Arizona Laws To KNOW Living in Arizona 

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The reservations have their own laws too

Also would like to add that Az is a Constitutional Carry State meaning that you do not need any type of license to carry as long as you are not a felon

Let me correct you on the mask thing. It is NOT a law! It was an emergency mandate by the governor that is not enforced by law enforcement for criminal behavior. If you have religious beliefs medical issues or cultural reasons they cannot force you to wear a mask. However any mom and pop store that I go to I always wear one because the big chain stores aren’t the ones they’ll go after the small fish that they will destroy first

I lived in Arizona for a number of years, and loved it! I was younger then though, and in MUCH better physical shape! That heat is no joke! 🙃

RE: Gun laws... Arizona is not only "open Carry", it's legal to carry CONCEALED. That means be polite to EVERYONE. Don't be aggressive towards anyone and just assume they are armed. Even "little old ladies"! Study our gun laws carefully and know that in some cases it's flat out illegal to carry in some places and in others a property owner CAN ban guns on the premises.

Best advice, DONT get married.

Arizona is like a western version of Florida. Very pro 2A and great self defense laws. One difference is the mask mandates. We do not play the mask shaming game.

Mandates are NOT laws. Laws are made by the Legislature. Mandates are merely an authoritative command.

Just wanted to correct you on the requirement or said mandate requiring persons to wear masks. A mandate is NOT a law. Governors can't make laws nor can the president. This is why we have the legislative branches of government. There is not law codes regarding masks. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

You can use a state ID from any state as long as it is legal and it is up to date

The main difference is they can fine you. But if you take it to court, the fine's will be dismissed alone with the charges. The Governor does not have the authority to pass a law. His mandate are legally unenforceable. There has been numerous Court case that prove my point.

Cell phone use while driving. It officially became law in January 2021

All states should have laws that ban the desecration of flags. Props to Arizona for doing that!

A MANDATE IS NOT A LAW!!!! A MASK MANDATE is NOT LAW!!!!!! No governor, mayor, president can make a law. Only the legislative branches of government can write a law and vote a law into existence.

When I went to School in Arizona in the 60s and 70s, it was the vice principle that dished out the punishment.

Thanks for having me AZ. I moved here because I love Saguaros, and your laws are quite American compared to 99-100% of the country. My dogs have a splash pad, and a kiddie pool. And they are always armed to the teeth.

I been in Arizona and if your on I-40 from California or New Mexico, a lot of time having to be check to make sure I am a real American. I was on a greyhound bus and those boys removed 11 people who did not prove they belong in America or Arizona. That might be important to mention, however I love this video, I think more should be made regarding other states, this is a great idea. IF your reading this from another state and interested in this idea, this could help a good people visiting those states!!! Thanks!!

I moved here from the Bay Area three weeks ago, but while looking for the right spot I’ve been watching all of your videos to get a better understanding of living in Arizona. Thank you so much for your content, still watching your new videos so keep em coming!

In the state of Arizona, it’s illegal to kick someone out of your home, If they live there. If they live in your house its illegal to kick them. I know crazy, I’ve had police tell me this twice.

Stupid motorist law - if you drive across a water course and get stuck, you will pay for all the law enforcement, rescue personnel and equipment deployed to rescue you. Typically happens during monsoon. Pay attention to the sign that says "Do not enter when flooded"

IDK where the myth of the 25 year prison sentence 4 harming a saguaro cactus came from but it is a felony. The maximum sentence is 3 years & 9 months though, not 25 years.

This video needs to go viral.

Born and raised in AZ, still here. I remember a law being passed years ago that protects people who break into a vehicle to rescue an animal in distress from criminal prosecution. But, you can still be sued by the car owner. The stand your ground law does not only apply to your home and car. Applies to everywhere you have a legal right to be. Mall, park, grocery store etc. No permit necessary to conceal carry over 21. Saguaro cacti are federally protected. Touching a cacti is a big, expensive no-no. As a biker, I can give you a quick run down on basic motorcycle laws. Helmet required under 18 years of age. Splitting lanes is a no-no. Riding in HOV lane during restricted hours is legal. Glasses/goggles required if motorcycle does not have a windshield. Motorcycle endorsement required to operate a motorcycle. Stupid motorist law was passed because folks would drive around barriers into flooded streets/washes and need rescued. Good video for folks moving here.

