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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-391 - Enforcement; violation; classification

5-391.
Enforcement;  violation;  classification
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter,  except section 5-341,  subsection A,  B,  C or D,  section 5-349,  section 5-350,  subsection C,  section 5-393,  5-395,  5-396 or 5-397 and subsection C,  D,  G or H of this section or any rule issued thereunder,  is guilty of a petty offense. Any person who violates section 5-350,  subsection C is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. All peace officers of the state,  counties and cities shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and all laws and rules relating to the operation of watercraft.
C. In the enforcement of this chapter,  the operator of the watercraft on being hailed by any peace officer shall stop immediately and lay to,  or maneuver in such a way as to permit the peace officer to come aboard or alongside. The operator may be ordered ashore to correct any unlawful condition,  issued a written warning or written repair order or issued a citation for any violation of this chapter.
D. An operator of a watercraft who wilfully flees or attempts to elude a pursuing law enforcement officer issuing an order pursuant to subsection C of this section is guilty of a class 5 felony. The law enforcement watercraft shall be appropriately marked to show that it is an official law enforcement watercraft.
E. In the enforcement of this chapter,  sections 13-2506 and 13-3903 apply.
F. Each failure to obey an order or to comply with a warning order issued under subsection C of this section shall constitute a separate offense punishable as a separate violation of this chapter.
G. A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who knowingly removes,  defaces,  obliterates,  changes,  alters or causes to be removed,  defaced,  obliterated,  changed or altered a factory,  engine,  serial,  outdrive,  lower unit,  power trim or hull identification number or mark on a watercraft.
H. A person is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor who:
1. Knowingly displays or has in the person's possession a fictitious,  stolen,  revoked or altered certificate of number,  department issued number or annual decal.
2. Lends to or knowingly permits the use of the person's certificate of number,  department issued number or annual decal on a watercraft for which those items have not been issued.
I. On receipt of notice of conviction of a person under subsection G or H of this section,  the department may revoke the numbers and decals issued to the watercraft that was involved in the violation and any other watercraft owned by the person convicted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-392 - Seizure and forfeiture of watercraft

5-392.
Seizure and forfeiture of watercraft
A. Peace officers,  in the manner provided in title 13,  chapter 39:
1. May seize any watercraft and its trailer if the watercraft displays a fictitious,  falsified or altered number or annual decal,  or an annual decal from which the accountability or expiration numbers have been intentionally removed or partially removed. This paragraph does not apply to a boat owner or an authorized agent who removes decals or boat numbers for routine maintenance or repair.
2. May seize for forfeiture any watercraft which has had a manufacturer's hull identification number,  mark or label or any engine,  outdrive,  lower unit or power trim number intentionally removed,  partially removed,  falsified or altered.
B. Allocation of watercraft seized for forfeiture pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section shall follow the provisions of section 13-4315,  except that if the forfeited property is sold by public or otherwise commercially reasonable sale the expenses of keeping and selling the property and the amount of all valid interests established by claimants shall first be paid out of the proceeds of the sale and the balance shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-393 - Inspection for stolen watercraft; violation; classification

5-393.
Inspection for stolen watercraft;  violation;  classification
A. For purposes of enforcing this chapter or locating stolen watercraft or parts of watercraft,  peace officers may inspect watercraft to examine the hull identification number,  manufacturer's label,  outdrive,  lower unit or power trim number,  or the annual decal or state issued number in a public marina,  a storage,  repair,  sales,  leasing or rental lot or facility or a salvage yard or other similar location or establishment and may inspect the registration,  title and certificate of number of the watercraft to establish the rightful ownership or possession of the watercraft.
B. Inspections shall be conducted at a time and in a manner so as to minimize any unreasonable interference with or delay of the use of the watercraft or the operation of the business where the watercraft is located.
C. A person who refuses to permit an inspection under this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-395.02 - Admissibility of breath test or other records

