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This bill amends Arizona law regarding inspections and audits by state agencies, establishing comprehensive rules and protections for regulated entities during regulatory examinations. The bill requires agency inspectors to follow specific procedures when conducting inspections, including presenting photo identification, stating the purpose and legal authority for the inspection, disclosing fees, allowing an on-site representative to accompany the inspector, and providing detailed rights and information to the regulated person. Key provisions include requiring written notice of inspection rights, obtaining the regulated person's signature acknowledging these rights, producing an inspection report within 30 working days, and providing opportunities to correct alleged deficiencies unless they are intentional, pose significant risks, demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance, or cannot be reasonably corrected. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as clarifying what constitutes an "inspection" and a "notice of violation," and establishes that failure to follow these procedures may result in disciplinary action against agency employees or potential exclusion of gathered evidence in civil or administrative proceedings. Additionally, the bill specifies that these rules apply to most state agency inspections, with some exceptions for criminal investigations and specific types of agency actions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82410