Arizona § 36-255 - Reports by laboratory chief
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-255 — Reports by laboratory chief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-255. Reports by laboratory chief
A. Whenever the chief of the state laboratory finds that adulterated, mislabeled or misbranded food has been on sale in the state, he shall forthwith report the facts to the director of the department of health services.
B. The chief of the laboratory shall make an annual report to the director of the department of health services on or before July 1 each year upon adulterated, mislabeled or misbranded foods and liquids, including a list of examinations by him in which adulterants were found, the articles found mislabeled or misbranded and the names of the manufacturers, producers, jobbers and sellers of such adulterated, mislabeled or misbranded articles.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-255
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-255 cover?
Section 36-255 ("Reports by laboratory chief") 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 § 36-255?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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