A person who, with intent to defraud, or deceive, improperly influences, obstructs or impairs an audit being conducted or about to be conducted in relation to any contract or subcontract with the state is guilty of a class 5 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 5 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $150,000
For details, see § 13-702

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 35-215

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215