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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-127 - Free copies of police reports, video recordings and transcripts for crime victims; definition

39-127.
Free copies of police reports,  video recordings and transcripts for crime victims;  definition
A. A victim of a criminal offense that is a part I crime under the statewide uniform crime reporting program,  the victim's attorney on behalf of the victim or an immediate family member of the victim if the victim is killed or incapacitated has the right to receive one copy of the police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency at no charge and,  on request of the victim,  the court or the clerk of the court shall provide,  at no charge,  the minute entry or portion of the record of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against the victim and that is reasonably necessary for the purpose of pursuing a claimed victim's right. For the purposes of this subsection,  " criminal offense" ,  " immediate family"  and " victim"  have the same meanings prescribed in section 13-4401.
B. A victim of a delinquent act that is a part I crime under the statewide uniform crime reporting program,  the victim's attorney on behalf of the victim or an immediate family member of the victim if the victim is killed or incapacitated has the right to receive one copy of the police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency at no charge and,  on request of the victim,  the court or the clerk of the court shall provide,  at no charge,  the minute entry or portion of the record of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against the victim and that is reasonably necessary for the purpose of pursuing a claimed victim's right. For the purposes of this subsection,  " delinquent act" ,  " immediate family"  and " victim"  have the same meanings prescribed in section 8-382.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " attorney"  means any person who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state,  possession,  territory,  commonwealth or district of the United States and who is not under any order of any court suspending,  enjoining,  restraining,  disbarring or otherwise restricting the person in the practice of law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-128 - Disciplinary records of public officers and employees; disclosure; exceptions

39-128.
Disciplinary records of public officers and employees;  disclosure;  exceptions
A. A public body shall maintain all records that are reasonably necessary or appropriate to maintain an accurate knowledge of disciplinary actions,  including the employee responses to all disciplinary actions,  involving public officers or employees of the public body. The records shall be open to inspection and copying pursuant to this article,  unless inspection or disclosure of the records or information in the records is contrary to law.
B. This section does not:
1. Require disclosure of the home address,  home telephone number or photograph of any person who is protected pursuant to sections 39-123 and 39-124.
2. Limit the duty of a public body or officer to make public records open to inspection and copying pursuant to this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-129 - Local law enforcement; video recordings; fee

39-129.
Local law enforcement;  video recordings;  fee
Except as provided in section 39-127,  a county,  a city,  a town or any political subdivision of this state may establish a onetime fee per copy,  not to exceed $46 per video-hour reviewed,  that is charged to a person who submits a public records request to a local law enforcement agency for a copy of a video recording. A county,  a city,  a town or any political subdivision of this state may take into consideration the following information when determining the amount of the onetime fee per copy:
1. The reasonable cost of reviewing,  transmitting,  making a copy of and,  as necessary,  redacting the video recording.
2. Any other relevant information.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-141 - Proof of certain lost or destroyed documents or instruments

39-141.
Proof of certain lost or destroyed documents or instruments
Any deed,  bond,  bill of sale,  mortgage,  deed of trust,  power of attorney or conveyance which is required or permitted by law to be acknowledged or recorded which has been so acknowledged or recorded,  or any judgment,  order or decree of a court of record in this state or the record or minute containing such judgment,  which is lost or destroyed,  may be supplied by parol proof of its contents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-142 - Action for restoration and substitution of lost or destroyed documents

39-142.
Action for restoration and substitution of lost or destroyed documents
Upon loss or destruction of an instrument as indicated in section 39-141,  a person interested therein may bring an action in the superior court of the county where the loss or destruction occurred for restoration and substitution of such instrument against the grantor in a deed,  or the parties interested in the instrument,  or the parties who were interested adversely to plaintiff at the time of the rendition of judgment,  or who are then adversely interested,  or the heirs and legal representatives of such parties.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-143 - Judgment of restoration; recording of judgment; judgment as substitute for original instrument

