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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-255 - Identification of individual

41-255.
Identification of individual
A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed.
B. A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the officer can identify the individual:
1. By means of:
(a) An unexpired United States passport or a state-issued driver license or nonoperating identification license.
(b) An unexpired identification card issued by any branch of the United States armed forces.
(c) Another form of unexpired government identification issued by the United States,  a state or a tribal government to an individual that contains the signature or a photograph and physical description of the individual and that is satisfactory to the notarial officer.
(d) An inmate identification card issued by the state department of corrections or federal bureau of prisons,  if the inmate is in state or federal custody.
(e) An inmate identification card issued by a county sheriff,  if the inmate is in the custody of the county sheriff.
2. By verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the notarial officer and known to the notarial officer or whom the notarial officer can identify on the basis of satisfactory evidence of identity pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection.
C. In addition to subsection B of this section,  for the purposes of a real estate conveyance or financing,  a notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual by means of either of the following:
1. An unexpired passport issued by a national government other than the United States government that is accompanied by an unexpired visa or other documentation issued by the United States government and that is necessary to establish the individual's legal presence in the United States.
2. An unexpired identification card that is deemed acceptable by the United States department of homeland security to establish the individual's legal presence in the United States and that is accompanied by supporting documents as required by the United States department of homeland security.
D. A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the notarial officer of the individual's identity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-256 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts

41-256.
Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts
A. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that either:
1. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record.
2. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
B. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by any law other than this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-257 - Signature if individual unable to sign

41-257.
Signature if individual unable to sign
If an individual is physically unable to sign a record,  the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert " Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)"  or words of similar import.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-258 - Notarial act in this state

41-258.
Notarial act in this state
A. Any of the following may perform a notarial act in this state:
1. A notary public of this state.
2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of record of this state.
3. An individual who is licensed to practice law in this state.
4. Any other individual who is authorized to perform the specific act by the laws of this state.
B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
C. The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection A,  paragraph 1,  2 or 3 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-259 - Notarial act in another state

41-259.
Notarial act in another state
A. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed in that state is performed by any of the following:
1. A notary public of that state.
2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state.
3. Any other individual who is authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act.
B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1 or 2 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-260 - Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes

41-260.
Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes
A. A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following:
1. A notary public of the tribe.
2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe.
3. Any other individual who is authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1 or 2 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-261 - Notarial act under federal authority

41-261.
Notarial act under federal authority
A. A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed under federal law is performed by any of the following:
1. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court.
2. An individual who is in military service or performs duties under the authority of military service and who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law.
3. An individual who is designated a notarizing officer by the United States department of state for performing notarial acts overseas.
4. Any other individual who is authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
B. The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1,  2 or 3 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-262 - Foreign notarial act; definition

41-262.
Foreign notarial act;  definition
A. If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization,  the act has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.
B. If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appear in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information,  the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.
C. The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection B of this section are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
D. An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague convention of October 5,  1961 and issued by a foreign state party to the Convention conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the indicated office.
E. A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States department of state as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the indicated office.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " foreign state"  means a government other than the United States,  a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-266 - Official stamp

41-266.
Official stamp
A. The official stamp of a notary public must:
1. Include the words " notary public" ,  the name of the county in which the notary public is commissioned,  the notary public's name as it appears on the notary public's commission,  the commission expiration date and other information required by the secretary of state.
2. Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated.
B. A notary public's official stamp may be any shape. The physical image of an official stamp created by a physical stamping device must be not more than one and one-half inches high and two and one-half inches wide and it must include an image of the great seal of the state of Arizona. The electronic image of an official stamp created by an electronic stamping device must be legible when reproduced together with the record with which it is logically associated.
C. A notary public may not affix or attach the notary public's official stamp over the notary public's signature or over any other signature on the record that is the subject of the notarial act.
D. The official stamp of a notary public is an official seal of office for the purposes of the laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-267 - Stamping device; violation; classification

41-267.
Stamping device;  violation;  classification
A. A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public's stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act. On resignation from,  or the revocation or expiration of,  the notary public's commission,  the notary public shall disable any electronic stamping device by destroying,  erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public,  the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of any electronic stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying,  erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable.
B. A vendor of stamping devices may not provide a stamping device to an individual unless the individual presents a copy of the individual's commission. The vendor must retain the copy for four years.
C. A notary public may possess only one physical stamping device for use with notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public may possess an embosser in addition to the notary public's physical stamping device. A notary public may use an embosser only in conjunction with the notary public's physical stamping device. An embosser or an impression made by the embosser is not an official seal of office for the purposes of the laws of this state.
D. A person who knowingly violates subsection B of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony. A person who violates subsection C of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-268 - Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology; acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record

