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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3922 - Acupuncture detoxification specialist for chemical dependency or trauma; certificate; requirements; fingerprint clearance card; informed consent; definition

32-3922.
Acupuncture detoxification specialist for chemical dependency or trauma;  certificate;  requirements;  fingerprint clearance card;  informed consent;  definition
A. The board may issue an acupuncture detoxification specialist certificate to a person who practices auricular acupuncture for the purpose of treating alcoholism,  substance abuse,  trauma or chemical dependency if the person does all of the following:
1. Provides documentation of successfully completing a board-approved training program in acupuncture for treating alcoholism,  substance abuse,  trauma or chemical dependency that meets or exceeds standards of training established by the national acupuncture detoxification association or a board-approved group.
2. Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of successfully completing a board-approved clean needle technique course.
3. Submits an application as prescribed by the board and a fee prescribed by section 32-3927.
4. Discloses in an application for initial certification or recertification all other active and past professional health care licenses and certificates issued to the applicant in this state or by another state,  district or territory of the United States.
B. Beginning January 1,  2023,  an applicant for initial certification or recertification pursuant to this section shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
C. A certificate issued pursuant to this section allows the certificate holder to practice auricular acupuncture under the supervision of a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
D. A certificate issued pursuant to this section is valid for one year. The certificate may be renewed by the board if the certificate holder submits an application as prescribed by the board and a fee prescribed by section 32-3927 before the certificate expires.
E. Before treating a patient,  an auricular acupuncturist shall obtain from the patient a signed informed consent that has been approved by the board.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " auricular acupuncture"  means applying acupuncture needles to the pinna,  lobe or auditory meatus to treat alcoholism,  substance abuse,  trauma or chemical dependency.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3923 - Use of title or abbreviation by licensee; prohibited acts; posting of license

32-3923.
Use of title or abbreviation by licensee;  prohibited acts;  posting of license
A. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter may use the title " licensed acupuncturist"  and the abbreviation " L.Ac." .
B. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use any title,  abbreviation,  words,  letters,  signs or figures to indicate that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
C. Possession of a license pursuant to this chapter does not by itself entitle a person to use the title " doctor"  or " physician" .
D. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter shall post the license or an official duplicate of the license in a conspicuous location in the reception area of each office facility of that licensee.
E. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not represent to any member of the public that,  by virtue of that license,  the person is licensed to practice any modality other than acupuncture.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3924 - Qualifications for licensure; fingerprint clearance card

32-3924.
Qualifications for licensure;  fingerprint clearance card
A. To receive a license to practice acupuncture pursuant to this chapter,  a person shall submit an application as prescribed by the board. The applicant shall disclose in an application for initial licensure all other active and past professional health care licenses and certificates issued to the applicant in this state or by another state,  district or territory of the United States. The application shall document to the board's satisfaction that the applicant has successfully completed a clean needle technique course approved by the board and meets both of the following:
1. Has either:
(a) Been certified in acupuncture by the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine,  or its successor organization,  or another certifying body or examination that is recognized by the board.
(b) Passed the point location module,  foundations of oriental medicine module,  biomedicine module and acupuncture module offered by the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine.
(c) Been licensed by another state with substantially similar standards and has not had certification or licensure revoked.
2. Has graduated from or completed training in a board-approved program of acupuncture with a minimum of one thousand eight hundred fifty hours of training that includes at least eight hundred hours of board-approved clinical training.
B. Beginning January 1,  2023,  an applicant for initial licensure or license renewal pursuant to this article shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3925 - Renewal of license; continuing education

32-3925.
Renewal of license;  continuing education
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a license issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to renewal each year and expires unless renewed.
B. The executive director shall send a renewal application to each licensee at least sixty days before expiration of the license.
C. A licensee shall submit to the board on request documentation satisfactory to the board that the licensee has successfully completed at least fifteen hours of board-approved continuing education each year.
D. On compliance with board requirements for the renewal of licenses,  the board may reinstate a license canceled for failure to renew.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3926 - Visiting professor certificate

