Arizona § 3-401 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-401 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-401. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Affected commodity" means the specific citrus, fruit or vegetable that is regulated pursuant to article 2 or 4 of this chapter and that is subject to the marketing agreement or order or the proposed marketing agreement or order.
2. "Affected person" means a producer or shipper of an affected commodity.
3. "Associate director" means the associate director of the citrus, fruit and vegetable division of the department.
4. "Marketing agreement" or "agreement" means an agreement that is developed by producers or shippers of the affected commodity and that is entered into by the director pursuant to this article.
5. "Marketing commission" or "commission" means the marketing commission established under section 3-413.
6. "Marketing committee" or "committee" means a marketing committee established by a marketing agreement according to section 3-426.
7. "Marketing order" or "order" means an order that is developed by producers or shippers of the affected commodity and that is issued by the director pursuant to this article.
8. "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, trust, association or partnership.
9. "Producer" means a person that has a financial interest in producing or causing citrus, fruit or vegetable commodities to be produced for market in commercial quantities.
10. "Shipper" means a person that engages in shipping, transporting, selling or marketing citrus, fruits or vegetables under the shipper's own registered trademark or label or a person that first markets the fruits or vegetables for the producer.
11. "Volume" means cartons or the equivalent weight of Arizona-grown products marketed in the preceding marketing season.
12. "Written assent" means a signed statement of an affected person consenting to the terms of a marketing order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-401
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-401 cover?
Section 3-401 ("Definitions") 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 § 3-401?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-401" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 3-401 apply to my situation?
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