Arizona § 48-204 - Liability in actions for damages
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-204 — Liability in actions for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-204. Liability in actions for damages
A. No action shall be brought or maintained against the state, the director of water resources or his employees or agents for damages sustained as a result of the approval by the director of the plans and specifications for any such work.
B. No action shall be brought or maintained against any person for damages resulting directly or indirectly from any such construction, repair, alteration, extension or improvement work performed by such person in accordance with plans and specifications as approved by the director.
C. The provisions of subsection B shall not be deemed to limit the liability of any person for negligence or wilful wrongdoing during the performance of such work.
D. Nothing in this section shall relieve a district from the legal duties, obligations and liabilities it may have arising from any work performed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the director, nor to relieve any district or person from the legal duties, obligations and liabilities provided under title 23.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-204
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-204 cover?
Section 48-204 ("Liability in actions for damages") 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 § 48-204?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 48-204 apply to my situation?
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