I do remember clearly kids being paddled or spanked by a principal when I went to elementary school in Tempe in the late 1970s.

Don’t know about nowadays but corporal punishment (swatting) was used regularly here in elementary school when I was a kid. First hand experience.

We have zero knife laws, an absolutely great place to live. Californians, please do not move here.

Corporal punishment is allowed as long as you aren't just beating them. Had a neighbor call the police on my wife when she slapped the teenager for being stupid. The officer responded, checked the boy and saw only one swat. Then he told the boy it is legal. Straightened him up for a while.

I’m glad several of these have changed.

There is NO Law requiring masks or face covering in Arizona. It is only a request.

I went to high school in the 80's in Arizona and my wood shop teacher had a custom wooden paddle. He was built like a lumberjack. It hurt.

Lol the masks are not a law, like you kept saying. It is a "mandate" not a law.

Great vids, How about also letting people know of the PROTECTED RATTLESNAKES in Arizona

First time ever coming across your channel and thought I'd give this video a look. I have lived in AZ for over 40 years and have seen many changes (most recently not good ones IMO). However I do have some recommendations on making videos like this much more viewer friendly. You seem to do decent research into your videos but are very confusing when stating what the actual laws or bills are that you are referring to. For example, the proper reference to an Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) for a criminal law is to use say "ARS title 13DASH1234 says...." (same with traffic laws using title 28). You should also reference bills as "Senate/House Bill (SB/HB????)" and post links to all of the statutes or bills you're using in your videos in your comments sections (in order of referencing them in your video). You're telling them to research your research but not providing any assistance. This would help tremendously for out of state people who are not familiar with our codes and bills. And you were pretty much spot on with most of what you were referencing.

I love how AZ handles protected animal adoptions as well. Do it the legal and right way, and it's pretty easy to get to raise a Sonoran desert tortoise. Love my boy. Not too fond of my saguaro cactus though, paranoid if it dies or falls I'll get into trouble

A mandate is NOT a law

I don’t swear smoke or drink Damn it ! I left my cigarettes in the bar

Very good of you to point out taking care of your animals in hot weather and give them water. Shade.

Good to Know Az Laws 👍🏻🤠🍻

I'm a ovt truck driver been trying to find out the laws about whether I can carry in every state, its getting bad lately with the riots, fighting, or shootings, we should be allowed to protect ourselves but I'm getting different answers in every state by different people and law officers, wth who knows the facts, and by the I run through Arizona every other week and I love it there, I even thought about moving there or NM to dodge the seasonal allergies I have all year round, not just in the spring that I have in the east.

Regarding your video of corporal punishment, I grew up in paradise valley Arizona in the 80’s and had corporal punishment in our high school and saw it during class many times.

Concerning driving under the influence laws, I was in an accident caused by a driver who was over .20 blood alcohol and he was sentenced to two years in jail. Pretty tough laws.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel I'm planning my retirement and Arizona is one of the states I was looking to go to I'm from New Jersey so I really want to head to the Southwest thanks for sharing all this information I'm looking forward to watching it again

Just want to add to the DUI laws. Az is a zero tolerance state, meaning even if you are under .08 but the officer deems you are to impaired to drive safely you can be charged with DUI. Furthermore it you can be charged with any traceable amount in your system.

I appreciate the fact that you pointed that out about the dogs the it's Real important to keep that in mind that also also Arizona is a very hot place so yes please keep your dogs and animals with water At all times even if you live up North where it's a cold region in Arizona still have water for your dogs and animals I own 3 dogs and we have a A kid pool for them to swim in to cool off as well 😀

I read on the AZ site that masks are not mandatory here . The governor gave the right to determine if masks are required to the mayor's of cities. They are mandatory for barbers and salons.

$7000.00 for licence plates on semi's and sports cars, like ferrari? No car insurance is a crime?

Worthy of mention, is felony speeding, which is over 85 on the freeway or over 45 in a school zone. Another felony is the accidental discharge of a firearm.

This was helpful, . I am looking to come out on the bike soon ,.

Arizona is actually a constitutional carry state. Meaning anyone over the age of 18, who can legally possess a firearm, can carry it concealed or open. Concealed carry is obviously preferred.

