Arizona § 12-998 - Nuisance; commercial buildings used for crime; action to abate and prevent
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-998 — Nuisance; commercial buildings used for crime; action to abate and prevent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-998. Nuisance; commercial buildings used for crime; action to abate and prevent
A. The use of a commercial building or place regularly used in the commission of a crime is a nuisance and the criminal activity causing the nuisance shall be enjoined, abated and prevented and damages may be recovered.
B. If there is reason to believe that a nuisance as described in subsection A exists, the attorney general, the county attorney, the city attorney or a resident of a county or city who is affected by the nuisance may bring an action in superior court to abate and prevent the criminal activity, except that:
1. The court shall not assess a civil penalty against any person unless that person knew of the unlawful acts.
2. The court shall not enter an order of closure.
3. The injunction shall be necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or to prevent further criminal activity.
4. The order shall not affect the owner's interest in the building or place used for the criminal activity.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-998
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-998 cover?
Section 12-998 ("Nuisance; commercial buildings used for crime; action to abate and prevent") 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 § 12-998?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-998 apply to my situation?
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