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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1468 - Interpretation of disability and substantially limits; definitions

41-1468.
Interpretation of disability and substantially limits;  definitions
A. A person shall define and construe a disability in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this article to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this article.
B. A person shall interpret substantially limits consistently with the findings and purposes of the ADA amendments act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325;  122 Stat. 3553).
C. An impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be considered a disability.
D. An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active.
E. The determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures such as:
1. Medication,  medical supplies,  equipment or appliances,  low-vision devices,  excluding ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses,  prosthetics,  including limbs and devices,  hearing aids and cochlear implants or other implantable hearing devices,  mobility devices or oxygen therapy equipment and supplies.
2. Use of assistive technology.
3. Reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids or services.
4. Learned behavioral or adaptive neurological modifications.
F. The ameliorative effects of the mitigating measures of ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses shall be considered in determining whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity.
G. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Low-vision devices"  means devices that magnify,  enhance or otherwise augment a visual image.
2. " Ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses"  means lenses that are intended to fully correct visual acuity or eliminate refractive error.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1472 - Damages; preventive relief; civil penalties; attorney fees

41-1472.
Damages;  preventive relief;  civil penalties;  attorney fees
A. In an action under section 41-1471,  if the superior court finds that discrimination in violation of section 41-1421 or 41-1442 has occurred,  the court may award:
1. Actual and compensatory damages,  including damages for emotional distress.
2. Court costs.
3. Preventive relief,  including a permanent or temporary injunction,  a restraining order or any other order against the person responsible for a violation of section 41-1421 or 41-1442.
B. In an action brought by the attorney general,  if the superior court finds that discrimination in violation of section 41-1421 or 41-1442 has occurred,  the court may award:
1. Actual and compensatory damages,  including damages for emotional distress.
2. Court costs.
3. Preventive relief,  including a permanent or temporary injunction,  a restraining order or any other order against the person responsible for a violation of section 41-1421 or 41-1442.
4. If appropriate to vindicate the public interest,  a civil penalty against the person responsible for the violation of not more than:
(a) Five thousand dollars for a first violation.
(b) Ten thousand dollars for any subsequent violation.
C. In an action under section 41-1471,  the court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff,  other than the attorney general. The court shall not award attorney fees to a prevailing defendant unless the plaintiff's complaint was frivolous,  unreasonable or without foundation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1483 - Notices to be posted; violation; classification

41-1483.
Notices to be posted;  violation;  classification
A. Every employer,  employment agency and labor organization shall post and keep posted in conspicuous places upon its premises where notices to employees,  applicants for employment and members are customarily posted a notice to be prepared or approved by the division setting forth excerpts from or summaries of the pertinent provisions of this article and article 4 and information pertinent to the filing of a complaint.
B. Intentional failure to post such notices after having been furnished such notices by the division is a petty offense.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1484 - Rules and regulations; good faith compliance as defense in agency and court proceedings

41-1484.
Rules and regulations;  good faith compliance as defense in agency and court proceedings
In any action or proceeding based on an alleged unlawful employment practice,  no person shall be subject to liability or punishment for or on account of the commission by such person of an unlawful employment practice if he pleads and proves that the act or omission complained of was in good faith,  in conformity with and in reasonable reliance on any interpretation or opinion of the division or the failure of such person to publish or file any information required by any provision of this article if he pleads and proves that he failed to publish or file such information in good faith,  in conformity with and in reasonable reliance on any instructions of the division regarding the publishing or filing of such information. Either defense,  if established,  shall be a bar to the action or proceeding,  notwithstanding that after such act or omission,  such interpretation or opinion is modified or rescinded or is determined by judicial authority to be invalid or of no legal effect or after failing to publish or file pursuant to the instructions of the division such instructions are determined by judicial authority not to be in conformity with the requirements of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491 - Definitions

