Arizona § 42-5301 - Definition of municipal water delivery system

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-5301 — Definition of municipal water delivery system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42-5301. Definition of municipal water delivery system

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires "municipal water delivery system" means an entity that distributes or sells potable water primarily through a pipeline delivery system which is owned by either:

1. A city or town incorporated or chartered under the constitution and laws of this state.

2. A private entity which is regulated as a public service corporation by the Arizona corporation commission under a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

3. A special taxing district established under title 48, chapter 6.

4. An entity which is regulated as a water supply system by the department of environmental quality.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-5301 cover?

Section 42-5301 ("Definition of municipal water delivery system") 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.

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