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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2217.01 - Issuance of permit to nonresident

32-2217.01.
Issuance of permit to nonresident
A. The board may issue to a person residing within twenty-five miles of Arizona in the state of California,  Colorado,  Nevada,  New Mexico or Utah,  who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of residence and whose practice extends into this state,  a permit in the form prescribed by the board authorizing such extended practice in this state.
B. Application for a permit shall be made upon a form provided by the board. The application shall contain an irrevocable consent that actions arising out of or involving the permittee's practice of veterinary medicine in this state may be commenced within this state by service of pleadings or process upon the board,  which shall forward to the permittee by certified mail a duplicate copy of the pleading or process.
C. The permittee shall be subject to the rules of the board and the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and relating to unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
D. A permit issued under the provisions of this section expires on December 31 of every even numbered year unless suspended or revoked. The fee for issuance of the permit is fifty dollars in even numbered years and one hundred dollars in odd numbered years. The biennial renewal fee is one hundred dollars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2218 - License renewal and reinstatement

32-2218.
License renewal and reinstatement
A. Except as provided in subsection D of this section or section 32-4301,  a license issued under this chapter remains in effect until December 31 of every even-numbered year unless it is suspended or revoked. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  on submittal of an application for renewal and payment of a renewal fee,  a license is renewed for two years.
B. Failure to pay the license fee before February 1 following expiration of the license shall be a forfeiture of the license,  and the license shall not be restored except upon written application to the board and payment of a penalty fee of fifty dollars in addition to all regular license fees and past due fees owed to the board. A person applying for reinstatement of a license within thirty-six months of expiration shall not be required to submit to an examination because of failure to pay the license fee,  but it is unlawful for a person to practice veterinary medicine or any branch of veterinary medicine during the period in which the person's license has been forfeited by reason of nonpayment of the license fee. If an applicant for reinstatement of a license has not completed the continuing education requirements,  a license may be reinstated if the continuing education requirements are completed within six months of reinstatement. A person who does not apply for reinstatement within thirty-six months after expiration of the license must meet the requirements set forth in sections 32-2213,  32-2214 and 32-2215.
C. An application for renewal shall include a signed statement that no complaint has been filed and is pending,  no investigation is pending and no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending on any veterinary license the veterinarian holds from another state.
D. A veterinary faculty member license issued under this chapter remains in effect until December 31 of every even-numbered year unless it is suspended or revoked or unless the licensee is no longer employed by the veterinary college. If the licensee is no longer employed by the veterinary college,  the license expires on the date of the separation of employment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2219 - Fees; veterinary licenses; veterinary faculty member licenses

32-2219.
Fees;  veterinary licenses;  veterinary faculty member licenses
A. Every original application for a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license shall be accompanied by an examination fee of not more than four hundred dollars.
B. For every issuance of a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license there shall be collected a fee of not more than one hundred dollars in even-numbered years and two hundred dollars in odd-numbered years.
C. For every renewal of a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license there shall be collected a fee of not more than four hundred dollars.
D. Every request for a temporary permit shall be accompanied by a fee of seventy-five dollars.
E. For every issuance of a duplicate license,  there shall be collected a fee of not more than twenty-five dollars.
F. No fee shall be returned to an applicant.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2233 - Revocation or suspension of license or permit; civil penalty; report of perjury