32-3926.
Visiting professor certificate
A. The board may issue a visiting professor certificate to an acupuncturist who has received a teaching position in a school of acupuncture in this state if that person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the person has at least five years' experience in the practice of acupuncture and has adequate skill and training. The acupuncturist shall submit an application as prescribed by the board and shall submit the fee prescribed pursuant to section 32-3927.
B. A certificate issued pursuant to this section allows the certificate holder to practice acupuncture only in relation to the certificate holder's faculty position duties.
C. A certificate issued pursuant to this section is valid for one year. The board may grant a one year extension if the certificate holder submits an application at least thirty days before the certificate expires. The board may grant a total of two one-year extensions.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3927 - Fees

32-3927.
Fees
A. By a formal vote at its annual meeting the board shall establish nonrefundable fees that do not exceed the following:
1. For issuance of an initial license,  six hundred dollars.
2. For an application for a license or certificate,  one hundred fifty dollars.
3. For renewal of a license,  six hundred dollars.
4. For late renewal of a license,  an additional one hundred dollars.
5. For issuance of a duplicate license or certificate,  fifty dollars.
6. For issuance of an initial visiting professor certificate,  six hundred dollars.
7. For renewal of a visiting professor certificate,  six hundred dollars.
8. For issuance of an initial auricular acupuncture certificate,  two hundred fifty dollars.
9. For renewal of an auricular acupuncture certificate,  two hundred fifty dollars.
10. For copying records,  documents,  letters,  minutes,  applications and files,  twenty-five cents a page.
11. For a copy of the minutes to board meetings during the current calendar year,  twenty-five dollars for each set of minutes.
B. The board shall charge additional fees for services not required to be provided by this chapter but that the board determines are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter. The fees shall not exceed the actual cost of providing these services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3928 - Treating animals; certification; requirements; definition

32-3928.
Treating animals;  certification;  requirements;  definition
A. An acupuncturist may apply for certification by the board to treat animals if the acupuncturist is nationally certified by the American board of animal acupuncture or the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine to treat animals. The board may prescribe the procedure for applying for certification and the certification fee. An acupuncturist who receives certification to treat animals may apply all appropriate modalities prescribed in this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter in treating animals.
B. An acupuncturist who is certified by the board to treat animals may treat an animal pursuant to section 32-2231.
C. The board shall adjudicate complaints arising from acupuncture treatment on animals and shall consult a licensed veterinarian as a subject matter expert on animal health.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " licensed veterinarian"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-2201.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3951 - Denial, revocation or suspension of license; hearings; alternative sanctions

32-3951.
Denial,  revocation or suspension of license;  hearings;  alternative sanctions
A. The board may deny,  revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons:
1. Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. The record of the conviction or a certified copy from the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred or from the judge of that court is sufficient evidence of conviction.
2. Securing a license under this chapter through fraud or deceit.
3. Unprofessional conduct or incompetence in the conduct of the licensee's practice.
4. Using a false name or alias in the practice of the licensee's profession.
5. Violating this chapter or board rules.
B. If the board determines pursuant to a hearing that grounds exist to revoke or suspend a license,  the board may do so permanently or for a fixed period of time and may impose conditions prescribed by the board. The board may also impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter. The board shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  civil penalties collected pursuant to this subsection in the state general fund.
C. The board may deny a license without holding a hearing. After receiving notification of the denial,  the applicant may request a hearing to review the denial.
D. The board shall conduct any hearing to revoke or suspend a license pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. Any person appearing before the board may be represented by an attorney.
E. Instead of denying,  revoking or suspending a license the board may file a letter of concern,  issue a decree of censure,  prescribe a period of probation or restrict or limit the practice of a licensee. The board may also issue a nondisciplinary order requiring the licensee to complete a prescribed number of hours of continuing education in an area or areas prescribed by the board to provide the licensee with the necessary understanding of current developments,  skills,  procedures or treatment.
F. The board shall promptly notify a licensee's employer if the director initiates a disciplinary action against the licensee.
G. The board may appoint an investigator to provide information to the board concerning an alleged violation of this chapter.
H. The board on its own initiative or on application of any person involved in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the board may issue subpoenas compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses or demanding the production for examination or copying of documents,  reports,  records or any other evidence relating to a board investigation or proceeding.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3952 - Right to examine and copy evidence

