Arizona § 12-817 - Civil penalty; forfeiture; accounting
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-817 — Civil penalty; forfeiture; accounting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-817. Civil penalty; forfeiture; accounting
A. Obscene motion picture films and obscene pictorial publications pursuant to this article are contraband and are not subject to any property rights.
B. Any and all monies received in payment for obtaining or viewing any obscene motion picture films and obscene pictorial publications are subject to forfeiture to the county in which the abatement action is brought as restitution for damages done to the public welfare, public health and public morals. Such monies may be traced to and shall be recoverable from those persons as set forth in section 12-812 who have knowledge of the nuisance, from and after the issuance of a preliminary injunction against the conduct of such persons pursuant to section 12-814.
C. Upon the issuance of a judgment pursuant to section 12-815, subsection B, the defendants named in such judgment shall make an accounting of all monies received by them in payment for obtaining or viewing obscene motion picture films or obscene pictorial publications subject to such judgment.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-817
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-817 cover?
Section 12-817 ("Civil penalty; forfeiture; accounting") 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 § 12-817?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-817 apply to my situation?
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