This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-710.04, which mandates that certain state departments, specifically the department of administration, the department of transportation, and the Arizona state parks board, prioritize the use of locally produced compost for landscaping and land management on state-owned or managed land. The bill stipulates that these departments must use compost produced in Arizona if it is available, defined by specific criteria regarding production location, quality standards, delivery time, and pricing.

The criteria for determining the availability of compost include that it must be produced at a facility within the state, meet relevant quality standards, be deliverable within a reasonable timeframe, and be priced competitively compared to out-of-state alternatives. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "compost" as biologically stable organic material suitable for soil amendment. Overall, this legislation aims to promote local compost production and usage in state land management practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-710.04