Arizona § 37-442 - Application by department or institution to take over state lands; approval by governor; compensation of lessee for improvements and damages resulting from termination
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§ 37-442. Application by department or institution to take over state lands; approval by governor; compensation of lessee for improvements and damages resulting from termination
A. The governing board or officer of a state department or institution desiring to avail itself of the provisions of this article shall make application to the governor for taking the lands over, and, if the application is approved by the governor, it shall be transmitted to the state land department which shall appraise the improvements on the lands.
B. The existence of a permit or lease for the land desired shall not bar the state from taking the land, but the permittee or lessee shall be entitled, in addition to the appraised value of the improvements on the lands, to reasonable compensation for damages he may sustain by reason of the cancellation of the permit or lease prior to its termination. Such damages shall be determined as a part of the appraisal.
C. Upon surrender of the lands to the state, the owner of the improvements shall be paid in the manner provided by law the appraised value thereof and the amount of the damages. The owner of the improvements shall prior to payment file his claim, and certify that the possession of the lands and improvements has been surrendered to the state by all persons having lawful claims thereon.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 37-442
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-442 cover?
Section 37-442 ("Application by department or institution to take over state lands; approval by governor; compensation of lessee for improvements and damages resulting from termination") 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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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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