32-2233.
Revocation or suspension of license or permit;  civil penalty;  report of perjury
A. The board,  by majority consent,  may revoke or suspend a permit or license granted to any person under this chapter or may impose a civil penalty of not to exceed one thousand dollars against any veterinarian or the responsible veterinarian,  or both,  for:
1. Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
2. Publicly professing to cure or treat diseases of a highly contagious,  infectious and incurable nature.
3. Curing or treating an injury or deformity in such a way as to deceive the public.
4. Testing any animal for any communicable disease and knowingly stating verbally or in writing that the animals are diseased or in a disease-free condition if the statement is contrary to the indication of the test made.
B. The board may sanction any of the following conduct as an administrative violation,  rather than unprofessional conduct,  and may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for any of the following:
1. Failure to timely renew the veterinary license or the premises license while continuing to practice veterinary medicine or conducting business from that premises.
2. Failure to notify the board in writing within twenty days of any change in residence,  practice,  ownership,  management or responsible veterinarian.
3. Minor records violations that are routine entries into a medical record and that do not affect the diagnosis or care of the animal.
C. The civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund.
D. The board may report to the proper legal authorities for perjury anyone it suspects of giving deliberate,  fraudulent testimony whether the testimony is given personally,  telephonically or in writing.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2235 - Complaints

32-2235.
Complaints
A. Any person may file a complaint against a licensee for a violation of this chapter. Except as provided in subsection C,  complaints shall be submitted in proper form and signed by the complainant. Each complaint shall be turned over to an appointed staff investigator who shall compile the written complaint and the written response and may verify statements and any evidence submitted by the complainant and the respondent.
B. If after completion of this preliminary investigation the staff investigator believes that there would not be a violation of this chapter if the allegations were proven to be true or if the complaint does not fall under the jurisdiction of the board,  the board shall review the written information and investigative report at a scheduled board meeting at which time the board may dismiss the complaint or proceed as otherwise authorized.
C. A complaint may be anonymous if it is regarding either of the following:
1. Substance abuse by a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician.
2. A person committing the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine.
D. The board,  on its own initiative and based on information from any source,  may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2236 - Refusal to issue or renew license; reapplication

32-2236.
Refusal to issue or renew license;  reapplication
A. The board,  by majority consent,  may refuse to issue or renew a permit or license for any of the causes prescribed in section 32-2233. The procedure for refusal to issue or renew a license or permit,  or both,  shall be as provided in section 32-2234.
B. If a permit or license is not issued or renewed,  such person may not apply for a permit or license until six months have elapsed from the date of refusal,  and the new application shall be accompanied with the regular examination fee and the license fee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2238 - Violations; classification

32-2238.
Violations;  classification
A. A person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who:
1. Practices veterinary medicine or surgery under an assumed name.
2. Falsely impersonates another practitioner.
3. Fraudulently obtains a veterinary medical diploma,  license or record of registration.
4. Practices veterinary medicine or surgery without a license and registration.
5. Unlawfully assumes or advertises a veterinary title conveying the impression that the person is a lawful practitioner.
6. Knowingly violates any other provision of this chapter.
B. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following:
1. A person from practicing veterinary medicine or any of its branches in partnership with another practitioner,  or under a partnership or firm name,  if the partnership or firm is clearly identified as that of a practicing veterinarian,  and if all members of the partnership or firm are licensed to practice veterinary medicine by the board.
2. A veterinary student from performing acts of health care or prescribed veterinary procedures as a part of the student's educational experience if both of the following apply:
(a) The acts are assigned by a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member who is responsible for the animal's care.
(b) The student works under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member.
3. A licensed veterinary faculty member from performing the licensed veterinary faculty member's regular clinical functions,  from giving lectures,  instructions or demonstrations or from practicing veterinary medicine as a veterinary faculty member in connection with continuing education courses or seminars to licensed veterinarians,  certified veterinary technicians,  veterinary students or veterinary technician students.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2239 - Duty of veterinarian to report suspected abuse, cruelty, neglect or animal fighting; immunity