39-143.
Judgment of restoration;  recording of judgment;  judgment as substitute for original instrument
A. If upon the trial of the action provided for in section 39-142,  the court finds that such instrument existed,  and has been lost or destroyed and determines the contents thereof,  it shall enter a judgment containing the finding and a description of the lost instrument and contents thereof.
B. A certified copy of the judgment may be recorded,  and shall be substituted for and have the same force and effect as the original instrument.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-144 - Recording of certified copies of lost or destroyed records or records of a former county

39-144.
Recording of certified copies of lost or destroyed records or records of a former county
Certified copies from a record of a county,  the record of which has been lost or destroyed,  and certified copies from records of the county from which a new county was created,  may be recorded in such county when the loss of the original has been first established.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-145 - Re-recording of original papers when record destroyed

39-145.
Re-recording of original papers when record destroyed
When the original papers have been preserved but the record thereof has been lost or destroyed,  they may again be recorded within four years from the loss or destruction of such record. The last registration shall have force and effect from the date of the original registration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-161 - Presentment of false instrument for filing; classification

39-161.
Presentment of false instrument for filing;  classification
A person who acknowledges,  certifies,  notarizes,  procures or offers to be filed,  registered or recorded in a public office in this state an instrument he knows to be false or forged,  which,  if genuine,  could be filed,  registered or recorded under any law of this state or the United States,  or in compliance with established procedure is guilty of a class 6 felony. As used in this section " instrument"  includes a written instrument as defined in section 13-2001.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-171 - Public records; requests; point of contact

39-171.
Public records;  requests;  point of contact
A. Any entity that is subject to a public records request pursuant to this chapter shall provide the name,  telephone number and email address of an employee or department that is authorized and able to provide the information requested or able to forward the request to an employee or department that is authorized and able to provide the information requested. This information shall be made available to the public on the website maintained by the entity.
B. Except if the entity maintains a centralized online portal for submission of public records requests that provides receipt on submission of a request,  an employee or department that is authorized and able to provide information requested pursuant to subsection A of this section shall reply within five business days acknowledging receipt of the request.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-201 - Definition of newspaper

39-201.
Definition of newspaper
(L21,  Ch. 405,  sec. 19)
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " newspaper"  means a publication regularly issued for dissemination of news of a general and public character at stated short intervals of time. Such publication shall be from a known office of publication and shall bear dates of issue and be numbered consecutively. It shall not be designed primarily for advertising,  free circulation or circulation at nominal rates,  but shall have a bona fide list of paying subscribers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-202 - Contract for public printing; bids; award

39-202.
Contract for public printing;  bids;  award
A. All bids for public printing by a newspaper shall be accompanied by affidavit of the publisher that the newspaper complies with the provisions of section 39-201.
B. Contracts for publishing any notice or matter,  the cost of which is paid from public funds,  shall be awarded at public bidding only when:
1. The publisher has filed the affidavit required by subsection A.
2. The newspaper is published within the state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-203 - Number of publications for compliance with requirement of notice for specified time

39-203.
Number of publications for compliance with requirement of notice for specified time
A. When notice is provided by law to be given for a specified number of days or weeks,  if by publication in a daily paper,  it shall be published four days of the seven in the week,  and if by publication in a weekly paper,  it shall be published one day in each week.
B. One insertion each week in papers published weekly,  and four insertions each week in papers published daily,  shall constitute seven days' notice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-204 - Publication of notice; time; place

39-204.
Publication of notice;  time;  place
A. When publication of a notice in a newspaper is directed or authorized by law,  it shall be in a newspaper of general circulation printed in English.
B. If the number of times the notice is to be published is not specified,  publication shall be:
1. If in a weekly newspaper,  once each week for two consecutive weeks.
2. If in a daily newspaper,  four consecutive times.
C. If the place of publication of the notice is not specified,  publication shall be:
1. If by a state officer,  board,  or commission,  in a newspaper printed and published within the county where the state capital is located.
2. If by a county officer,  board,  or commission,  or by any person in a county,  in a newspaper printed and published within such county. If no such newspaper is printed and published within the county,  publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation in the county which is printed in an adjoining county.
3. If by a district,  city or town officer,  board,  or commission,  or by any person in a district,  city or town,  in a newspaper printed and published within the territorial limits thereof. If no such newspaper is printed and published within the limits thereof,  publication may be made in a newspaper printed and published in the county in which the district,  city or town is located.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-205 - Proof of publication; filing

