consumer fraud; technical correction
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Overview
Senate Bill 1256 makes a technical correction to Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 44-1527, which deals with a person's failure to comply with a demand or subpoena from the Attorney General during a consumer fraud investigation. The bill clarifies the court’s authority to issue orders and relief if an individual doesn’t cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation. It also addresses the Attorney General’s ability to protect consumer interests by limiting disclosure of investigative evidence.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the court’s authority to declare a person in contempt of court.
- Allows the court to order a person to cease selling or advertising merchandise related to the investigation.
- Grants the Attorney General the ability to request injunctive relief.
- Provides for the court to consider evidence in camera to protect the investigation.
- Addresses the Attorney General’s discretion regarding disclosure of investigative evidence.
Who is affected
- Individuals subject to Attorney General subpoenas
- The Attorney General’s office
- Consumers in consumer fraud investigations
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