Arizona § 9-431 - Finding of statewide concern; preemption of city charter
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-431 — Finding of statewide concern; preemption of city charter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-431. Finding of statewide concern; preemption of city charter
The ownership by cities and towns of tracts of land in counties other than the county in which the city or town is located from which water is or may be withdrawn or diverted and transported that causes the removal of the municipal property from the tax roll of the county in which the lands are located thereby reducing the taxing and bonding capacity of the county and other political subdivisions in which the property is located is an issue of statewide concern that requires regulation by this state, notwithstanding any provisions of a city charter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-431
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-431 cover?
Section 9-431 ("Finding of statewide concern; preemption of city charter") 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 § 9-431?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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