41-1491.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Aggrieved person"  includes any person who either:
(a) Claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice.
(b) Believes that he will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.
2. " Complainant"  means a person,  including the attorney general,  who files a complaint under section 41-1491.22.
3. " Conciliation"  means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint or by the investigation of the complaint through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person,  the respondent and the attorney general.
4. " Conciliation agreement"  means a written agreement setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation.
5. " Disability"  means a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity,  a record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment. Disability does not include current illegal use of or addiction to any drug or illegal or federally controlled substance. Disability shall be defined and construed as the term is defined and construed by the Americans with disabilities act of 1990 (P.L. 101-336) and the ADA amendments act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325;  122 Stat. 3553).
6. " Discriminatory housing practice"  means an act prohibited by sections 41-1491.14 through 41-1491.21.
7. " Dwelling"  means either:
(a) Any building,  structure or part of a building or structure that is occupied as,  or designed or intended for occupancy as,  a residence by one or more families.
(b) Any vacant land that is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location of a building,  structure or part of a building or structure described by subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
8. " Family"  includes a single individual.
9. " Person"  means one or more individuals,  corporations,  partnerships,  associations,  labor organizations,  legal representatives,  mutual companies,  joint stock companies,  trusts,  unincorporated organizations,  trustees,  receivers,  fiduciaries,  banks,  credit unions and financial institutions.
10. " Respondent"  means either:
(a) The person accused of a violation of this article in a complaint of a discriminatory housing practice.
(b) Any person identified as an additional or substitute respondent under section 41-1491.25 or an agent of an additional or substitute respondent.
11. " To rent"  includes to lease,  to sublease,  to let or to otherwise grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.01 - Discrimination due to familial status

41-1491.01.
Discrimination due to familial status
In this article,  a discriminatory act is committed because of familial status if the act is committed because the person who is the subject of discrimination is:
1. Pregnant.
2. Domiciled with an individual younger than eighteen years of age in regard to whom the person either:
(a) Is the parent or legal custodian.
(b) Has the written permission of the parent or legal custodian for domicile with that person.
3. In the process of obtaining legal custody of an individual younger than eighteen years of age.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.02 - Exempt sales and rentals

41-1491.02.
Exempt sales and rentals
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  sections 41-1491.14 through 41-1491.21 do not apply to:
1. The sale or rental of a single family house sold or rented by an owner if:
(a) The owner does not:
(i) Own more than three single family houses at any one time.
(ii) Own any interest in,  nor is there owned or reserved on his behalf,  under any express or voluntary agreement,  title to or any right to any part of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three single family houses at any one time.
(b) The house was sold or rented without either:
(i) The use of the sales or rental facilities or services of a real estate broker,  agent or salesman licensed under title 32,  chapter 20 or the use of an employee or agent of a licensed broker,  agent or salesman or the facilities or services of the owner of a dwelling designed or intended for occupancy by five or more families.
(ii) The publication,  posting or mailing of a notice,  statement or advertisement prohibited by section 41-1491.15.
2. The sale or rental of rooms or units in a dwelling containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other if the owner maintains and occupies one of the living quarters as the owner's residence.
B. The exemption in subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section applies to only one sale or rental in a twenty-four month period if the owner was not the most recent resident of the house at the time of the sale or rental.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.03 - Religious organization and private club exemption

41-1491.03.
Religious organization and private club exemption
A. This article does not prohibit a religious organization,  association or society or a nonprofit institution or organization operated,  supervised or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization,  association or society from:
1. Limiting the sale,  rental or occupancy of dwellings that it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion.
2. Giving preference to persons of the same religion,  unless membership in the religion is restricted because of race,  color or national origin.
B. This article does not prohibit a private club that is not open to the public and that,  as an incident to its primary purpose,  provides lodging that it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose from limiting the rental or occupancy of that lodging to its members or from giving preference to its members.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.04 - Housing for older persons exempted; rules; liability; definition

