Arizona § 45-1061 - Inspections; investigations and audits
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§ 45-1061. Inspections; investigations and audits
A. The director or the director's authorized representative may enter at reasonable times on private or public property where water is withdrawn, diverted or used pursuant to a water exchange, and the owner, manager or occupant of the property shall permit the entry to:
1. Inspect facilities for withdrawal, diversion or use of the water.
2. Ascertain compliance with this chapter.
B. Inspections and investigations under this section shall be on reasonable notice to the owner, manager or occupant of the property unless reasonable grounds exist to believe that the notice would frustrate the enforcement of this chapter. The director shall adopt rules for conducting inspections and obtaining warrants under this section. If warrants are required by law, the director shall apply for and obtain warrants for entry and inspection to carry out the administrative and enforcement purposes of this chapter.
C. The director may require a person who is required to keep records under section 45-1004 to appear, at reasonable times and on reasonable notice, at the director's office and produce such records and information as are specified in the notice to determine whether the records and annual reports required by section 45-1004 are complete, true and correct. The director shall audit a sufficient number of persons under this subsection to ensure general compliance with this chapter.
D. The director shall provide a written report of each inspection, investigation and audit under this section to the person who is subject to such action.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 45-1061
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-1061 cover?
Section 45-1061 ("Inspections; investigations and audits") 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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