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This bill, concerning municipal regulations for religious institutions and charitable organizations in Arizona, adds a new section to state law that prohibits municipalities from requiring these entities to rezone their property or obtain any permits to distribute charitable foods, goods, or services on their owned land. "Charitable foods, goods or services" are defined as items or assistance given away for free to the public, while a "charitable organization" is specifically identified as one exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, and a "religious institution" is defined as an entity operated by a lawfully functioning nonprofit religious corporation. This means that religious and charitable groups can provide aid without facing local government hurdles related to zoning or permits for these activities on their own property.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85158