Arizona § 32-1151 - Engaging in contracting without license prohibited
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1151 — Engaging in contracting without license prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1151. Engaging in contracting without license prohibited
It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization, or a combination of any of them, to engage in the business of, submit a bid or respond to a request for qualification or a request for proposals for construction services as, act or offer to act in the capacity of or purport to have the capacity of a contractor without having a contractor's license in good standing in the name of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization as provided in this chapter, unless the person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization is exempt as provided in this chapter. Evidence of securing a permit from a governmental agency or the employment of a person on a construction project shall be accepted in any court as prima facie evidence of existence of a contract.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-1151
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1151 cover?
Section 32-1151 ("Engaging in contracting without license prohibited") 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 § 32-1151?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 32-1151 apply to my situation?
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