Arizona § 42-2002 - Disclosure of confidential information prohibited
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-2002 — Disclosure of confidential information prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2002. Disclosure of confidential information prohibited
A. A person, including a former employee or agent of the department or the office of administrative hearings or a person previously having an administrative duty for the department or the office of administrative hearings, who has received confidential information while an employee or agent of the department or the office of administrative hearings, while performing an administrative duty for the department or the office of administrative hearings, shall not disclose that information except as provided in this article.
B. A person who has received confidential information pursuant to an exception under section 42-2003, subsection B or G shall not disclose that information except as provided in this article.
C. Confidential information may not be disclosed relating to applications for cannabis or controlled substance tax licenses or payments under prior law.
D. Confidential information shall not be disclosed if the department determines that disclosure would seriously impair any civil or criminal tax investigation or if the disclosure would be contrary to section 6103(d), 6103(p)(8) or 7213 of the internal revenue code.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 42-2002
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-2002 cover?
Section 42-2002 ("Disclosure of confidential information prohibited") 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 § 42-2002?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-2002" (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 § 42-2002 apply to my situation?
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