Arizona § 19-114 - Prohibition on circulating petitions by certain persons; statement of organization
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-114 — Prohibition on circulating petitions by certain persons; statement of organization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-114. Prohibition on circulating petitions by certain persons; statement of organization
A. No county recorder or justice of the peace and no person other than a person who is qualified to register to vote pursuant to section 16-101 may circulate an initiative or referendum petition and all signatures verified by any such person shall be void and shall not be counted in determining the legal sufficiency of the petition.
B. Signatures obtained on initiative and referendum petitions by a political committee proposing the initiative or referendum or any of its officers, agents, employees or members prior to the filing of the committee's statement of organization are void and shall not be counted in determining the legal sufficiency of the petition.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 19-114
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-114 cover?
Section 19-114 ("Prohibition on circulating petitions by certain persons; statement of organization") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 19-114?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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