41-1491.04.
Housing for older persons exempted;  rules;  liability;  definition
A. The provisions of this article relating to familial status do not apply to housing for older persons.
B. The attorney general may adopt rules setting forth criteria for housing for older persons. The rules adopted for subsection D,  paragraph 3 shall require the following factors:
1. That at least eighty per cent of the units are occupied by at least one person fifty-five years of age or older per unit. Rules adopted for verification of occupancy shall provide for the use of reliable surveys and affidavits. These surveys and affidavits are admissible in administrative and judicial proceedings. Rules adopted establishing compliance with this paragraph shall be consistent with federal fair housing regulations.
2. The publication of,  and adherence to,  policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons fifty-five years of age or older. Rules adopted establishing compliance with this paragraph shall be consistent with federal fair housing regulations.
C. A person shall not be held personally liable for monetary damages under section 41-1491.31 if the person relied in good faith that the housing was exempt from this article because it was housing for older persons as defined under subsection D,  paragraph 3 of this section. For the purposes of this subsection a person may only demonstrate good faith reliance on the exemption from the provisions of this article if both:
1. The person has no actual knowledge that the facility or community does not,  or will not qualify as housing for older persons as defined under subsection D,  paragraph 3 of this section.
2. The facility or community has formally stated in writing that the facility or community is housing for older persons as defined under subsection D,  paragraph 3 of this section.
D. In this section,  " housing for older persons"  means housing that meets any of the following conditions:
1. Is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons under a federal or state program.
2. Is intended for,  and solely occupied by,  persons sixty-two years of age or older.
3. Is intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five years of age or older per unit.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.05 - Appraisal exemption

41-1491.05.
Appraisal exemption
This article does not prohibit a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.06 - Effect on other law

41-1491.06.
Effect on other law
A. This article does not affect a reasonable local or state restriction on the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling or a restriction relating to health or safety standards.
B. This article does not affect a requirement of nondiscrimination in any other state or federal law.
C. Nothing in this article prohibits cities or towns with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census from enacting ordinances,  not later than January 1,  1995,  that are substantially equivalent to the provisions of federal law and this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.10 - Reports; studies

41-1491.10.
Reports;  studies
A. The attorney general shall publish annually a written report recommending legislative or other action to carry out the purposes of this article. This report shall contain,  for the preceding fiscal year,  the following information:
1. The number of complaints initiated by the attorney general.
2. The number of complaints filed with the attorney general by aggrieved persons.
3. The number of complaints dismissed by the attorney general.
4. The number of complaints that resulted in conciliation agreements.
5. The number of complaints for which the attorney general found reasonable cause that a discriminatory housing practice occurred or was about to occur.
6. The number of civil actions filed by the attorney general pursuant to section 41-1491.34.
7. A description of the results of the regulatory sandbox program established pursuant to chapter 55 of this title.
B. The report shall include a description of the relief awarded in civil actions and,  without attribution,  benefits to complainants agreed to in conciliation agreements. The report shall also include the number of instances in the preceding fiscal year,  and the reasons therefor,  but without attribution to parties,  the number of investigations that were not completed within the time periods provided by section 41-1491.24,  subsection B or a determination made pursuant to section 41-1491.29,  subsection B.
C. The attorney general may make studies relating to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.11 - Cooperation with other entities

41-1491.11.
Cooperation with other entities
The attorney general shall cooperate with federal fair housing agencies and,  as appropriate,  may provide technical and other assistance to federal,  state,  local and other public or private entities that are formulating or operating programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. Nothing in this article shall be interpreted as prohibiting a political subdivision of this state from administering fair housing projects or cities or towns with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census from adopting a fair housing ordinance.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.13 - Referral to city or town

41-1491.13.
Referral to city or town
A. The attorney general may defer proceedings under this article and refer a complaint to a city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census that has been recognized by the United States department of housing and urban development as having adopted ordinances providing fair housing rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to those granted under federal law and this article and that has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the attorney general.
B. For a city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census to be eligible to implement the provisions of this article it shall adopt a fair housing ordinance by January 1,  1995.
C. If the substantial equivalency status is revoked or decertified by the United States department of housing and urban development,  the attorney general shall assume sole responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.14 - Discrimination in sale or rental

