Arizona Laws 45-139. Violation; classification
A. Unless otherwise specified, a person who knowingly violates or refuses to comply with any provision of this article, a permit or order issued pursuant to this article or a rule adopted to carry out the purpose of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. A person who, after notice of violation, continues in violation of any provision of this article, a permit or order issued pursuant to this article or a rule adopted to carry out the purpose of this article is guilty of a separate offense for each day of violation.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 1 1/2 years | up to $150,000 |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 45-139
- Body of water: means a body of water in an active management area established under chapter 2 of this title, including a lake, pond, lagoon or swimming pool, that has a surface area greater than twelve thousand three hundred twenty square feet and that is filled or refilled for landscape, scenic or recreational purposes. See Arizona Laws 45-131
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. A person who knowingly and intentionally fills or refills all or a portion of a body of water in violation of this article is guilty of:
1. A class 6 felony if the amount of water illegally used is one thousand acre-feet or more.
2. A class 1 misdemeanor if the amount of water illegally used is more than one hundred acre-feet but less than one thousand acre-feet.
3. A class 3 misdemeanor if the amount of water illegally used is one hundred acre-feet or less.