Arizona § 27-539 - Validation of unit agreements

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-539 — Validation of unit agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-539. Validation of unit agreements

An agreement for the unit or cooperative development and operation of a field, pool, or part thereof, may be submitted to the commission for approval as being in the public interest or reasonably necessary to prevent waste. Such approval shall constitute a complete defense to any suit charging violation of any statute of the state relating to trusts and monopolies on account thereof or on account of operations conducted pursuant thereto. The failure to submit such an agreement to the commission for approval shall not for that reason imply or constitute evidence that the agreement or operations conducted pursuant thereto are in violation of laws relating to trusts and monopolies.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-539

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-539 cover?

Section 27-539 ("Validation of unit agreements") 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 § 27-539?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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