religious institutions; charitable services

This bill prohibits Arizona municipalities from requiring religious institutions or 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to obtain permits or rezone their own property when distributing free food, goods, or services to the public. It explicitly overrides local laws that might otherwise impose such requirements on these groups. The law defines "religious institutions" as church-operated nonprofits and "charitable organizations" as tax-exempt nonprofits under federal law. This directly affects how local governments regulate these entities' on-site distribution activities without additional permitting or zoning changes.