Arizona Laws 12-2703. Scope of remedies; violation; classification
A. It is unlawful for any person to render for compensation any service constituting the unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law or to otherwise violate this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 1 1/2 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-2703
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law: means :
(a) The act of any person appearing in any case, either in person or through preparation or filing of any brief or other document, paper, application or petition on behalf of another person or client before or with the immigration and naturalization service, or any officer of the immigration and naturalization service, the executive office for immigration review or the board of immigration appeals, without authorization under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 12-2701
B. A person having an interest or right that is or may be adversely affected under this chapter may initiate an action for civil remedies. The provisions of this article are in addition to all other causes of action, remedies and penalties that are available in this state.
C. The attorney general shall initiate appropriate proceedings to prevent or to stop violations of this chapter.
D. Section 13-703, subsection A does not apply for the purpose of enhancing the sentence of a person who is convicted of two or more offenses under this section.
E. A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a class 6 felony.