Arizona § 40-376 - Payment responsibility; private water companies; sewer corporations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-376 — Payment responsibility; private water companies; sewer corporations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-376. Payment responsibility; private water companies; sewer corporations
For residential property of four or fewer units, a private water company or sewer corporation may not require payment of unpaid water and wastewater service rates and charges or sewer utility service rates and charges by anyone other than the person who has contracted with the private water company or sewer corporation to provide the service, who physically resides or resided at the property and who receives or received the service. A property owner, an immediate family member of the person who does not reside at the property or any other entity, at its sole discretion, may contract for water and wastewater service with a private water company or for sewer utility service with a sewer corporation and shall provide payment.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 40-376
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-376 cover?
Section 40-376 ("Payment responsibility; private water companies; sewer corporations") 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 § 40-376?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-376" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 40-376 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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