32-3952.
Right to examine and copy evidence
In connection with a board investigation conducted pursuant to 32-3951,  the board at all reasonable times has the right to examine and copy any documents,  reports,  records or other physical evidence of any person being investigated or reports,  records and any other documents maintained by and in the possession of any clinic,  licensee's office or other public or private agency and any health care institution as defined in section 36-401 if the board believes this information is related to unprofessional conduct or the mental or physical ability of a licensee to practice acupuncture.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3953 - Injunctive relief; bond; service of process

32-3953.
Injunctive relief;  bond;  service of process
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 of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may apply to the superior court in that county for an injunction restraining that person from engaging in the violation.
B. The court shall issue a temporary restraining order,  a preliminary injunction or a permanent injunction without requiring the board to post a bond.
C. Service of process may be on the defendant in any county of this state where the defendant is found.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3955 - Acupuncture assistants; scope of duties; registration required; use of title

32-3955.
Acupuncture assistants;  scope of duties;  registration required;  use of title
A. This chapter does not prohibit an acupuncture assistant from assisting a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to rules adopted by the board,  consistent with the following:
1. An acupuncture assistant may:
(a) Remove acupuncture needles.
(b) Monitor acupuncture procedures such as the application of heat or moxibustion.
(c) Perform noncritical functions such as gathering basic patient information,  taking blood pressure and attending to patient treatment rooms.
2. An acupuncture assistant may not insert acupuncture needles or evaluate,  interpret,  design or modify established treatment programs of acupuncture care.
3. An acupuncture assistant shall register with the board on a form prescribed by the board. The board may suspend or revoke the registration of an acupuncture assistant who violates any provision of this chapter related to the practice of acupuncture or who indulges in conduct or a practice that is detrimental to the health or safety of the public.
B. It is unlawful for a person to do either of the following:
1. Work as an acupuncture assistant except under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted by the board.
2. Use the abbreviation " A.A."  or the term " acupuncture assistant"  unless the person is working under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4002 - Definitions

32-4002.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Board"  means the board of certified reporters.
2. " Certification"  means a standard certificate that is issued by the board to a person who meets the requirements of sections 32-4021 and 32-4022 and does not include a temporary certificate.
3. " Certified reporter"  means a person who is certified by the board and who records and transcribes a verbatim record in any sworn proceeding by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand,  machine writing or voice writing.
4. " Certify"  means board authorization to engage in activities regulated by the board.
5. " Report"  means to stenographically or by voice writing record and transcribe sworn proceedings.
6. " Voice writing"  means the making of a verbatim record of the spoken word by means of repeating the words of the speaker into a device that is capable of digital translation into text.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4003 - Reporter certification; violation

32-4003.
Reporter certification;  violation
A. A person shall not report proceedings in any court in this state and shall not report depositions in this state for use in any court in this state unless the person is certified pursuant to this chapter.
B. A certified reporter shall sign and certify each transcript that the certified reporter prepares before the transcript may be used in court,  except for transcripts that the reporter prepares for proceedings that occurred before July 1,  2000.
C. A certified reporter shall include the title " certified reporter"  or the abbreviation " CR"  and the reporter's certificate number on the title or cover page of any transcript,  on any business card,  advertisement or letterhead and on the certificate of any transcript.
D. It is unlawful for any person who is not certified pursuant to this chapter to represent oneself as a certified reporter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4004 - Board of certified reporters