41-1491.14.
Discrimination in sale or rental
A. A person may not refuse to sell or rent after a bona fide offer has been made or refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  familial status or national origin.
B. A person may not discriminate against any person in the terms,  conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling,  or in providing services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental,  because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  familial status or national origin.
C. This section does not prohibit discrimination against a person because the person has been convicted under federal law or the law of any state of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.15 - Publication of sales or rentals

41-1491.15.
Publication of sales or rentals
A person may not make,  print or publish or cause to be made,  printed or published any notice,  statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference,  limitation or discrimination based on race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin or an intention to make such a preference,  limitation or discrimination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.17 - Entry into neighborhood

41-1491.17.
Entry into neighborhood
A person,  for profit,  may not induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of a person of a particular race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.18 - Prohibition of intimidation

41-1491.18.
Prohibition of intimidation
A person may not coerce,  intimidate,  threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of,  or having exercised or enjoyed,  or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of,  any right granted or protected by this section and sections 41-1491.14,  41-1491.15,  41-1491.16,  41-1491.17,  41-1491.19,  41-1491.20 and 41-1491.21.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.20 - Residential real estate related transaction; definition

41-1491.20.
Residential real estate related transaction;  definition
A. A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions may not discriminate against a person in making a real estate related transaction available or in the terms or conditions of a real estate related transaction because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin.
B. In this section,  " residential real estate related transaction"  means:
1. Making or purchasing loans or providing other financial assistance either:
(a) To purchase,  construct,  improve,  repair or maintain a dwelling.
(b) To secure residential real estate.
2. Selling,  brokering or appraising residential real property.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.21 - Brokerage services

41-1491.21.
Brokerage services
A person may not deny any person access to,  or membership or participation in,  a multiple listing service,  real estate brokers' organization or other service,  organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or may not discriminate against a person in the terms or conditions of access,  membership or participation in such an organization,  service or facility because of race,  color,  religion,  sex,  disability,  familial status or national origin.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.22 - Complaints

41-1491.22.
Complaints
A. The attorney general shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices. The attorney general,  on his own initiative,  may file such a complaint.
B. A complaint shall be in writing,  under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general.
C. An aggrieved person may file,  not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated,  whichever is later,  a complaint with the attorney general alleging the discriminatory housing practice.
D. Not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated,  whichever is later,  the attorney general may file his own complaint.
E. A complaint may be amended at any time.
F. On the filing of a complaint the attorney general shall:
1. Give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received.
2. Advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this article.
3. Not later than twenty days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under section 41-1491.25 serve on each respondent:
(a) A notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this article.
(b) A copy of the original complaint.
G. Notices and other documents required to be served under this article may be served as provided by section 41-1403,  subsection B,  paragraph 4.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.23 - Answer to complaint

41-1491.23.
Answer to complaint
A. Not later than ten days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 41-1491.22,  subsection F,  paragraph 3,  a respondent may file an answer to the complaint.
B. The answer shall be in writing,  under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general.
C. An answer may be amended at any time.
D. An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.24 - Investigation

41-1491.24.
Investigation
A. If the federal government has referred a complaint to the attorney general or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the attorney general,  and if the attorney general has accepted the referral or deferral,  the attorney general shall promptly investigate the allegations set forth in the complaint.
B. The attorney general shall investigate all complaints and,  except as provided by subsection C,  shall complete an investigation not later than one hundred days after the date the complaint is filed,  or if it is unable to complete the investigation within this period,  shall dispose of all proceedings related to the investigation not later than one year after the date the complaint is filed.
C. If the attorney general is unable to complete an investigation within the time periods prescribed by subsection B,  the attorney general shall notify the complainant and the respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.25 - Additional or substitute respondent

41-1491.25.
Additional or substitute respondent
A. The attorney general may join a person not named in the complaint as an additional or substitute respondent if in the course of the investigation the attorney general determines that the person should be accused of a discriminatory housing practice.
B. In addition to the information required in the notice under section 41-1491.22,  subsection F,  paragraph 3,  the attorney general shall include in a notice to a respondent joined under this section an explanation of the basis for the determination that the person is properly joined as a respondent.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.26 - Conciliation

