Arizona § 48-2603 - Petition for organization; notice; bond
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-2603 — Petition for organization; notice; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-2603. Petition for organization; notice; bond
A. In order to propose the organization of a drainage district, a petition shall be presented to the board of supervisors of the county in which the lands within the proposed district, or the greater portion thereof, are located, signed by the required number of holders of title or evidence of title to the lands within the proposed district.
B. The petition shall set forth and particularly describe the proposed boundaries of the district and shall pray that the lands therein be organized as a drainage district under the provisions of this chapter. The petitioners shall accompany the petition with a good and sufficient bond to be approved by the board of supervisors in the amount of the probable cost necessary to be incurred by the board of supervisors in organizing the district, conditioned that the obligors will pay all costs if the organization is not effected.
C. The petition shall be presented at a regular or special meeting of the board of supervisors. If the board of supervisors determines that the organization of the drainage district is necessary and feasible, the board shall enter an order fixing a time and place for hearing the petition and directing that the petition, together with a notice of the hearing, be published for not less than six weeks in a newspaper published in the county, or if any portion of the proposed district lies within another county or counties, that the petition and notice be likewise published in a newspaper published in each of such counties. When more than one newspaper is published in any such county, the order shall require publication to be made in a newspaper which in the judgment of the board will reach the greatest number of persons residing within the boundaries of the proposed district.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-2603
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-2603 cover?
Section 48-2603 ("Petition for organization; notice; bond") 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 § 48-2603?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-2603" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 48-2603 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Arizona.