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AZ Rev Stat § 32-1131 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1131 - Definitions

32-1131.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Assessment"  means the contribution by a contractor to the residential contractors' recovery fund. 2. " Fund"  means the residential contractors' recovery fund. 3. " Residential contractor"  means a contractor as defined in section 32-1101 who is licensed to perform work on residential property pursuant to this chapter and who engages in residential contracting.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1132.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1132.01 - Actual damages; fund; limitations; definition

32-1132.01.  Actual damages;  fund;  limitations;  definition A. An award from the residential contractors' recovery fund is limited to residential real properties. The fund may not issue an award covering damages to commercial property. B. An award from the residential contractors' recovery fund may not exceed the actual damages suffered by the claimant as a direct result of a contractor's violation. Actual damages: 1. May not exceed an amount necessary to complete or repair a residential structure or appurtenance within residential property lines. 2. Must be established by bids supplied by or the value of work performed by a person that is licensed pursuant to this chapter if the person is required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. C. If the claimant paid a deposit or down payment and no actual work is performed or materials are delivered,  the claimant's actual damages are the exact dollar amount of the deposit or down payment plus interest at the rate of ten percent a year from the date the deposit or down payment is made,  but may not exceed $30, 000. Interest may not be paid from the fund on any other awards under this chapter unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. D. The maximum individual award from the residential contractors' recovery fund is $30, 000. An individual claimant may not be awarded more than the maximum individual award.  E. Monies in the residential contractors' recovery fund may not be awarded for attorney fees or costs,  except in contested cases appealed to the superior court. F. If the claimant has recovered a portion of the claimant's loss from sources other than the fund,  the registrar shall deduct the amount recovered from other sources from the amount of actual damages suffered pursuant to subsection B of this section and direct the difference,  not to exceed $30, 000,  to be paid from the fund. G. The claimant may not be the spouse of the residential contractor or the personal representative of the spouse of the residential contractor. H. For the purposes of this section,  " actual damages"  means the reasonable cost of completing the contract and repairing the contractor's defective performance,  minus the part of the contract price still unpaid.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1133.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1133.01 - Administrative recovery; statute of limitations

32-1133.01.  Administrative recovery;  statute of limitations A. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter,  if a contractor license has been revoked or suspended as a result of an order to remedy a violation of this chapter,  the registrar may order payment from the residential contractors' recovery fund to remedy the violation. B. The registrar must serve the contractor with a notice setting forth the amount claimed or to be awarded.  C. If the contractor contests the amount or propriety of the payment,  the contractor must respond in writing within ten days after the date of service by requesting a hearing to determine the amount or propriety of the payment. The contractor's failure to respond in writing within ten days after the date of service may be deemed a waiver by the contractor of the right to contest the amount claimed or to be awarded.  D. Service of the notice required by subsection B of this section may be made by personal service to the contractor or by mailing a copy of the notice by certified mail with postage prepaid to the contractor's latest address of record on file in the registrar's office.  E. If service is made by certified mail,  it is effective five days after the notice is mailed. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  the contractor or claimant may seek judicial review of the registrar's final award pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.  F. A claimant to the residential contractors' recovery fund pursuant to this section must show that the claimant has proceeded against any existing bond covering the residential contractor. G. A claim for payment from the residential contractor's recovery fund must be submitted within two years after all proceedings,  reviews and appeals connected with the registrar's final order terminate.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1134 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1134 - Powers and duties of registrar

32-1134.  Powers and duties of registrar A. The registrar shall: 1. Establish assessments and maintain the fund balance at a level sufficient to pay operating costs and anticipated claims using the cash basis of accounting. 2. Cause an examination of the fund to be made every three years by an independent certified public accountant. 3. File with the department of insurance and financial institutions an annual statement of the condition of the fund. 4. Employ accountants and attorneys from monies in the fund,  but not to exceed $10, 000 in any fiscal year,  that are necessary for the performance of the duties prescribed in this section. 5. Employ or contract with individuals and procure equipment and operational support,  to be paid from or purchased with monies in the fund,  but not to exceed in any fiscal year fourteen percent of the total amount deposited in the fund in the prior fiscal year as may be necessary to monitor,  process or oppose claims filed by claimants,  which may result in collection from the recovery fund. B. Notwithstanding section 32-1135,  the registrar may expend interest monies from the fund to increase public awareness of the fund. This expenditure may not exceed $50, 000 in any fiscal year.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1134.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1134.02 - Insufficiency of fund