39-205.
Proof of publication;  filing
A. An affidavit by the publisher,  or his agent in his behalf,  with a copy of the publication thereto attached,  stating the name of the paper in which published,  the place of publication,  the date of each publication,  and that the copy thereto attached is a true copy,  shall be sufficient proof of publication and primary evidence of all facts stated therein.
B. The affidavit shall be filed in the office of the officer or board by whose authority the publication was made.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Public Records, Printing and Notices › § 39-221 - Price for printing; size of type

39-221.
Price for printing;  size of type
A. The maximum price which shall be paid for public printing and advertising,  and for publications required by law,  shall be at a rate per column inch,  per insertion,  charged for legal advertising as shown by the local rate card of the newspaper in which publication is to be made.
B. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law,  the type used for such publications and legal advertising shall not be larger than the regular body type of the newspaper in which it is published.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-101 - Interest of commissioner or employee prohibited in corporation subject to regulation

40-101.
Interest of commissioner or employee prohibited in corporation subject to regulation
Notwithstanding any other law,  a person in the employ of,  or holding an official relation to a corporation or person subject to regulation by the commission,  or a person owning stocks or bonds of a corporation subject to regulation,  or a person who is pecuniarily interested therein,  shall not be elected,  appointed to,  or hold the office of commissioner or be appointed or employed by the commission. If a commissioner,  or appointee or employee of the commission becomes the owner of such stocks or bonds,  or becomes pecuniarily interested in such a corporation involuntarily,  he shall within a reasonable time divest himself of such stocks,  bonds or interest. If he fails to do so,  he thereby vacates his office or employment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-102 - Corporation commission organization; meetings; acts of commission by majority or by single commissioner; conflict of interest

40-102.
Corporation commission organization;  meetings;  acts of commission by majority or by single commissioner;  conflict of interest
A. The corporation commission shall elect from its membership a chairman.
B. The commission shall hold a session at least once each month at its office. It may meet at any time or place expedient for the performance of its duties. The commission may,  for holding meetings at places other than its offices,  occupy any courtroom,  or rent offices,  the expense of which shall be paid as other expenses authorized by this article. Sessions of the commission shall be open to the public.
C. The act of a majority of the commissioners when in session as a board shall be the act of the commission. Any investigation,  inquiry or hearing may be undertaken or held by or before any commissioner designated by the commission for the purpose,  and every finding,  order or decision made by a commissioner so designated,  when approved and confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office,  shall be the finding,  order or decision of the commission.
D. Commissioners and employees of the commission are subject to title 38,  chapter 3,  article 8.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-105 - Executive director; appointment; powers and duties

40-105.
Executive director;  appointment;  powers and duties
A. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the corporation commission shall appoint an executive director,  who shall have the power to serve warrants and other process in any county of the state.
B. The executive director shall if directed by the commission:
1. Keep a record of all proceedings of the commission,  issue necessary writs,  warrants and notices,  and perform other duties the commission prescribes.
2. Supervise and administer the overall activities of the commission divisions and employees.
3. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ experts,  engineers,  statisticians,  accountants,  inspectors and employees necessary to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the commission.
4. Make and submit to the governor and legislature an annual report containing a complete account of the commission's transactions and proceedings for the preceding fiscal year,  together with other facts,  suggestions and recommendations of value to the people of this state.
C. The executive director may if directed by the commission:
1. Act as the authorized officer of the commission when performing duties necessary for processing rules adopted by the commission.
2. Contract for the services of outside advisers,  consultants and aides reasonably necessary or desirable to enable the commission to adequately perform its duties.
3. Contract and incur obligations reasonably necessary or desirable within the scope of commission activities and operations to enable the commission to adequately perform its duties.
4. Use monies,  facilities or services to provide matching contributions for other governmental programs which further the objectives and programs of the commission.
5. Employ attorneys to represent the commission and each commissioner as provided in section 40-106.
6. Establish accounts for the purpose of receiving and expending monies for educational and safety programs within the scope of the duties of the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-106 - Legal services

