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A.R.S. § 38-502: Definitions
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Official Arizona Revised Statutes Article 8 text, section 502.
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https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00502.htmRelated claims 2
- Mostly SupportedA local rule that materially changes Arizona’s financial-conflict definitions, mandatory recusal requirements, or statutory penalties would face significant preemption concerns.
Section 38-501(B) has express exclusivity language within a home-rule system subject to state law.
- VerifiedArizona’s conflict-of-interest statutes apply to municipal officers and employees.
A.R.S. § 38-501(A) expressly includes incorporated cities and towns.
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