32-4004.
Board of certified reporters
A. The board of certified reporters is established consisting of the following members:
1. The chief justice of the supreme court or the chief justice's designee.
2. One judge of the court of appeals who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
3. One superior court judge who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
4. Two certified reporters who are residents of this state,  who have been official court reporters for at least five years and who are appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
5. Two certified reporters who are residents of this state,  who have been freelance reporters for at least five years and who are appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
6. One attorney who is a resident of this state,  who has been licensed to practice law in this state for at least five years and who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
7. One public member who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.
B. Members who are appointed pursuant to subsection A,  paragraphs 2 through 7 serve five year terms. The chief justice shall fill a vacancy for any unexpired portion of a term in the same manner as the original appointment.
C. A majority of the members shall elect a chairperson.
D. Public members of the board are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
E. The board shall assure that a record of its meetings and all official actions,  a register of all applicants for certification and a roster of all certified reporters are maintained. The board shall designate the location where it maintains the register and roster.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4005 - Program administration; duties

32-4005.
Program administration;  duties
A. The supreme court shall:
1. Administer the reporter certification program.
2. Adopt rules.
3. Establish and collect fees,  costs and penalties that are necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the program.
B. The board shall:
1. Make recommendations to the supreme court regarding rules,  policies and procedures to implement and enforce this chapter,  including the following:
(a) Applicant testing.
(b) Fees.
(c) A code of conduct.
(d) Continuing education.
(e) Any other matter pertaining to certified reporters.
2. Determine through testing and other means an applicant's ability to make a verbatim record of proceedings that may be used in any court by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand,  machine writing or voice writing.
3. Issue certificates to qualified applicants.
4. Investigate and take disciplinary action pursuant to section 32-4006.
5. Require each applicant to submit a full set of fingerprints to the supreme court 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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4006 - Enforcement and disciplinary procedures

32-4006.
Enforcement and disciplinary procedures
A. On its own motion or on receipt of a complaint,  the board shall investigate,  prosecute and adjudicate alleged violations of this chapter,  as appropriate,  and may conduct any investigation that would aid in the enforcement of this chapter.
B. For the purposes of investigations or hearings under this chapter,  the board may administer oaths and affirmations,  subpoena witnesses,  take evidence and require the production of documents,  records or information,  either kept in original form or electronically stored or recorded,  or other items that are relevant or material to the inquiry.
C. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued pursuant to this section,  the board may request the superior court to issue an order that requires the appearance by a person or the production of documents or other items,  or both. The court may treat the failure to obey the order as contempt of court and may punish the contempt.
D. The board shall impose cease and desist orders,  issue letters of concern or warnings or order revocation or suspension of certification for violations of this article and assess costs and penalties associated with these activities. These costs and penalties shall be deposited in the certified reporters fund established by section 32-4007.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4007 - Certified reporters fund; report

32-4007.
Certified reporters fund;  report
A. The certified reporters fund is established consisting of fees,  costs and penalties collected pursuant to sections 32-4005,  32-4006 and 32-4008 and monies appropriated to the fund. The supreme court shall administer the fund.
B. Monies deposited in the fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
C. The supreme court may receive and expend monies from the fund for the purposes of this chapter.
D. On notice from the supreme court,  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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4008 - Fees

32-4008.
Fees
The supreme court shall set and collect the following fees to carry out this chapter:
1. Examination fees.
2. Certificate application fees.
3. Certificate renewal fees.
4. Temporary certificate application fees.
5. Temporary certificate renewal fees.
6. Any other fees that are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4021 - Standard certification qualifications; application