40-106.
Legal services
A. The attorney general shall be attorney for the securities division of the commission and the commission for matters arising out of securities division activity. At the commission s discretion,  the attorneys employed by the securities division may represent the commission in administrative and civil matters arising under title 44,  chapter 12 or 13.
B. The executive director of the commission may employ attorneys to represent the commission and each commissioner,  in regard to matters in connection with the other powers and duties of the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-108 - Compensation of appointees and employees

40-108.
Compensation of appointees and employees
A. The compensation of corporation commission appointees and employees except as provided in section 40-408 shall be determined pursuant to section 38-611 and shall be paid from the state general fund and the appropriation made to the commission in the general appropriations act.
B. Employee compensation of the utilities division and a part of the administration,  hearing and legal divisions shall be determined pursuant to section 38-611 and is payable from the utility regulation revolving fund established pursuant to section 40-408.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-109 - Salaries and expenses of corporation commissioners

40-109.
Salaries and expenses of corporation commissioners
A. Each member of the corporation commission shall receive an annual salary pursuant to section 41-1904.
B. Except as provided in section 40-408,  all salaries and expenses of members of the corporation commission incurred pursuant to this article,  including the actual and necessary traveling and other expenses and disbursements of the commissioners,  their officers and their employees incurred while on business of the commission,  are payable from the state general fund and other monies appropriated to the commission in the general appropriation bill.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-112 - Fees for certification and duplication

40-112.
Fees for certification and duplication
The following fees are payable to the commission and upon receipt of the fees the commission,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  shall deposit the fees:
1. For issuing certification of documents,  five dollars plus fifty cents per page.
2. For making a copy of any document on file,  not more than fifty cents for each page or partial page.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-203 - Power of commission to determine and prescribe rates, rules and practices of public service corporations

40-203.
Power of commission to determine and prescribe rates,  rules and practices of public service corporations
When the commission finds that the rates,  fares,  tolls,  rentals,  charges or classifications,  or any of them,  demanded or collected by any public service corporation for any service,  product or commodity,  or in connection therewith,  or that the rules,  regulations,  practices or contracts,  are unjust,  discriminatory or preferential,  illegal or insufficient,  the commission shall determine and prescribe them by order,  as provided in this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-204 - Reports by public service corporations to commission; duty of corporation to deliver documents to commission; confidential nature of information furnished; exception; classification

40-204.
Reports by public service corporations to commission;  duty of corporation to deliver documents to commission;  confidential nature of information furnished;  exception;  classification
A. Every public service corporation shall furnish to the commission,  in the form and detail the commission prescribes,  tabulations,  computations,  annual reports,  monthly or periodical reports of earnings and expenses,  and all other information required by it to carry into effect the provisions of this title and shall make specific answers to all questions submitted by the commission. If a corporation is unable to answer any question,  it shall give a good and sufficient reason therefor.
B. When required by the commission,  a public service corporation shall deliver to the commission copies of any maps,  profiles,  contracts,  franchises,  books,  papers and records in its possession,  or in any way relating to its property or affecting its business,  and also a complete inventory of all its property in the form the commission directs.
C. No information furnished to the commission by a public service corporation,  except matters specifically required to be open to public inspection,  shall be open to public inspection or made public except on order of the commission entered after notice to the affected public service corporation,  or by the commission or a commissioner in the course of a hearing or proceeding.
D. Any officer or employee of the commission who knowingly divulges any such information is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-205 - Regulation of commercial flight operators by commission prohibited; definitions

