AZ HB2168

Requires the Attorney General to obtain consent from the county board of supervisors before bringing a public nuisance abatement action in superior court.

Maintains existing authority for county attorneys and city attorneys to independently bring public nuisance actions without requiring additional consent.

Applies to public nuisances that are injurious to health, indecent, offensive, obstruct property use, or interfere with community enjoyment of life or property.

Covers nuisance actions related to sale or distribution of obscene materials within 2,000 feet of schools, public parks, or residential districts.

Retains the class 2 misdemeanor classification for anyone who knowingly maintains or commits a public nuisance or fails to remove one.