5-395.02.
Admissibility of breath test or other records
A. The results of a breath test administered for the purpose of determining a person's alcohol concentration as defined in section 5-395 are admissible as evidence in any trial,  action or proceeding on establishing the following foundational requirements:
1. The test was performed using a quantitative breath testing device approved by the department of public safety. A properly authenticated certification by the department of public safety or judicial notice of department of public safety rules is sufficient to establish this requirement.
2. The operator who conducted the test possessed a valid permit issued by the department of health services or the department of public safety to operate the device used to conduct the test.
3. Duplicate tests were administered and the test results were within 0.02 alcohol concentration of each other and an operator observed the person charged with the violation for fifteen minutes immediately preceding the administration of the test.
4. The operator who conducted the test followed an operational checklist approved by the department of public safety for the operation of the device used to conduct the test. The testimony of the operator is sufficient to establish this requirement.
5. The device used to conduct the test was in proper operating condition. Records of periodic maintenance that show that the device was in proper operating condition are admissible in any proceeding as prima facie evidence that the device was in proper operating condition at the time of the test. Calibration checks with a standard alcohol concentration solution bracketing each person's duplicate breath test are one type of records of periodic maintenance that satisfies the requirements of this section. The records are public records.
B. Compliance with subsection A of this section is the only requirement for the admission in evidence of a breath test result.
C. The inability of any person to obtain manufacturer's schematics and software for a quantitative breath testing device that is approved as prescribed in subsection A of this section shall not affect the admissibility of the results of a breath test pursuant to this section.
D. Records that may be obtained or are otherwise maintained pursuant to section 28-1327 are admissible as evidence in any trial,  action or proceeding.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-395.04 - Preliminary breath tests; authority

5-395.04.
Preliminary breath tests;  authority
A. A law enforcement officer who has reasonable suspicion to believe that a person has committed a violation of section 5-395 may request that the person submit to a preliminary breath test or tests before an arrest.
B. In addition to a breath test or tests the officer may require that the person submit to further testing pursuant to section 5-395.03.
C. The director of the department of public safety shall adopt rules prescribing the approval of quantitative preliminary breath testing devices.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-396.01 - Aggravated operating or actual physical control of a motorized watercraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; forfeiture of motorized watercraft; disposition

5-396.01.
Aggravated operating or actual physical control of a motorized watercraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs;  forfeiture of motorized watercraft;  disposition
A. If a person is convicted of violating section 5-396 the court,  in addition to any other penalty imposed by law,  shall order the motorized watercraft owned and operated by the person at the time of the offense forfeited in the same manner as provided under title 13,  chapter 39.
B. A motorized watercraft used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier is not subject to forfeiture unless it appears that the owner or other person in charge of the vehicle consented to or was privy to a violation described in subsection A of this section.
C. Any property that is subject to forfeiture and all interests in property that are forfeited under this section shall be disposed of and allocated in the same manner as provided in title 13,  chapter 39,  except that all monies that are obtained as a result of forfeiture under this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-398 - Reimbursement of incarceration costs

5-398.
Reimbursement of incarceration costs
A. The court shall order a person who is sentenced to a term of incarceration for a violation of this article to reimburse the political subdivision that is responsible for the costs of the person's incarceration for those incarceration costs.
B. The court may determine the amount of incarceration costs to be paid based on the following factors:
1. The per diem per person cost of incarceration incurred by the political subdivision that incarcerates the person.
2. The person's ability to pay part or all of the incarceration costs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-398.01 - Waiver of fine, surcharge or assessment

5-398.01.
Waiver of fine,  surcharge or assessment
Notwithstanding any other law,  the court shall not waive a fine or assessment imposed pursuant to this article or a surcharge imposed pursuant to section 12-116.01 or 12-116.02 for a conviction of an offense listed in this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-398.02 - Records of convictions and judgments; abstract of record; reports