32-1134.02.  Insufficiency of fund If at any time the monies deposited in the residential contractors' recovery fund are insufficient to satisfy any duly authorized claim or portion thereof,  the registrar shall,  when sufficient monies have been deposited in the residential contractors' recovery fund,  satisfy any unpaid claims or portion of unpaid claims with priority for payment based on either: 1. The time of filing a certified copy of the court order with the registrar. 2. The date of the administrative order directing payment from the residential contractors' recovery fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1135 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1135 - Deposit of assessments

32-1135.  Deposit of assessments The assessments received by the registrar for deposit in the fund shall be held in trust for carrying out the purposes of the fund. On notice from the registrar,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1137 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1137 - Notice of authorized payment to claimant

32-1137.  Notice of authorized payment to claimant On authorization of payment from the residential contractors' recovery fund,  the registrar shall notify the claimant that: 1. The amount authorized for payment is subject to repayment by the claimant if the judgment of the court is finally reversed. 2. It is the responsibility of the claimant to respond to an appeal from the judgment. 3. On appeal from the judgment,  postponement of acceptance by the claimant of the amount authorized for payment does not operate as a waiver of any rights of the claimant.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1138 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1138 - Subrogation

32-1138.  Subrogation The state has the right of subrogation to the extent of payments made from the residential contractors' recovery fund including the right to collect from a bond,  cash payment or alternative to cash payment made pursuant to section 32-1152 or 32-1152.01. The registrar and the attorney general shall promptly enforce all subrogation claims.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1139 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1139 - Liability of fund for each residential contractor's license; suspension of license; repayment

32-1139.  Liability of fund for each residential contractor's license;  suspension of license;  repayment A. The liability of the fund shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars for any one residential contractor's license. If claims against the fund on behalf of any one residential contractor's license exceed two hundred thousand dollars,  the claims shall be paid based on a pro rata share of the common liability,  and the registrar or a court entering an order for payment after the sum of two hundred thousand dollars has been paid from the fund shall modify the order indicating that no further recovery from the fund shall be allowed. B. If any amount is paid from the fund in settlement of a claim arising from the act,  representation,  transaction or conduct of a residential contractor,  the license of the contractor shall be automatically suspended by operation of law until the amount paid from the fund is repaid in full,  plus interest at the rate of ten per cent a year. Any person who is or was,  at the time of the act or omission,  named on a license that has been suspended because of a payment from the recovery fund is not eligible to receive a new license or retain another existing license that also shall be suspended by operation of law,  nor shall any suspended license be reactivated,  until the amount paid from the fund is repaid as provided in this subsection. C. After receiving an award from the fund pursuant to this article a person is deemed to have assigned to the registrar the person's rights for recovery against the responsible residential contractor licensed pursuant to this chapter to the extent of the person's award from the fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1140 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1140 - Disciplinary action against contractor

32-1140.  Disciplinary action against contractor This article does not limit the authority of the registrar to take disciplinary action against any licensed contractor for a violation of this chapter,  or of the rules and regulations of the registrar,  nor does the repayment in full of all obligations to the fund by any contractor nullify or modify the effect of any other disciplinary proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter or the rules and regulations.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1170 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1170 - Definitions

