Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated

Purpose and Disclaimer

• Published by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
• Not an official publication of statutes; refer to an official source for authoritative information.
• Contains statutes relevant to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors' duties and powers.
• Includes margin notes for ease of reading and navigation.

Key Sections and Articles

Title 32 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 10 - Contractors

Article 1: Registrar of Contractors

• 32-1101: Definitions related to contractors, including terms like "advertisement," "commercial contractor," "contractor," and "residential contractor."
• 32-1103: Appointment and duties of the Registrar.

Article 2: Licensing

• 32-1121: Identifies those not required to be licensed, such as certain public entities and small-scale contractors.
• 32-1122: Outlines qualifications for obtaining a contractor's license, including experience and examination requirements.

Article 2.1: Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund

• 32-1131 - 32-1140: Establishes a fund to compensate consumers harmed by licensed residential contractors.
• 32-1132: Eligibility and claims process for the recovery fund.

Article 3: Regulation

• 32-1151: Prohibits contracting without a license.
• 32-1152: Details bond requirements for licensed contractors.

Title 41 - State Government

Chapter 6 - Administrative Procedure

Article 1: General Provisions

• 41-1001: Definitions relevant to administrative processes, including "agency," "rule," and "contested case."

Article 10: Uniform Administrative Hearing Procedures

• 41-1092: Definitions specific to administrative hearings.
• 41-1092.01: Establishes the Office of Administrative Hearings and its roles.

Title 44 - Trade and Commerce

Chapter 11 - Regulations Concerning Particular Businesses

Article 11: Solar Energy Devices

• 44-1761: Definitions related to solar energy devices.
• 44-1762 - 44-1764: Requirements for warranties, installation standards, and interconnection of solar energy devices.

Important Themes

Licensing and Regulation

• Emphasis on ensuring contractors are properly licensed and regulated.
• Various classifications of licenses with specific scopes of work.

Consumer Protection

• Recovery fund for residential contractors to protect homeowners from financial loss.
• Stringent rules on contractor advertising and performance standards.

Administrative Processes

• Defined time frames for agency actions on licenses and permits.
• Opportunities for hearings and appeals in licensing disputes.

Responsibilities of the Registrar

• Maintain records, manage licensing applications, and enforce contractor regulations.
• Authority to establish rules and classifications for contractor licenses.

This summary provides an overview of the statutes pertaining to contractors in Arizona, focusing on licensing, regulation, consumer protection, and the role of the Registrar of Contractors.