Arizona § 40-1207 - Failure to comply with chapter; penalty
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-1207 — Failure to comply with chapter; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-1207. Failure to comply with chapter; penalty
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed three hundred dollars for each violation, which shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the state by the attorney general or by any county attorney, or city attorney in any court of competent jurisdiction.
B. If civil action is brought by any unit of government and the defendant is proven innocent, the defendant shall be given the right to reclaim all court costs and attorney fees from the complaining unit of government.
C. Civil penalties recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, and used for reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred by the commission in the investigation and prosecution of the action.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 40-1207
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-1207 cover?
Section 40-1207 ("Failure to comply with chapter; penalty") 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 § 40-1207?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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