36-4009.
Petition for discharge;  procedures;  annual report
A. If the medical director determines that the committed defendant's mental illness,  defect or disability has so changed that the committed defendant is no longer dangerous if discharged but remains incompetent to stand trial,  the medical director shall allow the committed defendant to petition the court for discharge. The committed defendant shall serve the petition on the court and the attorney for the state. The court shall hold a hearing on the petition for discharge within forty-five days after receiving the petition.
B. The committed defendant may be present at the discharge hearing. The court may continue the hearing on the request of either party and a showing of good cause or on its own motion if the committed defendant will not be substantially prejudiced. Either party may request that the committed defendant be examined by the party's own competent professional. The attorney for the state has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the committed defendant's mental illness,  defect or disability has not changed and that the committed defendant remains dangerous. If the state does not meet its burden of proof,  the committed defendant shall be discharged from treatment.
C. This section does not prohibit the committed defendant from annually petitioning the court for discharge without the approval of the medical director. The medical director shall give annual written notice to the committed defendant of the committed defendant's right to petition the court for discharge without the approval of the medical director and provide a copy of that written notice to the committed defendant in connection with proceedings under this article. The notice shall contain a waiver of rights. The medical director shall submit the notice and waiver to the court with the annual examination report.
D. The medical director of each secure state mental health facility shall annually report the following information for the previous year to the Arizona criminal justice commission:
1. The number of committed defendants who are under the jurisdiction of the medical director because the individual is dangerous,  incompetent and nonrestorable.
2. The number of individuals who are committed defendants and dangerous and who are released.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-4010 - Place for proceedings; transportation; immunity

36-4010.
Place for proceedings;  transportation;  immunity
A. A committed defendant may not be transported from a secure state mental health facility,  except that a committed defendant may be transported to court for any of the following reasons:
1. A hearing on a biannual examination.
2. A hearing on a petition for conditional release to a less restrictive alternative pursuant to section 36-4005.
3. A hearing on a petition for discharge pursuant to section 36-4009.
4. Any evidentiary hearing in which the presence of a committed defendant is necessary.
5. Any court proceeding not otherwise specified in this article where the presence of the committed defendant is required.
B. Subsection A of this section does not apply to any committed defendant who the court has determined is subject to discharge pursuant to section 36-4009 or to any necessary medical transports.
C. Subsection A of this section does not preclude any proceeding from being held on the grounds of the a secure state mental health facility or from using a telephonic conference or an interactive audiovisual device. The court shall adopt rules concerning the conduct of proceedings pursuant to this article. The rules shall ensure the safety of all persons. The rules may include provisions that allow for proceedings to be held on the grounds of a secure state mental health facility or for the use of a telephonic conference or an interactive audiovisual device.
D. The medical director is responsible for transporting a committed defendant to and from a medical facility. The medical director shall determine the appropriate mode of transportation and level of security and restraint for the transportation needs of the committed defendant. In determining the appropriate mode of transportation and level of security and restraint,  the medical director shall consider the safety of the public,  the transporting personnel and the detained or committed defendant.
E. The medical director and any county sheriff are immune from liability for any good faith acts under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-4101 - Definitions

36-4101.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Department"  means the department of health services.
2. " Director"  means the director of the department.
3. " Trauma recovery center"  means a treatment center that provides at least the following resources,  treatments and recovery services to crime victims:
(a) Mental health services.
(b) Assertive community-based outreach and clinical case management.
(c) Coordination of care among medical and mental health care providers,  law enforcement agencies and other social services.
(d) Services to family members of homicide victims.
(e) A multidisciplinary staff of clinicians that includes psychiatrists,  psychologists and social workers and may include case managers and peer counselors.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-4102 - Trauma recovery center fund; exemption; grants

36-4102.
Trauma recovery center fund;  exemption;  grants
A. The trauma recovery center fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations,  grants and contributions. The director shall administer the fund for the purposes prescribed in this article. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
B. The department,  in consultation with a national alliance that supports trauma recovery centers,  shall establish priorities for the fund. The department shall spend monies in the fund to provide grants to trauma recovery centers.
C. To be eligible to receive a grant pursuant to this section,  a trauma recovery center must adhere to the guidelines for operating and implementing trauma recovery centers developed by a national alliance of trauma recovery centers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-4103 - Annual report

