Arizona § 38-466 - Sale of appointment to office; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-466 — Sale of appointment to office; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-466. Sale of appointment to office; classification
A public officer, who for a gratuity or reward, appoints another person to a public office, or permits another person to exercise or discharge any duties of his office, is guilty of a class 6 felony and shall forfeit his office and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this state.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-466
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-466 cover?
Section 38-466 ("Sale of appointment to office; 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 § 38-466?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 38-466 apply to my situation?
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