Arizona § 9-540 - Validation of prior acts and proceedings; criterion for compliance

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§ 9-540. Validation of prior acts and proceedings; criterion for compliance

All acts and proceedings taken prior to March 13, 1947 by a municipality under this article, or under color of this article, for the authorization, issuance or sale of revenue bonds for any purpose stated therein, are confirmed, validated and declared legally effective, including all acts and proceedings of the governing body of such municipality and of any person, public officer, board or agency done or taken prior to March 13, 1947 upon the question of the authorization, issuance or sale of such bonds. All bonds authorized to be issued under this article whenever delivered in substantially the form contemplated in such authorization, shall be in the form and manner in which delivered valid, legal and binding obligations of the municipality, payable in accordance with the resolution pertaining to their issuance and secured by the revenues therein pledged and allocated to their payment, and by the covenants and agreements set forth in the resolution authorizing their issuance.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-540

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-540 cover?

Section 9-540 ("Validation of prior acts and proceedings; criterion for compliance") 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 § 9-540?

A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-540" (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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