Arizona § 9-598 - General requirements for use of the right-of-way

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-598 — General requirements for use of the right-of-way, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-598. General requirements for use of the right-of-way

Structures and facilities deployed by wireless providers pursuant to this article shall be constructed, maintained and located as to not obstruct, endanger or hinder the usual travel or public safety on the right-of-way, damage or interfere with any other utility facilities in the right-of-way or interfere with a utility's use of the utility's facilities in the right-of-way. Construction and maintenance by the wireless provider shall comply with the national electrical safety code and all applicable laws and regulations for the protection of underground and overhead utility facilities. An authority shall treat a wireless provider's facilities located within a right-of-way on an equal basis with other utility facilities, except that an authority may adopt reasonable regulations to address the separation of the wireless provider's facilities from the other utility facilities within the right-of-way to prevent any damage to or interference with such other utility facilities or interference with a utility's use of the utility's facilities located or to be located within the right-of-way.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-598

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-598 cover?

Section 9-598 ("General requirements for use of the right-of-way") 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 § 9-598?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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