32-1170.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Solar contractor"  means a contractor,  as defined in section 32-1101,  who installs,  alters or repairs solar devices. 2. " Solar device"  means a device for the use and application of solar energy incidental to: (a) Boilers,  steamfitting and process piping. (b) Plumbing. (c) Air conditioning or comfort heating and cooling systems. (d) Hot water systems for residences and swimming pools. (e) Solar daylighting by a device as defined in section 44-1761.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1170.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1170.01 - Installation, alteration or repair of solar device without qualification as solar contractor prohibited

32-1170.01.  Installation,  alteration or repair of solar device without qualification as solar contractor prohibited After June 30,  1980,  it is unlawful for a contractor to install,  alter or repair a solar device without qualifying as a solar contractor pursuant to this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1170.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1170.02 - Qualification examination

32-1170.02.  Qualification examination A. To qualify as a solar contractor under this article,  the applicant shall: 1. Submit to the registrar an application on forms prescribed by the registrar,  identifying the applicant and the classification of license held or sought by the applicant,  and pay the prescribed fee. 2. Pass an examination approved and conducted by the registrar that is specific to the solar requirements of the classification of license held or sought by the applicant. 3. Meet all other provisions of this chapter relating to obtaining and maintaining an appropriate license. B. The examination shall be given by the registrar at the times and places prescribed by the registrar. C. The license of a successful applicant shall be appropriately marked or supplemented by the registrar to indicate qualification as a solar contractor within the scope of that license.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1184 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1184 - Interruption of performance of construction contract; damages; termination of contract

32-1184.  Interruption of performance of construction contract;  damages;  termination of contract A. A contractor licensed under this chapter may interrupt the performance of a construction contract without penalty or liability for breach of contract if any applicable law or rule requires the cessation of work or the contractor encounters any hazardous substance or hazardous material which is required to be removed or contained by any applicable law or rule and either of the following apply: 1. Any applicable law or rule prohibits the contractor from proceeding to remove or contain the hazardous material or hazardous substance unless the contractor is duly licensed and the contractor is not so licensed. 2. The removal or containment of the hazardous material or hazardous substance cannot be accomplished without a cessation of work. B. A contractor licensed under this chapter whose work is impaired,  impeded or prohibited under subsection A may interrupt performance of the construction contract as provided in this section only to the extent of the area affected by the hazardous materials or hazardous substances removed or contained by the owner or as otherwise required by applicable statute or rule. C. A person who interrupts the performance of a construction contract under subsection A is entitled to reasonable and foreseeable damages caused by the delay unless the existence of the specific hazardous substance or hazardous material is disclosed in writing prior to entering into the contract. The right to damages is conditioned upon notification within a reasonable period of time to the owner of the discovery by the person of the existence of the hazardous material or hazardous substance. This section shall not affect any legal rights and remedies otherwise existing between the parties,  including but not limited to rights to damages,  setoff and counterclaim. D. The owner may terminate the construction contract on payment to the contractor,  subcontractor or other person whose work is delayed under subsection A of the amount of any services or materials supplied or expended which conform to the contract terms and specifications and the payment of damages subject to the provisions of subsection C to the date of the termination of the contract.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1186 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1186 - Construction contracts; void provisions

32-1186.  Construction contracts;  void provisions A. The following are against this state's public policy and are void and unenforceable: 1. A provision,  covenant,  clause or understanding in,  collateral to or affecting a construction contract that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state or that requires any litigation arising from the contract to be conducted in another state. 2. A provision,  covenant,  clause or understanding in,  collateral to or affecting a construction contract stating that a party to the contract cannot suspend performance under the contract or terminate the contract if another party to the contract fails to make prompt payments under the contract pursuant to section 32-1181,  32-1182 or 32-1183. B. Any mediation,  arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding arising from a construction contract for work performed in this state shall be conducted in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1187 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1187 - Applicability to state and political subdivisions

32-1187.  Applicability to state and political subdivisions Sections 32-1182,  32-1183,  32-1185 and 32-1186 do not apply to this state or political subdivisions of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1188 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1188 - Applicability to construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant; definitions

