{"data":{"id":"us-az/a.r.s.-48-3615","jurisdiction":"us-az","citation":"A.R.S. § 48-3615","heading":"Violation; classification; civil penalties; strict liability","body":"A. It is unlawful for a person to engage in any development or to divert, retard or obstruct the flow of waters in a watercourse if it creates a hazard to life or property without securing the written authorization required by section 48-3613. Where the watercourse is a delineated floodplain it is unlawful to engage in any development affecting the flow of waters without securing written authorization required by section 48-3613.\n\nB. A person who violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.\n\nC. A person who violates this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed the fine chargeable for a class 2 misdemeanor or, by agreement with the person in violation, a nonmonetary penalty that serves the purposes of the district. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate violation.\n\nD. A person who without written authorization from the board of directors damages or interferes with a facility that is owned, operated or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the district is strictly liable for both of the following:\n\n1. Any actual damages to persons or property that is caused by the damage or interference.\n\n2. Payment of costs to the district for remediating the damage or interference.","path":["Title 48 Special Taxing Districts"],"source_url":"https://www.azleg.gov/ars/48/03615.htm","current_through":"2026-09-04","vintage":"2026-08-09","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T00:49:56Z","sha256":"565a7fe7eb599a08565950767aba1f210be8e753f22a1e7efe683f8d0d4cb852","source_id":"us-az","stale":true,"prev":"us-az/a.r.s.-48-3614","next":"us-az/a.r.s.-48-3615.01"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}