Arizona § 33-136 - Public lands survey descriptions; conflicts; control
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-136 — Public lands survey descriptions; conflicts; control, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-136. Public lands survey descriptions; conflicts; control
If coordinates based on the Arizona coordinate system, 1983, are used to describe a tract of land which in the same document is also described by reference to a subdivision, line or corner of the United States public land surveys, the description by coordinates shall be construed as supplemental to the basic description of the subdivision, line or corner contained in the official field notes and plat filed of record, and in the event of a conflict the description by reference to the subdivision, line or corner of the United States public land surveys prevails over the description by coordinates.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 33-136
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-136 cover?
Section 33-136 ("Public lands survey descriptions; conflicts; control") 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 § 33-136?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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