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A.R.S. § 13-2208 — Usury; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 22: Business and Commercial Frauds, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2208

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-2208Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits usury by knowingly engaging in or directly or indirectly providing financing for the business of making loans at a higher rate of interest or consideration than authorized by law. B. Usury is a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is usury a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Usury is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2208.

Which Arizona statute covers usury?

Usury is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2208 (Usury; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.