Arizona § 37-707 - Procedure upon completion of project by settler; application for federal patent; grant of state patent to settler
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-707 — Procedure upon completion of project by settler; application for federal patent; grant of state patent to settler, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-707. Procedure upon completion of project by settler; application for federal patent; grant of state patent to settler
Upon completion of the project or any section thereof, the contractor shall notify the state land department that he is prepared to supply water to the land designated in his application, or any particular tract thereof, whereupon the department shall request the department of the interior that a patent to such land be issued to the state, and notice shall be given to each settler of that fact. Within three years thereafter, each settler shall appear before the state land department and make final proof of reclamation, settlement and occupation, and make final payment for the land entered upon by him. Upon final payment the state, through the state land department, shall issue to the settler a patent for the land entered upon.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 37-707
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-707 cover?
Section 37-707 ("Procedure upon completion of project by settler; application for federal patent; grant of state patent to settler") 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 § 37-707?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-707" (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 § 37-707 apply to my situation?
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