2011 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 11 Counties
11-1609 Clarification of interpretation

11-1609. Clarification of interpretation

A. A person may request a county to clarify its interpretation or application of a statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement affecting the procurement of a license by providing the county with a written request that states:

1. The name and address of the person requesting the clarification.

2. The statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification.

3. Any facts relevant to the requested ruling.

4. The person's proposed interpretation of the applicable statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification.

5. Whether, to the best knowledge of the person, the issues or related issues are being considered by the county in connection with an existing license or license application.

B. On receipt of a request that complies with subsection A, the county may meet with the person to discuss the written request and shall respond within thirty days of the receipt of the written request with a written explanation of its interpretation or application as raised in the written request. The county shall provide the requestor with an opportunity to meet and discuss the county's written explanation.

C. The county may modify a written explanation provided under subsection B on written notice to the person if required by a change in the law that was applicable at the time the clarification or interpretation was issued, including changes caused by legislation, administrative rules formally adopted by the governing body or a court decision.