32-4021.
Standard certification qualifications;  application
A. An applicant for standard certification as a certified reporter shall apply on approved forms and,  at a minimum,  shall:
1. Be at least eighteen years of age.
2. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
3. Satisfy the requirements of section 32-4022.
4. Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma or a similar document or certificate.
5. Pursuant to rules adopted by the supreme court,  demonstrate reasonable proficiency in making verbatim records of trial or judicial or related proceedings.
6. Comply with the laws and rules and orders adopted by the supreme court governing certified reporters in this state.
7. Pay the fees established pursuant to section 32-4008.
8. Submit a full set of fingerprints with the fee prescribed in section 41-1750 to the supreme court for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544.
B. If the board is satisfied that an applicant meets the requirements of this section and section 32-4022,  the supreme court shall issue a certificate to the applicant. The board may refuse to issue a certificate if section 32-4024 applies.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4023 - Certificate renewal

32-4023.
Certificate renewal
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a certificate issued pursuant to this article is subject to renewal and expiration as prescribed by rules adopted pursuant to section 32-4005.
B. The certificate holder is responsible for applying for a renewal certificate. On receipt of the renewal application and the renewal fee,  the board shall issue the applicant a new certificate unless the board finds that the applicant does not meet the requirements for renewal or that section 32-4024 applies.
C. A certificate holder shall inform the supreme court of any name or address change within thirty days after the change occurs.
D. A certificate holder shall include with the application for renewal documentation satisfactory to the board that the certificate holder has successfully completed at least ten hours of approved continuing education each year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4024 - Certificate denial

32-4024.
Certificate denial
A. The board may refuse to issue a certificate or to renew a certificate if the board finds that any of the following applies:
1. The applicant does not meet to the board s satisfaction the requirements under sections 32-4021 and 32-4022.
2. The applicant has not been fingerprinted and the supreme court has not received and reviewed the criminal records check analysis.
3. The applicant has not submitted the applicable documents and fees.
4. The applicant committed fraud,  dishonesty,  corruption or material misrepresentation in applying for a certificate or on a certificate examination in this state or another state.
5. The applicant has a record of conviction by final judgment of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude.
6. The applicant is currently on probation,  parole or community supervision for a felony offense or is named in an outstanding warrant.
7. The court has ordered treatment for the applicant pursuant to title 36 or has found the applicant to be incapacitated pursuant to title 14.
8. The applicant is subject to revocation or suspension of a certificate pursuant to section 32-4041 or has had any occupational or professional license denied,  revoked or suspended.
9. The applicant has been found civilly liable in an action involving fraud,  misrepresentation,  material omission,  misappropriation,  theft or conversion.
B. Pursuant to rules adopted by the supreme court,  the board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate for cause.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4041 - Revocation or suspension of certificate

32-4041.
Revocation or suspension of certificate
A. The board may revoke or suspend a certificate issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons:
1. Unprofessional conduct.
2. Violations of this chapter.
3. Gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of duties.
4. Fraud,  dishonesty or corruption.
5. Inability to perform the duties of a certified reporter at a level of skill that is required by the board.
6. Aiding or assisting another person to engage in the verbatim reporting of any judicial proceeding if the other person is not a certified reporter.
7. Conviction by final judgment of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude.
8. The court has ordered treatment for a certified reporter pursuant to title 36 or has found a certified reporter to be incapacitated pursuant to title 14.
B. Before revoking or suspending a certificate,  the board shall give a certificate holder notice and an opportunity for a hearing,  except that if the board finds that the public health,  safety or welfare requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in the order,  the board may order the summary suspension of a certificate pending a proceeding for certificate revocation or other action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4042 - Certificate reinstatement

32-4042.
Certificate reinstatement
A person whose certificate was suspended or revoked by the board may apply in writing for a reinstatement of the certificate on a showing of good cause and paying the renewal fee. The board may grant or deny the request,  may require the applicant to take or retake the examination for certification and may impose other conditions for reinstatement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4102 - Board; membership; duties; immunity

