Arizona § 35-154 - Unauthorized obligations; effect; liability
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-154 — Unauthorized obligations; effect; liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-154. Unauthorized obligations; effect; liability
A. No person shall incur, order or vote for the incurrence of any obligation against the state or for any expenditure not authorized by an appropriation and an allotment. Any obligation incurred in contravention of this chapter shall not be binding upon the state and shall be null and void and incapable of ratification by any executive authority to give effect thereto against the state.
B. Every person incurring, or ordering or voting for the incurrence of such obligations, and his bondsmen, shall be jointly and severally liable therefor. Every payment made in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed illegal, and every official authorizing or approving such payment, or taking part therein, and every person receiving such payment, or any part thereof, shall be jointly and severally liable to the state for the full amount so paid or received.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 35-154
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-154 cover?
Section 35-154 ("Unauthorized obligations; effect; liability") 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 § 35-154?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-154" (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 § 35-154 apply to my situation?
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