36-4103.
Annual report
On or before October 1 of each year,  the department shall provide an annual report to the governor,  the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate that includes information from each trauma recovery center that receives grant monies pursuant to this article on the population served. The department shall provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-103 - Seal of state land department

37-103.
Seal of state land department
The state land department shall have a seal,  and it shall be affixed with the signature of the state land commissioner to all instruments of conveyance,  leases,  certificates and other official acts. The signature of the commissioner and seal of the department upon the original or copy of any paper,  plat,  map or document from the state land department shall impart verity thereto.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-104 - Power to make and accept conveyances of real property

37-104.
Power to make and accept conveyances of real property
A. The state land department may accept conveyances to the state of real property or any interest therein whether by gift,  in trust,  or otherwise,  and containing terms,  conditions or requirements deemed proper by the department.
B. Conveyances may be accepted for the purposes,  among others,  of establishing and maintaining airports and landing fields,  with uses necessary or incidental thereto,  proving grounds,  testing grounds,  and in addition but without limitation,  war projects necessary to state or national defense,  upon terms and conditions reasonable or necessary. The department may enter into arrangements,  agreements or leases for the establishment,  operation or maintenance of such projects with agencies of the United States or with any person,  firm or corporation.
C. The department may lease,  dedicate,  convey or otherwise transfer state lands unless otherwise leased,  subject to constitutional limitations,  to agencies of the United States or to any person,  firm or corporation,  upon terms and conditions necessary and proper,  for the purpose of establishing,  maintaining or conducting airports and landing fields and uses necessary or incidental thereto,  proving grounds,  testing grounds,  and in addition but without limitation,  war projects necessary to state or national defense.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-105 - Inclusion of state lands under reclamation projects and irrigation districts; assessments and charges

37-105.
Inclusion of state lands under reclamation projects and irrigation districts;  assessments and charges
A. The state land department,  with the approval of the governor,  may make contracts for and on behalf of the state with the United States or an irrigation district organized and existing under the laws of the state,  which is served wholly or partially by a federal reclamation project,  to include lands owned by the state or belonging to any institution of the state within the project and to agree to pay as much of the cost of the project as becomes due on account of such lands.
B. The department,  after state lands are included within the project,  may guarantee the payment of and may pay to the United States or the irrigation district the full amount of district or reclamation assessments or charges against the state lands at any time the assessments or charges become delinquent.
C. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a lien upon state lands or against the interest of the state therein,  or as creating an obligation of the state to pay any charges,  assessments or debts incurred by any district other than those described in this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-106 - Federal reclamation trust fund

37-106.
Federal reclamation trust fund
A. There shall be a federal reclamation trust fund of which the state treasurer shall be custodian. Payments made by the state land department for the assessments or charges authorized to be paid by the department under section 37-105,  and payments received by him as reimbursements therefor,  shall be drawn from and credited to the federal reclamation trust fund.
B. The fund shall not revert to the general fund,  and shall not be subject to the provisions of title 35,  chapter 1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-108 - Court actions related to natural resources projects; remedies; account; definition

37-108.
Court actions related to natural resources projects;  remedies;  account;  definition
A. In addition to other remedies available by law,  a person that files an action in a court of record in this state to enjoin a natural resources project and that does not prevail may be assessed court costs and damages as determined by the court incurred by the natural resources project as a result of the injunction,  including any of the following:
1. Costs relating to fire suppression.
2. Costs relating to flooding or damage to the watershed.
3. Costs relating to the damage or loss of natural resources or real property.
B. Any monetary damages awarded by the court pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be deposited in an account established and managed by the department for the purpose of paying for the costs incurred as a result of the injunction,  including the costs identified in subsection A of this section.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " natural resources project"  includes any project that reduces the risk of catastrophic fire or loss from erosion,  flooding and landslides or that protects watersheds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-109 - Alternative payment methods