32-4102.
Board;  membership;  duties;  immunity
A. The board of athletic training is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor:
1. Three athletic trainers who are residents of this state,  possess an unrestricted license to practice athletic training in this state and have been practicing in this state for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. The governor may make these appointments from a list of names submitted by a statewide athletic training association or any other group or person. The initial three appointees are not required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter at the time of selection but shall meet all of the qualifications for licensure as prescribed by this chapter.
2. Two public members who are residents of this state and who are not affiliated with and do not have any financial interest in any health care profession but who have an interest in consumer rights.
B. Board members serve staggered five year terms that begin and end on the third Monday in January. Board members shall not serve for more than two successive five year terms or for more than ten consecutive years.
C. If requested by the board,  the governor may remove a board member for misconduct,  incompetence or neglect of duty.
D. Board members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2 to cover necessary expenses for attending each board meeting or for representing the board in an official board approved activity.
E. A board member who acts within the scope of board duties,  without malice and in the reasonable belief that the person s action is warranted by law is not subject to civil liability.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4104 - Executive director; personnel

32-4104.
Executive director;  personnel
A. The executive director of the board of occupational therapy examiners shall also serve as the executive director of the board of athletic training. Both boards shall jointly select the executive director.
B. The board of athletic training shall select staff to serve its board or shall direct the executive director to select these staff members.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4105 - Athletic training fund

32-4105.
Athletic training fund
A. The athletic training fund is established. The board shall administer the fund. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies from whatever source that come into the possession of the board in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the athletic training fund.
B. Monies deposited in the athletic training fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4121 - Persons and activities not required to be licensed

32-4121.
Persons and activities not required to be licensed
This chapter does not apply to:
1. A health care professional who is licensed pursuant to this title and who practices within the scope of that person's license if that person does not claim to be an athletic trainer or a provider of athletic training services.
2. A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as an athletic trainer in a professional education program approved by the board if that person is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's athletic training education while under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer.
3. An athletic trainer who is practicing in the United States armed services,  United States public health service or United States veterans administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers.
4. An athletic trainer who resides and is employed in another jurisdiction and who possesses the required licensure,  certification or registration necessary to practice athletic training under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the athletic trainer is employed if that person is performing athletic training in this state in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar or is providing athletic training services in this state to persons of a bona fide professional,  intercollegiate,  interscholastic or amateur sports organization by which the athletic trainer is employed,  for not more than one hundred twenty days in any twelve month period.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4122 - Qualifications for licensure

32-4122.
Qualifications for licensure
An applicant for a license as an athletic trainer shall:
1. Have successfully completed the application process.
2. Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with coursework and supervised clinical experience as required and approved by the board.
3. Have passed a national examination approved by the board within one year before the date of application or currently possess certification as an athletic trainer from a nationally recognized board of certification.
4. Pay the application fee prescribed in section 32-4126.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4123 - Application; statement of deficiencies; hearing

32-4123.
Application;  statement of deficiencies;  hearing
A. An applicant for licensure shall file a completed application as required by the board. The applicant shall include application and examination fees as prescribed in section 32-4126.
B. The board may return an application with a statement of deficiencies. On request of an applicant who disagrees with the statement,  the board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4124 - License renewal; changes of name or addresses

32-4124.
License renewal;  changes of name or addresses
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a license issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to renewal each year and expires unless renewed.
B. The executive director shall send a renewal reminder to each licensee at least sixty days before the license expires.
C. Each licensee is responsible for reporting to the board a name change and changes in business,  home and email addresses within thirty days after any change.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4125 - Reinstatement of license

32-4125.
Reinstatement of license
A. The board may reinstate a lapsed license on payment of a renewal fee and a reinstatement fee and proof that the applicant has met all requirements for continuing competency established by the board.
B. If a person s license has lapsed for more than three consecutive years,  that person shall reapply for a license and pay all applicable fees. The person shall also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency in the practice of athletic training or shall serve an internship under a restricted license or take remedial courses as determined by the board,  or both,  at the board s discretion. The board may also require the applicant to take an examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4126 - Fees

