Arizona § 49-923 - Compliance orders; civil penalties; injunctive relief
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§ 49-923. Compliance orders; civil penalties; injunctive relief
A. If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a person is violating this article or a permit or rule issued or adopted pursuant to this article, the director may serve on the person an order requiring compliance with such provision, permit or rule. The order shall state with reasonable particularity the nature of the violation and shall specify either immediate compliance or a time period for compliance that the director determines is reasonable, taking into account the seriousness of the violation and any good faith efforts to comply with applicable legal requirements. The alleged violator may request a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.
B. If a violator fails to take corrective action within the time specified in a compliance order issued pursuant to subsection A of this section, the director may issue an order assessing a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of continued noncompliance with the order. The alleged violator may request a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10. An attorney or corporate officer or employee of a corporation may represent the corporation at that hearing.
C. Before issuing an order assessing a civil penalty pursuant to subsection B of this section, the director shall give reasonable notice of the director's intent to issue the order and the circumstances of the case to the attorney general.
D. If the director has reasonable cause to believe that an order issued pursuant to this section is being violated or that a person is engaging in an act or practice that constitutes a violation for which the director is authorized to issue an order pursuant to this section, the director or the attorney general may apply to the superior court in the county in which the violation is occurring for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or permanent injunction. Such action has precedence over all other matters pending in the court.
E. All civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the state general fund.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-923
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-923 cover?
Section 49-923 ("Compliance orders; civil penalties; injunctive relief") 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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