5-398.02.
Records of convictions and judgments;  abstract of record;  reports
A. Each magistrate,  judge or hearing officer of a court shall:
1. Keep or cause to be kept a record of each violation of this article deposited with or presented to the court.
2. Keep a record of each official action by the court in reference to each violation of this article deposited with or presented to the court,  including but not limited to a record of:
(a) Each conviction,  forfeiture of bail or deposit or judgment of acquittal.
(b) The amount of the penalty,  fine or forfeiture resulting from each complaint deposited with or presented to the court.
B. Within ten days after the conviction,  judgment or forfeiture of bail or deposit of a person on a charge of violating this article,  each magistrate of the court or clerk of the court of record in which the conviction or judgment was had or bail or deposit was forfeited shall prepare and immediately forward to the department of transportation an abstract of the record of the court covering the case in which the person either:
1. Was convicted.
2. Was adjudicated to have committed a violation.
3. Forfeited bail or deposit.
C. The person required to prepare the abstract shall certify that it is true and correct.
D. The abstract shall be made on a form furnished or in a manner prescribed by the department of transportation and shall include:
1. The name and address of the party charged.
2. The number,  if any,  of the driver license,  permit or identification license of the party charged.
3. The nature of the offense or violation.
4. The disposition or whether bail or deposit was forfeited.
5. The amount of the fine,  penalty or forfeiture.
E. The department of transportation shall keep all abstracts received under this section for inspection as required by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-399 - Towing companies

5-399.
Towing companies
A. If a towing company tows a watercraft,  the towing company shall provide written notification by mail to the owner and lienholder,  if known,  of the watercraft's location. The towing company shall obtain the owner and lienholder information pursuant to section 5-324.
B. If the watercraft's owner or lienholder,  if known,  does not remove the watercraft from the towing company's premises within fifteen days of mailing of notice under subsection A of this section,  the towing company shall:
1. Report the watercraft on forms prescribed by the director of the Arizona game and fish department.
2. Submit the report to the director of the Arizona game and fish department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-399.01 - Abandoned watercraft; notice of intent to transfer ownership

5-399.01.
Abandoned watercraft;  notice of intent to transfer ownership
A. On receipt of a report as required by this article,  the director shall determine the names and addresses of the owner and lienholder,  if known,  or any other person identified on the department's record who may have an interest in the watercraft by either:
1. Searching the department records.
2. Asking the watercraft registration agency of another state if the watercraft is registered in that state.
B. On receipt of information from reports pursuant to section 5-399 and after determining the names and addresses of the owner and lienholder,  if known,  or any other person identified on the department's record who may have an interest in the watercraft,  the director shall notify all interested persons by mail within five business days for a watercraft with a record in this state or within thirty days for all other watercraft. The notice shall include:
1. A complete description of the watercraft.
2. A notice of intent to transfer ownership of the watercraft to the towing company in possession of the watercraft if within thirty days from the date indicated in the notification by the department the owner or lienholder,  if known,  or a person who has an interest in the watercraft does not notify the department of the owner's,  lienholder's,  if known,  or person's interest in the watercraft and claim the watercraft.
3. The watercraft's hull identification number.
4. The state issued registration number assigned to the watercraft.
5. The place from which and date the watercraft was towed.
6. The storage location of the watercraft.
C. If the records of the department or out of state jurisdiction do not disclose the names and addresses of the owner and lienholder,  if any,  or any other person identified on the department's record who may have an interest in the watercraft,  or if the notice is returned marked unclaimed or address unknown,  the department shall publish a notice of the intent of the director to transfer ownership of the towed watercraft pursuant to this article once in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation in the county in which the watercraft was towed. The published notice shall include a statement of the intent of the director to transfer ownership of the watercraft after ten days of the published notice and the department shall make available to the public a complete description of abandoned watercraft subject to transfer of ownership.
D. The towing company that filed the report shall notify the director within twenty-four hours and in the manner prescribed by the director if the watercraft is released or returned to or redeemed or repossessed by the lawful owner or lienholder,  if any,  or any other known person who is identified on the department's record who may have an interest in the watercraft.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-399.02 - Unclaimed watercraft; transfer of ownership; violation; classification

