# A.R.S. § 5-1210: 5-1210 Violations; classification; penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T5_C10_A1_S1210

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 5-1210
- **Heading:** 5-1210 Violations; classification; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1210

## Text

5-1210. Violations; classification; penalties

A. A person may not do any of the following:

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, offer a fantasy sports contest in this state unless the person is licensed by the department.

2. Knowingly make a false statement on an application for a license under this chapter.

3. Knowingly provide false testimony to the department or any authorized representative of the department.

B. The department may not issue a license under this chapter to a person that violates subsection A of this section.

C. A person that violates subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section is guilty of a crime as follows:

1. For the first or second violation, the person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.

2. For a third or subsequent violation, the person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

D. The department may issue a cease and desist order and obtain injunctive relief against a person that violates this chapter.

E. The department may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for a violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter or an order of the department.  A civil penalty imposed under this section is payable to this state and may be collected in a civil action brought by the department.

F. The department may suspend, revoke or restrict the license of a fantasy sports contest operator that violates this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter or an order of the department.

## Nearby sections

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