Arizona legal term
Merchant in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Merchant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Merchant” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Merchant" means a person who is authorized under a written contract with a participating party to furnish money, goods, services or anything else of value on presentation of a credit card by a cardholder. 8. (A.R.S. § 13-2101)
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