Title 36 — Public Health and Safety
55 chapters · 1,413 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 36-1941 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Commission" means the commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing. 2. "Deaf" means a person who cannot generally understand speech sounds with or without a hearing aid when in optimal listening conditions. 3. "Deafbl…
A.R.S. § 36-1942 Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing
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A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor: 1. One member who is selected from the department of economic security. 2. One member who is selected from the Arizona state schools for the deaf a…
A.R.S. § 36-1943 Executive director; duties
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A. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4, the commission shall appoint an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the commission. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4, the commission may employ other employees as necessary, determine their compensation pursuant …
A.R.S. § 36-1944 Duties
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The commission shall act as a bureau of information to the deaf, the hard of hearing and the deafblind, state agencies and institutions providing services to the deaf, the hard of hearing and the deafblind, local agencies of government and other public or private community agenci…
A.R.S. § 36-1945 Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund; gifts and donations; annual report
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A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund is established consisting of fees, penalties and any legislative appropriations. The commission shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. B. The commission may accept and spe…
A.R.S. § 36-1946 Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure
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The commission shall: 1. Adopt rules necessary to achieve the purposes of section 12-242. 2. By rule, classify interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing based on the level of interpreting skills acquired by that person. 3. By rule, establish standards and procedures for t…
A.R.S. § 36-1947 Telecommunication devices for the deaf and the hearing and speech impaired; fund
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A. The commission shall establish and administer a statewide program to purchase, repair and distribute telecommunication devices to residents of this state who are deaf or severely hearing or speech impaired and establish a dual party relay system making all phases of public tel…
A.R.S. § 36-1971 Licensure; acts and persons not affected
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A. A person shall not practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing without a license issued pursuant to this article. The licensure requirements of this article also apply to interpreters who provide services for legal proceedings as prescribed in section 12-24…
A.R.S. § 36-1972 Use of title; prohibited acts; violation; classification
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1. Use any title, abbreviation, words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. 2. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing. 3. Use another person's license. B. A person who violates this section is guilty …
A.R.S. § 36-1973 Qualifications for licensure
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A. To receive a license to practice as an interpreter pursuant to this article a person shall submit an application and application fee as prescribed by the commission. B. The applicant shall document to the commission's satisfaction that the applicant has successfully completed …
A.R.S. § 36-1974 Issuance and renewal of license; continuing education
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B. A license issued pursuant to this article is subject to renewal one year after the date it was issued and terminates thirty days after the renewal date unless it is renewed. C. Each licensee shall renew the license not earlier than sixty days before and not later than thirty d…
A.R.S. § 36-1975 Denial of licensure
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1. The applicant committed fraud or misrepresentation in applying for a license in this state or another state. 2. The applicant was convicted of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude. 3. The applicant does not meet minimum qualifications as prescribed b…
A.R.S. § 36-1976 Revocation or suspension of license
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1. Unprofessional conduct. 2. A violation of this article. 3. Gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of duties. 4. Fraud, dishonesty or corruption. 5. Inability to perform the duties of an interpreter at a level of skill that is required by the commission. 6. Convict…
A.R.S. § 36-1977 Right to examine and copy evidence
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In connection with a commission investigation conducted pursuant to section 36-1976, the commission at all reasonable times has the right to examine and copy any documents, reports, records or other physical evidence of any person being investigated or reports, records and any ot…
A.R.S. § 36-1978 Injunctive relief; bond; service of process
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A. In addition to all other available remedies, if the commission has any reason to believe that a person has violated this article or a commission rule, the commission through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occ…