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Statutes

  • Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 32 (Scroll to Chapter 10 for Registrar of Contractors) (link is external)
  • Annotated Statute Book (Oct. 12, 2021) (link is external)

Rules

  • Arizona Administrative Code (link is external)

    NOTICE: A person may petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (link is external) to request a review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet the requirements prescribed in ARS 41-1030.

Regulations

  • Air Quality - Asbestos & Dust Regulations
  • EPA Lead Awareness Handbook (link is external)
  • Historic Preservation Zones
  • Minimum Industry Standards (link is external)

Substantive Policy Statements

  • Substantive Policy Statement 100: Licensing Background Checks
  • Substantive Policy Statement 102: Independent Contractors and Employees
  • 2017.01 - Arizona Registrar of Contractors Substantive Policy Statement: Collection of Representative Cases and Authorities, Feb. 2017
  • 2019.01 - Substantive Policy Statement: Licensing Exemption: Installers of Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Factory-Built Buildings
  • 2020.01 - Recovery Fund Actual Damages and 3rd Party Payments, Feb. 2020
  • 2021.01 Subsequent Purchasers and the Recovery Fund - Apr. 12, 2021
  • 2021.02 Online Advertising & Prominent Display of License Number, Sept. 29, 2021

Arizona Revised Statutes Online Reference

Article 1 Registrar of Contractors

  • 32-1101. Definitions (link is external)
  • 32-1101.01. Local authority (link is external)
  • 32-1102. Classification of licenses; contracting business (link is external)
  • 32-1103. Registrar of contractors; salary (link is external)
  • 32-1104. Powers and duties (link is external)
  • 32-1105. Rule making powers for purposes of classifying and reclassifying contractors (link is external)
  • 32-1106. Enforcement powers (link is external)
  • 32-1107. Registrar of contractors fund (link is external)

Article 2 Licensing

  • 32-1121. Persons not required to be licensed; penalties; applicability (link is external)
  • 32-1122. Qualifications for license (link is external)
  • 32-1123. Unlicensed contractors; contract bidding; license denial; exemptions; warning (link is external)
  • 32-1123.01. Staggered periods of licensure; biennial renewal (link is external)
  • 32-1124. Issuance and display of license; suspension (link is external)
  • 32-1125. Renewal of license; qualifying party (link is external)
  • 32-1125.01. Inactive license (link is external)
  • 32-1126. Fees (link is external)
  • 32-1127. Responsible managing employee and qualifying party; definitions (link is external)
  • 32-1128. Asbestos educational pamphlet (link is external)
  • 32-1129. Definitions; applicability (link is external)
  • 32-1129.01. Progress payments by owner; conditions; interest (link is external)
  • 32-1129.02. Performance and payment by contractor, subcontractor or material supplier; conditions; interest (link is external)
  • 32-1129.03. Interruption of performance of construction contract; damages; termination of contract (link is external)
  • 32-1129.04. Construction contracts; suspension of performance; termination (link is external)
  • 32-1129.05. Construction contracts; void provisions (link is external)
  • 32-1129.06. Applicability to state and political subdivisions (link is external)
  • 32-1129.07. Applicability to construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant; definitions (link is external)

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Article 2.1 Residential Contractors Recovery Fund

  • 32-1131. Definitions (link is external)
  • 32-1132. Residential contractors' recovery fund (link is external)
  • 32-1134. Powers and duties of registrar (link is external)
  • 32-1134.01. Repealed (Additional payments to fund)
  • 32-1134.02. Insufficiency of fund (link is external)
  • 32-1135. Deposit of assessments (link is external)
  • 32-1136. Statute of limitations; recovery from fund (link is external)
  • 32-1137. Notice of authorized payment to injured person (link is external)
  • 32-1138. Subrogation (link is external)
  • 32-1139. Liability of fund for each residential contractor's license; suspension of license; repayment (link is external)
  • 32-1140. Disciplinary action against contractor (link is external)

Article 3 Regulation

  • 32-1151. Engaging in contracting without license prohibited (link is external)
  • 32-1151.01. Change in ownership; notice to registrar (link is external)
  • 32-1151.02. List of unlicensed contractors; web site publication (link is external)
  • 32-1152. Bonds (link is external)
  • 32-1152.01. Alternatives to cash deposit (link is external)
  • 32-1153. Proof of license as prerequisite to civil action (link is external)
  • 32-1154. Grounds for suspension or revocation of license; continuing jurisdiction; civil penalty; recovery fund award; summary suspension (link is external)
  • 32-1155. Filing of complaint; resolution of complaint; service of notice; failure to answer; prohibited citations (link is external)
  • 32-1155.01. Arbitration process; applicability (link is external)
  • 32-1156. Hearings (link is external)
  • 32-1156.01. Restitution (link is external)
  • 32-1157. Appeals; costs; transcript (link is external)
  • 32-1158. Minimum elements of a contract (link is external)
  • 32-1158.01. Swimming pool; spa; construction contracts (link is external)
  • 32-1158.02. Residential construction contracts (link is external)
  • 12-1365. Notification; right to file a complaint with the registrar of contractors (link is external)
  • 12-1366. Applicability; claims and actions (link is external)
  • 32-1159. Indemnity agreements in construction and architect-engineer contracts void; definitions (link is external)
  • 32-1160. Claim for termite damages; notice and offer of settlement; applicability; definition (link is external)
  • 32-1161. Rights of contractor after suspension of license (link is external)
  • 32-1163. Effect of chapter upon federal aid contracts (link is external)
  • 32-1164. Violation; classification; probation; conditions (link is external)
  • 32-1165. Advertising; effect of; classification (link is external)
  • 32-1166. Injunctive relief; civil penalty (link is external)
  • 32-1166.01. Service of citation (link is external)
  • 32-1166.02. Time for issuance of citation (link is external)
  • 32-1166.06. Filing registrar's orders (link is external)
  • 32-1166.07. Waiver of civil penalty (link is external)
  • 32-1167. Qualifying party's disassociation with licensee; licensee's requalification; penalty (link is external)
  • 32-1168. Proof of valid license (link is external)
  • 32-1169. Local proof of valid license; violation (link is external)

Article 4 Qualification of Solar Contractors

  • 32-1170. Definitions (link is external)
  • 32-1170.01. Installation, alteration or repair of solar device without qualification as solar contractor prohibited (link is external)
  • 32-1170.02. Qualification examination (link is external)
  • Additional Statute Regarding Solar
    44-1761. Definitions (link is external)
  • 44-1762. Solar energy device warranties; installation standards; inspections (link is external)
  • 44-1763. Distributed energy generation system agreements; disclosures; exception (link is external)
  • 44-1764. Distributed energy generation systems; interconnection (link is external)

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Licensure, Certification and Registration of Military Members

  • 32-4301. License, certificate or registration expiration; military active duty; one hundred eighty day extension (link is external)
  • 32-4302. Out-of-state applicants; military spouses; reciprocity (link is external)
  • 32-4303. Military education, training and experience - Signed by Governor Doug Ducey on March 21, 2017 (link is external)

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Regulatory Small Business Bill of Rights

  • 41-1001.01. Regulatory bill of rights; small businesses (link is external)

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Other Statutes

  • 13-904(E). Suspension of civil rights and occupational disabilities (link is external)
  • 25-320(P). Child support; factors; methods of payment; additional enforcement provisions; definitions (link is external)
  • 41-1080. Licensing eligibility; authorized presence; documentation; applicability; definitions (link is external)
  • 41-3024.04. Registrar of contractors agency; termination July 1, 2024 (link is external)

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