5-399.02.
Unclaimed watercraft;  transfer of ownership;  violation;  classification
A. If a watercraft remains unclaimed at the expiration of the deadlines prescribed in section 5-399.01,  subsections B and C,  the director shall make an inquiry to determine if the watercraft is stolen. On receiving notice that the watercraft has not been reported stolen,  the director may transfer ownership of the watercraft to the towing company free and clear of all liens or encumbrances on compliance with this article.
B. An application for transfer of ownership shall be completed and signed by the towing company or authorized agent of the towing company and shall contain a certified statement that includes the following:
1. As of the date of application,  no person has presented proof of ownership or proof of interest in the watercraft and entered into an agreement for the release or return of the watercraft.
2. The towing company is currently in possession of the watercraft.
C. This state and its agencies,  employees and agents are not liable for relying in good faith on the contents of the reports or affidavits as prescribed by this article.
D. If a towing company complies with this article,  the towing company in possession of a watercraft is not liable for obtaining a transfer of ownership of the watercraft.
E. A towing company that obtains watercraft pursuant to this article shall maintain records of all of the following:
1. The request made pursuant to section 5-324.
2. The notification provided pursuant to section 5-399.
3. The application for transfer of ownership pursuant to this section.
4. Any documents pertaining to ownership transfer of abandoned watercraft that the director deems necessary.
F. A towing company shall maintain the records prescribed by subsection E of this section for three years from the date the ownership of the watercraft is transferred. The records may be audited by any law enforcement officer or employee of the department during normal business hours.
G. A tower who fails to maintain records as prescribed in this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-402 - Licensing authority; powers; duties

5-402.
Licensing authority;  powers;  duties
The department of revenue is designated as the " licensing authority"  of this article. The department of revenue shall be in charge of enforcement of the terms and provisions of this article and,  as state licensing authority,  it shall:
1. Grant or refuse licenses under this article. In addition,  the licensing authority shall have the power on its own motion based on reasonable grounds or on a complaint made and after an investigation and public hearing,  at which the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard,  to suspend or revoke any license issued by the licensing authority for any violation by the licensee or any officer,  director,  agent,  member or employee of such licensee of the provisions of this article or any rule authorized under this article. Notice of suspension or revocation,  as well as notice of such hearing,  shall be given by certified mail to the licensee at the address contained in such license. The licensing authority may suspend the operation of a game pending a hearing,  in which case,  the hearing shall be held within ten days after such notice. Proceedings to suspend or revoke a license shall be held pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
2. Supervise the administration of this article and adopt,  amend and repeal rules governing the holding,  operating and conducting of games of bingo,  the rental or purchase of premises and the purchase of equipment and providing that games of bingo shall be held,  operated and conducted only by licensees for the purposes and in conformity with the provisions of this article.
3. Keep records of all actions and transactions of the licensing authority.
4. Report on request to the governor or the legislature respecting the administration of this article and make such recommendations in regard to legislation as the licensing authority shall deem necessary and proper.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-403 - Qualification for license; renewal; transfer

5-403.
Qualification for license;  renewal;  transfer
A. A person shall not conduct or assist in conducting activity for which a license is required under this article unless the person conducting the activity first obtains the specific class of license for the activity.
B. A license prescribed by this article shall not be issued to an applicant qualified under this article until the licensing authority receives an original or certified copy of the application from the local governing body and the nonrefundable license fee prescribed in section 5-414 is paid to the licensing authority. The license expires one year from the date it is issued and may be renewed upon the filing with the licensing authority of an application for renewal of the license provided by the licensing authority and the payment of the license fee prescribed in section 5-414. A thirty day grace period shall be allowed during which the license may be renewed if a late filing penalty equal to the license fee is submitted with the regular license fee. A licensee filing late shall not conduct occasions of bingo until the licensing authority has renewed the license for the next one year period. If the licensee fails to apply to the licensing authority within the thirty day grace period the licensee must reapply for a new license under section 5-404.
C. If a license is revoked the licensing authority shall not issue a new license to the licensee for a period of five years from the effective date of the revocation.
D. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable to another person.
E. The licensing authority shall not issue more than one license to an applicant or licensee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-403.01 - License location transfers

5-403.01.
License location transfers
A licensee shall not transfer the location for which a license is issued unless the governing body of the city or town or the board of supervisors of the county to which the license is proposed to be transferred gives prior written approval after a public hearing. The licensee shall transmit the approval document from the local governing body and its existing license to the licensing authority,  and,  upon a determination that the transfer would not result in a violation of any provision of this article,  the licensing authority shall issue a new license identifying the new location. The transfer is not effective until the new license is issued. Temporary transfers of location are prohibited.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-405 - Form of license; display

