Arizona § 45-135 - Inspections; investigations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-135 — Inspections; investigations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-135. Inspections; investigations
A. The director or the director's authorized representative may enter at reasonable times on private or public property where a body of water is located, and the owner, manager or occupant of the property shall permit such entry, to:
1. Inspect the body of water.
2. Ascertain compliance with this article.
B. Inspections and investigations under this section shall be on reasonable notice to the owner, manager or occupant of the property unless reasonable grounds exist to believe that the notice would frustrate the enforcement of this article. The director shall adopt rules for conducting inspections and obtaining warrants under this section. The director may apply for and obtain warrants. If warrants are required by law, the director shall apply for and obtain warrants for entry and inspection to carry out the administrative and enforcement purposes of this article.
C. The director shall provide a written report of each inspection and investigation under this section to the person subject to such action.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 45-135
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-135 cover?
Section 45-135 ("Inspections; investigations") 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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