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Arizona has laws that protect people from unwanted emails, phone calls, and faxes. These laws also prohibit sending sexually explicit content to minors and committing computer-related crimes like phishing. Violating these laws can result in fines or even jail time. The State of Arizona's Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division provides additional resources for people who want to learn more about these laws.
Arizona has several laws in place to regulate electronic communications and prevent spam, telemarketing, and other forms of unwanted solicitation. These laws include:
For example, if a company sends unsolicited commercial emails to Arizona residents, they would be violating the Commercial Electronic Mail Law of 2003 and could face a class 2 misdemeanor charge. Similarly, if an individual receives a telemarketing call despite being on the National Do Not Call Registry, the Telephone Solicitations Law of 1989 would be violated. These laws aim to protect Arizona residents from unwanted and potentially harmful electronic communications.