Arizona Laws 28-1523. Transporting hazardous material; violation; classification
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A person who violates any provision of chapter 3 or 4 of this title or this chapter while operating a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material, substance or waste that requires placarding as prescribed by department rule is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor unless the violation is classified by law as a class 1 misdemeanor or a felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-1523
- Department: means the department of transportation acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents. See Arizona Laws 28-101
- Hazardous material: means a material, and its mixtures or solutions, that the United States department of transportation determines under 49 Code of Federal Regulations is, or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin under Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 73 that is, capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property if transported in commerce and that is required to be placarded or marked as required by the department's safety rules prescribed pursuant to chapter 14 of this title. See Arizona Laws 28-101
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215