Love your videos! Moved here a couple months ago! Love it!! And your background is very attention-getting!

IMPORTANT: I work for the court now, specifically with citations, you cannot get more than 1 citation and 'wipe your record clean' by going to defensive driving school. It is solely for ONE moving violation within a 12 month period. Just fyi.

Yes my 1st week here - was driving to get food in central PHX Camelback at night - and ended up being a part of a drag race - some cops were there - but they didn't do anything - i was confused as to what was happen 1st ha

Here's more detail on the whole "it's illegal to leave animals in hot cars": Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 13-2910 lists leaving an ANIMAL (not just a pet, but any animal) in a car as being cruel to animals and makes it a crime. Depending on the scenario that the animal is found in, a person could be found guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor, class 5 felony, or class 6 felony. (It's a bit of a mess how that's written, and I'm not going to parse it out.) A.R.S. 12-558.02 shields a person of any responsibility for breaking a window of a car or opening a car to rescue a child or animal, so long as these conditions are met: 1. The person has a good faith belief that the minor or confined domestic animal is in imminent danger of suffering physical injury or death unless the minor or domestic animal is removed from the motor vehicle. 2. The person determines that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no reasonable manner in which the person can remove the minor or domestic animal from the vehicle. 3. Before entering the motor vehicle, the person notifies a peace officer, emergency medical service provider or first responder or an animal control enforcement agency or deputy, if appropriate, of the minor or confined domestic animal. 4. The person does not use more force than is necessary under the circumstances to enter the motor vehicle and remove the minor or domestic animal from the vehicle. 5. The person remains with the minor or domestic animal until the person who is contacted as prescribed in paragraph 3 of this subsection arrives at the motor vehicle. HOWEVER, if any of these conditions are not met, the person can face prosecution under the law. Likewise the Arizona Revised Statutes also classifies leaving a child in a hot car as child endangerment. So, not only can you expect a first responder to be waiting for you at your car, you could lose your pet and/or child, face fines and prison time, and have to pay for damages on your car that a good Samaritan or a first responder did to get said child and/or animal out of your vehicle. We've seen way too many children and pets die to a very preventable situation. Regardless if it's animal or human, YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE ANYONE IN A CAR IN SUMMER WITH NO ABILITY TO ESCAPE THE HEAT! Heat kills. Simple as that. DO NOT DO THIS!

Nice background photo. Would be nice to see a variety of these.

Don’t forget about horse racing/gambling. We have Turf Paradise w live horse racing during cooler months.

That’s one of the reasons I moved out to Arizona, you can defend yourself with a gun if you feel assaulted. Second amendment is very important to me.

We have a lot of abandoned mines in the state. Some armature spelunkers might want to go diving into our abandoned mines. In a word: DON'T! The problem is, they're not safe, and you could put the lives of yourself, your friends, and anyone who comes down to rescue you in danger. And we have laws for that: ARS § 27-318.D A person who knowingly and without authority removes, destroys or tampers with any warning sign, covering, fencing or other protection placed on, around or over any shaft, portal or other excavation is guilty of a class 6 felony. So, moving or removing anything blocking your way into a mine is a class 6 Felony. That includes pushing aside a fence blocking entrance to a mine. ARS § 13-1504.A.4 Entering unlawfully on real property that is subject to a valid mineral claim or lease with the intent to hold, work, take or explore for minerals on the claim or lease. Yes, you can argue that you're not there looking for mineral wealth, but at the same time, they can argue that you might be. This is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

We were just there all over Arizona and hardly anyone was wearing a mask there but us. And the kool thing was that adults were not wearing helmets on their motorcycles. At least that is what we saw in the Tuscon area.