32-2239.
Duty of veterinarian to report suspected abuse,  cruelty,  neglect or animal fighting;  immunity
A. A veterinarian who reasonably suspects or believes that an animal has been a victim of abuse,  cruelty or neglect or has been involved in animal fighting shall report that suspicion,  or cause a report to be made,  to law enforcement within forty-eight hours after treatment or examination. The report shall include the breed and description of the animal and the name and address of the owner or person who sought the examination or treatment. Veterinary records shall be provided to local law enforcement on request in furtherance of any criminal investigation for abuse,  cruelty,  neglect or animal fighting.
B. A veterinarian shall report,  in writing,  suspected cases of abuse of livestock to the associate director of the division of animal services in the Arizona department of agriculture pursuant to title 3,  chapter 11,  article 1. The report shall be made within forty-eight hours after treatment or examination and shall include the breed and description of the animal together with the name and address of the owner.
C. A veterinarian who files a report as provided in this section shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2239.01 - Duty to report; clients seeking controlled substances; immunity

32-2239.01.
Duty to report;  clients seeking controlled substances;  immunity
A. A veterinarian who reasonably suspects or believes that a client or person is trying to obtain controlled substances with an intent other than to treat the patient animal shall report that suspicion,  or cause a report to be made,  to local law enforcement within forty-eight hours after the treatment or examination. The report shall include the name and address of the client or person who sought the examination or treatment. The veterinary records pertaining to the investigation initiated pursuant to the report to law enforcement under this subsection shall be provided to local law enforcement on request for any further criminal investigation.
B. A veterinarian who files a report or causes a report to be filed pursuant to subsection A of this section is immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2239.02 - Duty of veterinarian to scan for presence of microchip; owner notification

32-2239.02.
Duty of veterinarian to scan for presence of microchip;  owner notification
For all stray dogs and cats brought to a veterinary premises,  the veterinarian shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2240 - Reporting of unprofessional conduct; immunity

32-2240.
Reporting of unprofessional conduct;  immunity
A. Any person may report to the board any information the person has that appears to show that a veterinarian is or may be medically incompetent or is or may be guilty of:
1. Unprofessional conduct.
2. Animal abuse.
B. A person who reports information to the board in good faith pursuant to this section is immune from civil liability.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2240.01 - Burial in landfill; notification requirement; licensed crematory

32-2240.01.
Burial in landfill;  notification requirement;  licensed crematory
A. If an animal dies in the care of a veterinarian or an animal's owner brings a dead animal to a veterinarian and the animal's owner requests that the animal be buried,  the veterinarian shall notify the owner if the burial is to be done in a landfill.
B. If the owner chooses cremation and a veterinarian offers cremation services,  the veterinarian shall use a crematory licensed pursuant to article 8 of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2240.02 - Certified rabies vaccinators; training; renewal

32-2240.02.
Certified rabies vaccinators;  training;  renewal
A. A licensed veterinarian may appoint a person who is not a veterinarian licensed pursuant to section 32-2212 as a certified rabies vaccinator to administer rabies vaccines on the premises of a shelter or animal rescue organization facility that is located in a county with a population of less than four hundred thousand persons or a census county division with less than fifty thousand persons in a county with a population of four hundred thousand persons or more if a licensed veterinarian is not available.
B. The licensed veterinarian who made the appointment shall provide in-person training to each person appointed to administer rabies vaccines pursuant to subsection A of this section. On satisfactory completion of this training,  the licensed veterinarian who made the appointment shall certify in writing that the person has demonstrated the knowledge and skills acceptable to administer rabies vaccines.
C. Initial certification of rabies vaccinators under this section is valid for one year. Subsequent certifications under this section are valid for two years and must be renewed as prescribed by the state veterinarian pursuant to section 11-1002.
D. The certified rabies vaccinator shall maintain records of all vaccinations administered for three years and shall notify the veterinarian who made the appointment of any adverse events.
E. A licensed veterinarian who appoints a certified rabies vaccinator is not liable for any action taken by a certified rabies vaccinator in the course of administering a rabies vaccine.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2241 - Certified veterinary technician; services performed

32-2241.
Certified veterinary technician;  services performed
A certified veterinary technician may perform those services authorized by the board pursuant to section 32-2245 in the employ of and under the direction,  supervision and control of a licensed veterinarian who shall be responsible for the performance of the certified veterinary technician. Compensation for such authorized services shall be derived solely from the employing veterinarian.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2242 - Application for certification as veterinary technician; qualifications