37-109.
Alternative payment methods
At the commissioner's sole discretion,  the commissioner may accept fees imposed pursuant to section 37-107 by alternative payment methods,  including credit and charge cards,  pursuant to section 35-142,  subsection J,  debit cards and electronic funds transfers or other alternative payment methods,  pursuant to section 35-315,  but the department is not obligated to accept any payment using an alternative payment method.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-110 - Due diligence fund; exemption; reversion

37-110.
Due diligence fund;  exemption;  reversion
A. The due diligence fund is established. The commissioner may use monies in the fund to pay the department's costs of evaluating and processing applications and otherwise preparing lands for sales,  leases,  rights-of-way or other use permits.
B. The fund consists of legislative appropriations and reimbursements to the department by winning bidders for the department's costs of advance due diligence investigations and analyses pursuant to subsection A of this section. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation.
C. The commissioner shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to the lapsing of appropriations,  except that all monies in the fund exceeding $5, 000, 000 at any time revert to the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-131 - State land commissioner; appointment; term; removal; compensation

37-131.
State land commissioner;  appointment;  term;  removal;  compensation
A. There shall be a state land commissioner who shall be the executive officer of the state land department.
B. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
C. The commissioner shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-132.01 - Performance and restoration account; agreements with public and private entities

37-132.01.
Performance and restoration account;  agreements with public and private entities
A. The proceeds of any security imposed by the commissioner as a condition of sale pursuant to section 37-132,  subsection A,  paragraph 5 and the proceeds of a bond,  collateral or security received pursuant to section 37-132,  subsection B,  paragraph 3 or section 37-335.06,  subsection B shall be deposited in a separate account of the state land department fund that is designated as the performance and restoration account and that shall be used for the performance or restoration purposes for which the bond,  collateral or security was acquired. The commissioner shall administer the account.
B. The commissioner may enter into an agreement with a private entity or an intergovernmental agreement pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 to coordinate the review and approval of plans for performance or restoration purposes and to perform the performance or restoration action,  including:
1. Designating a lead agency for the performance or restoration action.
2. Issuing the lead agency or entity temporary rights of entry on,  under and over state trust lands for the purpose of access for the performance or restoration action. The temporary rights of entry shall be issued pursuant to applicable law.
3. Authorizing the lead agency or entity to use the proceeds of the bond,  collateral or security for the performance or restoration action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-133 - Decisions of commissioner; filing; notice to persons in interest

37-133.
Decisions of commissioner;  filing;  notice to persons in interest
A. Decisions rendered by the commissioner pursuant to the powers and duties conferred upon him by law,  whether relating to the administration of state lands or other departments or agencies of state under his jurisdiction,  shall be in writing and filed of record in his office.
B. Notice of the decisions shall be given by the commissioner to any person in interest of record in the department by notifying the person in interest by certified mail,  return receipt requested,  addressed to the last known post office address of record in the department.
C. If no appeal is taken by any person in interest as provided in title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  the decision of the commissioner shall be final and conclusive.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-171 - Definitions

37-171.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Administrator"  means the administrator of the division.
2. " Geographic information system"  means computer-based technologies for storing,  manipulating and analyzing geospatial data.
3. " Geospatial data"  means digital data using geographic or projected map coordinate values,  identification codes and associated descriptive data to locate and describe boundaries or features on,  above or below the surface of the earth or characteristics of the earth's inhabitants or its natural or human-constructed features.
4. " Public agency"  means any agency or instrumentality of the United States,  this state,  another state,  a regional council of governments in this state,  an Indian tribe,  nation,  community or band,  any political subdivision of this state or another state or any foreign country.
5. " Resource analysis division"  or " division"  means the resource analysis division of the state land department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-172 - Resource analysis division; administrator; employees; compensation; state cartographer

37-172.
Resource analysis division;  administrator;  employees;  compensation;  state cartographer
A. There is established within the state land department the resource analysis division.
B. The state land commissioner shall appoint an administrator of the division.
C. The administrator shall be responsible for the administrative functions of the division.
D. The administrator may employ,  with the approval of the commissioner,  the employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
E. Compensation for the administrator and other employees of the division shall be established pursuant to section 38-611.
F. The office of state cartographer is established within the division. The commissioner is designated the state cartographer,  but the commissioner may delegate the responsibilities and functions of the state cartographer under this chapter to an administrative officer of the division.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-173 - Duties