Excellent video!😎

Thankyou your videos are helpful prep for me move out by flagstaff

Most states honor out of state id for recreation use

Great vid - thanks especially for the part on animals! Revise and include: (1) It's illegal to discharge a firearm within half a mile of a residence. This is a big problem for folks who live in rural unincorporated areas. It's noise pollution and dangerous for hikers. It also scares animals and especially dogs who become traumatized. People think that just because they live next to BLM or state land they can just go out in their backyards and shoot. NOT SO. Hike about a half mile out - then it's usually OK. Speaking of (2) noise pollution: There may be a state law, but many counties have noise ordinances and shooting is outside the decibel limits. (3) What about common law marriage in AZ? What are the legal ramifications of that? (4) Holographic wills, estate law. What happens if someone doesn't have a will when they die? (4). Say something about consumer protection laws in AZ. (5) ORVS or OHVs, off road vehicles and riding: It's illegal ANYWHERE unless you're on a road, established dirt road or trail AUTHORIZED for that purpose, and in some cases, dry washes are OK. Also, I believe there are special permit or licensing requirements. Again, just because it's BLM or state land, you can't just go off willy nilly over the desert. The 4 stroke engines pollute, destroy plant and wildlife habitat. In fact, the engines are so loud that the toads think they heard thunder and come out of hibernation too early and die because there's no water. (6) Finally, list some cheap legal resources other than the internet for folks who can't afford an attorney. Thanks and keep up the good work!

CLARIFICATION: Oh the hunting law, while you're not allowed to harass other hunters over hunting territory, YOU STILL HAVE TO BE MINDFUL OF THESE LAWS: ARS § 17-304 Prohibition by landowner on hunting; posting; exception. If the landowner has posted a sign (Or they or law enforcement asked you to leave), you cannot hunt on those lands. ARS § 13-3107. Unlawful discharge of firearms; exceptions; classification; definitions. This includes rules about when and where you can fire a firearm for hunting, including if you're in range of a structure that "a reasonable person from the location where a firearm is discharged would expect a person to be present." This doesn't mean, "Dude, I didn't see a vehicle, so I thought no one was home." If it looks like it could be inhabited or in use, you cannot fire anywhere near it. ARS § 13-3102 13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions. Just because we have some relaxed laws regarding firearm ownership and hunting, we're not a pushover state either. DON'T BE A DICK WITH YOUR FIREARMS!

AZ is amazing!

Idk if this was mentioned in the comment and I'm not entirely sure of all the details but it is illegal for you to decline any person asking for a glass of water.

A mandate is not a law. I can't find any statutory law for mask.

Well done instructional.

I feel like reporting imitation cocaine would be a little odd. "Yes officer, I was trying to buy cocaine and it ended up just being flour."

New to your Chanel. Great content!

Gas here is the same price as in NY . No deal here .Also AZ is the first place I ever saw the gas station charge me a separate. 35 cent fee for using my card at the pump .

I live in Arizona, I'm just letting people know, things are bad here, don't move here. The property prices are skyrocketing due to the influx of people from liberal states. If you think you are escaping a liberal state by moving here, you won't. Arizona is lost. Try finding a different State.

Gold Claim's must be "aggressively" protected. meaning,,if you dont stop someone on your claim,,they can file a claim on your claim!! and i read that no Agency checks GPS coordinates on claims!!! so beware of the Claim Seller! that Law book is like 150+ pages. I will ask Jeff Williams!! so come on! lets go!!👍🏻

It is still illegal to shoot out kill a camel in Arizona, I am unaware that we ever had a camel hunting season. The military used camels for a short period in late 1800, I guess some cowboy thought it was an elk

I thought having all my windows down parking in the shade and leaving 1 bowl and 1 cup of ice water would be fine for my dog, but no I went to jail for leaving my K9 in my car no more than 15 mins 😭

Good to know

Is the mask a mandate or a law. There’s a difference. I was in az late September and did not see one mask.

The criminal speeding is a thing out here in AZ so if I remember correctly anything over 25 over posed or 85mph is no longer traffic it is criminal and can have jail time

We have a Bingo casino in Quartzite.

I don’t live in Arizona (yet) but plan on moving there this summer, my cousin tells me most people don’t actually wear the masks even though they are suppose to.

13:32 There's not much point in ever mentioning this law in terms of individual states, because Arizona, along with all the remaining straggler states, all finally joined suit and legalized same-sex marriage during 2014 (as you mentioned) around the same time which completed the entire union of 50 states. Meaning, same-sex marriage has been legal everywhere in the entire country for 7 years now. Therefore, the "if you're one of those who's against it", it's not a state-level concern - moving from one state to another will not change this. The only solution for those wanting to live in a place where it's banned would be to leave the United States as a whole.

