Arizona § 49-143 - Abatement of environmental nuisances
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-143 — Abatement of environmental nuisances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-143. Abatement of environmental nuisances
If an environmental nuisance exists on private property, the county board of health, the local health or environmental department or the department of environmental quality may order the owner or occupant to remove the nuisance within twenty-four hours at the expense of the owner or occupant. The order may be given to the owner or occupant personally or left at the residence of the owner or occupant. If the owner or occupant fails or refuses to comply with the order, the board or department shall cause the nuisance to be removed, and the owner, occupant or other person who caused the nuisance shall pay the expenses of removal.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-143
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-143 cover?
Section 49-143 ("Abatement of environmental nuisances") 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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