Title 32 — Professions and Occupations
44 chapters · 1,581 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 32-3525 Renewal of license; late renewal
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Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license issued under this chapter is subject to renewal every other year on or before the birthday of the licensee and expires unless renewed. The board may renew an expired license within ninety days after the expiration of the license if…
A.R.S. § 32-3526 Fees
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A. The board by rule shall establish and collect fees that do not exceed the following: 1. Application for a license, one hundred dollars. 2. Application based on a diploma from a foreign respiratory therapy school, two hundred dollars. 3. Initial license, two hundred dollars. 4.…
A.R.S. § 32-3551 Use of title; initials; prohibited acts
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A. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter may use: 1. The title "licensed respiratory care practitioner" or the initials "R.C.P." which indicate that he is a licensed respiratory care practitioner. 2. An initial or other suffix which indicates possession of a specific …
A.R.S. § 32-3552 Grounds for denial of licenses or disciplinary action; judicial review
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A. The board may deny an application for a license or take disciplinary action pursuant to section 32-3553 if the applicant or licensee: 1. Makes a material misrepresentation on an application or procures a license by fraud. 2. Negligently or knowingly employs an unlicensed perso…
A.R.S. § 32-3553 Disciplinary action; duty to report; immunity; proceedings; board action; confidentiality
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A. The board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that relates to a licensee and that appears to show the existence of any of the causes for disciplinary action prescribed in section 32-3552 or that a licensed respiratory care practitioner is or may be professionally in…
A.R.S. § 32-3554 Reinstatement of license; modification of probation
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A. If the license of a licensed respiratory care practitioner is revoked or probation is imposed he may apply to the board for reinstatement of his license or modification of the conditions of the probation one year after the date of revocation or imposition of probation. B. The …
A.R.S. § 32-3555 Hearings and investigations; subpoenas; representation
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A. The board may issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and administer oaths, take testimony, hear offers of proof and receive exhibits in evidence in connection with a board investigation or hearing. If a board subpoena is disobeyed, th…
A.R.S. § 32-3556 Unlawful acts
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From and after August 31, 1991, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Engage in the practice of respiratory care unless he is licensed or excepted from licensure pursuant to this chapter. 2. Represent himself to be a licensed respiratory care practitioner or an inhalation therapist …
A.R.S. § 32-3557 Injunctive relief; bond; service of process
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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 a provision of this chapter or a board rule, the board through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occ…
A.R.S. § 32-3558 Violation; classification
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A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
A.R.S. § 32-3601 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Appraisal" or "real estate appraisal" means a statement that is independently and impartially prepared by an individual setting forth an opinion as to the market value of real property as of a specific date and supported…
A.R.S. § 32-3602 Applicability of chapter
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This chapter does not apply to: 1. A real estate broker or salesperson who is licensed in this state and who, when acting as such, gives an opinion as to the price of real estate if this opinion is not referred to as an appraisal. 2. A natural person, a corporation through its of…
A.R.S. § 32-3603 Registration, license or certificate use; exception
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A. All real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews performed on real property in this state shall be performed only by individuals who are registered, licensed or certified in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. No person, other than a registered trainee appraiser …
A.R.S. § 32-3605 Deputy director; duties; powers; immunity
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A. The deputy director shall adopt rules in aid or in furtherance of this chapter. B. The deputy director shall: 1. Adopt standards for appraisal practice that is regulated by this chapter. The standards at a minimum shall be equivalent to the standards of professional appraisal …
A.R.S. § 32-3607 Fees; use of credit cards; appraisal subcommittee fund
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A. The deputy director shall charge and collect fees that are sufficient to fund the activities necessary to carry out this chapter. The fees include: 1. An application fee for licensure or certification of not more than $400. 2. An application fee for a resident temporary licens…
A.R.S. § 32-3609 Confidential records
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Except as otherwise provided by law, the following records are confidential: 1. Questions contained in any examination administered by or for the deputy director or in any examination submitted to the deputy director for course approval. 2. Questions asked and the answers of indi…
A.R.S. § 32-3610 Uniform standards of professional appraisal practice; state standards; exception
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[Repealed or reserved.]
