12-653. Nonliability for publication made at instance of public officer acting in compliance with law An action for damages shall not lie against the editor, publisher, or proprietor of a newspaper or periodical for publication of a report, proceedings or other matter published at the instance of a public officer acting in compliance with law.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 12.653
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00653.htm· Version 2026