How do I find out if something is illegal in Arizona?
Answer
You can read the criminal code here: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=13
Other infractions of the law appear throughout the statutes. The Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) is organized by subject. You can read the headings here: https://www.azleg.gov/arstitle/. Click on the blue Titles to read the provisions related to your issue.
Although this in not a comprehensive list of illegal conduct, people frequently search the following areas:
Alcoholic beverages, Title 4: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=4
Regulations and Prohibitions start at A.R.S. 4-201.
A.R.S. 4-241 prohibits selling or giving liquor to an underage person
Child safety, Title 8: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=8
A.R.S. 8-201 includes many definitions that apply to all of Title 8.
Many of the child safety provisions are set out in the Arizona Administrative Code, Title 21:
https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/CodeTOC.htm#ID21
Professions and Occupations, Title 32: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=32
Search the Chapters to find professions and occupations that require a license.
Regulations are in the Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4:
https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/CodeTOC.htm#ID4
Taxation, Title 42: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=42
Collection and Enforcement starts at A.R.S. 42-18001
Tobacco is regulated in multiple statutes.
A.R.S. 13-3622. Furnishing tobacco, vapor product, or paraphernalia to minor
A.R.S. 36-601.01 is the smoke-free Arizona act.
A.R.S. 36-798 and the following provisions govern tobacco sales
Welfare, Title 46: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=46
Child Support Obligations provisions start at A.R.S. 46-801
Adult Protective Services starts at A.R.S. 46-451
Identification cards are governed by A.R.S. 46-601 at the following sections
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