37-173.
Duties
The division shall:
1. Establish a clearinghouse of information and a central repository for geospatial data and statewide geographic information system services.
2. Provide geographic information system services and geospatial data for the state land department and other public agencies in this state.
3. Facilitate the sharing of geospatial data and geographic information system services among all public agencies to address the needs of this state.
4. Prepare standards and specifications for developing,  maintaining and sharing geospatial data and geographic information system services.
5. Function as the Arizona affiliate office for national geographic information systems and geospatial data coordination initiatives.
6. Establish a liaison relationship with the United States geological survey,  federal geospatial organizations and other state and local government organizations in order to facilitate and coordinate sharing geospatial data,  providing geographic information system services and using a clearinghouse.
7. Identify federal,  state,  regional,  tribal and local government and private sector geospatial data and geographic information system services to include in the clearinghouse.
8. Coordinate the development and maintenance of a geospatial public land survey system and cadastral database with responsible federal,  state and local agencies.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-174 - Powers

37-174.
Powers
The division may:
1. Apply for and accept grants,  contributions and appropriations for carrying out the functions of the division.
2. Contract for professional services if such work or services cannot be satisfactorily performed by its employees or by any other state agency.
3. Request and utilize the advice and services of all federal,  state,  local and regional agencies.
4. Correspond,  confer and represent its own interest or the interest of any political subdivision upon request.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-176 - Revolving fund; source of monies; claims

37-176.
Revolving fund;  source of monies;  claims
A. Monies received by the division pursuant to this article,  other than appropriations,  shall be promptly deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  by the administrator in a fund to be known as the resource analysis division revolving fund. Monies in the resource analysis division revolving fund are exempt from section 35-190,  relating to the lapsing of appropriations.
B. Expenses to be paid from the resource analysis division revolving fund shall be limited to data processing supplies and support for the geographic information system,  including equipment,  software and supplies,  contract services,  maps,  equipment and software maintenance,  equipment repair and geographic system training. Claims for expenses shall be approved by the administrator.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-177 - Arizona geographic information council

37-177.
Arizona geographic information council
A. The Arizona geographic information council is established in the department consisting of the following members who are appointed by the governor:
1. Eighteen members representing state agencies and instrumentalities.
2. Six members representing federal governmental agencies.
3. One member representing a statewide association of county governments.
4. One member representing a statewide association of municipal governments.
5. Six members representing geographic information systems consortia or local governments.
6. One member representing an Arizona Indian tribal nation.
7. One member representing a professional geospatial organization.
8. One member representing the private sector.
B. The governor shall appoint members of the council for staggered three year terms of office,  but the governor may remove a member for cause. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The council shall annually elect a chairperson,  vice-chairperson and other officers it considers necessary.
C. Members of the council are not eligible to receive compensation,  but,  subject to the availability of monies,  are eligible to receive reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
D. The council shall:
1. Advise the Arizona state cartographer's office on matters related to geospatial data sharing and appropriate strategies to support a geospatial clearinghouse and statewide geographic information system.
2. Facilitate interagency coordination for the purpose of geospatial data sharing and supporting a geospatial clearinghouse,  a statewide geographic information system and location-based services that enhance and support federal,  state and local government business systems,  including emergency preparedness and other disaster mitigation response systems.
3. Collect information on user requirements on matters related to geographic information systems,  geospatial data,  technologies,  products,  services,  standards,  programs and activities and prioritize those requirements to the Arizona state cartographer's office,  the United States geological survey and other producers of geospatial data.
4. Serve as a forum to facilitate informational exchange between federal,  state,  tribal,  regional and local governments,  the private sector and professional associations.
5. Appoint technical committees as necessary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-178 - Geospatial data sharing

