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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2536 - Physician assistants; documentation; certification; rules

32-2536.
Physician assistants;  documentation;  certification;  rules
A. A physician assistant who is licensed pursuant to this chapter,  who is in good standing,  who has graduated from an accredited physician assistant program in the United States and who has at least eight thousand clinical practice hours within the previous five years in this state or another jurisdiction shall provide the board with documentation of having completed at least eight thousand hours of clinical practice in order to meet the requirements of section 32-2531,  subsection B. The board shall develop:
1. A policy that sets forth the process of attestation or documentation required as proof of completion of at least eight thousand clinical practice hours and issuance of certification of completion of the eight thousand clinical practice hours.
2. An alternative comparable standard for certification of eight thousand hours of clinical practice for physician assistants who have been actively practicing for more than five years.
B. The board shall adopt rules establishing additional certification standards or requirements for physician assistants who previously completed eight thousand clinical practice hours certified by the board and who are seeking employment with a collaborating physician or entity for a position that is not substantially similar to the practice setting or specialty in which the physician assistant was previously certified. The certification standards or requirements shall ensure appropriate training and oversight,  including a supervision agreement if warranted,  for the physician assistant's new practice setting or specialty.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2554 - Violation; classification

32-2554.
Violation;  classification
A. A person who does any of the following is guilty of a class 6 felony:
1. Performs a health care task if that person is not licensed pursuant to this chapter or is not exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter.
2. Secures a license to perform health care tasks by fraud or deceit.
3. Impersonates a member of the board.
B. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use the designation " P.A." ,  " P.A.-C."  or " Physician assistant"  or use any other words,  initials or symbols in a way that leads the public to believe that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2555 - Injunctions

32-2555.
Injunctions
A. The superior court may issue an injunction to enjoin:
1. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter or who is not exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter from performing health care tasks.
2. A physician assistant from performing health care tasks if the court determines that the licensee will or may cause irreparable damage to the public health and safety before the board has an opportunity to act pursuant to section 32-2551.
3. An act proscribed in section 32-2554,  subsection B.
B. In a petition for an injunction pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section,  it is sufficient for the petitioner to charge that the respondent on a day certain in a named county engaged in the performance of health care tasks without being licensed or exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter. It is not necessary for the petitioner to show damage or injury.
C. In a petition for an injunction pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section,  the petitioner shall specify the facts regarding the licensee's threat to the public health and safety.
D. The board shall file the petition in the superior court in Maricopa county or in the county where the respondent resides or is found.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2556 - Human immunodeficiency virus; disclosure; immunity; definition

32-2556.
Human immunodeficiency virus;  disclosure;  immunity;  definition
A. It is not an act of unprofessional conduct for a licensee to report to the department of health services the name of a patient's spouse,  sex partner or person with whom the patient has shared hypodermic needles or syringes if the licensee knows that the patient tests positive for the human immunodeficiency virus and that the patient has not or will not notify these people and refer them to testing. Before reporting this information to the department of health services the licensee shall ask the patient to release this information voluntarily.
B. It is not an act of unprofessional conduct for a licensee who knows or who has reason to believe that a significant exposure has occurred between a patient who tests positive for the human immunodeficiency virus and a health care worker or a public safety employee to inform the worker or employee of the exposure. Before disclosing this information the licensee shall ask the patient to disclose this information voluntarily. If the patient does not agree to do this the licensee may disclose the information in a manner that does not identify the patient.
C. This section does not impose a duty to disclose information. A licensee is not subject to civil or criminal liability for either disclosing or not disclosing information.
D. If a licensee decides to make a disclosure pursuant to this section the licensee may request the department of health services to make the disclosure on the licensee's behalf.
E. For the purposes of this section,  " significant exposure"  means contact of a person's ruptured or broken skin or mucous membranes with another person's blood or body fluid,  other than tears,  saliva or perspiration,  of a magnitude that the centers for disease control of the United States public health service have epidemiologically demonstrated can result in the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2557 - Disciplinary action; reciprocity

32-2557.
Disciplinary action;  reciprocity
A. The board shall initiate an investigation pursuant to section 32-2551 if a professional regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States has taken disciplinary action against a licensee for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.
B. The board shall order the summary suspension of a license pending proceedings for revocation or other action if a professional regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States has taken the same action because of its belief that the public health,  safety or welfare imperatively required emergency action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2558 - Reinstatement of revoked or surrendered license

