AN ACT

providing for the application of laws relating to justification and use of force.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Applicability

Laws 2006, chapter 199 applies retroactively to all cases that, as of April 24, 2006, had not been submitted to the fact finder to render a verdict.

Sec. 2.  Purpose

The purpose of this act is to clarify that the legislature intended to make Laws 2006, chapter 199 effective to all cases pending at the time it was signed into law by the Governor on April 24, 2006.

Sec. 3.  Emergency

This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.