AZ SB1028

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 3-113 to allow producers, shippers, or associations representing them to sue for damages when false information about perishable agricultural food products being unsafe is maliciously disseminated to the public.

Establishes liability for any person who intentionally disseminates false information to the public that a perishable agricultural food product is not safe for human consumption with the purpose of harming a producer or shipper.

Permits courts to award compensatory damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees to successful parties in actions brought under this section.

Sets a two-year statute of limitations for commencing actions under this section from the date the false information is disseminated.

Defines key terms including "false information" (not based on reliable scientific facts or data), "perishable agricultural food product" (state-grown food that will perish within a reasonable time), "producer" (person who grows or produces such products), and "shipper" (person who ships, transports, sells or markets the products).