40-205.
Regulation of commercial flight operators by commission prohibited;  definitions
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,  the corporation commission may not regulate commercial flight operations or commercial flight operators.
B. For purposes of this section:
1. " Commercial flight operation"  means the carrying of persons or goods for hire,  including the conducting of flight instruction for compensation.
2. " Commercial flight operator"  means a person who conducts commercial flight operations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-209 - Franchises; electric generation suppliers; limitations

40-209.
Franchises;  electric generation suppliers;  limitations
Regulation of electricity suppliers providing electric generation service is a matter of statewide concern. Cities,  including charter cities,  towns and counties shall not require franchises for electricity suppliers to provide electric generation service within its jurisdiction and shall not impose rents,  charges or taxes on the use of public streets,  roads and alleys on electricity suppliers for the provision of electric generation service within its jurisdiction,  except that a fee equal to the franchise fee of the electric distribution utility may be charged to the electricity supplier on any portion of a retail electricity sale not otherwise subject to a franchise fee made using electric distribution facilities in service territories that are franchised as of the effective date of this section. Nothing in this subsection affects the authority of cities,  including charter cities,  towns and counties to require franchises for electricity suppliers providing electric distribution service within their jurisdiction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-210 - Contractors; requirements; prohibition; definition

40-210.
Contractors;  requirements;  prohibition;  definition
A. A contractor who is licensed by the registrar of contractors pursuant to title 32 is eligible to participate in a commission approved rebate or other pricing program offered by a public service corporation if the contractor obtains the same or equivalent training or certification required under the program.
B. A contractor who is licensed under the registrar of contractors pursuant to title 32 shall not be required to:
1. Join any trade association or other membership organization.
2. Pay dues to any trade association or other membership organization.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " contractor"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-1101.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-212 - Internet protocol services; definitions

40-212.
Internet protocol services;  definitions
A. A person that offers,  furnishes or provides for profit or otherwise internet protocol-enabled service or voice over internet protocol service is not providing message transmission service to the public and is not a public service corporation. The commission may not regulate,  directly or indirectly,  the entry,  exit,  rates,  terms,  conditions or service quality standards of internet protocol-enabled service or voice over internet protocol service.
B. This section does not affect or modify:
1. The commission's authority to enforce the requirements on voice over internet protocol service that are provided for or allowed by federal law,  including the collection of nondiscriminatory 911 or E911 fees,  telecommunications relay service fees and universal service fees.
2. A person's obligations under or any right granted to a person by 47 United States Code sections 251 and 252.
3. The commission's jurisdiction over intrastate switched access rates,  including the implementation of federal law with respect to intercarrier compensation.
C. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Internet protocol-enabled service"  means a service,  functionality or application that uses internet protocol or a successor protocol and enables an end user to send or receive a voice,  data or video communication in internet protocol format or a successor format.
2. " Voice over internet protocol service"  means a service that meets all of the following:
(a) Enables real-time,  two-way voice communication that originates from or terminates at the user's location in internet protocol or a successor protocol.
(b) Uses a broadband connection from the user's location.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-213 - Electric charging providers; fees; definition

40-213.
Electric charging providers;  fees;  definition
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  services engaged by companies to charge batteries for electric vehicles does not qualify electric charging providers as public service corporations.
B. In addition to the fee assessed for the quantity of electrical energy sold,  fees may be assessed for other services and may be based on time measurement or a fixed fee or both.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " electric charging providers"  means entities that both:
1. Offer the use of specialized equipment for the specific purpose of charging batteries for electric vehicles.
2. Sell electricity for the purpose of charging batteries for electric vehicles by kilowatt hour or by megajoule.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-221 - Power of commission to prescribe record-keeping methods and accounts; conformity with interstate commerce commission requirements; limitation on keeping of accounts