32-2558.
Reinstatement of revoked or surrendered license
A. On written application,  the board may issue a new license to a physician assistant whose license was previously revoked by the board or surrendered if the applicant demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the applicant is completely rehabilitated with respect to the conduct that was the basis for the revocation or surrender. In making its decision,  the board shall determine:
1. That the applicant has not engaged in any conduct during the revocation or surrender period that would have constituted a basis for revocation or surrender pursuant to section 32-2551.
2. If a criminal conviction was a basis of the revocation or surrender,  that the applicant's civil rights have been fully restored pursuant to statute or any other applicable recognized judicial or gubernatorial order.
3. That the applicant has made restitution to any aggrieved person as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
4. That the applicant demonstrates any other standard of rehabilitation the board determines is appropriate.
B. Except as provided in subsection C of this section,  a person shall not submit an application for reinstatement less than two years after the date of revocation or surrender.
C. The board shall vacate its previous order to revoke or accept the surrender of a license if that revocation or surrender was based on a conviction of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude and that conviction has been reversed on appeal. The physician assistant may submit an application for reinstatement as soon as the court enters the reversal.
D. An applicant for reinstatement shall comply with all initial licensing requirements prescribed by this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2602 - Administration by director; duty to keep records; rules; criminal history records checks

32-2602.
Administration by director;  duty to keep records;  rules;  criminal history records checks
A. The director of the department of public safety shall administer this chapter.
B. The department shall keep a record of:
1. All applications for licenses or registration under this chapter.
2. Whether a license,  registration certificate,  renewal license or renewal registration certificate has been issued under each application.
3. If a license or registration certificate is revoked or suspended,  the date of filing the order for revocation or suspension.
4. A list of all individuals,  qualifying parties,  firms,  partnerships,  associations or corporations that have had licenses or registrations revoked or suspended and a written record of complaints filed against any licensees or registrants.
5. All insurance policies required to be filed under this chapter.
C. The department shall maintain all records kept pursuant to subsection B of this section for at least five years. The records,  except the financial statement of licensees,  are open to inspection as public records.
D. The department shall adopt and enforce rules that are not in conflict with the laws of this state and that are necessary to enforce this chapter.
E. The director may conduct periodic criminal history records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 for the purpose of updating the licensing and registration status of current license and registration holders.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2606 - Exceptions

32-2606.
Exceptions
This chapter does not apply to:
1. An officer or employee of the federal government,  this state or a political subdivision of this state while the officer or employee is performing official duties.
2. An individual who performs security related work at:
(a) A commercial nuclear generating station that is subject to federal regulatory requirements.
(b) A company that is subject to department of defense regulatory requirements.
3. A company that employs security guards solely for use of and service to itself and not for others and that complies with the following requirements:
(a) If the company s security guards are armed,  each guard must complete sixteen hours of firearms training initially and complete an additional eight hours of refresher training each year thereafter.
(b) If the security guard wears a uniform or badge,  the uniform or badge must strictly conform to the standards established by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The company must annually submit an affidavit to the department that attests to the company s compliance with its internal procedures that require a background investigation for each of its security guards.
4. The Arizona rangers organization as identified in section 41-4201,  or authorized persons performing official Arizona ranger duties when in the service of a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2607 - Fees; renewal of license or registration certificate