32-4126.
Fees
A. The board shall establish and collect nonrefundable fees that do not exceed the following:
1. For an application for an original license,  three hundred fifty dollars.
2. For a certificate of renewal of a license,  two hundred fifty dollars.
3. For an application for reinstatement of a license,  three hundred fifty dollars.
4. For each duplicate license,  fifty dollars.
5. For copying records,  documents,  letters,  minutes,  applications and files,  twenty-five cents a page.
B. The board shall charge additional fees for services not required to be provided by this chapter but that the board determines are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter. The fees shall not exceed the actual cost of providing these services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4127 - Temporary licenses

32-4127.
Temporary licenses
A. The executive director may issue a temporary license to a person who meets all of the following requirements:
1. Submits a completed application.
2. Submits the application fee for licensure pursuant to this chapter.
3. Submits proof satisfactory to the board of current certification by a nationally recognized board of certification.
4. Possesses a valid fingerprint clearance card pursuant to section 32-4128.
B. A temporary license:
1. Is valid for not more than ninety days.
2. Shall not be renewed.
3. Is void on the issuance or denial of an original license.
C. The board may revoke a temporary license for a violation of this chapter. The board shall hold a hearing at the request of a person whose temporary license is revoked by the board.
D. The board may adopt rules to carry out this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4128 - Fingerprinting; requirement

32-4128.
Fingerprinting;  requirement
A. Beginning January 1,  2022,  an applicant for original licensure,  license renewal,  license reinstatement or temporary licensure shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
B. This section does not affect the board's authority to otherwise issue,  deny,  cancel,  terminate,  suspend or revoke a license or a temporary license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4151 - Lawful practice

32-4151.
Lawful practice
A. An athletic trainer shall refer a person with an athletic injury or athletic illness to one or more appropriate health care practitioners if the athletic trainer has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of athletic training or if athletic training is contraindicated.
B. An athletic trainer shall adhere to the recognized standards and ethics of the athletic training profession and as further established by rule.
C. This chapter does not authorize an athletic trainer to practice any other profession regulated under this title and does not expand the scope of practice of any health care provider who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter but who is licensed pursuant to this title.
D. This chapter does not authorize an athletic trainer to treat an athletic illness at any time other than during a person's participation in or preparation for games or sports or participation in recreational activities or physical fitness activities.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4152 - Use of titles; restrictions; violation; classification

32-4152.
Use of titles;  restrictions;  violation;  classification
A. An athletic trainer shall use the letters " AT"  or the title " athletic trainer" ,  or both,  in connection with the athletic trainer's name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter.
B. A person or business entity or its employees,  agents or representatives shall not use in connection with that person's name or the name or activity of the business the words " athletic training"  or " athletic trainer" ,  the letters " AT/L" ,  " L/AT" ,  " ATC/L" ,  " L/ATC" ,  " A.T." ,  " AT" ,  " L.A.T."  or " A.T.L."  or any other words,  abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that athletic training is provided or supplied unless the services are provided by an athletic trainer licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person or entity that violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4154 - Investigative powers; complaints; emergency action; confidentiality

32-4154.
Investigative powers;  complaints;  emergency action;  confidentiality
A. To enforce this chapter the board may:
1. Receive complaints filed against licensees and conduct a timely investigation.
2. Conduct an investigation at any time and on its own initiative without receipt of a written complaint if the board has reason to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter.
3. Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any witness or the production of any documentation relative to a case.
4. Take emergency action ordering the summary suspension of a license or the restriction of the licensee's practice pending proceedings by the board.
5. Require a licensee to be examined to determine the licensee's mental,  physical or professional competence.
B. If the board finds that the information received in a complaint or an investigation is not of sufficient seriousness to merit direct action against the licensee,  it may take any of the following actions:
1. Dismiss the complaint if the board believes the information or complaint is without merit.
2. Forward a confidential advisory letter to the licensee.
3. Issue a nondisciplinary order requiring the licensee to complete a prescribed number of hours of continuing education in an area or areas prescribed by the board to provide the licensee with the necessary understanding of practice standards for licensees,  including current developments,  skills,  procedures or treatment interventions.
C. The board shall notify a licensee of a complaint and the nature of the complaint within ninety days after receiving the complaint.
D. Any person may submit a complaint regarding any licensee or other person who is potentially in violation of this chapter.
E. The board shall keep confidential all information relating to the receipt and investigation of complaints filed against licensees and others until the information becomes public record or as required by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4155 - Informal interviews; hearings

