AZ SB1005

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 3-113 to allow producers, shippers, or associations representing them to sue for damages when false information is publicly disseminated claiming perishable agricultural food products are unsafe for human consumption.

Establishes that a person who intentionally disseminates false information about food safety to harm a producer or shipper is liable for damages, including compensatory and punitive damages.

Allows courts to award successful parties court costs and reasonable attorney fees in actions brought under this section.

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

Defines key terms including "false information" (information not based on reliable scientific facts that the disseminator knew or should have known was false), "perishable agricultural food product" (state-grown agricultural or aquacultural products that will perish within a reasonable time), "producer," and "shipper."