32-2607.
Fees;  renewal of license or registration certificate
A. The department shall charge and collect reasonable fees as determined by the director to cover the operational and equipment costs of regulating the security guard industry.
B. An agency license granted under this chapter may be renewed after the department receives an application on such a form as the department prescribes,  the fees prescribed pursuant to subsection A of this section and proof of required liability insurance and workers' compensation and the agency identifies the certified security guard training instructors and firearms safety training instructors that the applicant uses. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  in no event shall renewal be granted more than ninety days after the expiration date of a license. No person,  firm,  company,  partnership or corporation may carry on any business subject to this article during any period that may exist between the date of expiration of a license and the renewal of the license.
C. A security guard,  armed security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate granted under this article may be issued after application on such a form as the department prescribes,  the payment of fees prescribed pursuant to subsection A of this section and proof of the completion of training as required by this chapter.
D. A security guard,  armed security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate granted under this article may be renewed after application on such a form as the department prescribes and the payment of renewal fees.
E. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  the department shall not renew an agency license or registration certificate more than ninety calendar days after expiration. A licensee or registrant shall not engage in any activity regulated by this chapter during any period between the date of expiration of the license or registration and the renewal of the license or registration.
F. The department may renew a suspended license or registration as provided in this chapter. While suspended,  the renewal of the license or registration does not entitle the licensee,  security guard,  armed security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor to engage in any activity regulated by this chapter or in any other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment that suspended the license or registration certificate.
G. The department shall not renew a revoked license or registration certificate. The department shall not accept an application for a license or registration from a person whose license or registration has been revoked until at least one year after the date of revocation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2608 - License or registration required; violation; classification

32-2608.
License or registration required;  violation;  classification
A. A person,  except a regularly commissioned peace officer,  shall not act or attempt to act as,  or represent that the person is,  a security guard unless the person is registered as a security guard pursuant to this chapter and is acting within the scope of the person's employment for an agency that is licensed pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
B. A person shall not act or attempt to act as,  or represent that the person is,  a security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor unless the person is registered as a security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor pursuant to this chapter and is acting within the scope of the person's employment for an agency that is licensed pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
C. A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2609 - Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses

32-2609.
Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses
A. If a person shows at a hearing to the board's satisfaction that the person is not awaiting trial on or has not been convicted of committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.03,  subsection B,  the board may grant a good cause exception for the following:
1. A misdemeanor offense if the person completed all terms of sentencing.
2. A felony offense if ten of more years have passed since the person completed all terms of sentencing.
B. Before granting a good cause exception at a hearing the board shall consider all of the following in accordance with board rule:
1. The extent of the person's criminal record.
2. The length of time that has elapsed since the offense was committed.
3. The nature of the offense.
4. Evidence supporting any applicable mitigating circumstances.
5. Evidence supporting the degree to which the person participated in the offense.
6. Evidence supporting the extent of the person's rehabilitation,  including:
(a) Completion of probation,  parole or community supervision.
(b) Whether the person paid restitution or other compensation for the offense.
(c) Evidence of positive action to change criminal behavior,  such as completion of a drug treatment program or counseling.
(d) Personal references attesting to the person's rehabilitation.
C. If seeking a good cause exception,  at least five days before the hearing the applicant shall submit to the department any evidence the applicant will be presenting at the hearing.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2610 - Reciprocal agreements; recognition

32-2610.
Reciprocal agreements;  recognition
A. The department may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a state that has security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter to allow a security guard registration to be used by the registrant within the jurisdiction of either this state or the other state. The department may enter into the agreement if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the following conditions:
1. Issues a security guard identification card with an expiration date printed on the card.
2. Is available to verify the registration status for law enforcement purposes within three business days after a request for verification.
3. Has disqualification,  suspension and revocation requirements for registrations.
4. Requires that the applicant for a registration submit to a criminal history records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and applicable federal law.
B. The department may recognize security guard registrations from states that have security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the conditions prescribed in subsection A,  paragraphs 1 through 4 of this section.
C. The reciprocal agreement or recognition shall be limited and is intended only to allow security guard agencies that maintain business operations in multiple states to use their security guards to meet temporary demands. For a security guard from another state to work in this state,  the department shall set appropriate restrictions that shall include the following provisions:
1. The security guard shall possess a security guard registration in good standing from another state.
2. The security guard shall be employed by a security guard agency licensed in this state that possesses a security guard agency license in both states in good standing.
3. The security guard shall work no more than thirty days in a calendar year in this state.
4. The security guard agency shall provide written notification to the department on a form provided by the department.
5. Security guards who possess only a temporary or provisional registration shall not be permitted to work in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2614 - Issuance of an agency license and identification card; deadline for completing application