40-221.
Power of commission to prescribe record-keeping methods and accounts;  conformity with interstate commerce commission requirements;  limitation on keeping of accounts
A. The commission may establish a system of accounts to be kept by public service corporations,  or classify the corporations and establish a system of accounts for each class,  and prescribe the manner in which accounts shall be kept. It may prescribe the forms of accounts,  records and memoranda to be kept,  including the records of the movement of traffic as well as the receipts and expenditures of money,  and any other records necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The commission may prescribe the accounts in which particular outlays and receipts shall be entered,  charged or credited.
B. The system of accounts established or forms prescribed shall not,  in the case of corporations subject to the regulations of the interstate commerce commission,  be inconsistent with the systems and forms established for the corporations by the interstate commerce commission,  but the corporation commission may prescribe forms of accounts,  records and memoranda covering information in addition to that required by the interstate commerce commission.
C. It shall be unlawful for any such corporation to keep any accounts,  records or memoranda other than those prescribed by the commission,  or those prescribed by or under the authority of any other state or of the United States,  excepting such accounts,  records or memoranda as shall be explanatory of and supplemental to the accounts,  records or memoranda prescribed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-222 - Depreciation accounting

40-222.
Depreciation accounting
The commission may,  after hearing,  require public service corporations to carry a proper and adequate depreciation account in accordance with regulations and forms of account it prescribes. It may ascertain and fix the proper and adequate rates of depreciation of the several classes of property for each,  and each corporation shall conform its depreciation accounts to the rates so ascertained and fixed,  and shall set aside the money so provided for out of earnings and carry such money in a depreciation fund and expend the fund,  and the income therefrom,  only for the purposes and under rules and regulations,  both as to original expenditure and subsequent replacement,  as the commission prescribes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-241 - Power to examine records and personnel of public service corporations; filing record of examination

40-241.
Power to examine records and personnel of public service corporations;  filing record of examination
A. The commission,  each commissioner and person employed by the commission may,  at any time,  inspect the accounts,  books,  papers and documents of any public service corporation,  and any of such persons who are authorized to administer oaths may examine under oath any officer,  agent or employee of such corporation in relation to the business and affairs of the corporation.
B. Any person other than a commissioner or an officer of the commission demanding such inspection shall produce under the hand and seal of the commission his authority to make the inspection.
C. A written record of such testimony or statement given under oath shall be made and filed with the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-242 - Production of records kept without state

40-242.
Production of records kept without state
The commission may require by order served on any public service corporation in the manner provided in this chapter for the service of orders,  the production within this state,  at a time and place it designates,  of any books,  accounts,  papers or records kept in any office or place without this state,  or,  at its option,  verified copies thereof,  so that an examination may be made by the commission or under its direction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-243 - Conduct of hearings and investigations; representation by corporate officer or employee; arbitration

40-243.
Conduct of hearings and investigations;  representation by corporate officer or employee;  arbitration
A. All hearings and investigations before the commission or a commissioner shall be governed by this article,  and by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the commission. Neither the commission nor a commissioner shall be bound by technical rules of evidence,  and no informality in any proceeding or in the manner of taking testimony before the commission or a commissioner shall invalidate any order,  decision,  rule or regulation made,  approved or confirmed by the commission.
B. In a hearing or rehearing conducted pursuant to this article,  a public service corporation may be represented by a corporate officer or employee who is not a member of the state bar if:
1. The corporation has specifically authorized the officer or employee to represent it.
2. The representation is not the officer's or employee's primary duty for the corporation but is secondary or incidental to such officer's or employee's duties relating to the management or operation of the corporation.
C. The commission may adopt or administer arbitration procedures to resolve complaints or disputes brought by a party against a telecommunications company,  except that the commission shall not subject a wireless provider to arbitration unless the wireless provider and customer consent in writing. This section does not prohibit the commission from arbitrating disputes or complaints against a wireline service provider,  involving telecommunications services contained in the bundle of services,  to the extent the commission has jurisdiction as authorized pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-244 - Administration of oaths and certification to official acts by commissioners; taking of depositions; witness fees and mileage

