2011 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 45 Waters
45-202 Opening fence without consent of owner; damages


AZ Rev Stat § 45-202 (1996 through 1st Reg Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

45-202. Opening fence without consent of owner; damages

A fence may be opened without consent of the owner in order to repair a public water ditch when it is necessary to use a team or vehicle to repair the ditch. On completion of the repair the fence shall be closed by the party opening it, and left as nearly as possible in the condition it was before the opening. The person opening the fence is liable for damages which occur by reason of the opening and entry.

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