Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-3702.01 — Excavating certain sites; collecting certain specimens; classification

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

Part of Chapter 37: Miscellaneous Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Excavating certain sites

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3702.01

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. § 13-3702.01Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A person who knowingly excavates in violation of section 41-841, subsection A without obtaining a permit as required under section 41-842 is guilty of a class 5 felony. A second or subsequent violation under this subsection is a class 3 felony. B. A person who knowingly collects any archaeological specimen in violation of section 41-841, subsection B, is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is excavating certain sites a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: excavating certain sites ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 3 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3702.01.

Excavating without permit — first violation: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3702.01A) · Excavating without permit — second or subsequent violation: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3702.01A) · Collecting archaeological specimen unlawfully: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3702.01B)

Which Arizona statute covers excavating certain sites?

Excavating certain sites is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3702.01 (Excavating certain sites; collecting certain specimens; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.