Arizona legal term
Operate and maintain in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Operate and maintain” 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 “Operate and maintain” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Operate and maintain" means to organize, design, perpetuate or control. (A.R.S. § 13-3211)
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