32-2614.
Issuance of an agency license and identification card;  deadline for completing application
A. The department shall issue an agency license under this article to any applicant who satisfactorily complies with this chapter. Each agency license shall contain the name and address of such licensee and the number of the license and shall be issued for a period of two years.
B. Upon the issuance of an agency license,  an identification card as described in section 32-2633 shall be issued to such licensee if an individual,  or if such licensee is other than an individual,  to its qualifying party,  associates,  resident managers and each of its resident officers,  associates,  directors and partners. The identification card is evidence that the licensee is duly licensed pursuant to this chapter. If any person to whom the card of an agency licensee,  other than an individual,  is issued terminates the person s position,  office or association with the licensee,  the person shall surrender the card to the licensee and within five business days the licensee shall mail or deliver the card to the director for cancellation. If the person fails or refuses to surrender the card to the licensee,  the licensee shall notify the director within five business days of the termination of the person s position,  office or association with the licensee.
C. On notification by the department to an applicant that the agency license is ready for issuance,  the applicant shall complete the application process within ninety calendar days. Failure to complete the process results in the application being canceled and the applicant forfeits all fees. Subsequent application by the same applicant requires the payment of all application and license fees prescribed pursuant to section 32-2607.
D. An agency licensee shall,  within thirty calendar days,  notify the department in writing of any change in the name or address of the business or any change of associates or directors.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2616 - Qualifying party; responsibilities

32-2616.
Qualifying party;  responsibilities
A. An applicant for an agency license shall have a qualifying party.
B. For a sole proprietorship,  the qualifying party shall be the agency licensee.
C. For a partnership,  corporation or limited liability company,  the qualifying party shall be the individual who is liable for managing the agency. All other partners or corporate officers shall register as associates pursuant to article 3 of this chapter.
D. If the qualifying party lives outside this state,  the qualifying party shall designate a resident manager who is a manager of the agency,  who maintains full-time legal residency in this state and who meets the requirements of sections 32-2612 and 32-2613.
E. If required,  the qualifying party shall maintain workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance in effect as prescribed by section 32-2613,  subsection C.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2617 - Branch office certificate

32-2617.
Branch office certificate
A. A licensee may not establish a branch office of a licensed agency unless the department has issued a branch office certificate.
B. A branch office certificate authorizes the qualifying party of an agency licensee to conduct the business of a private security guard service agency in this state at a location other than the principal place of business shown on the agency license.
C. An application for a branch office certificate shall be on such form as the department prescribes.
D. The branch office certificate shall be issued in the name of the licensed agency only.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2621 - Necessity of security guard registration

32-2621.
Necessity of security guard registration
A. No person,  except a regularly commissioned peace officer,  shall act,  attempt to act or represent himself as a security guard unless such person is registered as a guard pursuant to this chapter and acting within the scope of his employment for an agency licensed pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
B. The provisions of this article shall not apply to individual agency licensees or to qualifying parties,  officers,  directors,  partners or managers of an agency licensee who are licensed pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2622 - Qualifications of applicant for associate, security guard or armed security guard registration certificate

32-2622.
Qualifications of applicant for associate,  security guard or armed security guard registration certificate
A. An applicant for an associate or a security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this article shall:
1. Be at least eighteen years of age.
2. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States who is authorized to seek employment in the United States.
3. Not have been convicted of any felony or currently be under indictment for a felony.
4. Within the five years immediately preceding the application for an associate,  security guard or armed security guard registration certificate,  not have been convicted of any misdemeanor act involving:
(a) Personal violence or force against another person or threatening to commit any act of personal violence or force against another person.
(b) Misconduct involving a deadly weapon as provided in section 13-3102.
(c) Dishonesty or fraud.
(d) Arson.
(e) Theft.
(f) Domestic violence.
(g) A violation of title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1 or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1.
(h) Sexual misconduct.
5. Not be on parole,  on community supervision,  on work furlough,  on home arrest,  on release on any other basis or named in an outstanding arrest warrant.
6. Not be serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for any act of personal violence or domestic violence,  as defined in section 13-3601,  or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in section 13-3601.
7. Not be either of the following:
(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.
(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.
8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461,  unless that person is a qualified individual as defined in section 41-1461.
9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate,  security guard or armed security guard without a license if a license was required.
10. Not be a registered sex offender.
B. An applicant for an armed security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall:
1. Meet the requirements of subsection A of this section.
2. Except as provided in section 32-2624,  successfully complete all background screening and training requirements.
3. Not be a prohibited possessor as defined in section 13-3101 or as described in 18 United States Code section 922.
4. Not have been discharged from the armed services of the United States under other than honorable conditions.
5. Not have been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2623 - Application for employee registration certificate