37-178.
Geospatial data sharing
A. A public agency that shares geospatial data with another public agency may:
1. Share geospatial data without entering into a written agreement with the other public agency.
2. Share geospatial data of which it is the custodian.
3. Retain custodial ownership of any geospatial data provided to other public agencies.
4. Prohibit shared data from being redistributed by recipient public agencies if notification of the prohibition is given.
B. A public agency that shares geospatial data may exempt the data from commercial use fees prescribed in section 39-121.03,  subsection A,  paragraph 3.
C. A public agency that shares geospatial data of which it is the custodian is not liable for errors,  inaccuracies or omissions and shall be held harmless from and against all damage,  loss or liability arising from any use of geospatial data that is shared.
D. A public agency that shares geospatial data or receives shared geospatial data may withhold the shared data from public disclosure if the data consist of critical infrastructure information as defined in section 41-1801.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-201 - Examination and selection duties of commissioner

37-201.
Examination and selection duties of commissioner
A. The commissioner shall:
1. Examine the public lands within the state for the purpose of assisting the selection board in selecting the lands granted to the state in quantity,  or as indemnity,  by the enabling act.
2. Prepare all lists,  forms and papers required in the selection of the lands and securing title thereto.
3. Maintain such records and perform such duties as necessary to protect the rights of the state in the lands.
B. The fees and expenses of selecting and securing title to the lands shall be paid from the general fund on claims approved by the commissioner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-202 - Selection board; powers and duties; distribution of central Arizona project water to state trust lands

37-202.
Selection board;  powers and duties;  distribution of central Arizona project water to state trust lands
A. There is established a selection board composed of the governor,  the state treasurer exercising those powers of the surveyor-general with respect to the selection of lands as provided in this section and the attorney general.
B. The selection board shall do all things necessary to comply with the laws of the United States and of the state in securing title to the lands granted to the state in quantity or as indemnity by the enabling act,  or to any other lands which may be granted to the state.
C. The board shall file upon and select,  and cause to be withdrawn and surveyed for selection,  lands the commissioner from time to time recommends for selection or for withdrawal and survey.
D. The selection board shall cancel,  relinquish and release the claim of the state and reconvey to the United States any tract of land erroneously listed to the state or any tract upon which,  at the time of selection or withdrawal,  a bona fide claim has been initiated by an actual settler.
E. The board shall designate which of the lands selected shall be assigned to each specific fund designated in the grants made to the state by the United States. The selections shall be apportioned among the various grants so that each fund shall receive as nearly as possible its pro rata share of the different classes of land selected.
F. The board shall determine the distribution of all central Arizona project water allocated for the benefit of state trust lands. All allocations of central Arizona project water made by the selection board shall be used on state trust lands except that if state trust lands to which central Arizona project waters have been allocated are sold,  then the central Arizona project water allocated to those lands may be used on those lands. All allocations of central Arizona project water made by the selection board shall conform to the Arizona state water plan administered by the department of water resources. Allocations greater than ten per cent of the total amount of central Arizona project water available to the state for the benefit of state trust lands shall require legislative approval by concurrent resolution before such allocation is available for use.
G. If state land is included in a proposed corporate limit of a municipality,  the selection board,  at the commissioner s request,  may render a determination approving or rejecting the inclusion of the state land in the proposed corporate limit.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-203 - Selection of lands; designation of land to institution or purpose; credit of receipts to specific funds

37-203.
Selection of lands;  designation of land to institution or purpose;  credit of receipts to specific funds
A. Lands granted to the state shall be selected and filed upon by the selection board as expeditiously as the best interest of the state warrants. All lands selected and all lands specifically by description granted to the state shall be designated on the books,  maps and plats of the state land department as lands of the institution,  department or purpose to which the proceeds received therefrom will be credited.
B. All money received from leases or grants of any land designated as belonging to any institution,  department or purpose,  and all monies received for forfeitures or penalties in connection therewith shall belong to the institution,  department or purpose and shall be credited to a fund set up for such institution,  department or purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-204 - Advances for survey; repayment

37-204.
Advances for survey;  repayment
For the purpose of having public lands of the United States surveyed to satisfy any public land grants made to the state in the manner prescribed by the act of Congress approved August 18,  1894,  and as that act was made applicable to this state by the enabling act,  the governor may deposit to the credit of the treasurer of the United States at a United States depository designated by the commissioner of the general land office,  monies necessary for the survey of any township for which application for survey has been made,  and the director of the department of administration shall draw the necessary warrants for that purpose. Such warrants shall be paid from the general fund,  and when the monies so advanced are returned to the state they shall be returned to the general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-205 - Due diligence costs related to disposition of land