32-2242.
Application for certification as veterinary technician;  qualifications
A. A person desiring to be certified as a veterinary technician shall apply in writing to the board on a form furnished by the board.
B. The applicant shall be at least eighteen years of age and shall furnish satisfactory evidence of graduation from a two-year curriculum in veterinary technology,  or the equivalent of such graduation as determined by the board,  in a college or other institution approved by the board.
C. The application shall be accompanied by the application and examination fee established by the board.
D. An applicant from another state is not required to retake the veterinary technician national examination if the applicant can provide all of the following:
1. Proof that the applicant's original score meets the minimum score required by the board.
2. Proof that the applicant holds an active license in good standing in another state or in Canada.
3. Proof of employment as a veterinary technician in two of the preceding four years or four of the preceding seven years.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2245 - Certified veterinary technician; services; rules and regulations

32-2245.
Certified veterinary technician;  services;  rules and regulations
A. The board shall adopt rules and regulations pertaining to and limiting the services performed by a certified veterinary technician.
B. Services performed by a certified veterinary technician shall not include surgery,  diagnosis or prognosis of animal diseases or prescribing of drugs and medicine.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2247 - Renewal of expired certificates

32-2247.
Renewal of expired certificates
Except as otherwise provided in this article,  an expired certificate may be renewed at any time within three years after its expiration on filing of application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board and payment of the renewal fee in effect on the last preceding regular renewal date. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  if the certificate is renewed more than thirty days after its expiration,  the applicant as a condition precedent to renewal shall also pay the delinquency fee established by the board. Renewal under this section shall be effective on the date on which the application is filed,  on the date the renewal fee is paid or on the date on which the delinquency fee,  if any,  is paid,  whichever occurs last.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2248 - Renewal of certification; certificates expired three years or more

32-2248.
Renewal of certification;  certificates expired three years or more
Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a person who fails to renew a certificate within three years after its expiration may not renew it,  and it shall not be restored,  reissued or reinstated thereafter,  but the person may apply for and obtain a new certificate if:
1. No fact,  circumstance or condition exists that,  if the certificate were issued,  would justify its revocation or suspension.
2. The applicant takes and passes the examination,  if any,  which would be required on application for certification for the first time.
3. All fees are paid that would be required on application for certification for the first time.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2249 - Disciplinary action; grounds; emergency care by technician; letter of concern

32-2249.
Disciplinary action;  grounds;  emergency care by technician;  letter of concern
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  the board may:
1. Take one or more of the following actions:
(a) Revoke or suspend a certificate.
(b) Issue a decree of censure.
(c) Place a certified veterinary technician on probation.
(d) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation.
2. Take one or more of the actions described in paragraph 1 for any of the following reasons:
(a) The employment of fraud,  misrepresentation or deception in obtaining certification.
(b) Conviction on a charge of cruelty to animals or conviction of a felony,  in which case the record of such conviction will be conclusive evidence.
(c) Chronic inebriety or habitual use of narcotics,  dangerous drugs or controlled substances.
(d) Gross ignorance or inefficiency in connection with the performance of technical procedures in veterinary medicine.
(e) Representing himself as a doctor of veterinary medicine.
(f) Violating or attempting to violate,  directly or indirectly,  or assisting or abetting the violation or conspiracy to violate any of the provisions of this chapter,  a rule adopted under this chapter or a written order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter.
(g) Practicing veterinary medicine.
(h) Gross incompetence or gross negligence.
(i) Following orders that are in violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
B. In an emergency,  a certified veterinary technician may render emergency care or first aid if the technician is supervised telephonically by a licensed veterinarian or until a licensed veterinarian arrives. This does not preclude emergency care as outlined in section 32-2261.
C. If the board receives information indicating that a certified veterinary technician may have engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and it appears after investigation that the information may be true,  the board may request an informal interview. If the certified veterinary technician refuses the interview or if other evidence relating to the technician's professional competence indicates that disciplinary action should be taken,  the board may take the action as prescribed by subsection A of this section.
D. If,  as a result of information ascertained during an investigation,  informal interview or formal hearing of a certified veterinary technician,  the board has concern for the certified veterinary technician's conduct but has not found the conduct to be a reason listed in subsection A of this section,  the board may issue a letter of concern to the technician regarding the technician's conduct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2250 - Veterinary technician certificate fees