41-1491.26.
Conciliation
A. The attorney general shall engage,  to the extent feasible,  in conciliation,  including,  if appropriate,  mediation,  with respect to the complaint.
B. A conciliation agreement is an agreement between a respondent and the complainant and is subject to approval by the attorney general.
C. A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration or another method of dispute resolution. Dispute resolution that results from a conciliation agreement may authorize appropriate relief,  including monetary relief.
D. A conciliation agreement shall not be made public unless all parties agree to the disclosure or the attorney general determines that disclosure is necessary to further the purposes of this article.
E. Nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be made public or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under this article without the written consent of the persons concerned.
F. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the parties to the extent reasonably necessary to further the investigation or conciliation discussions. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the complainant for the purpose of deciding whether to file a complaint in court and may be disclosed to the respondent for the purpose of formulating its answer. After a court action has been filed,  information derived from the investigation and the final investigation report relating to the investigation shall be subject to discovery.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.28 - Investigative reports

41-1491.28.
Investigative reports
A. The attorney general shall prepare a final investigative report showing:
1. The names and dates of contacts with witnesses.
2. A summary of correspondence and other contacts with the aggrieved person and the respondent showing the dates of the correspondence and contacts.
3. A summary description of other pertinent records.
4. A summary of witness statements.
5. Answers to interrogatories.
B. A final report under this section may be amended if additional evidence is discovered.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.29 - Reasonable cause determination

41-1491.29.
Reasonable cause determination
A. The attorney general shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.
B. The attorney general shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than one hundred days after the date a complaint is filed unless either:
1. It is impracticable to make the determination.
2. The attorney general has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint.
C. If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subsection B of this section,  the attorney general shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.
D. If the attorney general determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  the attorney general shall attempt for a period of not more than thirty days to effectuate a conciliation agreement. If no conciliation agreement has been reached after thirty days,  the attorney general shall file a civil action in superior court,  as provided in section 41-1491.34.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.31 - Civil action

41-1491.31.
Civil action
A. An aggrieved person may file a civil action in superior court not later than two years after the occurrence of the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article,  whichever occurs last,  to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the discriminatory housing practice or breach.
B. The two year period does not include any time elapsed between the filing of any court procedure to enforce an administrative subpoena and is not jurisdictional but is a statute of limitations subject to principles of estoppel,  tolling and waiver.
C. An aggrieved person may file an action under this section whether or not a complaint has been filed under section 41-1491.22 and without regard to the status of any complaint filed under section 41-1491.22. The filing of an action under this section does not affect the attorney general's power and duty to investigate and make determinations based on the aggrieved person's administrative complaint.
D. If the attorney general has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person,  the aggrieved person may not file an action under this section with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis for the complaint except to enforce the terms of the agreement.
E. An aggrieved person may intervene in a civil action filed by the attorney general and based on that person's administrative complaint.
F. The rights granted by 42 United States Code sections 3603,  3604,  3605 and 3606 may be enforced in any civil action brought pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.33 - Relief granted

41-1491.33.
Relief granted
In an action under section 41-1491.31,  if the superior court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  the court may award to the plaintiff:
1. Actual and punitive damages.
2. Reasonable attorney fees.
3. Court costs.
4. A permanent or temporary injunction,  temporary restraining order or other order,  including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.34 - Civil action by attorney general

41-1491.34.
Civil action by attorney general
A. If the attorney general finds cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur,  and there is no conciliation agreement within thirty days,  the attorney general shall immediately file a civil action on behalf of the complainant in superior court against the respondent.
B. If the attorney general finds reasonable cause to believe that a party has breached a conciliation agreement,  the attorney general shall file a civil action for enforcement of the agreement.
C. In an action under this section,  the court may award on behalf of the complainant actual and punitive damages and may issue a permanent or temporary injunction,  temporary restraining order or other order,  including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering affirmative action,  and may award court costs to the attorney general.
D. A person aggrieved by the alleged discriminatory housing practice or damaged by the alleged breach of the conciliation agreement may intervene in a civil action brought under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.35 - Pattern or practice cases