32-2623.
Application for employee registration certificate
A. Every application for an employee registration certificate must set forth verified information to assist the department in determining the applicant's ability to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter,  as follows:
1. The full name and address of the applicant.
2. Fingerprints of the applicant of a quality and number prescribed by the department for the purpose of obtaining state and federal criminal records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation. The department may conduct periodic state criminal history checks to ensure continued qualification under this chapter.
3. Photographs of the applicant of a number and type prescribed by the department.
4. Such other information,  evidence,  statements or documents as may reasonably be required by the department.
B. An application for an original or renewal security guard,  armed security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate shall be accompanied by:
1. The fees prescribed pursuant to section 32-2607.
2. A statement from the applicant's employer requesting and authorizing armed security guard registration status for the applicant.
C. If an application is incomplete,  the department shall notify the applicant pursuant to section 41-1074. If the department requires additional information to make a decision on registration,  the department shall notify the applicant pursuant to section 41-1075. The department shall send notices issued under this subsection to the applicant's last known residential address and shall include sufficient information to assist the applicant to complete the application process. The applicant has forty-five calendar days from the date of notification to provide the additional documentation. If the applicant fails to respond within forty-five calendar days,  the application and any certificates issued are automatically suspended until the department receives the necessary documentation to approve or deny the application.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2624 - Issuance of registration certificates and identification cards

32-2624.
Issuance of registration certificates and identification cards
A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection,  after investigation,  the department shall issue a security guard registration certificate,  armed security guard registration certificate,  security guard training instructor registration certificate or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate under this chapter to any applicant who satisfactorily complies with this chapter. Each security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate shall contain the name and address of the registrant and the number of the certificate and,  except as otherwise provided in this subsection,  shall be issued for two years. Before the required background screenings for an applicant are complete,  the department may issue a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate or a forty-five-day armed security guard registration certificate to an applicant who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military and who has been discharged not more than three years before application. The applicant who receives a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate pursuant to this section may work only for an agency licensee that provides the applicant preassignment training as prescribed in section 32-2632.
B. When a security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate is issued,  an identification card as described in section 32-2633 shall be issued to the registrant. The identification card is evidence that the person is a duly registered security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor. An employee must obtain an armed security guard registration certificate and identification card for each sponsoring agency licensee.
C. A security guard employee may not possess or carry a firearm while on official duty unless the employee is currently registered as an armed security guard and is authorized by the person's employer to possess or carry the firearm.
D. A security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor shall notify the director within fifteen calendar days after any change in the name or residential address of the security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor.
E. The department shall not issue a security guard,  security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor provisional certificate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2625 - Qualifications of applicant for security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate

32-2625.
Qualifications of applicant for security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate
A. An applicant for a security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate issued pursuant to this article shall:
1. Be at least eighteen years of age.
2. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States who is authorized to seek employment in the United States.
3. Not have been convicted of any felony or currently be under indictment for a felony.
4. Within the five years immediately preceding the application for a security guard training instructor or firearms safety training instructor registration certificate,  not have been convicted of any misdemeanor act involving:
(a) Personal violence or force against another person or threatening to commit any act of personal violence or force against another person.
(b) Misconduct involving a deadly weapon as prescribed in section 13-3102.
(c) Dishonesty or fraud.
(d) Arson.
(e) Theft.
(f) Domestic violence.
(g) A violation of title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1 or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1.
(h) Sexual misconduct.
5. Not be on parole,  on community supervision,  on work furlough,  on home arrest,  on release on any other basis or named in an outstanding arrest warrant.
6. Not be serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for any act of personal violence or domestic violence,  as defined in section 13-3601,  or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in section 13-3601.
7. Not be any of the following:
(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.
(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.
(c) Found incompetent pursuant to rule 11,  Arizona rules of criminal procedure.
(d) Found guilty except insane.
8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461,  unless that person is a qualified individual with a disability as defined in section 41-1461.
9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate,  a security guard,  an armed security guard,  a security guard training instructor or a firearms safety training instructor without a license if a license was required.
10. Not be a registered sex offender.
B. In addition to meeting the requirements listed in subsection A of this section,  an applicant for a firearms safety training instructor registration certificate that is issued pursuant to this article shall:
1. Successfully complete all background screening and training requirements.
2. Not be a prohibited possessor as defined in section 13-3101 or as described in 18 United States Code section 922.
3. Not have been discharged from the armed services of the United States under other than honorable conditions.
4. Not have been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2632 - Duty of licensee to provide training of security guards; records; firearms training; rules

