Title 44, Trade and Commerce

A person violating any provision of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Advertisement" includes the attempt by publication, dissemination, solicitation or circulation, oral or written, to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest i…

A. The act, use or employment by any person of any deception, deceptive or unfair act or practice, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or concealment, suppression or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely on such concealment, suppression o…

Nothing contained in this article shall apply to the owner or publisher of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication of printed matter wherein such advertisement appears, or to the owner or operator of a radio or television station which disseminates such advertisement when the…

A. If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article, he may: 1. Requir…

All information or evidence provided to the attorney general shall be confidential and shall not be made public unless in the judgment of the attorney general the ends of justice and the public interest will be served by the publication thereof, provided that the names of the int…

A. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed in this article, the attorney general, in addition to other powers conferred upon him by this article, may: 1. Issue subpoenas to any person. 2. Administer an oath or affirmation to any person. 3. Conduct hear…

A. If any person fails or refuses to fully comply with a demand or any subpoena issued by the attorney general under sections 44-1524 or 44-1526, the attorney general may file a petition with the superior court and, after notice and hearing on the petition, request the following …

A. Following an investigation made pursuant to section 44-1524 and when it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in or is engaging in any practice declared to be unlawful by this article, the attorney general may seek and obtain in an action in a court of comp…

When a receiver is appointed by the court pursuant to this article, he shall have the power to sue for, collect, receive, or take into his possession all the goods, and chattels, rights and credits, monies and effects, lands and tenements, books, records, documents, papers, chose…

In the enforcement of the provisions of this article, the attorney general may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of the provisions of this article from any person engaging in, or who has engaged in, such act or practice. Such assuran…

A. If a court finds that any person has wilfully violated section 44-1522, the attorney general upon petition to the court may recover from the person on behalf of the state a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation. B. For purposes of this section, a wi…

A. The consumer protection-consumer fraud revolving fund is established to be administered by the attorney general under the conditions and for the purposes provided by this section. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. Monies in the fund are exempt from t…

A. The consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund is established to be administered by the attorney general under the conditions and for the purposes provided by this section. On notice from the attorney general, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the …

A person who violates any order or injunction issued pursuant to this article shall forfeit and pay to the general fund of the state of Arizona a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation. For the purpose of this section, the superior court in the …

A. The provisions of this article are in addition to all other causes of action, remedies and penalties available to this state. B. The provisions of this article shall not bar any claim against any person who has acquired any monies or property, real or personal, by means of any…

In any action brought under the provisions of this article, the attorney general is entitled to recover costs, which in the discretion of the court may include a sum representing reasonable attorney's fees for the services rendered, for the use of the state.

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Affiliate" means a person who controls, is controlled or is under common control with another person. 2. "Control" means actual or legal power of influence over another person, whether direct or indirect, arising through…

A distributor shall disclose to any prospective dealer the following information before any franchise agreement is concluded: 1. The gallonage volume history of gasoline sold to the previous dealer or dealers at the same premises and during a three-year period immediately past or…

Any franchise may be cancelled by the dealer at his option by sending a written declaration of that fact and the reasons therefor to the distributor if: 1. The distributor's offer was fraudulent or unlawful, provided that the dealer send such written declaration within sixty days…

It is a violation of this article for any distributor directly or indirectly or through any officer, agent or employee to engage in any of the following practices: 1. To prohibit directly or indirectly the right of free association among dealers for any lawful purpose. 2. To fail…

Nothing in this article shall prevent a distributor from imposing upon a dealer from time to time reasonable standards of performance, provided that such standards be enforced to the extent reasonable at the time of required performance.

A. It is a violation of this article for any distributor, directly or indirectly, or through an officer, agent or employee to terminate, cancel or fail to renew a franchise without having first given written notice as follows: 1. No cancellation or termination of the franchise sh…

Every agreement between a distributor and a dealer shall be in writing and contain: 1. In the absence of any express agreement, the dealer shall not be required to participate financially in the use of any premium, coupon, give-away, or rebate in the operation of his retail outle…

A. In the event of any termination, cancellation or failure to renew, whether by mutual agreement or otherwise, a distributor shall make or cause to be made a good faith offer to repurchase from the dealer, his heirs, successors and assigns, at the current wholesale prices, any a…

A. A dealer or distributor may bring an action against the other for violation of any provision of the franchise and may recover the damages sustained. B. An action for injunctive relief to prevent or restore rights lost upon the violation of any provision of the franchise may be…

A. Any condition, stipulation or provision binding any person to waive compliance with any provision of this article is void. B. The right of either party to trial by jury or to the interposition of counterclaims or cross-claims shall not be waived except after the filing of acti…

A. The chief executive officer of the Arizona commerce authority shall collect, compile and maintain all brand average retail prices for Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Kingman, Show Low, Yuma and Sierra Vista on a bimonthly basis in a format that is accessible to the attorney genera…

Each full-service gasoline station offering self-service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant who is employed by the station to dispense gasoline from the self-service portion of the station to a motor vehicle properly displaying a distinguishing insignia placard or number…

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Beer": (a) Means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation, infusion or decoction of barley malt, hops, rice, bran or other grain, glucose, sugar or molasses, or any combination of them, and may include, as adj…

A supplier of beer or wholesaler of beer shall not fail to act in good faith in performing or complying with any terms, provisions or condition of the franchise or in terminating, canceling or not renewing a franchise. Any termination, cancellation or failure to renew shall be do…

A. Any wholesaler may bring an action against a supplier or a supplier may bring an action against a wholesaler for violation of section 44-1566 in any court of competent jurisdiction and may recover damages sustained. In such action the prevailing party shall receive reasonable …