41-1491.35.
Pattern or practice cases
A. The attorney general may file a civil action in superior court for appropriate relief if the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that either:
1. A person is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any right granted by this article.
2. A person has been denied any right granted by this article and that denial raises an issue of general public importance.
B. In an action under this section the court may:
1. Award preventive relief,  including a permanent or temporary injunction,  restraining order or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this article as necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article.
2. Award other appropriate relief,  including monetary damages,  reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
3. To vindicate the public interest,  assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed:
(a) Fifty thousand dollars for a first violation.
(b) One hundred thousand dollars for a second or subsequent violation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.36 - Prevailing party; fees and costs

41-1491.36.
Prevailing party;  fees and costs
A court in a civil action brought under this article shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff,  except to the attorney general in an action brought under section 41-1491.33. The court shall not award attorney fees to a prevailing defendant unless the plaintiff's complaint was frivolous,  unreasonable or without foundation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1491.37 - Superior court enforcement; local fair housing

41-1491.37.
Superior court enforcement;  local fair housing
A. The superior court has jurisdiction to enforce a local fair housing ordinance with provisions substantially equivalent to the provisions of federal law and this article.
B. An incorporated city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according to the 1990 United States decennial census that has a fair housing ordinance may file an action in superior court to enforce the ordinance.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.01 - Prohibition of discrimination by public entities

41-1492.01.
Prohibition of discrimination by public entities
A. All buildings and facilities that are used by public entities and that are leased or constructed in whole or in part with the use of state or local monies,  the monies of any political subdivision of this state or any combination of these monies shall conform to title II of the Americans with disabilities act.
B. This article applies to permanent buildings,  additions to buildings,  temporary buildings and emergency construction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.03 - Incorporation of standards in building codes

41-1492.03.
Incorporation of standards in building codes
A. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public entities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted after the effective date of this article by this state or any agency,  department or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications apply to new construction and alterations and are not required in buildings or portions of existing buildings that do not meet the standards and specifications.
B. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public accommodations and commercial facilities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted subsequent to the effective date of this article by this state or any agency,  department,  or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations commenced after the effective date of such standards and specifications.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.04 - New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities

41-1492.04.
New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  as applied to public accommodations and commercial facilities,  " discriminatory"  for purposes of section 41-1492.02 includes:
1. A failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than January 26,  1993 that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,  except if an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements of subsection B of this section in accordance with standards set forth or incorporated by reference in rules adopted under this article.
2. With respect to a facility or part of a facility that is altered by,  on behalf of or for the use of an establishment in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of a facility,  a failure to make alterations in such a manner that,  to the maximum extent feasible,  the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,  including individuals who use wheelchairs. If the entity is undertaking an alteration that affects or could affect usability of or access to an area of the facility containing a primary function,  the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that,  to the maximum extent feasible,  the path of travel to the altered area and the toilet rooms,  telephones and drinking fountains serving the altered area are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if the alterations to the path of travel or the toilet rooms,  telephones and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope.
B. Subsection A of this section shall not be construed to require the installation of an elevator for facilities that are fewer than three stories or that have less than three thousand square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center,  a shopping mall or the professional office of a health care provider or unless the attorney general determines that a particular category of facilities requires the installation of elevators based on the usage of the facilities.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.06 - Rules

41-1492.06.
Rules
A. Not more than one year after the effective date of this article,  the attorney general shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title to carry out the intent of this article. The attorney general shall hold a reasonable number of public hearings at locations throughout the state prior to adoption of these rules. The attorney general shall publish the proposed rules and provide opportunity to receive testimony and written comments before adoption of the rules. The attorney general may request and receive appropriate technical assistance.
B. Compliance with titles II and III of the Americans with disabilities act and its implementing regulations shall be deemed in compliance with this article. The rules adopted under this article shall not exceed the regulations,  guidelines and standards issued by the United States departments of transportation and justice relating to titles II and III of the Americans with disabilities act. No rule or amendment to a rule may be adopted without prior public hearing,  prior publication,  and opportunity to receive testimony and written comments.
C. The attorney general shall periodically review the final rules and amend rules if amendments are needed to achieve consistency with regulations promulgated pursuant to the Americans with disabilities act.
D. Nothing in this article is intended to limit the power of any political subdivision of this state to adopt rules or codes that exceed the requirements of this article.
E. The attorney general,  on behalf of this state,  shall apply for certification with the appropriate federal agency for the purpose of establishing that this section and its implementing rules meet the minimum requirements of the Americans with disabilities act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.07 - Exemptions; private clubs, religious organizations and websites