32-2632.
Duty of licensee to provide training of security guards;  records;  firearms training;  rules
A. An agency licensee shall provide eight hours of preassignment training for each person who is employed as a security guard before the employee acts in the capacity of a security guard. The training shall be provided by an instructor who is certified by the department. The required training curriculum shall be established by the department.
B. All renewal applicants shall complete eight hours of refresher training within ninety days before submitting a renewal application. An instructor who is certified by the department shall provide the training. The department shall establish the required training curriculum.
C. Every agency licensee shall keep an accurate and current record of pertinent information on all persons employed as security guards,  security guard training instructors or firearms safety training instructors,  which shall be made available to the department in the event of an alleged violation of this chapter.
D. At least sixteen hours of initial firearms instruction and eight hours of annual continuing firearms instruction in the use of the weapon used by the security guard is required if a firearm is used within the scope of employment. All firearms training and qualifications shall be conducted by a firearms safety training instructor who is certified by the department and shall be completed before the security guard is assigned to any position requiring the carrying of a firearm. The licensee shall provide a monthly report to the department identifying all armed security guards employed by the agency.
E. An agency licensee shall use only security guard training instructors or firearms safety training instructors who are registered pursuant to this chapter.
F. The department shall adopt rules for all of the following:
1. Registration of firearms safety training instructors who provide the firearms training required by subsection D of this section.
2. A firearms training curriculum.
3. Registration of security guard training instructors.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2633 - Identification cards

32-2633.
Identification cards
Each holder of a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter shall obtain a standard identification card that is issued by the department. The department shall determine the size and design of the identification card and the card shall contain the following information:
1. Name of employee.
2. Date of expiration.
3. Photograph of employee.
4. Physical description of employee.
5. Employee's registration number.
6. If the employee is an armed security guard,  information identifying the employee as an armed security guard and the name of the authorizing employer.
7. Such other information as may be determined necessary by the director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2635 - Uniform and insignia

32-2635.
Uniform and insignia
A. The particular type of uniform and insignia for a security guard or an armed security guard shall be subject to approval according to rules adopted by the department and shall be such that it will not deceive or confuse the public or be identical with that of any law enforcement officer of the federal government,  this state or any political subdivision of this state. Shoulder identification patches shall be worn on all uniform jackets,  coats and shirts and shall include the name of the agency licensee. Shoulder identification patches or emblems shall not be less than two inches by three inches in size.
B. No badge or shield shall be worn or carried by a security guard,  an armed security guard or an employee or registrant of any patrol service agency or private security guard agency,  unless previously approved by the director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2639 - Authority to investigate complaint; filing and response to complaints; retention of records

32-2639.
Authority to investigate complaint;  filing and response to complaints;  retention of records
A. The department may investigate any licensee,  registrant,  associate,  employee or person if that licensee,  registrant,  associate,  employee or person advertises as providing or performs services that require licensure or registration under this chapter.
B. The department shall investigate whether a licensee or registrant is engaged in activities that do not comply with or are prohibited by this chapter.
C. The department shall enforce this chapter without regard to the place or location in which a violation may have occurred.
D. On the complaint of any person or on its own initiative,  the department may investigate any suspected violation of this chapter or the business and business methods of any licensee,  registrant or employee of a licensee or applicant for licensure or registration under this chapter.
E. A complaint filed against any licensee,  associate,  registrant or employee of a licensee must be in writing,  on a form prescribed by the department and filed with the department.
F. In any investigation by the department,  each licensee,  associate,  registrant,  applicant,  agency or employee,  on request of the department,  shall provide records and truthfully respond to questions concerning activities regulated under this chapter. The licensee shall maintain these records for five years at the licensee s principal place of business or at another location for a person whose license has been terminated,  canceled or revoked. At the department s request,  the licensee shall make the records available immediately to the department during normal business hours or at another time acceptable to the parties,  unless the department grants an extension. The licensee shall provide copies of any records requested by the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2640 - Grounds for refusal to issue or renew an agency license; judicial review; good cause exceptions

