Arizona Administrative Code

These words are defined for use in this Article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Agricultural tea” means: a. A water extract of biological materials, excluding any form of human waste, produced to transfer microbial biomass, fine particulate organic matter and soluble …

A. A biological soil amendment of animal origin is treated if it has been processed to completion to adequately reduce undesirable microorganisms of public health significance in accordance with the requirements of R3-10-805, or, in the case of an agricultural tea, the biological…

A. Any biological soil amendment of animal origin shall be handled, conveyed and stored in a manner and location so that it does not become a potential source of contamination to covered produce, food contact surfaces, areas used for a covered activity, water sources, water distr…

The farm may not use human waste for growing covered produce, except sewage sludge biosolids used in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR part 503(D), or equivalent regulatory requirements. Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 681, effective Au…

A. Each of the following treatment processes are acceptable for a biological soil amendment of animal origin that the farm applies in the growing of covered produce, provided that the resulting biological soil amendments are applied in accordance with the applicable requirements …

The farm shall apply the biological soil amendments of animal origin specified in the first column of Table 2 in accordance with the application requirements specified in the second column of Table 2 and the minimum application intervals specified in the third column of Table 2. …

A. The farm shall establish and keep records required under this Article in accordance with the requirements of Article 14. B. For any biological soil amendment of animal origin the farm uses, it shall establish and keep the following records: 1. For a treated biological soil ame…

A. The requirements of this Article apply when a covered activity takes place in an outdoor area or a partially-enclosed building and when, under the circumstances, there is a reasonable probability that animals will contaminate covered produce. B. The requirements of this Articl…

A. The farm shall take the steps set forth in subsection (B) if, under the circumstances, there is a reasonable probability that grazing animals, working animals, or animal intrusion will contaminate covered produce. B. The farm shall both: 1. Assess the relevant areas used for a…

A. Nothing in this Chapter authorizes the “taking” of or attempting to take threatened or endangered species as that term is defined by the federal Endangered Species Act. B. Articles 2 through 17 do not require covered farms to take measures to exclude animals from outdoor growi…

In this Article: “Animal remains” means the body or part of the body of a dead animal in any stage of decomposition. “Authorizing agent” means an individual legally entitled to authorize the cremation of animal remains. “Communal cremation” means remains from multiple animals are…

A. A person shall not provide or represent to provide animal cremation services before submitting to the Board an application and the fee required under subsection (B). B. To obtain an animal crematory license, the Responsible Owner of an animal crematory shall: 1. Submit an appl…

A. An animal crematory license expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year. B. A Responsible Owner that fails to submit a renewal application and the fee required under R3-11-1004(2) to the Board on or before December 31 of an even-numbered year shall cease providing anima…

Under the authority provided by A.R.S. § 32-2207(9), the Board establishes and shall collect the following fees: 1. Animal crematory license: $400; 2. Renewal of an animal crematory license: $400; 3. Penalty for license renewal after January 31 following expiration: $100; and 4. …

The owner shall ensure that: 1. The animal crematory complies with all federal, state, and local laws; 2. The animal crematory is at a fixed location; 3. The retort is constructed to withstand temperatures high enough to reduce animal remains to bone fragments yet protect persons…

The owner shall ensure that: 1. The animal crematory accepts delivery of animal remains only from: a. The owner of the animal remains; b. An animal shelter or humane society; c. A veterinarian licensed under this Chapter; d. An individual or entity with whom the animal crematory …

A. The Responsible Owner shall ensure that the animal crematory has written procedures regarding the manner in which: 1. Animal remains are identified from the time the animal crematory accepts delivery of the animal remains until the cremated remains are released according to in…

A. The Responsible Owner shall ensure that records containing the following information are maintained for three years: 1. For the cremation of individual animal remains: a. Last name of the owner of the animal; b. Name of the animal; c. Description of the animal, including its w…

Under A.R.S. § 32-2292(D), a change of Responsible Owner, cancels a license and the Responsible Owner shall: 1. Submit the cancelled license to the Board within 20 days after the change in Responsible Owner; and 2. Ensure that animal cremation services are not provided until an a…

A. The definitions in A.R.S. §§32-2201, 32-2216(B), 32-2231(D), 32-2232(23), and 32-2281(E) apply to this Chapter. B. Additionally, in this Chapter unless otherwise specified: 1. “Administrative completeness review” means the Board’s process for determining that an individual has…

Within 30 days after a change in operator, the Responsible Owner shall provide a written notice to the Board that includes: 1. Name of the licensed animal crematory; 2. Animal crematory license number; 3. Name of the former operator; 4. Name of the new operator; 5. Date on which …