41-268.
Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record;  selection of technology;  acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record
A. A notary public may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notary public to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notary public has not selected.
B. Before a notary public performs the notary public's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record,  a notary public shall notify the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notary public intends to use. If the secretary of state has established standards for approval of technology pursuant to section 41-275,  the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to the standards,  the secretary of state shall approve the use of the technology.
C. A county recorder shall accept for recording a tangible copy of an electronic record containing a notarial certificate as satisfying any requirement that a record accepted for recording be an original,  if the notarial officer executing the notarial certificate certifies that the tangible copy is an accurate copy of the electronic record.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-270 - Examination of notary public; fee

41-270.
Examination of notary public;  fee
A. The secretary of state may require an applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this state,  an applicant who is renewing a commission as a notary public or a notary public with a suspended commission to pass an examination administered by the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection B of this section.
B. If the secretary of state requires an examination under subsection A of this section,  the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state may offer a course of study to applicants who do not hold commissions as notaries public in this state,  applicants who are renewing commissions as notaries public or notaries public with suspended commissions. The course must cover the laws,  rules,  procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts.
C. The secretary of state may prescribe and assess a fee for administering a course of study and examination under this section. The secretary of state shall deposit the fees collected under this section in the notary education fund established by section 41-332.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-272 - Database of notaries public

41-272.
Database of notaries public
A. The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts.
B. The electronic database may indicate whether a notary public has notified the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records or for remotely located individuals under section 41-263.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification

41-273.
Prohibited acts;  civil penalty;  violation;  classification
A. A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to:
1. Assist persons in drafting legal records,  give legal advice or otherwise practice law.
2. Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters.
3. Represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States,  United States citizenship or related matters.
4. Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection.
B. A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising.
C. A notary public,  other than an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state,  may not use the term " notario"  or " notario publico" .
D. A notary public,  other than an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state,  may not advertise or represent that the notary public may assist persons in drafting legal records,  give legal advice or otherwise practice law. If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state in any manner advertises or represents that the notary public offers notarial services,  whether orally or in a record,  including broadcast media,  print media and the internet,  the notary public shall include the following statement,  or an alternative statement authorized or required by the secretary of state,  in the advertisement or representation,  prominently and in each language used in the advertisement or representation: " I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records,  give advice on legal matters,  including immigration,  or charge a fee for those activities."  If the form of advertisement or representation is not broadcast media,  print media or the internet and does not allow inclusion of the statement required by this subsection because of size,  it must be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed.
E. Except as otherwise allowed by law,  a notary public may not withhold access to or possession of an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public.
F. If a notary public,  other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state,  performs an activity listed in subsection A of this section or otherwise performs the unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law as defined in section 12-2701,  the secretary of state shall impose a civil penalty of not more than $1, 000 and permanently revoke the notary public's commission.
G. A notary public who violates subsection D of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony and the secretary of state shall permanently revoke the notary public's commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-274 - Validity of notarial acts

41-274.
Validity of notarial acts
Except as otherwise provided in section 41-252,  subsection B and section 41-320,  subsection B,  the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this article does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this article does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on the laws of this state other than this article or the laws of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-275 - Rules

41-275.
Rules
A. The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement this article. On or before July 1,  2022,  the secretary of state shall adopt rules under this section regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records. Rules adopted regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records may not require,  or accord greater legal status or effect to,  the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification. The rules may:
1. Prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts regarding tangible and electronic records.
2. Include provisions to ensure that any change to or tampering with a record bearing a certificate of a notarial act is self-evident.
3. Include provisions to ensure integrity in the creation,  transmittal,  storage or authentication of electronic records or signatures.
4. Prescribe the process of granting,  renewing,  conditioning,  denying,  suspending or revoking a notary public commission and assuring the trustworthiness of an individual holding a commission as a notary public.
5. Include provisions to prevent fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts.
6. Establish the process for approving and accepting surety bonds and other forms of assurance under section 41-269.
7. Provide for the administration of the examination under section 41-270,  subsection A and the course of study under section 41-270,  subsection B.
B. In adopting,  amending or repealing rules about notarial acts with respect to electronic records,  the secretary of state shall consider,  so far as is consistent with this article:
1. The most recent standards regarding electronic records promulgated by national bodies,  such as the national association of secretaries of state.
2. Standards,  practices and customs of other jurisdictions that substantially enact this article.
3. The views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-276 - Notary public commission in effect; authorization to perform electronic and remote online notarizations in effect

