Arizona § 42-3154 - Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification; additional civil and criminal penalties
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-3154 — Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification; additional civil and criminal penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3154. Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification; additional civil and criminal penalties
A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly fail or refuse to permit any lawful examination of any book, paper, account, record or other memoranda by the department or any of its authorized agents or employees. A person violating this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. In addition to the penalties prescribed by this section the civil and criminal penalties prescribed by sections 42-1125 and 42-1127 apply to violations of this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 42-3154
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-3154 cover?
Section 42-3154 ("Failure or refusal to permit examination of records; classification; additional civil and criminal penalties") 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 § 42-3154?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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