A.R.S. § 32-3611 Registration, licensure and certification process
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A. Applications for original registration, licensure or certification, renewals and examinations shall be made in writing to the deputy director on forms approved by the deputy director. B. Appropriate fees, as fixed by the deputy director pursuant to section 32-3607, shall accom…
A.R.S. § 32-3612 Classifications of licensure, registration and certification
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The following classifications are established: 1. State-certified general real estate appraisers consisting of those persons meeting the requirements for certification relating to the appraisal or appraisal review of all types of real property. 2. State-certified residential real…
A.R.S. § 32-3613 Application and qualification requirements for licensure
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A. An application for licensure and examination shall be made on forms as prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the required fees. B. Persons filing for licensure shall meet the minimum criteria for licensure established by the deputy director under section 32-3…
A.R.S. § 32-3614 Application and qualification requirements for certification
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A. An application for certification and examination shall be made on forms prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the required fees. B. Persons filing for certification shall meet the minimum criteria for certification established by the deputy director under sec…
A.R.S. § 32-3614.01 Application for registered trainee appraiser certificates
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An application for a registered trainee appraiser certificate shall be made on a form prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the fees prescribed by section 32-3607. An applicant must complete education requirements as outlined by the appraiser qualifications boar…
A.R.S. § 32-3614.02 Application for supervisory appraiser designation
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An application for a supervisory appraiser designation shall be made on a form prescribed by the deputy director. The applicant must submit proof of successful completion of a course that is specifically oriented to the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers …
A.R.S. § 32-3615 Experience requirement for licensure or certification
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A. Each applicant for licensure or certification shall have experience that was acquired within ten years immediately preceding the filing of the application for licensure or certification. B. Each applicant for licensure or certification shall furnish under oath a detailed listi…
A.R.S. § 32-3616 Terms of license or certificate
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A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a license or certificate issued under this chapter is valid for two years from the date of issuance. The expiration date of the license or certificate shall appear on the license or certificate. B. A registration certificate …
A.R.S. § 32-3617 Nonresident temporary licensure or certification
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A. Every applicant for nonresident temporary licensure or certification under this chapter who is not a resident of this state shall submit, with the application for nonresident temporary licensure or certification, an irrevocable consent that service of process on the applicant …
A.R.S. § 32-3618 Reciprocity
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Reciprocity shall be granted to an appraiser if all of the following conditions apply: 1. The appraiser holds a credential from a state that is in compliance with 12 United States Code sections 3310, 3332, 3333, 3335, 3338, 3339, 3341, 3342, 3345, 3346, 3347, 3348, 3350, 3351, 33…
A.R.S. § 32-3619 Renewal of license or certificate; fees
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A. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 32-4301, to renew a registration certificate as a registered trainee appraiser or a license or certificate as a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser, the holder of a current, valid license or certificate shall …
A.R.S. § 32-3620 Basis for denial of a license or certificate
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A. The deputy director may deny the initial issuance or renewal of a license or certificate as a registered trainee appraiser, a supervisory appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or on any of the grounds pres…
A.R.S. § 32-3621 Addresses; telephone numbers; email addresses; notification of change
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A. Each registered trainee appraiser or state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall advise the deputy director of the address of the person's principal place of business and all other addresses at which the person is currently engaged in the business of preparing real prope…
A.R.S. § 32-3622 Licenses and certificates
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A. A license or certificate issued under this chapter shall be signed on behalf of the deputy director and shall bear the license or certificate number assigned by the deputy director. B. Each state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall place the appraiser's license or cert…
A.R.S. § 32-3623 Use of term
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A. The term "state-licensed appraiser" or "state-certified appraiser" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the license or certificate and may not be used after or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation or group or in …
A.R.S. § 32-3624 Professional corporations and partnerships; appraisal assistance
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A corporation, partnership or other business entity may provide appraisal services in connection with transactions related to this chapter if the appraisal is prepared by individuals who are licensed or certified in accordance with this chapter. An individual who is not a state-l…
A.R.S. § 32-3625 Continuing education