41-276.
Notary public commission in effect;  authorization to perform electronic and remote online notarizations in effect
A. A commission as a notary public in effect on July 1,  2022 continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a commission as a notary public on or after July 1,  2022 is subject to and shall comply with this article. A notary public,  in performing notarial acts after July 1,  2022,  shall comply with this article.
B. An authorization issued by the secretary of state to perform electronic notarization or remote online notarizations in effect on July 1,  2022 continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who notifies the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records or with respect to remotely located individuals on or after July 1,  2022 is subject to and shall comply with this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-277 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act

41-277.
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act
This article modifies,  limits and supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act (P.L. 106-229;  114 Stat. 464;  15 United States Code sections 7001 through 7031) but does not modify,  limit or supersede 15 United States Code section 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 United States Code section 7003(b).
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-314 - Notary bond fund; purpose; exemption

41-314.
Notary bond fund;  purpose;  exemption
A. The notary bond fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to section 41-178.
B. The secretary of state shall administer the fund and spend monies in the fund in order to defray the cost of the secretary of state's office assuming the responsibilities associated with the processing and administration of notary bonds.
C. On notice from the secretary of state,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
D. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-316 - Fees

41-316.
Fees
A. The secretary of state shall establish fees that notaries public may charge for notarial acts. These fees shall be established by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 6 of this title.
B. Notaries public may be paid an amount up to the amount authorized for mileage expenses and per diem subsistence for state employees as prescribed by title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
C. A notary shall not advertise or charge or receive a fee for performing a notarial act except as specifically authorized by rule.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-317 - Resignation; delivering notary seal, notarial journal and records; failure to comply; storing records; certified copies

41-317.
Resignation;  delivering notary seal,  notarial journal and records;  failure to comply;  storing records;  certified copies
A. A notary public shall submit the notary public's resignation in writing to the secretary of state.
B. On the resignation or revocation of a notarial commission or the death of a notary public,  any physical stamping device,  notarial journal and records,  except those records of notarial acts that are not public record,  shall be delivered by certified mail or other means providing a receipt to the secretary of state. If a notary public does not apply for reappointment,  on expiration of the notarial commission,  the device,  the notarial journal and records shall be delivered to the secretary of state as required for resignation under this subsection. A notary public who neglects for three months thereafter to deposit such records,  device and papers,  or the personal representative of a deceased notary public who neglects for three months after appointment to deposit such records,  device and papers,  shall forfeit to the state not less than $50 or more than $500.
C. While a notary public is commissioned,  a notary public shall keep all records and journals of the notary public's acts for at least five years after the date the notarial act was performed. On receipt of the records and journals from a notary public who no longer is commissioned,  the secretary of state shall keep all records and journals of notaries public deposited in the secretary of state's office for five years and shall give certified copies thereof when required,  and for the copy certifications the secretary of state shall receive the same fees as are by law allowed to notaries public. The copy certifications shall be as valid and effectual as if given by a notary public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-318 - Wilful destruction of records; penalty

41-318.
Wilful destruction of records;  penalty
Any person who knowingly destroys,  defaces or conceals any journal entry or records belonging to the office of a notary public shall forfeit to the state an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars and shall be liable for damages to any party injured thereby.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-320 - Competency of bank and corporation notaries

41-320.
Competency of bank and corporation notaries
A. It is lawful for a notary public who is a stockholder,  director,  officer or employee of a corporation to take the acknowledgment or oath of any party to any record executed to or by the corporation,  or to administer an oath to any other stockholder,  director,  officer,  employee or agent of the corporation,  or to protest for nonacceptance or nonpayment of bills of exchange,  drafts,  checks,  notes and other negotiable instruments that may be owned or held for collection by the corporation.
B. It is unlawful for any notary public to take the acknowledgment of a record executed by or to a corporation of which the notary public is a stockholder,  director,  officer or employee,  where the notary public is a party to the record,  either individually or as a representative of the corporation,  or to protest any negotiable instrument owned or held for collection by the corporation,  where the notary is individually a party to the instrument. A notarial act performed in violation of this subsection is voidable.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-323 - Change of address; lost, stolen or compromised journal or seal; civil penalty; presumption; exception