5-405.
Form of license;  display
A. Each license shall contain a statement of the name and address of the licensee,  the name of the manager and the place where bingo games are to be held.
B. Each license issued for the conduct of any game or games of bingo shall be conspicuously displayed at the place where any game is to be conducted at all times during any game.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-408 - Examination of books and records

5-408.
Examination of books and records
The licensing authority and its agents shall have power to examine or cause to be examined the books,  records and bingo paper inventory of any licensee to which any such license is issued so far as they may relate to any transactions connected with the holding,  operating and conducting of any game of bingo. Such records shall be maintained and available to the licensing authority for a period of three years.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-409 - Forfeiture of license; ineligibility to apply for license; classification

5-409.
Forfeiture of license;  ineligibility to apply for license;  classification
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement in any application for any license pursuant to this article or in any statement annexed to the application or fails to keep sufficient books and records to substantiate the financial reports required under section 5-407 or knowingly falsifies any books or records so far as they relate to any transaction connected with the holding,  operating and conducting of any game of bingo under any license or violates any of the provisions of this article or of any term of a license is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor and shall,  if convicted,  in addition to suffering any other penalties which may be imposed,  forfeit any license issued to it pursuant to this article and shall be ineligible to apply for a license pursuant to this article for at least five years thereafter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-410 - Violation; classification

5-410.
Violation;  classification
Every licensee and every officer,  agent or employee of the licensee and every other person or corporation who knowingly violates any provision of this article is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically prescribed in this article. Any person who knowingly files a false report under this article is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-411 - Credentials and authority of employees of the licensing authority

5-411.
Credentials and authority of employees of the licensing authority
Each employee designated by the licensing authority to investigate compliance with this chapter shall,  for identification purposes,  possess credentials signed by the chief administration officer of the licensing authority and countersigned by the governor. When bearing such credentials the employee has the authority of a peace officer for the limited purposes of enforcing this chapter but does not thereby participate in the public safety personnel retirement system.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-413 - License classification; requirements

5-413.
License classification;  requirements
A. A class A license may be issued to a person for the conduct of bingo games for which the gross receipts do not exceed $75, 000 per year. A class A license shall not be issued to a person who holds a license issued pursuant to title 4 except a club license issued pursuant to section 4-205. For a class A license:
1. Any person may apply as prescribed in this article.
2. The manager,  proceeds coordinator,  supervisor and assistant are not required to be members or new members.
3. The reporting period is one year,  coinciding with the term of the license.
B. A class B license may be issued to a qualified organization for the conduct of bingo games for which the gross receipts do not exceed $500, 000 per year. For a class B license:
1. Only a qualified organization may apply.
2. The manager and supervisor shall be members of the licensee.
3. The proceeds coordinator shall be an officer or director and a member of the licensee and is responsible for completion of the required financial report.
4. An assistant shall be a member or new member of the licensee.
5. There are four reporting periods coinciding with the quarters of the term of the license.
C. A class C license may be issued to a qualified organization for the conduct of bingo games for which the gross receipts exceed $500, 000 per year. For a class C license:
1. Only a qualified organization may apply.
2. The manager and supervisor shall be members of the licensee.
3. The proceeds coordinator shall be an officer or director and a member of the licensee and is responsible for completion of the required financial report.
4. An assistant shall be a member or new member of the licensee.
5. There are twelve reporting periods coinciding with each month of the term of the license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-414 - Fees; tax

5-414.
Fees;  tax
The following fees and tax shall be assessed as prescribed in this article for the different license classes:
Local Governing
License Class Body Fee License Fee Bingo Tax
A $ 5.00 $ 10.00 2.5% of adjusted gross receipts
B 25.00 50.00 1.5% of gross receipts
C 50.00 200.00 2.0% of gross receipts
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-415 - Excessive gross receipts; change of license class

