Arizona § 9-812 - Publication of notices and ordinances
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-812 — Publication of notices and ordinances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-812. Publication of notices and ordinances
A. Notices of election, invitations for bids, notices of letting contracts, laws and ordinances, and other notices of a public character issued by authority of the governing body of any city or town, shall be published in one of the following:
1. A newspaper that is printed and published within the city or town.
2. A newspaper printed and published within the county in which the city or town is located with a greater circulation to residents of the city or town.
B. In cases of laws or ordinances enacted on behalf of a private person, he shall pay the expense of publication, and may designate the newspaper.
C. Subsection A of this section shall further apply to notices and resolutions that require newspaper publication under title 48, chapter 4 unless otherwise stated in title 48.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-812 cover?
Section 9-812 ("Publication of notices and ordinances") 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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