41-323.
Change of address;  lost,  stolen or compromised journal or seal;  civil penalty;  presumption;  exception
A. Within thirty days after the change of a notary public's mailing,  business or residential address,  the notary public shall deliver to the secretary of state,  by certified mail or other means providing a receipt,  a signed notice of the change that provides both the old and new addresses.
B. Within ten days after the loss,  theft or compromise of an official journal or stamping device,  the notary public shall deliver to the secretary of state,  by certified mail or other means providing a receipt,  a signed notice of the loss,  theft or compromise. The notary also shall inform the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft.
C. If a notary public fails to comply with subsection A or B of this section,  the notary public has failed to fully and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public. If the notary public failed to comply with subsection A of this section,  the secretary of state may impose a civil penalty of $25 against the notary. If the notary public failed to comply with subsection B of this section,  the secretary of state shall impose a civil penalty of $1, 000 against the notary. The notary public shall pay any civil penalty imposed by the secretary of state pursuant to this subsection before the renewal of the notary's commission. Failure to pay a penalty may be referred to the attorney general for collection.
D. In a judicial proceeding where the identity of a party to a notarized instrument is in question,  the official journal of the notary public is lost,  stolen or compromised and the notary complied with this section,  a presumption shall be given to the validity of the identity of the party who signed the instrument. If it is determined that the official journal never existed or that the notary public failed to comply with this section,  no presumption shall apply that the identity of the party who signed the notarized instrument in question is valid.
E. In an action in which the validity of a notarized document is at issue and it is determined that the notary public did not comply with this section,  the court shall provide notice of such findings to the secretary of state and the county attorney for the county in which the violation occurred.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-324 - Court reporters; notarial acts

41-324.
Court reporters;  notarial acts
A. Court reporters who administer oaths and affirmations in judicial proceedings are exempt from the provisions of this chapter other than section 41-269,  subsections C and D. Court reporters who are commissioned as notaries and who perform notarial acts outside of judicial proceedings are subject to all provisions of this chapter and of other laws of this state that regulate notaries public.
B. A court reporter who prepares a transcript of a judicial proceeding shall attach a certificate page to the transcript. On the certificate page,  the court reporter shall attest to the fact that the reporter administered an oath or affirmation to each witness whose testimony appears in the transcript.
C. An affidavit of nonappearance that is prepared by a court reporter does not need to be witnessed by a notary public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-325 - Evidence of authenticity of a notarial act performed in this state

41-325.
Evidence of authenticity of a notarial act performed in this state
A. The authenticity of the official notarial seal and signature of a notary may be evidenced by either:
1. A certificate of authority from the secretary of state authenticated as necessary.
2. An apostille from the secretary of state in the form prescribed by the Hague convention of October 5,  1961 abolishing the requirement of legalization of foreign public documents.
B. An apostille as specified by the Hague convention shall be attached to any document that requires authentication and that is sent to a nation that has signed and ratified this convention.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-326 - Apostille

41-326.
Apostille
An apostille prescribed by the Hague convention,  as cited in 28 United States Code in annotations to rule 44 of the federal rules of civil procedure,  shall be in the form of a square with sides at least nine centimeters long and shall contain exactly the following wording:
Apostille
(Convention de la haye du 5 Octobre 1961)
1. Country: ___________________________________________
This public document
2. Has been signed by ___________________________________
3. Acting in the capacity of ___________________________
4. Bears the seal/stamp of ______________________________
Certified
5. At ____________________
6. The ____________________
7. By ___________________________________________________
8. No. _________________________________________________
9. Seal/stamp
10. Signature _______________________
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-327 - Surname change; notification; continuation of commission

41-327.
Surname change;  notification;  continuation of commission
A notary public who has a change of surname may continue to use the official stamp and commission in the notary public's prior name until that commission expires. The notary public shall sign the changed surname on the line that is designated for the notary public's signature on the notarial certificate. Immediately below that signature,  the notary public shall sign the name under which the notary was commissioned. The notary public shall notify the secretary of state's office within thirty days after the notary public's change of surname. Failure to notify the secretary of state of this change of surname is evidence of the notary public's failure to fully and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-331 - Complaints; investigations

