Arizona § 48-1701 - Powers and duties of district
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-1701 — Powers and duties of district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-1701. Powers and duties of district
A. Districts created under this chapter shall be bodies corporate for the purposes specified in this chapter and such as reasonably may be implied.
B. A district shall have perpetual succession and may:
1. Exercise the power of eminent domain under the constitution and general laws of the state relating to such proceedings.
2. Make contracts.
3. Sue and be sued in its corporate name.
4. Acquire and hold real and personal property which is needed or useful in the conduct of its business.
5. Adopt a seal.
6. Do all things reasonably useful and lawful in carrying out the purposes expressed or implied by this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-1701 cover?
Section 48-1701 ("Powers and duties of district") 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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