Arizona § 44-1281 - Duties of secretary of state
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1281 — Duties of secretary of state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1281. Duties of secretary of state
The secretary of state shall:
1. Prescribe and publish the forms and adopt the rules necessary to carry out this article.
2. Refer to the attorney general or county attorney for investigation any matter that the secretary of state has reason to believe constitutes a violation of this article.
3. Preserve for five years from the date of filing all information required to be filed pursuant to this article, after which the information shall be destroyed. This information is public information and is open to public inspection.
4. With referral, provide the attorney general with a complete copy of all registration statements and attachments, including renewals and supplemental statements, that are filed pursuant to section 44-1272 by a seller of business opportunities or merchandise related to business opportunities.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1281 cover?
Section 44-1281 ("Duties of secretary of state") 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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