37-205.
Due diligence costs related to disposition of land
A. In addition to other fees required by this title,  and instead of the department performing advance due diligence pursuant to section 37-110,  subsection A,  the commissioner may require or allow an applicant to advance or incur the costs of the department's evaluating and processing an application and otherwise preparing land for a sale,  lease,  right-of-way or other use permit. Monies that are advanced by the applicant to the department pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in a separate account of the state land department fund.
B. If the successful bidder at an auction is not the applicant,  the successful bidder shall reimburse the applicant for fees and costs paid pursuant to this section in amounts and on terms the commissioner directs in the auction notice. After receiving the reimbursement amounts,  the commissioner shall remit them to the applicant.
C. If an auction does not occur or a transaction is otherwise not completed as a result of a mistake or circumstances caused by the department,  including issues arising out of concerns over title,  misidentification of the parcel and factors affecting the commissioner's view of the timeliness or desirability of disposing of the parcel,  then the commissioner,  on the timely written request of an applicant,  may reimburse or cause to be reimbursed to the applicant,  on terms that the commissioner considers reasonable and appropriate,  from monies of the department all or part of the costs paid pursuant to this section and application fees paid pursuant to section 37-107. Reimbursement for costs paid pursuant to this section may only be for costs that the commissioner determines to represent an enhancement of knowledge about the parcel or that tangibly or intangibly enhance the value of the parcel. The commissioner may refuse any reimbursement request for any reason.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-211 - Investigations of and experiments on state lands to determine possible uses; reclassification

37-211.
Investigations of and experiments on state lands to determine possible uses;  reclassification
A. The state land commissioner may conduct investigations and experiments on the lands of the state to:
1. Determine which are suitable for agricultural purposes,  or which may be suitable therefor by the development of water and otherwise.
2. Determine which are useful for grazing purposes only.
3. Ascertain the requirements of lands susceptible of agricultural development and the method or means best adapted to insure the development.
4. Determine which trust lands are suitable for conservation purposes pursuant to article 4.2 of this chapter.
5. Obtain other information and data which will aid in the leasing,  sale and administration of lands belonging to the state.
B. If in the investigation the commissioner determines that lands have been erroneously classified,  the classification shall be changed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-212 - Classification of lands selected; reclassification

37-212.
Classification of lands selected;  reclassification
A. The commissioner shall promptly classify all lands selected as provided in article 1 of this chapter.
B. In classifying state lands,  the commissioner shall maintain in the offices of the department plats,  maps or books containing the description of lands and disclosing:
1. Lands suitable for agricultural purposes.
2. Lands suitable for grazing purposes.
3. Lands suitable for homesite purposes.
4. Lands suitable for commercial purposes.
5. Lands within the boundaries of any school district which may,  within the discretion of the governing board of the applicable school district within which the lands are located and within the discretion of the commissioner,  become adaptable to public educational purposes,  provided such lands shall not exceed sixty acres for school buildings and grounds.
6. Lands suitable for exchange.
7. Urban lands suitable for urban planning.
8. Urban lands consistent with a development or secondary plan.
9. Lands suitable for multipurpose use.
10. Trust lands suitable for conservation purposes pursuant to article 4.2 of this chapter.
C. The commissioner may reclassify lands if the commissioner determines that reclassification is in the best interest of the trust and of the state.
D. Classification of urban lands as suitable for urban planning or for self-contained community site planning shall not cause an existing lease to be terminated under section 37-290,  and such classification shall be accomplished pursuant to the requirements of article 5.1 of this chapter.
E. Classification of trust lands suitable for conservation pursuant to subsection B,  paragraph 10 of this section shall be accomplished pursuant to article 4.2 of this chapter and shall not cause an existing lease to be impaired or canceled under section 37-290.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-213 - Board of appeals

