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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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HOUSE BILL 2676 |
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AN ACT
amending title 12, chapter 3, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-348.01; relating to attorney fees.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 12, chapter 3, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-348.01, to read:
12-348.01. Recovery of attorney fees; governmental entities
Notwithstanding section 12-348, in addition to any costs that are awarded by statute, If an agency, department, board or commission of this state, a city, town or county, governmental officer acting in the officer's official capacity or an association whose membership is primarily composed of governmental entities files a lawsuit against this state, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the successful party in the action.