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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-928 (2026)

Investigation by agents

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A. For the purpose of making an investigation with regard to any employment or place of employment, the commission may appoint, by an order in writing, a member of the commission or any other competent person who is a resident of the state, an agent whose duties shall be prescribed in the order.

B. In the discharge of his duties, the agent shall have the inquisitorial powers granted by this chapter to the commission and the same powers with regard to taking testimony as a referee or master appointed by a superior court. The recommendation made by such agent shall be advisory only and shall not preclude taking further evidence or making further investigations.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1967–1970 · leading case: Powell v. Indus. Comm'n, 423 P.2d 348 (Ariz. 1967).
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Powell v. Indus. Comm'n, 423 P.2d 348 (Ariz. 1967). · cites it 2× “It reads in pertinent part as follows: A.R.S. § 23-928 * * * “B. In the discharge of his duties, the agent shall have the inquisitorial powers granted by this chapter to the commission and the same powers with regard to taking testimony' ás a referee or master appointed by a…”
Valdon v. Indus. Comm'n, 447 P.2d 239 (Ariz. 1968). “” The Industrial Commission is solely responsible for its findings of fact and entering an award, and it cannot delegate away its jurisdiction which is granted by the legislature.”
Piepkorn v. Indus. Comm'n, 454 P.2d 580 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1969). · cites it 2× “2d 348 (1967), our Supreme Court pointed out that The Industrial Commission is not bound by the findings of the referee which "shall be advisory only", A.R.S. § 23-928, but "`the duty to make the determination was that of the Industrial Commission itself and the fact that they…”
Benites v. Indus. Comm'n, 459 P.2d 738 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “2d 348 , at page 350 (1967) the Arizona Supreme Court cited A.R.S. § 23-928 and an earlier Industrial Commission case and then stated: “ * * * that although the Commission could delegate some of its ministerial or administrative duties to agents, including the power to hold…”
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