32-2250.
Veterinary technician certificate fees
The board shall establish the fees provided for in this article in amounts not to exceed the following:
1. Application and examination fee,  one hundred fifty dollars.
2. Issuance of a certificate fee,  twenty-five dollars in even-numbered years and fifty dollars in odd-numbered years.
3. Renewal fee,  one hundred dollars.
4. Delinquency fee,  twenty-five dollars.
5. Duplicate certificate fee,  twenty dollars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2261 - Emergency aid; nonliability

32-2261.
Emergency aid;  nonliability
Any person licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter who gratuitously and in good faith gives emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an emergency shall not be liable in damages to the owner of such animal in the absence of gross negligence.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2271 - License required; premises; inspections; exemption

32-2271.
License required;  premises;  inspections;  exemption
A. A person shall not provide veterinary services,  including diagnosis,  treatment,  dentistry,  surgery or dispensing prescription-only veterinary drugs,  to the public without a license issued by the board.
B. A premises license shall be for a fixed location where a veterinarian retains the records of a veterinary practice,  stores veterinary equipment or offers veterinary services to the public. A responsible veterinarian who holds a premises license may provide veterinary services to the public at the licensed fixed location and any temporary site in this state at which adequate equipment and sanitation are available considering the type of veterinary medical services provided. A veterinarian shall obtain a separate premises license for each fixed location at which veterinary services are regularly offered to the public. The responsible veterinarian may authorize other licensed veterinarians to provide services to the public pursuant to the responsible veterinarian's veterinary premises license. Both the responsible veterinarian and the veterinarian who provides the veterinary services shall maintain records of the veterinary services provided and ensure that adequate equipment and sanitation are available.
C. The board shall inspect all fixed locations before issuing a premises license. Adequate equipment and sanitation shall be available for use at any location which is necessary to provide the range of veterinary services which the veterinarian proposes to offer.
D. The board may inspect any site at which a veterinarian offers veterinary services to the public.
E. This section does not apply to county-sponsored rabies vaccination clinics,  persons who are exempt under section 32-2211 and veterinarians licensed under section 32-2217.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2273 - Premises license fees

32-2273.
Premises license fees
The board may establish and collect in advance fees,  not to exceed the following:
1. For issuance of a license:
(a) In an odd-numbered year,  one hundred dollars.
(b) In an even-numbered year,  fifty dollars.
2. For renewal of a license,  two hundred dollars.
3. For a duplicate license,  twenty dollars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2275 - Rules; adoption; considerations

32-2275.
Rules;  adoption;  considerations
The board may adopt rules setting forth minimum standards for veterinary medical premises and for the practice of veterinary medicine. The board shall,  in the development of these rules,  take into consideration the needs,  problems and practices relating to the differences encountered by large animal veterinarians and other veterinarians and shall also consider the different needs,  problems and practices encountered in the provision of veterinary services in rural or remote locations in comparison with the provision of veterinary services at the veterinarian's principal place of business.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2276 - Retention of jurisdiction

32-2276.
Retention of jurisdiction
The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order of the board or a court of law or the voluntary surrender of a license does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to do any of the following:
1. Proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee.
2. Render a decision suspending or revoking the license or denying the renewal or right of renewal of the license.
3. Assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 32-2233 or section 32-2237,  subsection E.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2291 - License requirements; inspections

