Arizona Constitution Article 10 - STATE AND SCHOOL LANDS
Arizona Constitution – Article 10: State and School Lands
📜 Overview:
Article 10 of the Arizona Constitution governs the management, use, and disposition of state and school lands. It is designed to protect public lands and ensure they are used for the benefit of the public, particularly to support public education.
🔑 Key Provisions:
Purpose of State and School Lands
State and school lands are held in trust primarily for the support of the public school system.
The lands must be managed to maximize their value for this purpose.
Management Authority
The State Land Commissioner is responsible for managing state and school lands.
Lands may be leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of according to law, but only to maximize benefit to the public.
Disposition and Sale
Certain lands may be sold or leased for uses including agriculture, grazing, mining, and other public or private purposes.
Sales and leases must comply with constitutional and statutory requirements to protect the public interest.
Prohibited Uses
Lands must not be sold or used in a way that undermines the trust for schools.
Laws restrict the use and disposal of lands to prevent loss or misuse.
Public Access and Use
Some lands are reserved for public uses, such as parks or wildlife habitats.
Revenue Use
Revenues from the lands (e.g., lease payments, sale proceeds) are deposited in the Permanent Land Endowment Fund or similar funds that benefit schools.
Protection of Lands
The Constitution includes safeguards against the alienation or mismanagement of these lands.
🎯 Purpose:
Article 10 ensures that state and school lands remain a valuable resource, supporting public education financially and preserving natural resources for the public good.
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