Arizona § 3-279 - Cease and desist order
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-279 — Cease and desist order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-279. Cease and desist order
A. If the director has reasonable cause to believe from investigation that any fertilizer material is being offered or exposed for sale in violation of any of the provisions of this article, the director may serve the person a cease and desist order requiring such person, on receiving the notice, to immediately cease and desist from such act. The order shall be served by any method of service authorized by the Arizona rules of civil procedure.
B. After service is made upon such person of a cease and desist order, the person or the director may file an action in the superior court in the county in which a violation of this article is alleged to have occurred, for an adjudication of the alleged violation. The court may issue temporary or permanent injunctions, mandatory or restraining, and intermediate orders it deems necessary. The action shall be tried de novo.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-279
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-279 cover?
Section 3-279 ("Cease and desist order") 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 § 3-279?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-279" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 3-279 apply to my situation?
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