Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28. Transportation § 28-9502. Powers and duties

1. Investigate complaints made to the department concerning violations of this chapter and, on its own initiative, conduct investigations it deems appropriate in order to develop information relating to prevailing procedures for taxi meter rate determination and possible violations of this chapter and to promote accuracy in the determination and representation of quantity in taxi meter rates.

2. Inspect and test taxi meters by a random systematic method determined by the director or in response to a complaint by the public to determine whether the taxi meters meet the requirements prescribed by the department by rule.

3. Apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating this chapter.

4. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4,  2 employ such personnel as needed to assist in administering this chapter.