Arizona § 3-563 - Tax, license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-563 — Tax, license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-563. Tax, license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited

A. A tax, license or fee may not be imposed or levied on or demanded or collected from:

1. A producer for a sale of a food product.

2. A purchaser of a food product from a producer.

B. A penalty or punishment may not be imposed on account of the sale of a food product, except for a violation of laws providing for inspection.

C. A municipal ordinance that seeks to impose or subject a producer, or a purchaser of a food product from a producer, to a tax, license or fee is void, except that all such products in common with similar products offered for sale by persons not the producers thereof are subject to inspection. A municipal ordinance providing for inspection is not valid unless it applies in the same manner and terms to other persons offering similar products for sale.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-563

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-563 cover?

Section 3-563 ("Tax, license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited") 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 § 3-563?

A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-563" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 3-563 apply to my situation?

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