41-331.
Complaints;  investigations
A. Any person may make a complaint to the office of the secretary of state regarding a notary public. The secretary of state shall receive any complaints and shall provide notice of those complaints to the office of the attorney general who shall investigate and take action on all complaints involving allegations of any violations of this article.
B. A notary's failure to respond to an investigation is a failure by the notary to fully and faithfully discharge the responsibilities and duties of a notary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-501 - Definitions

41-501.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Fund"  means the Arizona state parks heritage fund established by section 41-502.
2. " Historic preservation project"  means a project for the preservation of archaeological or historic properties,  artifacts,  archives and collections that require stabilization,  rehabilitation,  restoration and maintenance,  interpretation,  education and program development.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-502 - Arizona state parks heritage fund; exemption

41-502.
Arizona state parks heritage fund;  exemption
A. The Arizona state parks heritage fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations,  grants and donations.
B. The Arizona state parks board shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. On notice from the Arizona state parks board,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-503 - Expenditures from fund; purpose; amounts

41-503.
Expenditures from fund;  purpose;  amounts
A. The Arizona state parks board,  in consultation with the historical advisory commission,  shall:
1. Establish criteria for the use of the monies in the fund.
2. Establish and revise as necessary the grant application process.
3. Review and evaluate grant applications.
B. The monies in the fund shall be used as follows:
1. Fifty percent on local,  regional or state parks for outdoor recreation and open space development,  restoration or renovation.
2. Thirty percent on local,  regional and state historic preservation projects. The Arizona state parks board through the state historic preservation officer shall administer monies provided under this paragraph.
3. Ten percent on local,  regional and state nonmotorized trails.
4. Ten percent on outdoor and environmental education.
C. An entity that receives monies under this section may not receive more than twenty percent of the monies available in each category in any fiscal year.
D. All monies earned as interest on monies received pursuant to section 41-502 shall be spent only in the percentages and for the purposes described in subsection B of this section or for the costs of administering the fund in such amounts as determined by the Arizona state parks board,  in consultation with the historical advisory commission.
E. Monies in the fund may not be used to acquire property.
F. On or before December 31 of each year,  the Arizona state parks board,  in consultation with the historical advisory commission,  shall submit a report to the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives and the chairpersons of the senate committee on natural resources and energy and the house of representatives committee on natural resources,  energy and water,  or their successor committees. The board shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state. The report shall include information on:
1. The amount of monies spent or encumbered in the fund during the preceding fiscal year and a summary of the projects,  activities and expenditures relating to:
(a) Local,  regional or state parks for outdoor recreation and open space.
(b) Local,  regional and state nonmotorized trails.
(c) Local,  regional and state historic preservation projects.
(d) Outdoor and environmental education.
2. The amount of monies spent from the fund during the preceding fiscal year that is itemized.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-504 - Performance audit

41-504.
Performance audit
The auditor general shall conduct a performance audit,  as defined in section 41-1278,  of the programs and expenditures of the fund pursuant to this article at the same time an agency performance audit of the Arizona state parks board is conducted. The auditor general shall submit copies of the performance audit to the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives and the chairpersons of the senate committee on natural resources and energy and the house of representatives committee on natural resources,  energy and water,  or their successor committees.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511 - Arizona state parks board; membership; appointment; terms

41-511.
Arizona state parks board;  membership;  appointment;  terms
A. There shall be an Arizona state parks board,  which shall consist of seven members. The state land commissioner shall be a member and the remaining members,  each of whom shall be a bona fide resident of the state,  shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. The appointive members shall be selected because of their knowledge of and interest in outdoor activities,  multiple use of lands,  archaeology,  natural resources and the value of the historical aspects of Arizona,  and because of their interest in the conservation of natural resources. Not less than one of the appointive members shall be representative of the livestock industry,  one appointive member shall be professionally engaged in general recreation work and one appointive member shall be professionally engaged in the tourism industry.
B. All appointments shall be for a term of six years and shall expire on the third Monday in January of the appropriate year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.01 - Compensation and organization of board

41-511.01.
Compensation and organization of board
A. Appointive members of the board shall serve without compensation.
B. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the board shall select one of themselves its chairman for such term as they determine and may appoint from within their membership other officers for such terms as they deem necessary or desirable. The board shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings. A record shall be kept of all proceedings and transactions.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.02 - Director; qualifications; state historic preservation officer

