Arizona Administrative Code

Once a participating candidate receives clean elections funding, the Commission may make a rebuttable presumption that the participating candidate has not used funds for direct campaign expenses within five days after the participating candidate fails to file a timely campaign fi…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 588, effective November 27, 2001 (Supp. 02-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4518, effective May 28, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 588, effective November 27, 2001 (Supp. 02-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4518, effective May 28, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 588, effective November 27, 2001 (Supp. 02-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4518, effective May 28, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

ARTICLE 8. VOTER’S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT RULES Article 8, consisting of Sections R2-20-801 through R2-20-804, and Sections R2-20-806 through R2-20-808 effective August 24, 2023; Section R2-20-805 effective September 21, 2023, all made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 3523 (November 1…

A. The definitions in A.R.S. § 16-971 shall apply to these rules. B. For purposes A.R.S. § 16-971(2)(a)(vii), research, design, production, polling, data analytics, mailing or social media list acquisition or any other activity conducted in preparation for or in conjunction with …

The following rules apply in computing any time period specified in these rules: 1. The day of the event or act shall be excluded. 2. If the deadline is five days or fewer, then Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be excluded. 3. If the last day of the period is a Saturd…

A. Before a covered person may use or transfer a donor’s monies for campaign media spending, the donor must be notified in writing that the monies may be so used. The covered person must give the donor an opportunity to opt out of having the donation used or transferred for campa…

A. An original source who has reason to believe their identity will or could be subject to disclosure under A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6.1 may file a request for exemption pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-973(F) at any time. An original source who has not opted out of having their monies us…

A. A covered person shall include the words “paid for by” on every public communication followed by the full legal name of the covered person making the public communication. The public communication shall also state whether it is: 1. Authorized by any candidate or their agents a…

A. No individual shall communicate with any Commissioner ex parte as defined in subsections (E) and (F). No Commissioner shall communicate with any individual ex parte as defined in subsections (E) and (F). B. In the event of a Complaint, no Commissioner shall communicate with th…

A. All records required to be retained by A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6.1 shall be kept in such order that a reasonable person could confirm the accuracy of transactions, transfer records, reports, opt out notices, and other information by review of the documents and other informati…

A. Requests for Advisory Opinions. 1. Any person may request in writing an advisory opinion concerning the A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6.1 or any regulation prescribed by the Commission pursuant to that chapter. An authorized agent of the requesting person may submit the advisory op…

A. Any qualified voter in this state may submit a complaint to the Executive Director if the person believes a violation of A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6.1 or these rules has occurred. The complaint must be made in writing. Email submissions are acceptable. B. Regardless of whether …

A. Within 14 days after receiving a complaint that complies with R2-20-809, a staff member shall send the respondent a copy of the complaint and a written communication describing the campaign finance processing procedures. The written communication shall: 1. Inform the responden…

A. Upon the expiration of the time for a response, the Executive Director or other Commission staff may conduct an investigation. The Executive Director or other Commission staff may engage attorneys pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-979(D). B. Attorneys who do substantial work investigati…

A. Within 30 days after the issuance of the Executive Director’s report and recommendations, a respondent may request a hearing before the Commission. The Commission shall be represented by counsel who have had no role in the investigation or enforcement. B. No later than 14 days…

A. A person, including an individual, may rely on records provided to the person as documentation of a transaction related to campaign media spending if the records are provided by an independent person who owns or controls the monies involved in the transaction. The person claim…

A. The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (Library and Archives) staff shall, with due diligence, research best practices relevant to the proposed rule. B. The Library and Archives shall seek input from legislators, stakeholders, constituents, and the public on pr…

A. The reading rooms and resources of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (Library and Archives) are available during regular hours to all persons, subject to appropriate, orderly conduct. Children under 12 may use rare materials only when accompanied by an adu…

Access, circulation or loan, use, or copying of materials in any of the collections of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (Library and Archives) may be prohibited or limited if such access, use, or copying could damage the materials. Historical Note New Sectio…

Materials in all of the Library and Archives’ collections are collected, described, and preserved for the use of the Legislature, state agencies, and the public with the following exceptions. 1. Materials held by the Records Management Division are the property of the agency stor…

A. Materials in circulating collections may be lent for use outside the Library and Archives to employees of the Arizona state government, to registered borrowers, and to other libraries in the United States through an interlibrary loan program if the Library and Archives has a r…

A. Copying of materials in any of the Library and Archives’ collections is subject to federal copyright law. Patrons are responsible for complying with the provision of that law. B. Materials in good condition in circulating and reference collections may be copied onsite using ag…

A. Patrons who intend to use copies or reproductions for any commercial purpose must notify the Library and Archives and pay charges required in A.R.S. § 39-121.03. B. Publication of materials in any of the Library and Archives’ collections is subject to federal copyright law. Pa…

A. A governing body that operates a public library shall develop, review and provide a written policy with input from the local library board, or its equivalent, for the use of its public access computers for each library in its jurisdiction under A.R.S. § 34-502(E). The policy s…

A. The Director of the Arizona State Library and Archives (Library and Archives) may establish agreements with other libraries to establish a state documents depository program to collect, provide access to, and preserve copies of public reports and publications (see Article 2) o…

A. The state documents depository program shall include public reports and publications, whether in print or electronic formats, that are published, disclosed, or distributed to the general public (or a targeted audience within the general public); and also at least one of the fo…

A. Within 30 days of publication agencies shall send to the Library and Archives at no cost: 1. Six copies of public reports and publications issued in print and, if the document was created in electronic format, one copy in electronic format; or 2. One print copy and one in elec…

To be eligible for Library Services and Technology Act competitive grants, State Grants-in-Aid (including construction), and access to First Search, a library: 1. Must participate, upon patron or library request, as a lender and/or borrower in the statewide interlibrary loan of c…

A. Applicant shall have a Master’s degree in library science, together with one year of experience in a public library of recognized standing, or B. A Bachelor’s degree conferred by an accredited college or university, plus fifteen (15) hours of courses in library science and two…

A. Applicant shall furnish satisfactory recommendations from two former employers. B. Consideration shall be given to applicant’s moral character and commendable conduct; to his or her ability to work with the public; to maintain public relations; to conduct the financial affairs…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective August 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Subsection (48) corrected to read “without prejudice” (Supp. 95-2). Subsection (55) amended to correct a printing error (Supp. 99-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 …

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Correction to subsection (A) as certified effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 87-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1040, effective May 4, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1040, effective May 4, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Section heading amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1040, effective May 4, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective August 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1040, effective May 4, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 685, effective June 5, 2010 (Supp. 10-2). Se…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective September 15, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective Septembe…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Subsection (G) corrected to add omitted text following the word “error” (Supp. 95-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective September 15, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective Septembe…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective August 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29…

Historical Note New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Repealed effective August 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective August 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Amended effective September 15, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 2…

Historical Note Reserved Section repealed by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 31, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Subsection (C)(2) corrected to read “job-related” in line 2; Amended effective April 20, 1995 (Supp. 95-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4572, effective November 13, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed b…