32-1188.  Applicability to construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant;  definitions A. The requirements in section 32-1182 do not apply to construction contracts for the construction of a dwelling for an owner-occupant unless the following legend or substantially similar language appears in clear and conspicuous type on the front page of each billing or estimate from the contractor to the owner-occupant:  Notice to owner of applicability of Arizona prompt pay act (Notice required by Arizona Revised Statutes  section 32-1188)  Attention: Your obligations to pay your contractor are subject to the Arizona prompt pay act. That act is set forth in title 32,  chapter 10,  article 5,  Arizona Revised Statutes. The full text of the statutes are available at your local public law library or on the internet. Under that act,  you have the right to withhold all or a portion of a payment to a contractor for a variety of reasons,  including defective construction work that has not been corrected. However,  in order to do so,  you must issue a written statement setting forth in reasonable detail your reasons for withholding payments within fourteen (14) days after the date you receive a billing or estimate. If you fail to issue the written statement within that period,  the billing or estimate will be deemed approved. Once the billing or estimate is deemed approved,  you must pay the billing or estimate within seven (7) days. Generally,  you are limited by the act to withholding only an amount that is sufficient to pay the direct costs and expenses you reasonably expect to incur to protect you from loss for which the contractor is responsible. You are encouraged to read the act in full to know your obligations and rights.  B. For the purposes of this section,  " dwelling"  and " owner-occupant"  have the same meanings prescribed in section 33-1002.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1202 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1202 - Scope of practice; practice of dentistry

32-1202.  Scope of practice;  practice of dentistry For the purposes of this chapter,  the practice of dentistry is the diagnosis,  surgical or nonsurgical treatment and performance of related adjunctive procedures for any disease,  pain,  deformity,  deficiency,  injury or physical condition of the human tooth or teeth,  alveolar process,  gums,  lips,  cheek,  jaws,  oral cavity and associated tissues,  including the removal of stains,  discolorations and concretions.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1203 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1203 - State board of dental examiners; qualifications of members; terms

32-1203.  State board of dental examiners;  qualifications of members;  terms A. The state board of dental examiners is established consisting of six licensed dentists,  two licensed dental hygienists,  two public members and one business entity member appointed by the governor for a term of four years,  to begin and end on January 1. B. Before appointment by the governor,  a prospective member of the board shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the governor for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation. C. The business entity member and the public members may participate in all board proceedings and determinations,  except in the preparing,  giving or grading of examinations for licensure. Dental hygienist board members may participate in all board proceedings and determinations,  except in the preparing,  giving and grading of examinations that do not relate to dental hygiene procedures. D. A board member shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. E. For the purposes of this section,  business entity member does not include a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1204 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1204 - Removal from office

32-1204.  Removal from office The governor may remove a member of the board for persistent neglect of duty,  incompetency,  unfair,  biased,  partial or dishonorable conduct,  or gross immorality. Conviction of a felony or revocation of the dental license of a member of the board shall ipso facto terminate his membership.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1205 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1205 - Organization; meetings; quorum; staff

32-1205.  Organization;  meetings;  quorum;  staff A. The board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice-president who shall act also as secretary-treasurer. B. Board meetings shall be conducted pursuant to title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. Beginning September 1,  2015,  meetings held pursuant to this subsection shall be audio recorded and the audio recording shall be posted to the board's website within five business days after the meeting. C. The board may employ an executive director,  subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4 and legislative appropriation. D. The board or the executive director may employ personnel,  as necessary,  subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4 and legislative appropriation.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1206 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1206 - Compensation of board

32-1206.  Compensation of board Members of the board are entitled to receive compensation in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars for each day actually spent in performing necessary work authorized by the board and all expenses necessarily and properly incurred while performing this work.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-1208 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-1208 - Failure to respond to subpoena; civil penalty

32-1208.  Failure to respond to subpoena;  civil penalty In addition to any disciplinary action authorized by statute,  the board may assess a nondisciplinary civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars for a licensee who fails to respond to a subpoena issued by the board pursuant to this chapter.