41-511.02.
Director;  qualifications;  state historic preservation officer
A. The governor shall appoint a full-time director pursuant to section 38-211 who shall:
1. Not be a member of the Arizona state parks board.
2. Serve at the pleasure of the governor.
3. Be qualified by successful experience in administration in business or in government.
4. Have a knowledge of or training in the multiple use of lands and the conservation of natural resources.
B. The governor shall designate a full-time employee of the board with professional competence and expertise in the field of historic preservation as the " state historic preservation officer"  to administer the state historic preservation program.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.03 - Purposes; objectives

41-511.03.
Purposes;  objectives
The purposes and objectives of the board shall be to select,  acquire,  preserve,  establish and maintain areas of natural features,  scenic beauty,  historical and scientific interest,  and zoos and botanical gardens,  for the education,  pleasure,  recreation,  and health of the people,  and for such other purposes as may be prescribed by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.06 - Eminent domain

41-511.06.
Eminent domain
A. In acquiring property by eminent domain,  no water,  watering facilities or water right of any person shall be taken separate and apart from the land served by such water,  watering facilities or water rights,  without fair and adequate compensation to be awarded for such land and water,  watering facilities or water rights.
B. In seeking to establish a state park or monument on state or federally owned land,  the board shall not request the termination or cancellation of any valid lease,  permit,  government land entry,  mining claim,  privilege or other right unless fair and adequate compensation is awarded to the holder of such lease,  permit,  privilege or other right. If the amount of the compensation cannot be determined by agreement,  the board may proceed to cause such lease,  permit,  privilege,  government land entry,  mining claim or right to be terminated or cancelled if such can be lawfully done by the state or federal agency having jurisdiction thereof,  or the board may proceed to acquire the same by eminent domain. In any event the holder of such lease,  permit,  privilege,  government land entry,  mining claim or right shall receive fair and adequate compensation for the cost of and damage to his property interest or loss of his lease,  privilege,  government land entry,  mining claim or permit. In determining the amount of such compensation,  consideration shall be given to any preferential rights of renewal and other preferential rights of the owner or holder thereof,  the damage to the remaining land,  damage by access roads,  and damage to the rights and operation which such owner may have and all other relevant factors.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.07 - Parks and monuments on state lands

41-511.07.
Parks and monuments on state lands
The board may take over state lands and improvements thereon pursuant to article 9,  chapter 2,  title 37,  except that the application to and approval by the governor shall not be required if the legislature has created the park or monument,  and in determining the amount of compensation to be received by a lessee or permittee all of the elements of damage set forth in subsection B of section 41-511.06 shall be considered.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.08 - Judicial review

41-511.08.
Judicial review
Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  an appeal from a final decision of the board or from a final decision of the director made pursuant to the powers and duties delegated to the director by the board may be taken pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.09 - Park ranger law enforcement officers; training

41-511.09.
Park ranger law enforcement officers;  training
The board may appoint one or more of its officers or employees as a park ranger law enforcement officer. Any person so appointed shall have the minimum qualifications established for peace officers and police officers pursuant to section 41-1822. When so appointed,  the officer or employee shall have the authority and power of a peace officer with the primary duties of enforcement of this article and enforcement of rules adopted pursuant to this article for the protection of the parks and monuments against damage and for the preservation of peace in the parks and monuments.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.11 - Disposition of gifts; state parks donations fund

41-511.11.
Disposition of gifts;  state parks donations fund
Monies from unconditional gifts,  donations,  bequests and endowments,  which are not specifically designated to the state parks revenue fund,  shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  by the board in a fund to be known as the state parks donations fund,  for use by the board in accomplishing its objectives and duties. All expenditures from the state parks donations fund shall be made upon claims duly itemized,  verified and approved by the Arizona state parks board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-511.13 - Violations; classification

41-511.13.
Violations;  classification
A. Any person who knowingly damages,  defaces or destroys any public park or monument property which is within the state or any political subdivision thereof is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. It is unlawful for a person to violate any provision of this article or rule or regulation prescribed under the provisions of this article.
C. Unless a different or other penalty or punishment is specifically prescribed,  the person who violates any provisions of this article or who violates or fails to comply with a lawful order,  rule or regulation of the Arizona state parks board is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. A park ranger law enforcement officer may utilize the procedure prescribed by section 13-3903 for violations of this article or any order,  rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article.