40-244.
Administration of oaths and certification to official acts by commissioners;  taking of depositions;  witness fees and mileage
A. Each commissioner may administer oaths and certify to all official acts. The commission,  or a commissioner,  or any party,  may take depositions as in a court of record.
B. Each witness who appears by order of the commission or a commissioner shall receive for his attendance the same fees allowed by law to a witness in civil actions,  which shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed. The fees of a witness subpoenaed by the commission shall be paid from the fund appropriated for the use of the commission as other expenses of the commission are paid. Any witness subpoenaed,  except one subpoenaed by the commission,  may,  at the time of service,  demand his mileage and one days attendance,  and if not paid need not attend. A witness furnished free transportation shall not receive mileage.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-245 - Admissibility in evidence of copies of documents filed with commission; orders, authorizations or certificates issued by commission required to be in writing; recording

40-245.
Admissibility in evidence of copies of documents filed with commission;  orders,  authorizations or certificates issued by commission required to be in writing;  recording
A. Copies of all official documents and orders filed or deposited according to law in the office of the commission,  certified by a commissioner or by the secretary under the official seal of the commission to be true copies of the originals,  shall be received in evidence in a like manner as the originals.
B. Every order,  authorization or certificate issued or approved by the commission under this article shall be in writing and entered on the records of the commission. Any such order,  authorization or certificate,  or a copy thereof,  or a copy of the record thereof certified by a commissioner or by the secretary under the official seal of the commission to be a true copy of the original,  may be recorded in the office of the county recorder of any county in which is located the principal place of business of the corporation affected thereby,  or in which is located any of its property. A certificate under the seal of the commission that any such order,  authorization or certificate has not been modified,  stayed,  suspended or revoked may also be likewise recorded.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-246 - Complaint alleging violation by public service corporation of law or rule or order of commission; exception; joinder of complaints; notice of hearing

40-246.
Complaint alleging violation by public service corporation of law or rule or order of commission;  exception;  joinder of complaints;  notice of hearing
A. Complaint may be made by the commission of its own motion,  or by any person or association of persons by petition or complaint in writing,  setting forth any act or thing done or omitted to be done by any public service corporation in violation,  or claimed to be in violation,  of any provision of law or any order or rule of the commission,  but no complaint shall be entertained by the commission,  except upon its own motion,  as to the reasonableness of any rates or charges of any gas,  electrical,  water or telephone corporation,  unless it is signed by the mayor or a majority of the legislative body of the city or town within which the alleged violation occurred,  or by not less than twenty-five consumers or purchasers,  or prospective consumers or purchasers,  of the service.
B. All matters upon which complaint may be founded may be joined in one hearing,  and a complaint is not defective for misjoinder or nonjoinder of parties or causes,  either before the commission,  or on review by the courts. The commission need not dismiss a complaint because of the absence of direct damage to the complainant.
C. Upon filing the complaint,  the commission shall set the time when and a place where a hearing will be had upon it and shall serve notice thereof,  with a copy of the complaint,  upon the party complained of not less than ten days before the time set for the hearing,  unless the commission finds that public necessity requires that the hearing be held at an earlier date. Service may be made as a summons in a civil action is required to be served,  or may be made in any manner giving actual notice,  and no irregularity in the service is an excuse or defense.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-247 - Hearing; process to witnesses; report of proceedings; decision; service of order

40-247.
Hearing;  process to witnesses;  report of proceedings;  decision;  service of order
A. The complainant and the party complained of,  and such persons as the commission allows to intervene,  shall be heard in person or by attorney,  and may introduce evidence at the hearing. The commission shall issue process to enforce attendance of all necessary witnesses. Proceedings on any formal hearing,  and all testimony,  shall be stenographically reported by a shorthand reporter appointed by the commission.
B. After conclusion of the hearing,  the commission shall make and file an order containing its decision. A copy of the order,  certified under the seal of the commission,  shall be served upon the person complained of,  or his attorney. The order shall become operative twenty days after service thereof,  except as otherwise provided,  and shall continue in force either for the period designated therein,  or until changed or abrogated by the commission. The commission may on application and for good cause shown extend the time for compliance with the order as recited therein.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-248 - Reparation of overcharge; action to recover overcharge; limitations