37-213.
Board of appeals
A. There is established a board of appeals consisting of five members appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. No more than three members shall be appointed from the same political party. Members shall be appointed as follows:
1. One member from each of three districts into which the state is divided as follows:
(a) First district: Pima,  Santa Cruz,  Cochise,  Graham and Greenlee counties.
(b) Second district: Maricopa,  Yuma,  La Paz,  Pinal and Gila counties.
(c) Third district: Mohave,  Yavapai,  Coconino,  Apache and Navajo counties.
2. The remaining two members of the board of appeals shall be appointed at large by the governor.
B. To be eligible for appointment as a member of the board a person shall be experienced in the classification and appraisal of all types of real estate.
C. The term of office of each member is six years,  ending on the third Monday in January of the sixth year after his appointment. Appointments to fill vacancies resulting other than from expiration of term shall be for the unexpired portion of the term only.
D. Each member of the board is eligible to receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
E. The board may adopt administrative rules necessary to perform its duties prescribed by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-214 - Board of appeals; approval of participation contracts; appeal

37-214.
Board of appeals;  approval of participation contracts;  appeal
A. Before approving a participation contract,  the board of appeals shall review the report submitted by the commissioner pursuant to section 37-239. A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for the adoption of the report. Upon the adoption of the report the proposed participation contract may be approved. The board shall act within one hundred twenty days after receiving the report.
B. Land classified as suitable for commercial or homesite purposes after completing the planning process pursuant to article 5.1 of this chapter shall not be leased for a term greater than ten years unless the board determines that such lease will result in obtaining a higher benefit to the trust than would result if the land were sold. In making this determination,  the board shall consider the sales price,  the investment earnings potential,  the property tax revenues obtainable once the land has been sold,  the role of trust earnings in the financing of the activities of the beneficiaries,  the potential earnings available through the lease or exchange of the lands in question,  the potential long-term appreciation of the land and all other factors deemed relevant by the board.
C. A final decision of the board may be appealed by the commissioner or by any person adversely affected by the decision pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-221 - Sale or lease of state lands for public education purposes

37-221.
Sale or lease of state lands for public education purposes
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  school districts may enter into leases of state land for more than ten years if the land is to be used for public education purposes. These leases shall be granted according to the constitution of this state and department rules. School districts shall apply for leases for educational purposes on forms prepared and furnished by the department,  and an authorized agent of the governing board of the school district shall sign and swear to the application. A school district shall not use lands leased to it under this section except for public education purposes.
B. The department shall develop procedures to give priority to the procedures used for school districts to lease state lands for public education purposes. The department shall develop procedures to simplify the procedures used for school districts to lease state lands for public education purposes. The procedures shall specify that any leases entered into and any improvements made to properties leased pursuant to this section using state monies shall comply with the requirements of title 41,  chapter 56.
C. The department shall develop procedures to give priority to the procedures used for school districts to purchase state lands for public education purposes. The department shall develop procedures to simplify the procedures used for school districts to purchase state lands for public education purposes. The procedures shall specify that any purchase of school lands by school districts using state monies shall comply with the requirements of title 41,  chapter 56.
D. Any monies received by the department from the lease of state public school land for public education purposes pursuant to this section shall be transferred for deposit in the new school facilities fund established by section 41-5741.
E. For the purposes of this section,  a school district shall be considered to have abandoned a lease when leased property and any improvements are no longer being used for public education purposes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-232 - Application to purchase state lands or for reimbursement for improvements; deposit

