Arizona Laws 40-431. Preventing officer or agent of public service corporation from examining property; violation; classification
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A. A duly appointed and authorized officer or agent of a public service corporation may, at all reasonable times, upon exhibiting written authority signed by the president, secretary or manager of the corporation, enter any premises using the product of such corporation for the purpose of inspecting and examining the property of the corporation, or for ascertaining the quantity of its product consumed.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 40-431
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. A person who knowingly prevents or interferes with such officer or agent entering such premises or making such examination or inspection is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.