Arizona § 49-263 - Criminal violations; classification; definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-263 — Criminal violations; classification; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-263. Criminal violations; classification; definition
A. It is unlawful to:
1. Discharge without a permit or appropriate authority under this chapter.
2. Fail to monitor, sample or report discharges as required by a permit issued under this chapter.
3. Violate a discharge limitation specified in a permit issued under this chapter.
4. Violate a water quality standard.
5. Commence underground injection or construction of an underground injection well without a permit or other appropriate authority under this chapter.
6. Violate any underground injection standard or requirement that is required by a permit issued or authorized under this chapter.
B. A person who with criminal negligence performs an act prohibited under subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.
C. A person who knowingly performs an act prohibited under subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 5 felony.
D. A person who knowingly or recklessly manifests an extreme indifference for human life in performing an act prohibited under subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 felony.
E. For a class II well, a person who knowingly violates any underground injection control permit program requirements prescribed by this chapter may be subject to pipeline (production) severance.
F. A violation of any provision of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed is a class 2 misdemeanor.
G. The attorney general may enforce this section.
H. Monetary criminal penalties obtained under this section shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the state general fund.
I. For purposes of this section "person" has the meaning assigned to that term by section 13-105.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-263
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-263 cover?
Section 49-263 ("Criminal violations; classification; definition") 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 § 49-263?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-263" (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 § 49-263 apply to my situation?
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