Title 32 — Professions and Occupations
44 chapters · 1,581 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 32-2901 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Acupuncture" means a medical therapy in which ailments are diagnosed and treated by the specific application of needles, heat or physical and electromagnetic impulses or currents to specific anatomic points on the body t…
A.R.S. § 32-2902 Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners; membership; terms; removal; immunity
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A. The board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor: 1. Two public members. 2. Until January 1, 2017, four members who are licensed pursuant to section 32-2912, subsection A. 3. Beginning Janua…
A.R.S. § 32-2903 Board meetings; organization; compensation
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A. The board shall hold an annual meeting each September in Maricopa county. At this meeting the board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice president. B. The board by majority vote may also establish an annual schedule of regular meetings at times and places pre…
A.R.S. § 32-2904 Powers and duties
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A. The board shall: 1. Conduct all examinations for applicants for a license under this chapter, issue licenses, conduct hearings, regulate the conduct of licensees and administer and enforce this chapter. 2. Enforce the standards of practice prescribed by this chapter and board …
A.R.S. § 32-2905 Executive director; duties
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A. The executive director of the acupuncture board of examiners shall serve as the executive director of the board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners. The staff of the acupuncture board of examiners shall carry out the administrative responsibilities of the board of…
A.R.S. § 32-2906 Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund
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A. A board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit fifteen percent of all monies collected under this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the remaining eighty-five percent in …
A.R.S. § 32-2906; Version 2 Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund
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(L24, Ch. 222, sec. 38. Eff. 7/1/28) A. A board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit ten percent of all monies collected under this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the …
A.R.S. § 32-2907 Jurisdiction arbitration panel; members; procedures; duties
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A. When the board receives a complaint on a licensee who is also licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title, the board shall immediately notify the other board. B. If the boards disagree and if both boards continue to claim jurisdiction over the dual licensee, an arbitra…
A.R.S. § 32-2911 Persons and acts not affected by chapter
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This chapter does not prevent: 1. The practice of any other method, system or science of healing by a person who is licensed pursuant to the laws of this state if that person is acting within the scope of that license. 2. The practice by licensees discharging their duties while m…
A.R.S. § 32-2912 Qualifications of applicant; applications; scope of practice
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A. The board shall grant a license to practice pursuant to this chapter to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: 1. Holds a degree from an approved school of medicine or has received a medical education that the board determines is of equivalent quality. 2. Ho…
A.R.S. § 32-2913 Examination; reexamination
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A. An applicant for licensure shall successfully pass an examination prescribed by the board. B. If a person is seeking licensure pursuant to section 32-2912, subsection A, the examination for a license to practice under this chapter shall include all subjects that are generally …
A.R.S. § 32-2914 Fees
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A. The board by formal vote at its annual meeting shall establish fees and penalties that do not exceed the following: 1. $550 for an application for a license to practice homeopathic medicine pursuant to section 32-2912, subsection G, paragraph 1. 2. $250 for issuance of an init…
A.R.S. § 32-2915 Licensure; issuance; duplicate licenses; renewal; continuing education; expiration; cancellation
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A. The board shall issue a license to practice homeopathic medicine in this state if the applicant meets all board requirements for licensure and pays the licensure fee. B. The board may issue a duplicate license to a person who holds a license under this chapter on payment of th…
A.R.S. § 32-2916 Directory; change of address; civil penalty; fees
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A. The board may publish an annual directory containing the following: 1. The names and addresses of the officers and members of the board. 2. The names and addresses of all persons who are certified, licensed or registered by the board. 3. The current certified board rules. 4. A…
A.R.S. § 32-2917 Locum tenens registration
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A. The board president or a person designated by the board may issue locum tenens registration to a person who meets all of the following requirements: 1. Submits proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant for registration holds an unrestricted license to practice allopat…
A.R.S. § 32-2931 Violations; classification
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A. The following acts are class 5 felonies: 1. Practicing medicine as a homeopathic doctor or homeopathic practitioner pursuant to this chapter without being licensed or exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter. 2. Securing a license to engage in the practice of homeopathic…
A.R.S. § 32-2932 Use of title or abbreviation by licensees
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A. A person who is licensed pursuant to section 32-2912, subsection A may use the designation and sign the licensee's name, wherever required, in any capacity, as "homeopathic doctor", "homeopathic physician". If the licensee is a graduate of a board-approved allopathic school of…
A.R.S. § 32-2933 Definition of unprofessional conduct
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A. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "unprofessional conduct" includes the following acts, whether occurring in this state or elsewhere: 1. Performing an invasive surgical procedure that is not specifically allowed by this chapter or by board rules or pursua…
A.R.S. § 32-2934 Grounds for suspension or revocation of license; duty to report; unprofessional conduct hearing; decision of board
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A. The board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a licensee is or may be medically incompetent, guilty of unprofessional conduct or mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of homeopathic medicine. Any licensee, the Arizo…
A.R.S. § 32-2935 Right to examine and copy evidence; summoning witnesses and documents; taking testimony; right to counsel; court aid; process
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A. In connection with the investigation by the board on its own motion or as the result of information received pursuant to section 32-2934, subsection A, the board or its authorized agents or employees shall at all reasonable times have access to, for the purpose of examination,…
A.R.S. § 32-2936 Patient records
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A licensee must keep a patient's medical records as follows: 1. If the patient is an adult, for at least seven years after the last date the licensee provided the patient with medical or health care services. 2. If the patient is a child, either for at least three years after the…
A.R.S. § 32-2937 Judicial review
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Except as provided in section 41-1092.08, subsection H, judicial review of license suspension or revocation is available pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6.
A.R.S. § 32-2939 Medical assistants
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This chapter does not prevent a medical assistant from assisting a licensee pursuant to rules adopted by the board.
A.R.S. § 32-2940 Injunctive relief
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A. In addition to all other available remedies, if the board has any reason to believe that a person has violated this chapter or a board rule, the board through the attorney general or the county attorney may apply to the superior court in Maricopa county for an injunction restr…
A.R.S. § 32-2941 Substance abuse and treatment rehabilitation program; private contract; funding
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A. The board may establish a program for the treatment and rehabilitation of licensees who are impaired by alcohol or substance abuse. This program shall include education, intervention, therapeutic treatment and posttreatment monitoring and support. B. The board may contract wit…
A.R.S. § 32-2942 Mental, behavioral and physical health evaluation and treatment program; confidential consent agreement; private contract; immunity
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A. The board may establish a confidential program for the evaluation, treatment and monitoring of persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter and who have a medical, psychiatric, psychological or behavioral health disorder that may impact the ability to safely practice medi…
A.R.S. § 32-2943 Complaints; statute of limitations
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1. Medical malpractice settlements or judgments or allegations of sexual misconduct or if an incident or occurrence involved a felony, diversion of a controlled substance or impairment while practicing by the licensee. 2. A board's consideration of the specific unprofessional con…
A.R.S. § 32-2951 Dispensing drugs and devices; conditions; exception; civil penalty; definition
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A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a person who is licensed pursuant to section 32-2912, subsection A may dispense drugs and devices kept by the licensee, including: 1. Controlled substances. 2. Prescription-only drugs. 3. Homeopathic medications. 4. Nonprescr…