A.R.S. § 32-1930.01: Change of ownership; continued operations; termination

A. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter to the contrary, if a business that holds a valid permit issued by the board undergoes a change of ownership, the business may continue to operate under the existing permit during the period in which the new owner's permit application is under review if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The new owner notifies the board within seven calendar days after the effective date of the change in ownership and submits a permit application within thirty calendar days after the effective date of the change of ownership.

2. The business remains in compliance with all statutes and rules applicable to the permit type.

3. The existing permit has not expired, been suspended or been revoked.

4. The new owner attests to assume responsibility for compliance with all regulatory requirements during the transition period.

B. The board may deny continued operation of a business under subsection A of this section if the board determines any of the following:

1. The change in ownership presents a risk to public health or safety.

2. The new owner has failed to meet any requirement of subsection A of this section.

3. The board has credible evidence of fraud, diversion or other conduct that would constitute grounds for permit denial.

C. Continued operation under subsection A of this section automatically terminates on the earliest of either:

1. The date the board issues the new permit.

2. The date the board denies the permit application.

D. A business operating pursuant to this section is subject to all inspections, reporting requirements and enforcement actions to the same extent as a permitted entity.