Arizona Laws 3-525.07. Violations; classification; injunctive relief
A. A person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who knowingly:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-525.07
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Associate director: means the associate director of the citrus, fruit and vegetable division of the department. See Arizona Laws 3-525
- Department: means the Arizona department of agriculture. See Arizona Laws 3-101
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
1. Impedes, obstructs, hinders, improperly influences or otherwise prevents or attempts to prevent the director, the associate director or any authorized employee, inspector or agent of the department in performing any duty in connection with this article.
2. Makes any materially false statement or representation in any written document required to be submitted or maintained pursuant to Section 3-525.03 or 3-525.04.
B. An inspector is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who knowingly:
1. Makes a wrong or improper inspection pursuant to this article.
2. Accepts monies or other consideration either directly or indirectly in exchange for an improper performance of the inspector’s duty.
3. Seizes any produce improperly or unlawfully while acting under this article.
4. Fails to request that the proper authorities bring an action to prosecute a violation of this article or rules adopted pursuant to this article.
C. If a person fails or refuses to comply with or continues to violate any provision of this article or a rule adopted pursuant to this article, the director may apply for and the court may grant a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction. A decision to seek injunctive relief does not preclude other forms of relief or enforcement against the violator.