40-248.
Reparation of overcharge;  action to recover overcharge;  limitations
A. When complaint is made to the commission concerning any rate,  fare,  toll,  rental or charge made by any public service corporation,  and the commission finds,  after investigation,  that the corporation has made an excessive or discriminatory charge,  the commission may order that the corporation make reparation to the complainant with interest at the legal rate from the date of collection,  if no discrimination will result from such reparation. If the corporation does not comply with the order for payment of reparation within the time specified in the order,  an action may be brought to recover the amount thereof.
B. All complaints concerning excessive or discriminatory charges shall be filed with the commission within two years from the time the cause of action accrues,  and the action to enforce the order shall be brought within one year from the date of the order of the commission.
C. The remedy afforded in this section is cumulative and in addition to any other remedy provided for failure of a public service corporation to obey an order or decision of the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-249 - Complaint by public service corporation; hearing

40-249.
Complaint by public service corporation;  hearing
Any public service corporation shall have the same privilege to complain as is afforded other parties under this article,  and the same procedure shall be followed as in other cases,  except that the complaint may be heard ex parte by the commission,  or may be served upon any parties designated by the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-251 - Hearings on valuation of property of public service corporations; notice; introduction of evidence; written findings of fact required; admissibility in evidence; effect; exception

40-251.
Hearings on valuation of property of public service corporations;  notice;  introduction of evidence;  written findings of fact required;  admissibility in evidence;  effect;  exception
A. For the purpose of ascertaining matters concerning the valuation or revaluation of the property of public service corporations,  the commission may conduct hearings at times or places it designates. Before any hearing or supplemental or further hearing is had the commission shall give the corporation affected thereby at least thirty days' written notice,  specifying the time and place of the hearing,  but such notice shall not prevent the commission from making any preliminary examination or investigation into such matters or from inquiring into them in any other investigation or hearing.
B. All corporations affected shall be heard and may introduce evidence at the hearing. The commission may receive evidence from other sources of information. The evidence introduced at the hearing shall be reduced to writing and certified under the seal of the commission. The commission shall make and file its finding of facts in writing upon all matters concerning which evidence is introduced which in its judgment relates to the value of the property.
C. The original or supplemental findings,  so made and filed,  when properly certified under seal,  shall be admissible in evidence in any action,  proceeding or hearing before the commission or any court in which the commission,  the state,  or any officer,  department or institution thereof,  or any county,  city,  municipality or other body politic,  and the corporation affected,  is interested,  whether arising under the provisions of this article or otherwise. Such findings,  when received in evidence in any action or proceeding arising under this article,  shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein stated as of the dates therein stated under conditions then existing,  and such facts may only be controverted by showing a subsequent change in conditions bearing upon the facts therein determined.
D. Findings made at supplemental hearings or investigations shall be considered in connection with and as a part of the original findings except insofar as the supplemental findings change or modify the findings made at the original hearing or investigation.
E. For purposes of this section,  the commission may establish simplified procedures and may by order or rule dispense with a hearing for a telecommunications corporation or a member-owned nonprofit cooperative corporation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-252 - Rescission or amendment of orders by commission; collateral attack on final orders or decisions prohibited

40-252.
Rescission or amendment of orders by commission;  collateral attack on final orders or decisions prohibited
The commission may at any time,  upon notice to the corporation affected,  and after opportunity to be heard as upon a complaint,  rescind,  alter or amend any order or decision made by it. When the order making such rescission,  alteration or amendment is served upon the corporation affected,  it is effective as an original order or decision. In all collateral actions or proceedings,  the orders and decisions of the commission which have become final shall be conclusive.