Just thought I would mention a couple of thing pertaining to Arizona being a free-range state. 1. If you live in an area where there is free range livestock, the rancher is not responsible for keeping them off your property, if you don't want livestock on your property fence it. 2. If you have a dog and it gets out and starts chasing livestock, the rancher is legally allowed to put your dog down on the spot.

DUI: Never had one in 45 years of driving but recently learned that if you are sitting in your car, off with keys in the ignition, in your driveway, on a private street, and would test positive, you can be charged with DUI. Buying recreational marijuana on the street is still illegal. Stand in the long lines and buy at an outlet that collects sales tax. Common law marriage is not a thing in Arizona. Suguaro cactus have a heavy wooden core. Best you don't hit one with your car.

I don’t smoke but you can beat the cigarette tax by going to the Indian land

Great video!!

Get too pay $85 a day if you get jailed plus you have to pay the jail $6 a day for food if you get really lucky and go to prison it is free

CORRECTION: The stupid motorist law isn't "a police barricade" and it's not just wherever you go. ARS § 28-910 Liability for emergency responses in flood areas; definitions is: 1. Specifically aimed at areas that become impassible due to flooding, even if it's temporary. 2. The way has some sort of barricade. This doesn't have to be anything involving police (like a patrol car blocking the path. For instance, 59th Avenue in Phoenix, where it crosses the Salt River, has metal bar gates that can be swung out to block the road at times of flooding. While this is not an official or unofficial police blockade, it does count as a blockade. (NOTE: A lot of streets and underpasses will have signs posted not to cross when flooded. I don't know if this does or does not count as a barricade. I suggest you don't take your chances and find a different way regardless.) 3. It becomes in effect if your vehicle becomes stuck or immobilized while crossing. I believe (and don't quote me on it) that it also includes if your vehicle gets stuck due to mechanical issues not related to the flood. 4. You are on the hook for all emergency services (fire, police, and emt) and any services to remove your vehicle from the area. (Sometimes they tow, sometimes they leave the vehicle to it's fate and just rescue the people in the vehicle.) You are also liable for any emergency services to rescue passengers in your vehicle as well. 5. Your insurance company is allowed to decline coverage for this, so YOU PERSONALLY can be on the hook for the entire bill.

Slightest degree of alcohol... means you take a sip and get stopped, they will charge you. Do NOT drink and drive in any way. If you are going to drink, take a Uber, or have a designated driver. Trust me.... it gets very expensive when they get you. FYI, I drove a cab for several years, I have seen it first hand. Scottsdale is about the worst to get caught in.

Good job ! Thx.

Just noticed this is 3 years old so I’m moving on.

AWESOME VIDEO. THANKS

if the camera gets you, do not answer your day for 120 days .... they have to serve you.

As a police officer in AZ I would not recommend riding in the back of truck.

When I visit and people are making U Turns at a red light always trips me up 😆.

My brother was hit by an Hispanic drunk driver in 2008 the black female judge told him they weren't going to charge the guy with Hit and Run because it would be cruel and unusual punishment for a Hispanic to be sent to jail for eight or nine years. At the end of the court case told my brother that as a white 35 year old man his life was only worth $3,000 and with his white privilege he should be able to get the three surgeries he needs to fix himself and live the rest of his life off of it because he had white privilege Phoenix Arizona is where this happened

Stupid motorist law also has to do with going into washes when flooded. Every year people drive into washes, get swept away and have to be rescued. If you have to be rescued, you have to pay for the cost.

An update on stupid people laws. If you are hiking and go off the path and injure yourself you will be billed for the entire cost of your rescue. This is because too many idiots think that the laws do not apply to them and go where they should not be going. If you operate an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) or OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) it is illegal to create new trails on public land, either State or Federal. It is legal to drive these vehicles on the pavement so long as you have proper lighting and either have turn signals or use hand signals. However, like bicycles, they are not legal to drive on the freeways.

How can you DRIVE from the pickup bed? I don’t think you can reach the steering wheel and pedals from there. 🤔🤪🤣

Sports gambling is legal here this new year I think. 🥳 Maybe a fresh video is due w new things too?

There is no Arizona law concerning masks that I am aware of.