Arizona legal term
Public event in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Public event” 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 “Public event” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Public event" means a specifically named or sponsored event of limited duration that is either conducted by a public entity or conducted by a private entity with a permit or license granted by a public entity. (A.R.S. § 13-3102)
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