Arizona § 3-420 - Inspection and enforcement
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-420 — Inspection and enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-420. Inspection and enforcement
A. An inspector, discharging his duties, may enter every facility during operating hours or commercial vehicles in this state where an affected commodity is produced, stored, packed, delivered for shipment, being transported or offered for sale and inspect representative samples of the affected commodity to determine compliance with a marketing order or marketing agreement.
B. If an inspector believes a marketing order or marketing agreement has been violated in terms of quality, condition, size, maturity or pack, the inspector may hold the lot pursuant to the time specified in the marketing order or marketing agreement.
C. If the lot does not comply with the marketing order or marketing agreement, the department shall tag the lot and notify the person in possession. The owner of the lot may recondition the lot within the time specified in the marketing order or marketing agreement, and if compliance is achieved, the lot shall be released by the department.
D. If the owner does not recondition and bring the lot into compliance within the time prescribed in the marketing order or marketing agreement, the inspector, after receiving written consent of the owner may divert the lot to other lawful purposes or destroy the lot.
E. If the owner refuses to give consent to the inspector to divert or destroy the lot and the owner does not recondition and bring the lot into compliance within the time prescribed in the marketing order or marketing agreement, the inspector may attach a notice of disposal to the lot that is not in compliance with the marketing order or marketing agreement and deliver a copy of the notice of disposal to the owner.
F. The notice of disposal requires the owner to properly dispose of the lot by:
1. Diverting it to another lawful purpose, such as contributing it to a nonprofit charitable organization.
2. Selling it, as long as it is not sold in regular channels of trade, such as for processing.
3. Destroying it.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-420
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-420 cover?
Section 3-420 ("Inspection and enforcement") 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 § 3-420?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-420" (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 § 3-420 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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