5-415.
Excessive gross receipts;  change of license class
A. If a licensee's gross receipts exceed the limit set for the licensee's class of license,  the licensee:
1. Shall immediately notify the licensing authority that the limit has been exceeded.
2. Shall submit any additional documents and meet any additional requirements for the new class of license applicable to the level of gross receipts.
3. Shall pay to the licensing authority the fee for the appropriate class of the license less the amount originally submitted for the previous class of the license.
4. Is liable for tax at the rate applicable to the new class of license and shall pay to the licensing authority the tax computed at this higher rate on the gross receipts for the expired portion of the term of the previous license less the taxes previously paid for gross receipts earned during this period.
B. The new class of license shall be issued for the remainder of the term of the previous license. At the expiration of this term the licensee may renew its new class of license or apply for another class of license if it has a good faith belief that it will qualify for the other class of license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-531 - Definitions

5-531.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Bond related expenses"  means any expenses incurred by the director to issue and administer the bonds,  including underwriting fees and costs,  trustee fees,  financial consultant fees,  printing and advertising costs,  paying agent fees,  transfer agent fees,  legal,  accounting,  feasibility consultant and other professional fees and expenses,  bond insurance or other credit enhancements or liquidity facilities,  attorney and accounting fees and expenses related to credit enhancement,  bond insurance or liquidity enhancement,  remarketing fees,  rating agency fees and costs,  travel and telecommunications expenses and all other fees considered necessary by the director in order to market and administer the bonds.
2. " Bond related obligations"  means any agreement or contractual relationship between the director and any bank,  trust company,  insurance company,  surety bonding company,  pension fund or other financial institution providing increased credit on,  or security for,  the bonds or liquidity for secondary market transactions and any agreement to fund or replenish reserves for the bonds.
3. " Bonds"  means any bonds issued pursuant to this article.
4. " Department"  means the department of administration.
5. " Director"  means the director of the department of administration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-532 - Authorization of state lottery revenue bonds

5-532.
Authorization of state lottery revenue bonds
A. The director shall issue state lottery revenue bonds pursuant to this article in an amount sufficient to provide monies to:
1. Deposit in the state general fund by December 31,  2010 an amount of not more than four hundred fifty million dollars.
2. Pay bond related expenses.
3. Pay fees,  charges and expenses incurred with respect to bond related obligations.
4. Fully or partially fund any reserves or sinking accounts for debt service on the bonds established by the bond documents.
B. The director shall authorize the bonds by an appropriate document signed by the director. The bond authorizing document shall prescribe:
1. The fixed or variable rate or rates of interest,  the date or dates on which interest is payable and the denominations of the bonds.
2. The date or dates of the bonds and maturity,  within twenty years after the date of issuance.
3. The form of the bonds.
4. The manner of executing the bonds.
5. The medium and place of payment.
6. The terms of redemption,  which may provide for a premium for early redemption.
C. The bonds issued pursuant to this article shall be known as state lottery revenue bonds.
D. The director shall notify the joint legislative budget committee of the bond's proposed terms and conditions at least ten days before an initial public offering document is released.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-533 - Issuance and sale of bonds; state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund; use of bond proceeds

5-533.
Issuance and sale of bonds;  state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund;  use of bond proceeds
A. The state lottery revenue bonds shall be sold at public or private sale at the price and on the terms prescribed by the director at,  above or below par. The first four hundred fifty million dollars of proceeds received from the issuance of state lottery revenue bonds shall be deposited in the state general fund.
B. The state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund is established. Except as provided in subsection A,  the fund shall consist of the net proceeds received from the sale of any state lottery revenue bonds issued by the director pursuant to this article. The department shall administer the fund.
C. The director may use monies in the state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund only for the purposes provided in section 5-532,  subsection A,  paragraphs 2,  3 and 4. The monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to the lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-534 - State lottery revenue bond debt service fund

5-534.
State lottery revenue bond debt service fund
A. The state lottery revenue bond debt service fund is established. The fund shall consist of monies transferred pursuant to law. The department shall administer and account for the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund.
B. If the director issues state lottery revenue bonds:
1. Amounts distributable to the state general fund from the state lottery fund pursuant to section 5-522 shall be transferred first to the state lottery bond debt service fund until the state lottery bond debt service fund contains monies sufficient to meet all requirements for the current period as required by the bond documents and,  after the requirements for the current period as required by the bond documents have been satisfied,  shall be transferred to the state general fund.
2. After payment of the state lottery operating expenses,  amounts distributable from the state lottery fund pursuant to section 5-572 shall be transferred first to the state lottery bond debt service fund until the state lottery bond debt service fund contains monies sufficient to meet all requirements for the current period as required by the bond documents and,  after the requirements for the current period as required by the bond documents have been satisfied,  shall be transferred in accordance with section 5-572.
C. Monies in the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund may be used only for the purposes authorized by this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-535 - Securing principal and interest; refunding bonds

