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A.R.S. § 13-3116 — Misconduct involving body armor; classification; definition

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

Part of Chapter 31: Weapons and Explosives, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3116

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. § 13-3116Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits misconduct involving body armor by knowingly wearing or otherwise using body armor during the commission of any felony offense. B. Misconduct involving body armor is a class 4 felony. C. For purposes of this section, "body armor" means any clothing or equipment designed in whole or in part to minimize the risk of injury from a deadly weapon.

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Is misconduct involving body armor a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Misconduct involving body armor is a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3116.

Which Arizona statute covers misconduct involving body armor?

Misconduct involving body armor is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3116 (Misconduct involving body armor; classification; definition).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.