Arizona § 23-313 - Investigation of wage rates

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-313 — Investigation of wage rates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-313. Investigation of wage rates

The commission, on the petition of twenty or more residents of the state engaged in any particular occupation, shall cause an investigation to be made of the wages being paid to minors in that occupation to ascertain whether any substantial number of minors in the occupation are receiving oppressive and unreasonable wages as defined in section 23-311.  If, on the basis of information in the possession of the commission, with or without a special investigation, the commission is of the opinion that a substantial number of minors in any occupation or occupations are receiving oppressive and unreasonable wages as defined in section 23-311, it shall appoint a wage board, as described in section 23-314, to report upon the establishment of minimum fair wage rates for minors in such occupation or occupations.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-313

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-313 cover?

Section 23-313 ("Investigation of wage rates") 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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