Arizona § 37-903 - State land commissioner; powers; duties
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-903 — State land commissioner; powers; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-903. State land commissioner; powers; duties
A. The commissioner may:
1. With the approval of the board, promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary to manage the public lands in an orderly and beneficial manner according to this chapter.
2. Contract for or employ professional and clerical personnel deemed necessary to carry out his functions under this chapter.
3. Convey, lease or permit the use of public lands to the same extent or in the same manner as the public lands are conveyed, leased, licensed or permitted to be used by the federal government or any of its agencies.
B. The commissioner shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, all fees, rents, royalties or other monies paid to this state for purposes of public lands, except for state trust lands, in the state general fund.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-903 cover?
Section 37-903 ("State land commissioner; powers; duties") 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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