Arizona § 3-216 - Enforcement powers of deputy, inspector or agent; cooperation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-216 — Enforcement powers of deputy, inspector or agent; cooperation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-216. Enforcement powers of deputy, inspector or agent; cooperation
A. When any power or authority is given by any provision of this article to the director, it may be exercised by any deputy, inspector or agent duly authorized by the director.
B. Any person in whom the enforcement of any provision of this article is vested has the power of a peace officer as to such enforcement.
C. By interagency agreement, the department of agriculture and the motor vehicle division of the department of transportation shall cooperate at the ports of entry to carry out the provisions of this article.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-216 cover?
Section 3-216 ("Enforcement powers of deputy, inspector or agent; cooperation") 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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