32-4155.
Informal interviews;  hearings
A. The board may request an informal interview with a licensee or any nonlicensed person in order to further its investigation or to resolve a complaint.
B. If at an informal interview the board finds a violation of this chapter has occurred that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action,  it may take any disciplinary actions prescribed in section 32-4156,  paragraph 1,  2 or 3.
C. If the results of an informal interview indicate that suspension or revocation of a license or the imposition of a civil penalty may be in order,  the board shall notify the subject of the investigation of the time and place for a hearing pursuant to subsection D of this section.
D. In lieu of or in addition to an informal interview as provided in subsection A of this section,  the board may serve on a licensee a summons and complaint setting forth the grounds for disciplinary action and notice of a hearing to be held before the board at least thirty days after the date of the notice. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing.
E. A person appearing before the board may be represented by counsel.
F. The hearing officer shall administer oaths to all witnesses,  shall keep a record of all oral testimony submitted at the hearing and shall keep the original or a copy of all other evidence submitted. The hearing officer may waive the rules of evidence.
G. A motion for rehearing or review of the board's decision in a disciplinary action shall be filed within fifteen days after service of notice of the decision. The board shall conduct a rehearing or review pursuant to board rules.
H. The service of a summons and complaint and the service of a subpoena shall be as provided for service in civil cases.
I. If a person disobeys a subpoena,  the board may petition the superior court for an order requiring appearance or the production of documents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4156 - Disciplinary actions; penalties

32-4156.
Disciplinary actions;  penalties
On proof that a licensee has violated any grounds prescribed in section 32-4153,  the board may take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination:
1. Issue a decree of censure.
2. Prescribe a licensee's scope of practice,  place of practice or supervision of practice,  the duration of a license or the type or condition of persons cared for by a licensee. The board may require a licensee to report regularly to the board on matters related to the grounds for the restricted license.
3. Suspend a license for a period prescribed by the board.
4. Revoke a license.
5. Refuse to issue or renew a license.
6. Impose a civil penalty of at least two hundred fifty dollars but not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter. In addition the board may assess and collect the reasonable costs incurred in a disciplinary hearing when action is taken against a person s license.
7. Accept the voluntary surrender of a license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-4157 - Unlawful practice; classification; civil penalties; injunctive relief

32-4157.
Unlawful practice;  classification;  civil penalties;  injunctive relief
A. It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner to claim to practice athletic training unless that person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who engages in an activity requiring a license pursuant to this chapter or who uses any word,  title or representation in violation of section 32-4152 that implies that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of athletic training is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. The board may investigate any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of athletic training. If an investigation indicates that a person may be practicing athletic training unlawfully,  the board shall inform the person of the alleged violation. The board may refer the matter for prosecution regardless of whether the person ceases the unlawful practice of athletic training.
C. The board,  through the appropriate county attorney or the office of the attorney general,  may apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction or enjoin any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter. Injunctive proceedings are in addition to all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter.
D. A person who aids or requires another person to directly or indirectly violate this chapter or board rules,  who permits a license to be used by another person or who acts with the intent to violate this chapter or board rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation and not more than five thousand dollars for each subsequent violation. The board shall hold a hearing before it imposes this penalty.
E. All monies the board collects from civil penalties pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.