41-1492.07.
Exemptions;  private clubs,  religious organizations and websites
This article does not apply to:
1. Private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the civil rights act of 1964 (42 United States Code section 2000(a)(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations,  including places of worship.
2. Websites.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.10 - Prohibition against retaliation and coercion

41-1492.10.
Prohibition against retaliation and coercion
A. No person may discriminate against any individual because the individual has opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this article or because the individual made a charge,  testified,  assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation,  proceeding or hearing under this article.
B. It is unlawful to coerce,  intimidate,  threaten or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of,  for having exercised or enjoyed or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.11 - Examination and courses

41-1492.11.
Examination and courses
Any person that offers examinations or courses related to applications,  licensing,  certification or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education,  professional or trade purposes shall offer these examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities or offer alternative accessible arrangements for these individuals.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1492.12 - Interpretation of disability and substantially limits; definitions

41-1492.12.
Interpretation of disability and substantially limits;  definitions
A. A person shall define and construe a disability in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this article to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this article.
B. A person shall interpret substantially limits consistently with the findings and purposes of the ADA amendments act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325;  122 Stat. 3553).
C. An impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be considered a disability.
D. An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active.
E. The determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures such as:
1. Medication,  medical supplies,  equipment or appliances,  low-vision devices,  excluding ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses,  prosthetics,  including limbs and devices,  hearing aids and cochlear implants or other implantable hearing devices,  mobility devices or oxygen therapy equipment and supplies.
2. Use of assistive technology.
3. Reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids or services.
4. Learned behavioral or adaptive neurological modifications.
F. The ameliorative effects of the mitigating measures of ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses shall be considered in determining whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity.
G. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Low-vision devices"  means devices that magnify,  enhance or otherwise augment a visual image.
2. " Ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses"  means lenses that are intended to fully correct visual acuity or eliminate refractive error.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1493 - Definitions

41-1493.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Demonstrates"  means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion.
2. " Exercise of religion"  means the ability to act or refusal to act in a manner substantially motivated by a religious belief,  whether or not the exercise is compulsory or central to a larger system of religious belief.
3. " Government"  includes this state and any agency or political subdivision of this state.
4. " Nonreligious assembly or institution"  includes all membership organizations,  theaters,  cultural centers,  dance halls,  fraternal orders,  amphitheaters and places of public assembly regardless of size that a government or political subdivision allows to meet in a zoning district by code or ordinance or by practice.
5. " Person"  includes a religious assembly or institution.
6. " Political subdivision"  includes any county,  city,  including a charter city,  town,  school district,  municipal corporation or special district,  any board,  commission or agency of a county,  city,  including a charter city,  town,  school district,  municipal corporation or special district or any other local public agency.
7. " Religion-neutral zoning standards" :
(a) Means numerically definable standards such as maximum occupancy codes,  height restrictions,  setbacks,  fire codes,  parking space requirements,  sewer capacity limitations and traffic congestion limitations.
(b) Does not include:
(i) Synergy with uses that a government holds as more desirable.
(ii) The ability to raise tax revenues.
8. " Suitable alternate property"  means a financially feasible property considering the person's revenue sources and other financial obligations with respect to the person's exercise of religion and with relation to spending that is in the same zoning district or in a contiguous area that the person finds acceptable for conducting the person's religious mission and that is large enough to fully accommodate the current and projected seating capacity requirements of the person in a manner that the person deems suitable for the person's religious mission.
9. " Unreasonable burden"  means that a person is prevented from using the person's property in a manner that the person finds satisfactory to fulfill the person's religious mission.