Arizona § 48-1551 - Construction of works across private and public property
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-1551 — Construction of works across private and public property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-1551. Construction of works across private and public property
A. The board of directors may construct district works across streams of water, water courses, streets, avenues, highways, railways, canals, ditches, flumes, transmission lines, telephone or telegraph lines or private property, which the route of the power line or lines intersect or cross.
B. If the board of directors and the persons owning or controlling any property, franchise right or other use of property so to be used or crossed, cannot agree on the amount to be paid for the taking, use or privilege of using such property, the amount shall be ascertained and determined in the manner provided for taking land for public uses.
C. The district may locate, construct and maintain the works over, through or upon any of the lands which are the property of the state, under direction and supervision of the state land department.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-1551
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-1551 cover?
Section 48-1551 ("Construction of works across private and public property") 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 § 48-1551?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 48-1551 apply to my situation?
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