5-535.
Securing principal and interest;  refunding bonds
A. In connection with issuing state lottery revenue bonds authorized by this article and to secure the principal and interest on the bonds,  the director may:
1. Segregate the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund into one or more accounts and subaccounts and provide that bonds issued under this article may be secured by a lien on all or part of the monies paid into the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund or into any account or subaccount in the fund.
2. Provide that the bonds issued under this article are secured by a first lien on the monies paid into the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund and paid into the state lottery fund to be placed in the state lottery bond debt service fund as provided in this article and pledge and assign to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds all or part of the monies in the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund,  in any account or subaccount in the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund or in the state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund as is necessary to secure and pay the principal,  the interest and any premium on the bonds as they come due.
3. Establish priorities among bondholders based on criteria adopted by the director.
4. Set aside,  regulate and dispose of reserves and sinking accounts.
5. Prescribe the procedure,  if any,  by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated,  the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent to and the manner in which the consent may be given.
6. Provide for payment of bond related expenses from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds or other revenues authorized by this article and available to the director.
7. Provide for the services of trustees,  cotrustees,  agents and consultants and other specialized services with respect to the bonds.
8. Take any other action that in any way may affect the security and protection of the bonds or interest on the bonds.
9. Refund any bonds issued by the director by issuing new bonds,  if these bonds are secured from the same source of revenues as the bonds authorized by this article.
10. Issue bonds partly to refund outstanding bonds and partly for any other purpose consistent with this article.
B. If state lottery revenue bonds are issued,  the director shall provide to the state lottery commission a schedule of the amount needed to pay each fiscal year's debt service on outstanding state lottery revenue bonds,  including sinking fund and reserve fund deposits pursuant to the terms of the bonds,  bond related expenses and amounts payable with respect to bond related obligations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-536 - Lien of pledge

5-536.
Lien of pledge
A. Any pledge made under this article in connection with state lottery revenue bonds is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.
B. The monies pledged and received by the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund and by the state lottery fund to be placed in the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund are immediately subject to the lien of the pledge without any future physical delivery or further act. Any lien of any pledge is valid and binding against all parties that have claims of any kind against the state,  regardless of whether the parties have notice of the lien. The official resolution or trust indenture or any instrument by which this pledge is created when adopted by the director,  is notice to all concerned of the creation of the pledge,  and those instruments need not be recorded in any other place to perfect the pledge.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-537 - Bond purchase; cancellation

5-537.
Bond purchase;  cancellation
The director may purchase bonds for cancellation out of any monies available for the purchase,  at a price of not more than either of the following:
1. If the bonds are redeemable at the time of the purchase,  the applicable redemption price plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date on the bonds.
2. If the bonds are not redeemable at the time of the purchase,  the applicable redemption price on the first date after the purchase on which the bonds become subject to redemption plus accrued interest to that date.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-539 - Investment of monies; funds

5-539.
Investment of monies;  funds
A. The director may authorize the state treasurer or bond trustee to invest monies in the state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund and the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund.
B. The order directing an investment may state a specified time when the monies invested will be used. The state treasurer or bond trustee shall make the investment in such a way as to mature at the specified date.
C. All monies earned as interest or otherwise derived from the investment of the monies in the state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund and the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund shall be credited to the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund established by section 5-534.
D. At the direction of the director,  the state treasurer or bond trustee may invest or reinvest monies in the state lottery revenue bond proceeds fund and the state lottery revenue bond debt service fund in investments authorized by section 35-313. The purchase of the securities shall be made by the state treasurer or bond trustee on authority of the director. The treasurer or bond trustee shall act as custodian of all securities purchased. The securities may be sold on an order of the director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-540 - Characteristics of bonds; negotiable; exemption from taxation; obligation; legal investments

