AZ HB2494

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 26-342 to clarify the relationship between emergency planning statutes and other applicable law.

Adds language "except as otherwise provided in this article" to establish that the emergency planning article is subject to its own specific provisions.

Confirms that the article does not preempt local charters, ordinances, or codes unless specifically stated otherwise.

Maintains that the article does not require state agencies or local governments to adopt or enforce any statute or rule beyond what is explicitly required.

Preserves the applicability of federal law obligations and liabilities for all persons covered under the article.