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A. As a prerequisite to renewal of a license or certificate, a state registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall present evidence satisfactory to the deputy director of having met the continuing education requirements of either subsection B…
A.R.S. § 32-3627 Inactive license or certificate status; reactivation application; renewal application and fee; continuing education
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A. Any license or certificate holder may request that the license or certificate be placed on inactive status by filing with the deputy director an application that includes all of the following: 1. The license or certificate holder's name. 2. The license or certificate number. 3…
A.R.S. § 32-3628 Inactive license or certificate status during military duty; reactivation application; renewal application and fee; continuing education
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1. The license or certificate holder's name. 2. The license or certificate number. 3. The date that the active military duty begins. 4. A request for inactive status. B. The license or certificate is deemed to be on inactive status while the license or certificate holder is on ac…
A.R.S. § 32-3631 Disciplinary proceedings; civil penalties
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A. The rights of an applicant or holder under a license or certificate as a registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser may be revoked or suspended, or the holder of the license or certificate may otherwise be disciplined, including being placed …
A.R.S. § 32-3632 Hearing and judicial review; costs and fees; appeal
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A. The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place prescribed by the deputy director and shall be in accordance with title 41, chapter 6, article 10. B. If a case proceeds to a hearing before either the deputy director or an administrative law judge, both of the following…
A.R.S. § 32-3633 Undue influence; classification
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A person who induces or influences the actions of an appraiser for purposes of securing an appraisal that is grossly misleading, or fraudulent, is guilty of a class 6 felony.
A.R.S. § 32-3634 Prohibition against discrimination
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If appraisal users require specific appraiser qualifications or experience for certain transactions necessary to carry out or to meet the responsibilities of the appraisal user, these requirements shall be related to the special skills that are required of an individual in connec…
A.R.S. § 32-3635 Standards of practice; unprofessional conduct
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A. A registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall comply with the standards of professional appraisal practice. B. An appraisal or appraisal report shall not be issued by a real estate appraiser unless it meets the appraisal standards establ…
A.R.S. § 32-3636 Contingent fees
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A state-licensed or state-certified appraiser may not accept a fee for an appraisal assignment that is contingent on the appraiser reporting a predetermined estimate, analysis or opinion or that is contingent on the opinion, conclusion or value reached or on the consequences resu…
A.R.S. § 32-3637 Retention of records; definition
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A. A state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall retain a work file for at least five years after preparation of the work file or at least two years after final disposition of any judicial proceeding in which the appraiser provided testimony related to the work file, whiche…
A.R.S. § 32-3638 Violation; classification
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Any person who performs a real estate appraisal or appraisal review, who is not licensed or certified under this chapter and who knowingly assumes or uses any title, designation or abbreviation likely to create the impression of licensure or certification by this state or any per…
A.R.S. § 32-3639 Damages; injunctive relief
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If the deputy director has a reasonable basis to believe, after investigation, that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, the deputy director may bring an action in superior court for appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief, damages sustained and taxable…
A.R.S. § 32-3640 Prohibition; indemnification agreement
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A. Any person, party or entity who hires, engages or communicates with an appraiser directly or through an agent shall not require or attempt to require the appraiser to sign any indemnification agreement that would hold harmless the hiring person, party or entity, its owners, ag…
A.R.S. § 32-3651 Definitions
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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Analysis" means the review of a property valuation or legal classification established by a county assessor in the representation of a person in appealing the property valuation or legal classification to the county asse…
A.R.S. § 32-3652 Registration; renewal; fees
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A. An individual who wishes to act as a property tax agent shall apply for registration by submitting to the deputy director a completed application form prescribed by the deputy director with the initial registration fee. The applicant shall also file with the deputy director an…
A.R.S. § 32-3653 Property tax agent conduct
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A property tax agent: 1. Shall not knowingly misrepresent any information or act in a fraudulent manner. 2. Shall not prepare documents or provide evidence in a property valuation or legal classification appeal unless the agent is authorized by the property owner to do so and any…
A.R.S. § 32-3654 Disciplinary actions
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A. On the complaint of any person or on the deputy director's own motion, the deputy director shall investigate any suspected violation of this article by a property tax agent. If the deputy director finds a violation, the deputy director may issue a letter of concern. B. If the …