A. A person violating any provision of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically prescribed in this article.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 4 monthsup to $750
For details, see § 13-707

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-634

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.

B. If a person fails or refuses to comply with this article or any rule or order adopted pursuant to this article, the director may apply to the superior court for a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction according to the Arizona rules of civil procedure. A decision to seek injunctive relief does not preclude other forms of relief or enforcement against the violator.

C. In an action or proceeding arising under this article, a determination that a manufacturer or distributor has manufactured or disposed of a greater quantity of a given grade of product than has been purchased or otherwise acquired shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this article.