4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Verified from official government sources
Arizona's loitering and disorderly conduct statutes (ARS 13-2905 and 13-2904) cover aggressive solicitation involving threat, physical contact, or traffic obstruction. Maricopa County Sheriff enforces in unincorporated areas; passive panhandling is constitutionally protected speech.
Arizona has no dedicated public-urination statute. Maricopa County Sheriff cites under ARS 13-2905 loitering or ARS 13-1402 indecent exposure depending on circumstances. Cities such as Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe add specific municipal codes carrying $500 fines.
Maricopa County Code Title XIII Chapter 1 (Noise Ordinance) lets the Sheriff cite hosts of loud parties exceeding decibel limits or quiet-hours rules. Repeat second-response calls within 12 months allow cost-recovery billing for the host or property owner.
The Smoke-Free Arizona Act (ARS 36-601.01) bans smoking inside enclosed public places and within 20 feet of doors, windows, and ventilation intakes statewide. Maricopa County does not add broader outdoor-smoking restrictions except in county parks and beach areas.
2 cities in Maricopa County have their own public conduct rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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