Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 40-494 (2026)

Presumption of violation

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A rebuttable presumption that there is a violation of section 40-492 arises if either:

1. An instrument, apparatus or device installed to obtain utility service without paying the full charge is found attached to the meter or other device used to provide the utility service on the premises controlled by the customer or by the person using or receiving the utility service.

2. A meter was altered, tampered with or bypassed resulting in no measurement or inaccurate measurement of utility services.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2008–2008 · leading case: Strawberry Water Co. v. Paulsen, 207 P.3d 654 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008).

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Strawberry Water Co. v. Paulsen, 207 P.3d 654 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 40-494(2) (2001). ¶ 16 Moreover, the Paulsens’ did not allege Strawberry abandoned any water it owned.”

— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 40-494(2) — 1 case

Strawberry Water Co. v. Paulsen, 207 P.3d 654 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “See A.R.S. § 40-494(2) (2001). ¶ 16 Moreover, the Paulsens’ did not allege Strawberry abandoned any water it owned.”

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