Arizona § 37-501 - Trespass on state lands; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-501 — Trespass on state lands; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-501. Trespass on state lands; classification
A person is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor who:
1. Knowingly commits a trespass upon state lands, either by cutting down or destroying timber or wood standing or growing thereon, by carrying away timber or wood therefrom, by mowing, cutting, or removing hay or grass thereon or therefrom, or by grazing livestock thereon, unless he has a lease or sublease approved by the department for the area being grazed.
2. Knowingly extracts or removes oil, gas, coal, mineral, earth, rock, fertilizer or fossils of any kind or description therefrom.
3. Knowingly without right injures or removes any building, fence or improvements on state lands, or unlawfully occupies, plows or cultivates any of the lands.
4. With criminal negligence exposes growing trees, shrubs or undergrowth standing on state lands to danger or destruction by fire.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 37-501
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-501 cover?
Section 37-501 ("Trespass on state lands; classification") 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 § 37-501?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-501" (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?
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How does Arizona § 37-501 apply to my situation?
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