The Board shall: 1. Hold its annual meeting in June of each year; 2. Make the date, time, and place of its annual meeting available to the public at least 20 days before the date of the annual meeting; and 3. Post notice of a special meeting on its web site and bulletin board at …

Under A.R.S. § 32-2207(8)(c), a member of the public may evaluate the services provided by the Board by: 1. Submitting an evaluation form provided by the Board at the time services are provided. 2. Submitting comments through the Board’s web site, 3. Submitting a letter to the Bo…

The veterinary medical premise license shall be maintained in the premise for which it is issued. Historical Note Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-04 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-104 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Editor’s …

A. Veterinarian fees are as follows: 1. Regular license application and state examination - $400.00 2. Specialty or endorsement application and state examination - $750.00 3. License issued in odd-numbered year - $200.00 4. License issued in even-numbered year - $100.00 5. Licens…

R3-11-106. Reserved

A. Within 20 days after the issuance of a license or certificate, a licensee or certificate holder shall provide written notice to the Board of all residence and veterinary practice addresses. B. A licensee or certificate holder shall provide written notice to the Board within 20…

A. The overall time-frame described in A.R.S. § 41-1072(2) for each type of approval granted by the Board is set forth in Table 1. The applicant and the Executive Director of the Board may agree in writing to extend the overall time-frame. The overall time-frame and the substanti…

The Board shall notify the public about the existence of the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide by providing the ombudsman-citizens’ aide’s name, address, and telephone number on the Board’s web site. Historical Note New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effecti…

A. An applicant for a veterinary medical license shall submit an application packet to the Board that contains: 1. A notarized application form signed by the applicant that contains the information set forth in A.R.S. § 32-2213; 2. The documents required under R3-11-203; and 3. T…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-21 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-202 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effe…

A. An applicant who is a veterinary student at the time of application shall submit with the application packet required under R3-11-201(A) a letter from the office of the dean of the veterinary college stating that the applicant is expected to graduate within 45 days following t…

A. According to A.R.S. § 32-2218, a license issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 21 expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year unless renewed. B. A licensee shall meet the continuing education requirements of Article 4 of this Chapter as a condition of renewal of a licen…

A. An applicant for a temporary permit shall: 1. Submit to the Board the application form required under R3-11-201(A)(1) and the documents required under R3-11-203; 2. Submit to the Board both the application and examination fee and temporary permit fee, payable by certified chec…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-31 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-302 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3).Adopted effective December 11, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-32 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-303 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1).Adopted effective December 11, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective…

A. The Board shall extend a temporary permit as allowed by A.R.S. § 32-2216(B), only if the temporary permittee submits to the Board evidence of good and sufficient reason for failing to take the scheduled state examination and evidence that the temporary permittee is scheduled t…

For purposes of A.R.S. § 32-2216(B), the Board shall consider the following in determining whether “good and sufficient reason” exists for failure to take a state examination: 1. Illness or disability, 2. Military service, or 3. Any other circumstance demonstrated by the temporar…

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), during the two-year period preceding license expiration, a licensee shall complete 20 credit hours of Board-approved continuing education, subject to the following: 1. A maximum of two credit hours in practice management; 2. One credit hou…

A. The following continuing education is approved by the Board: 1. For a veterinarian: a. Continuing education taught in or under the authority of a veterinary college; b. Continuing education sponsored by the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veteri…

A licensee or certificate holder shall submit a written document of continuing education with a renewal application that includes: 1. The name of the licensee or certificate holder; 2. The title of each continuing education; 3. The date of completion of each continuing education;…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-43 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-404 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).

A. A licensee or certificate holder seeking a waiver from the continuing education requirements in this Article shall submit a written request to the Board by December 10th before the license or certificate expires that contains the licensee’s or certificate holder’s name and an …

Under A.R.S. § 32-2232(12), a veterinarian practicing under a license or permit shall practice according to the following standards of professional ethics, which are based on the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association.. The breach o…

A. Before providing a veterinary medical service or housing an animal, a Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that the animal owner is provided a written notice that states whether personnel will be present on the veterinary medical premises for 24-hour observation of the animal…

Historical Note Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-52 renumbered as Section R3-11-503 and subsections (B) and (D) amended effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-60 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-601 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective December 11, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Section repealed by fina…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-61 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-602 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Repealed effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3).

The Board may appoint a committee of Arizona licensed veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to assist the Board to prepare and administer examinations of applicants for veterinary technician certificates. An examination recommended by the examination committee is sub…

A. The Board shall hold a veterinary technician examination at least once a year. A minimum of 20 days before the examination, the Board shall send an applicant a written notice of the date, time, and place of the examination. B. An applicant shall pass a national veterinary tech…