Arizona § 49-516 - Preservation of rights
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-516 — Preservation of rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-516. Preservation of rights
It is the purpose of this article to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate and control air pollution in the state. Except as prescribed by section 49-402, subsection C, nothing contained in this article shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity under the common law or statutory law, criminal or civil, nor shall any provisions of this article, or any act done by virtue thereof, be construed as estopping the state or any municipality or owners of land from the exercise of their rights in equity or under the common law or statutory law to suppress nuisances or to abate pollution.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-516
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-516 cover?
Section 49-516 ("Preservation of rights") 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 § 49-516?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-516" (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 § 49-516 apply to my situation?
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