Arizona § 49-1012 - Confidentiality of records
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1012 — Confidentiality of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-1012. Confidentiality of records
A. Records or other information furnished to or obtained by the director concerning regulated substances are available to the public, except that any records and information which relate to the trade secrets, processes, operations, style of work or apparatus or confidential statistical data, amount or source of any income, profits, losses or expenditures of any person are only for the confidential use of the department in the administration of this chapter unless the owner or operator expressly agrees to their publication or availability to the public. This section does not prohibit the appropriate governmental agency from publishing quantitative and qualitative statistics pertaining to the storage of regulated substances. Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary in this section, information regarding the nature and quality of releases from underground storage tanks otherwise reportable pursuant to this chapter shall be available to the public.
B. This section does not prohibit the department from providing confidential information to a duly authorized congressional committee or the United States environmental protection agency if the information is treated as prescribed by 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 2.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-1012
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1012 cover?
Section 49-1012 ("Confidentiality of records") 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 § 49-1012?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1012" (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?
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How does Arizona § 49-1012 apply to my situation?
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