5-540.
Characteristics of bonds;  negotiable;  exemption from taxation;  obligation;  legal investments
A. State lottery revenue bonds issued under this article are fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the uniform commercial code,  subject only to any provisions for registration,  regardless of whether the bonds actually constitute negotiable instruments under the uniform commercial code.
B. The bonds,  the transfer of the bonds and the income from the bonds are at all times free from taxation in this state.
C. State lottery revenue bonds:
1. Are payable only according to their terms.
2. Are not general,  special or other obligations of this state.
3. Do not constitute a debt of this state.
4. Are not enforceable against this state nor is the payment of the bonds enforceable out of any monies other than the revenue pledged and assigned to,  or in trust for the benefit of,  the holder or holders of the bonds.
5. Are securities in which public officers and bodies of this state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of this state,  all companies,  associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business,  all financial institutions,  investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business,  all fiduciaries and all other persons who are authorized to invest in government obligations may properly and legally invest.
6. Are securities that may be deposited with public officers or bodies of this state and municipalities and political subdivisions of this state for purposes that require the deposit of government bonds or obligations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-541 - Effect of changing circumstances of bonds; agreement of state

5-541.
Effect of changing circumstances of bonds;  agreement of state
A. An amendment of any provision of this article does not diminish or impair the validity of bonds issued under this article or the remedies and rights of bondholders.
B. This state pledges to and agrees with the holders of the bonds authorized by this article that this state will not limit,  alter or impair the rights and remedies of the bondholders,  until all bonds issued under this article,  together with interest on the bonds,  interest on any unpaid installments of principal or interest and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of the bondholders,  are fully met and discharged. The director,  as agent for this state,  may include this pledge and undertaking in its resolutions and indentures authorizing and securing the bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-542 - Validity of bonds

5-542.
Validity of bonds
A. This article constitutes full authority for authorizing and issuing state lottery revenue bonds without reference to any other law of this state. No other law with regard to authorizing or issuing obligations or that in any way impedes or restricts performing the acts authorized by this article may be construed to apply to any proceedings taken or acts done pursuant to this article.
B. The validity of bonds issued under this article does not depend on and is not affected by the legality of any proceeding relating to any action relating to application of the proceeds of the bonds.
C. The bonds shall recite that they are regularly issued pursuant to this article. That recital constitutes prima facie evidence of the legality and validity of the bonds. From and after the sale and delivery of the bonds,  they are incontestable by the director or this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-543 - State officials to comply with agreements

5-543.
State officials to comply with agreements
Notwithstanding any other law,  all state officials shall comply with all agreements made by the director with or for the benefit of the owners of its state lottery revenue bonds. The executive director of the state lottery commission shall provide assistance and information as requested by the director of the department of administration to accomplish the purposes of this article and the issuance,  sale and administration of the bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-551 - Definitions

5-551.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Commission"  means the Arizona state lottery commission.
2. " Director"  means the executive director of the Arizona state lottery commission.
3. " Lottery"  or " state lottery"  means the lottery created and operated pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 5 - Amusements and Sports › § 5-552 - Arizona state lottery commission; membership; appointment; term; chairman; removal; reimbursement of expenses

5-552.
Arizona state lottery commission;  membership;  appointment;  term;  chairman;  removal;  reimbursement of expenses
A. There is established the Arizona state lottery commission consisting of five members who shall be citizens and residents of this state and appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. No more than three members may be from the same political party. The term of members appointed to the commission is five years. The commission members shall annually elect one of the members to serve as chairman of the commission.
B. At least one member of the commission shall have a minimum of five years' experience in law enforcement.
C. At least one member of the commission shall have a minimum of five years' experience as a certified public accountant.
D. At least one member of the commission shall have a minimum of five years' experience in marketing or advertising,  or both.
E. At least one member of the commission shall have a minimum of five years' experience in convenience store,  minimart or grocery retailing.
F. Any member of the commission may be removed from office by the governor for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard at a public hearing.
G. Members of the commission are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.
H. The commission shall hold at least one meeting each quarter.
I. No commission member may have a pecuniary interest in any contract or agreement to which the commission is a party.
J. No action of the commission is binding unless taken at a meeting with at least three members present voting in favor of the action in question.