32-2291.
License requirements;  inspections
A. An animal crematory license shall be for a fixed location where animal cremation occurs. A person who holds an animal crematory license may provide animal cremation services to the public at the licensed fixed location. There shall be a separate animal crematory license for each fixed location at which animal cremation services are regularly offered to the public.
B. The board shall inspect all fixed locations before issuing an animal crematory license. Adequate equipment and sanitation shall be available for use at any location that is necessary to provide the animal cremation services offered.
C. The board may inspect any animal crematory licensed pursuant to this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2292 - Animal crematory license; application; nontransferability; expiration; renewal

32-2292.
Animal crematory license;  application;  nontransferability;  expiration;  renewal
A. Any person who desires to establish premises at or from which animal cremation services are offered to the public shall file with the board an application for an animal crematory license accompanied by the license fee.
B. The application shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the board and shall contain:
1. The name and location of the animal crematory.
2. The name of the person owning the animal crematory and the name and signature of the person responsible to the board for the operation of the animal crematory.
3. A description of the services provided at or from the animal crematory.
C. A license is not subject to sale,  assignment or transfer,  voluntary or involuntary. A license is not valid for any animal crematory other than that for which it is issued. If there are major changes in the scope of animal crematory services offered,  the animal crematory is subject to reinspection.
D. A change of responsible owner cancels an animal crematory license. The responsible owner shall surrender the animal crematory license to the board within twenty days after the change in responsible owner. The failure of the responsible owner to notify the board in writing within twenty days after a change in responsible owner is grounds for disciplinary action.
E. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a license expires on December 31 of every even numbered year unless suspended or revoked. A license is renewable for two years on payment of the renewal fee. If the renewal fee is not paid before February 1 following the expiration of the license,  a penalty fee of one hundred dollars shall be paid in addition to the renewal fee before the animal crematory may be relicensed.
F. Within ninety days after receipt of an initial application and fee,  the board shall issue a license if the application demonstrates compliance with this article or shall notify the applicant at the last address of record if the application is not in conformance with this article. Animal cremation services may be performed at any animal crematory for which an application fee is submitted pending issuance of the license or notification of a deficiency in the application.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2293 - Animal crematory license fees

32-2293.
Animal crematory license fees
The board may establish and collect in advance fees for issuance of a license,  renewal of a license and a duplicate license. The fees shall be determined by the board and accounted for in accordance with the provisions of section 32-2205.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2294 - Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or for disciplinary action; procedure; civil penalty

32-2294.
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or for disciplinary action;  procedure;  civil penalty
A. The board may take disciplinary action against the animal crematory,  including revoking,  suspending,  refusing to issue or refusing to renew an animal crematory license for any of the following grounds:
1. Failure to notify the board in writing within twenty days after a change of the person who owns the animal crematory or the person responsible for the operation of the animal crematory.
2. Failure to maintain clean and sanitary facilities for the performance of services in accordance with the rules adopted by the board.
3. Failure to keep written records of all animals receiving crematory services,  failure to provide a summary of the records on request to the client or failure to produce the records at the request of the board.
4. Failure to maintain a current animal crematory license to provide crematory services to the public at a fixed location.
B. If the board receives information indicating that disciplinary action should be taken against an animal crematory license and if it appears after investigation that the information may be true,  the board may issue a notice of formal hearing or the board may hold an informal interview. If the results of the informal interview indicate suspension or revocation of the animal crematory license or other action may be in order,  the board shall issue a notice of formal hearing and proceed pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. If the informal interview and other evidence indicate that disciplinary action should be taken other than suspension or revocation,  the board may take any one or a combination of the following actions:
1. Issue a decree of censure.
2. Fix such period and terms of probation as are best adapted to protect the public and rehabilitate or educate the animal crematory licensee. The terms of probation may include temporary suspension not to exceed thirty days. The failure to comply with any term of the probation is cause to consider the entire case and any other alleged violations of this chapter at a formal hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
3. Impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. The total penalty shall not exceed five thousand dollars.
C. Before a license may be revoked or suspended for any cause provided by subsection A,  the board shall serve notice and conduct a hearing in the manner prescribed by title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2296 - Retention of jurisdiction

