SB1546

Arizona SB1546 prohibits municipalities from requiring religious institutions or charitable organizations to rezone or obtain permits for.

Arizona SB1546 amends the state statutes to ensure that municipalities cannot impose rezoning requirements or permit obligations on religious institutions or charitable organizations when they distribute charitable foods, goods, or services on their own property. The bill defines "charitable foods, goods or services" as items given free to the public, "charitable organization" as entities exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and "religious institution" as entities owned and operated by a church or religious organization.