37-232.
Application to purchase state lands or for reimbursement for improvements;  deposit
A. A person desiring to purchase state lands,  or the lessee of any leased school or university land entitled to reimbursement for improvements thereon,  may make a verified written application to the state land department to purchase the land.
B. In all cases,  the application shall contain the name,  age and residence of the applicant and a description of the land sought to be purchased. The application shall also contain the following information,  as applicable:
1. If a lessee of school or university lands is the applicant,  the application shall contain the date the lease of the land was issued to him.
2. If the applicant has or claims the right of possession by instrument in writing from a former lessee,  the application shall contain the name of his assignor or grantor,  the date of the original lease and the date of the assignment,  and he shall attach to his application the original instrument of assignment,  or if lost,  furnish proof of loss.
3. If the applicant claims by judgment of a court or by operation of law,  he shall attach to the application a certified copy of the instrument giving him such right.
4. If the application is by one claiming a right to reimbursement for improvements placed on leased school or university lands,  he shall set forth in the application a list of improvements made upon the land.
C. The department shall require an applicant to pay a deposit before beginning to process an application to purchase state trust lands if the applicant:
1. Has requested that a property be reappraised or advertised,  or both,  within two years of the most recent public auction of that same property.
2. Has previously held title to that same property under a certificate of purchase.
3. Is known to be a second time applicant on the same property that was previously offered at public auction.
D. If the applicant is subject to a deposit pursuant to subsection C,  the department shall place the deposit in a noninterest bearing account and the deposit shall be calculated on a percentage of the estimated value of the property. Monies must be deposited at the time of filing an application or at a time determined by the commissioner. If the applicant is not the successful bidder at public auction,  the department shall refund the deposit to the applicant. If the applicant is the successful bidder,  the department shall apply the deposit to the purchase price at auction. If there are no bids at the time of the auction,  the department shall transfer the deposit made by the applicant to the appropriate trust beneficiary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-233 - Sale of state lands; restriction on sale of timber land; expense of sale

37-233.
Sale of state lands;  restriction on sale of timber land;  expense of sale
A. On receiving an application,  or on the commissioner's initiative,  the state land department,  under the rules of the department,  may cause state lands to be sold if the sale of them is not prohibited by law.
B. Land containing timber of a value which in the opinion of the commissioner should be sold separately from the land shall not be subject to sale until after the timber is sold.
C. When an application is filed with the department for selection or sale of land under the laws of this state,  and the department determines that the benefit to be derived from the selection or sale is less than the expense involved,  the commissioner may accept from the applicant an amount of money sufficient to pay the expense incidental to the selection or sale. If the applicant fails to secure a lease after selection of land,  or fails to purchase land after bidding for it,  the successful lessee or purchaser shall reimburse the original applicant for all funds so advanced.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-234 - Sale of agricultural lands without application; limitation on sales of agricultural lands

37-234.
Sale of agricultural lands without application;  limitation on sales of agricultural lands
The state land department may sell agricultural land without application. Sales of agricultural land with or without application shall not exceed two hundred thousand acres in any one year. No more than three hundred twenty acres of a section shall be sold in any one year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-235 - Subdivision of state lands for sale; size and price limitations

37-235.
Subdivision of state lands for sale;  size and price limitations
A. If any one lessee holds more than one hundred sixty acres of state lands susceptible of irrigation,  or when the state land department determines that it is desirable that the land held under one lease be subdivided and sold in separate tracts,  there shall be a separate appraisal made of such portions of the entire holdings under the lease together with the improvements thereon in such tracts,  and the tracts and improvements thereon shall be separately described in the advertisement of sale and shall be separately sold.
B. The department may subdivide any state land into small parcels not larger than ten acres each,  or into town or city lots,  record a map thereof in the county where the lands are located,  and appraise and sell the lands in the manner provided in this article. A parcel of such land shall not be sold for less than ten dollars per acre and no town or city lot for less than ten dollars each,  and for not less than the appraised value.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Public Lands › § 37-236 - Order by department of sale of lands; sale at auction; cancellation of sale; appeal

37-236.
Order by department of sale of lands;  sale at auction;  cancellation of sale;  appeal
A. Upon completion of the appraisal,  if the department determines that the interests of the state will not be prejudiced by sale of the land,  or when application for purchase was made by the lessee of agricultural land entitled to compensation for improvements on the land appraised,  within sixty days after the time for taking an appeal expires and no appeal is taken,  or if an appeal is taken and the decision is against appellant,  within sixty days after the decision is received,  the department shall order the sale of the lands to the highest and best bidder therefor at public auction held at the county seat of the county wherein the land or the major portion thereof is located,  and the department shall give notice of the sale by advertisement.
B. If the commissioner receives information which indicates a change in the circumstances regarding the benefits to the trust but prior to the acceptance of a final bid at the public auction,  the commissioner may cancel the sale proceedings.
C. A person adversely affected by a decision to terminate a sale pursuant to subsection B of this section may appeal such decision to the board of appeals pursuant to section 37-215.