Arizona § 3-581 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-581 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-581. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Council" means the Arizona grain research and promotion council.
2. "First buyer" means a person, partnership, corporation or cooperative that purchases grain from a producer in the first instance or a public or private lienholder, secured party or pledgee, or assignee of the lienholder, secured party or pledgee, who gains title to the grain from the grower as a result of exercising any legal rights by the lienholder, secured party, pledgee or assignee regardless of when the lien, security interest or pledge was created. First buyer also includes a public or private person who acquires a lien or security interest or receives a pledge of the grain after the grain is harvested.
3. "Grain" means the seed of barley and wheat of all classes produced for use as food, feed or seed or produced for any industrial or commercial use.
4. "Marketing year" means a one year period from February 1 through January 31 of the following calendar year.
5. "Producer" means a person, partnership, corporation or cooperative in this state that produces and sells grain in commercial channels. In the case of a partnership, each partner who regularly receives a portion of the gross receipts directly from the buyer is considered a producer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-581
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-581 cover?
Section 3-581 ("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 § 3-581?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 3-581 apply to my situation?
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