Signed by Governor Jane Hull (April 30, 2002)
State of Arizona House of Representatives Forty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session HB 2539 Introduced by Representatives Hanson, Poelstra, Carruthers, Nelson, Soltero, Miranda, Pearce, Blendu, Pierce, Kraft, Anderson, Somers: Allen, Cannell, Carpenter, Chase, Cheuvront, Clark, Cooley, Farnsworth, Flake, Gleason, Graf, Gray, Gullett, Hatch-Miller, Hershberger, Huffman, Huppenthal, Johnson, Knaperek, Leff, Loredo, Maiorana, Marsh, McClure, O'Halleran, Tully, Weiers, Senators Blanchard, Burns and Petersen.
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 41, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40; RELATING TO THE ARIZONA RANGERS.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: Section 1. Title 41, Arizona Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding chapter 40, to read:
CHAPTER 40 ARIZONA RANGERS ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 41-4201. Arizona Rangers
THE ARIZONA RANGERS ARE AN UNPAID, NONCOMMISSIONED CIVILIAN AUXILIARY THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASSISTANCE TO AND SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THIS STATE. THE ARIZONA RANGERS DO NOT POSSESS ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR INVESTIGATIVE POWERS THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED OR ESTABLISHED IN LAW FOR ALL CITIZENS OF THIS STATE. LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON THE REQUEST OF, AND UNDER THE DIRECTION, CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF, ESTABLISHED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS OR OFFICERS.
Sec. 2. Purpose The purpose of this act is to recognize the Arizona rangers, who formed in 1901, disbanded in 1909 and reestablished in 1957 by original Arizona rangers. The present day Arizona rangers are an unpaid, all volunteer, law enforcement support and assistance civilian auxiliary in this state. The present day Arizona rangers provide youth support and community service and preserve the tradition, honor and history of the 1901-1909 Arizona rangers. The Arizona rangers, past and present, are a most valuable and important part of the historical heritage of dedicated, unselfish and honorable service to this state and the citizens of this state.
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