32-2640.
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew an agency license;  judicial review;  good cause exceptions
A. Except as provided in subsection E of this section,  the department may deny the issuance or renewal of an agency license if the individual applicant or,  if the applicant is other than an individual,  any qualifying party:
1. Does not meet the requirements prescribed in section 32-2612.
2. Has committed any act that,  if committed by a licensee,  would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license pursuant to this chapter.
3. Has been refused a license under this chapter,  or had such a license revoked or has been an associate of any applicant or licensee who has been refused a license under this chapter or who has had a license revoked.
4. While not licensed under this chapter,  has committed or aided and abetted the commission of any act for which a registration certificate is required by this chapter or has acted,  or attempted to act,  as a private security guard service or a security guard.
5. Has knowingly made any false statement in the application.
6. Failed to provide adequate verification of required experience.
B. The denial of the issuance of an agency license or identification card under this chapter shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial. The denial notice shall inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a hearing by the board to contest the denial,  the applicant shall submit the request in writing to the department within thirty calendar days after service of the denial. Service is complete on the mailing of the denial to the address listed on the application.
C. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  final decisions of the director are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
D. If an applicant is denied an agency license,  the applicant may petition the board for a good cause exception.
E. If the board granted a licensee a good cause exception pursuant to section 32-2609,  the department may not deny the licensee's renewal application based on factors already reviewed by the board when granting the good cause exception.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2641 - Grounds for refusal to issue a security guard identification card or registration certificate; judicial review; good cause exceptions

32-2641.
Grounds for refusal to issue a security guard identification card or registration certificate;  judicial review;  good cause exceptions
A. Except as provided in subsection F of this section,  the department may deny the issuance of an identification card to an applicant for a security guard registration certificate,  an armed security guard registration certificate,  a security guard training instructor registration certificate or a firearms safety training instructor registration certificate if the applicant:
1. Does not meet the requirements prescribed in section 32-2622 for the appropriate type of certificate.
2. Has committed any act that would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a security guard registration pursuant to this chapter.
3. Has knowingly made any statement that is false in the application.
B. If the director determines that an applicant's criminal history contains open arrest information,  the director shall:
1. Issue a notice to the applicant allowing forty-five days for the applicant to provide documentation concerning the disposition of the arrest or arrests.
2. Send to the applicant at the applicant's last known residential address sufficient information to assist the applicant in complying with the director's request under paragraph 1 of this subsection.
C. The denial of the issuance of a registration certificate under this article shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial. The denial notice shall inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a hearing by the board to contest the denial the applicant shall submit the request in writing to the department within thirty calendar days after service of the denial notice. Service is complete on the mailing of the denial to the address listed on the application.
D. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  final decisions of the director are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
E. If an applicant is denied a registration certificate,  the applicant may petition the board for a good cause exception.
F. If the board granted an applicant for a security guard registration certificate,  an armed security guard registration certificate,  a security guard training instructor registration certificate or a firearms safety training instructor registration certificate a good cause exception pursuant to section 32-2609,  the department may not deny the person's renewal application based on factors already reviewed by the board when granting the good cause exception.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2642 - Notice of arrest

32-2642.
Notice of arrest
Within forty-eight hours after being arrested,  a security guard,  an armed security guard,  a security guard training instructor or a firearms safety training instructor shall notify the person's employer of the arrest. Within twenty-four hours after receiving notice of the arrest,  the employer shall notify the department of the arrest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2803 - Rules

32-2803.
Rules
The director may adopt rules as may be needed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall include:
1. Minimum standards of training and experience for persons to be certified pursuant to this chapter and procedures for examining applicants for certification.
2. Provisions identifying the types of applications of ionizing radiation for a practical technologist in podiatry,  practical technologist in radiology,  practical technologist in bone densitometry,  radiologic technologist,  radiation therapy technologist,  mammographic technologist,  nuclear medicine technologist,  computed tomography technologist and radiologist assistant and any new radiologic modality technologist and those minimum standards of education and training to be met by each type of applicant.