32-2296.
Retention of jurisdiction
The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order of the board or a court of law or the voluntary surrender of a license does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to do any of the following:
1. Proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee.
2. Render a decision suspending or revoking the license or denying the renewal or right of renewal of the license.
3. Assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 32-2233 or section 32-2237,  subsection E.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2297 - Duty of animal crematory licensee to scan for presence of microchip; owner notification; exception

32-2297.
Duty of animal crematory licensee to scan for presence of microchip;  owner notification;  exception
For all dogs and cats brought to a crematory by a person other than the dog's or cat's owner,  the crematory licensee shall thoroughly scan for the presence of a microchip and make a reasonable effort to contact the owner,  unless there is a written or electronic record that the dog or cat has been thoroughly scanned for the presence of a microchip and a reasonable effort has been made to contact the owner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2351 - Definitions

32-2351.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Agent"  means any person who,  for compensation,  enrolls or attempts to enroll residents of this state in a professional driver training school through personal or telephone contact,  advertisement,  mail or any other type of publication.
2. " Director"  means the director of the department of transportation.
3. " Instructor"  means any person,  whether acting for himself as an operator of a professional driver training school or for any such school for compensation,  who teaches,  conducts classes of,  gives demonstrations to,  or supervises the practice of persons learning to operate or drive motor vehicles or preparing to take an examination for a driver license or instruction permit,  and any person who supervises the work of any other instructor.
4. " Professional driver training school"  or " school"  means a business enterprise conducted by an individual,  association,  partnership,  or corporation that educates and trains persons,  either practically or theoretically,  or both,  to operate or drive commercial motor vehicles,  that prepares applicants for an examination given by the state for a commercial driver license or learner's permit and that charges a consideration or tuition for these services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2352 - Enforcement; contract with private entity

32-2352.
Enforcement;  contract with private entity
A. The director,  subject to title 41,  chapter 6,  shall adopt such rules concerning the administration and enforcement of this chapter as are necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter and to protect the public. The director or the director's authorized representative shall inspect the school facilities and equipment used by applicants and licensees under this chapter.
B. The director shall administer and enforce this chapter.
C. The director may contract with a private entity to conduct inspections pursuant to this section and to administer any rules adopted pursuant to this section that relate to the licensure and administration of professional driver training schools pursuant to this chapter. The term of any contract entered into pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed five years with a right to renew for an additional five years. The private entity that contracts with the director pursuant to this subsection:
1. Shall not provide professional driver training school courses.
2. May charge a fee to each person who enrolls in a professional driver training school.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2353 - Exemptions

32-2353.
Exemptions
This chapter does not apply to any person who gives driver training lessons without charge,  to employers maintaining driver training schools without charge for their employees only or to schools or classes conducted by colleges,  universities and high schools for regularly enrolled,  full-time students as a part of the normal program for such institutions.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2371 - License for schools; requirements; fingerprint clearance card

32-2371.
License for schools;  requirements;  fingerprint clearance card
A. A professional driver training school shall not be established and any such existing school shall not be continued on or after March 13,  1968 unless the school applies for and obtains from the director a license in the manner and form prescribed by the director.
B. Rules adopted by the director shall state the requirements for a school license,  including requirements concerning location,  equipment,  courses of instruction,  instructors,  previous records of the school and instructors,  schedule of fees and charges,  insurance in such a sum and with such provisions as the director deems necessary to protect adequately the interests of the public,  and such other matters as the director may prescribe for the protection of the public.
C. Each applicant who owns twenty percent or more of an entity,  and each partner or stockholder who owns twenty percent or more of an entity,  and who seeks licensure pursuant to this chapter shall provide the department or a contracted private entity of the department pursuant to section 32-2352 with a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2371.01 - License for agents; requirements

