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A.R.S. § 13-2312 — Illegal control of an enterprise; illegally conducting an enterprise; classification

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

Part of Chapter 23: Organized Crime, Fraud and Terrorism, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2312

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. § 13-2312Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits illegal control of an enterprise if such person, through racketeering or its proceeds, acquires or maintains, by investment or otherwise, control of any enterprise. B. A person commits illegally conducting an enterprise if such person is employed by or associated with any enterprise and conducts such enterprise's affairs through racketeering or participates directly or indirectly in the conduct of any enterprise that the person knows is being conducted through racketeering. C. A person violates this section if the person hires, engages or uses a minor for any conduct preparatory to or in completion of any offense in this section. D. A knowing violation of subsection A or B is a class 3 felony. A knowing violation of subsection C is a class 2 felony and the person is not eligible for probation, pardon, suspension of sentence or release on any basis until the person has served the sentence imposed by the court or the sentence is commuted.

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Questions this section answers

Is illegal control of an enterprise a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: illegal control of an enterprise ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2312.

Illegal control of an enterprise: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D) · Illegally conducting an enterprise: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D) · Use of a minor in furtherance of the offense: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2312D)

Which Arizona statute covers illegal control of an enterprise?

Illegal control of an enterprise is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2312 (Illegal control of an enterprise; illegally conducting an enterprise; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.