This bill proposes updates to section 13-1604 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing criminal penalties related to the defacement and damage of utility and agricultural infrastructure. The bill introduces new language that expands the definition of prohibited actions to include not only defacing, damaging, or tampering with property for the purpose of obtaining nonferrous metals but also interfering with or preventing the normal function of utility infrastructure or services.

Additionally, the bill modifies the thresholds for aggravated criminal damage by replacing the current monetary amounts for damage with updated figures. Specifically, the threshold for damage to property of $10,000 or more remains the same, while the threshold for damage between $1,500 and $10,000 is clarified. Furthermore, the bill adds the cost of loss of utility service to the factors considered in determining the amount of damage, alongside existing considerations such as repair or replacement costs and losses related to crops and livestock.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1604