Bill Text: AZ HB2293 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: Geographic business name; deceptive use
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-01-18 - Referred to House COM Committee [HB2293 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-HB2293-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: geographic business name; deceptive use |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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HB 2293 |
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Introduced by Representative Smith D
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AN ACT
amending section 44-1221, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to fraudulent practices.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 44-1221, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
44-1221. Deceptive use of name; presumption; classification; attorney general
A. It is unlawful for a person to deceive another person by misrepresenting the geographical origin or location of the person's business in the conduct of the person's business represent that a business is located or operated in this state or owned or operated by a resident of this state if this information is not true. A presumption exists that a business is located or operated in this state if the business is subject to service of process in this state and one of the following is true:
1. The business is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company that is qualified to do business in this state.
2. The business is licensed by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
3. The business is owned by an individual who is a resident of this state.
B. A person is not liable under this section for providing an inaccurate address if the inaccurate address is in this state.
B. C. A person who intentionally or knowingly violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
C. D. An act or practice in violation of this section is an unlawful practice under section 44-1522 and subject to enforcement through private action and prosecution by the attorney general. The attorney general may investigate and take appropriate action as prescribed by chapter 10, article 7 of this title.
