Arizona § 13-1701 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1701 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1701. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Damage" means any physical or visual impairment of any surface.
2. "Occupied structure" means any structure as defined in paragraph 4 in which one or more human beings either is or is likely to be present or so near as to be in equivalent danger at the time the fire or explosion occurs. The term includes any dwelling house, whether occupied, unoccupied or vacant.
3. "Property" means anything other than a structure which has value, tangible or intangible, public or private, real or personal, including documents evidencing value or ownership.
4. "Structure" means any building, object, vehicle, watercraft, aircraft or place with sides and a floor, used for lodging, business, transportation, recreation or storage.
5. "Wildland" means any brush covered land, cutover land, forest, grassland or woods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-1701
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1701 cover?
Section 13-1701 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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