A.R.S. § 42-5202 — Levy of tax

42-5202 . Levy of tax A. There is levied on any severer, and the department shall collect, an excise tax, denominated as a severance tax. B. Except as provided in section 42-5203, the severance tax is in lieu of any other tax imposed upon the activities of mining and processing by article 1 of this chapter. C. The amount of the severance tax levied on a severer engaging in the business of mining shall be determined by multiplying the net severance base by two and one-half per cent.