32-2371.01.
License for agents;  requirements
A. The director may require an agent who operates from a location in this state and who solicits students on behalf of a professional driver training school that is located in this state or any other state to obtain a license in the manner and form prescribed by the director.
B. If the director requires licensure of agents,  the director shall adopt rules that state the requirements for an agent license,  including requirements concerning truthfulness and the adequacy of information provided by the agent to members of the public regarding the professional driver training school that the agent represents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2373 - Refusal to issue or renew license of school or agent

32-2373.
Refusal to issue or renew license of school or agent
A. The director may refuse to issue or renew the license for a school or an agent in any case in which the director determines that the licensee or applicant has not complied with,  or has knowingly violated,  any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter by the director.
B. An applicant or licensee who is aggrieved by the director's decision may make a written request to the department for a hearing within thirty days after service of notice of the refusal. If the applicant or licensee does not request a hearing within thirty days,  the decision is final. If the applicant or licensee requests a hearing,  the director shall give written notice to the applicant or licensee to appear at the hearing and show cause why the refusal to issue or renew the license should not be upheld. After consideration of the evidence presented at the hearing,  the director shall serve notice in writing to the applicant or licensee of the director's findings and order.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2374 - Fees

32-2374.
Fees
Except as provided in section 32-4301,  all licenses expire on the last day of the calendar year and may be renewed on application to the director as prescribed by rule. Each application for an original or renewal license to operate a professional driver training school shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars. Each application for an original or renewal agent's license shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars. An application for a branch license shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars. No license fee may be refunded in the event a license is suspended or revoked.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2391 - Suspension and revocation of license; determination; appeal

32-2391.
Suspension and revocation of license;  determination;  appeal
The director,  after conducting a hearing for the licensee,  may cancel,  suspend or revoke the license of a school or agent in any case in which the director finds that the licensee has not complied with,  or has knowingly violated,  this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. Each cancelled,  suspended or revoked license shall be returned to the director by the licensee. Decisions of the director shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2393 - Liability insurance required; amount

32-2393.
Liability insurance required;  amount
Notwithstanding section 28-4009,  a school shall obtain an automobile liability or motor vehicle liability policy which covers each motor vehicle operated by the school for driver training in the minimum amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident,  subject to the limit for one person,  three hundred thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident,  fifty thousand dollars because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident and five thousand dollars medical payments coverage.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2394 - Cease and desist orders

32-2394.
Cease and desist orders
A. If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a professional driver training school licensed pursuant to article 2 of this chapter has violated or is violating a law of this state or rule adopted by the director,  the director may immediately issue and serve on the licensee,  by personal delivery or first class mail at the business address of record,  a cease and desist order requiring the licensee to immediately cease and desist from further engaging in the business or the prohibited activity,  or both.
B. A licensee who receives a cease and desist order may submit a written request for a hearing to the director. The licensee shall submit the request for a hearing within thirty days after the licensee receives the cease and desist order. On failure of a licensee to comply with the order or after a requested hearing,  the director may suspend or cancel the licensee's license pursuant to section 32-2391.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2402 - Administration by director; duty to keep records; rules; criminal history records checks

32-2402.
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 registrations under this chapter.
2. All bonds and proof of workers' compensation required to be filed.
3. Whether a license,  registration certificate,  renewal license or renewal registration certificate has been issued under each application and bond.
4. If a license or registration certificate is revoked,  suspended,  cancelled or denied or if a licensee or registrant is placed on probation,  the date of filing the order for revocation,  suspension,  cancellation,  denial or probation.
5. All individuals,  firms,  partnerships,  associations or corporations that have had a license or registration revoked,  suspended or cancelled or that have been placed on probation and a written record of complaints filed against licensees and registrants.
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 director 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.