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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1979.01 - Self-administered hormonal contraceptives; requirements; rules; immunity; definition

32-1979.01.
Self-administered hormonal contraceptives;  requirements;  rules;  immunity;  definition
A. A pharmacist may dispense a self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a patient who is at least eighteen years of age pursuant to a standing prescription drug order made in accordance with subsection B of this section and without any other patient-specific prescription drug order.
B. A prescriber who is licensed to prescribe a self-administered hormonal contraceptive,  including a person acting in the prescriber's capacity as an employee of the department of health services or a county health department,  may issue a standing prescription drug order authorizing the dispensing of a self-administered hormonal contraceptive. This subsection does not create a duty to act or standard of care for an employee of the department of health services to issue a standing order for a hormonal contraceptive.
C. The board,  in conjunction with the department of health services and in consultation with a national professional organization specializing in obstetrics and gynecology,  shall adopt rules to establish standard procedures for pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to this section. The standard procedures shall require a pharmacist to do both of the following:
1. Obtain a completed nationally recognized self-screening risk assessment from each patient before dispensing the self-administered hormonal contraceptive to the patient.
2. Provide the patient with information about the self-administered hormonal contraceptive that is dispensed to the patient.
D. A pharmacist or prescriber acting reasonably and in good faith in dispensing or prescribing a self-administered hormonal contraceptive pursuant to this section is not liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from dispensing that self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
E. All state and federal laws governing insurance coverage of contraceptive drugs,  devices,  products and services apply to self-administered hormonal contraceptives that are prescribed and dispensed pursuant to this section.
F. This section does not apply to a valid patient-specific prescription for a hormonal contraceptive that is issued by an authorized prescriber and dispensed by a pharmacist pursuant to that valid prescription.
G. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Primary care provider"  means a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13,  14 or 17 of this title,  a nurse practitioner who is licensed pursuant to chapter 15 of this title or a physician assistant who is licensed pursuant to chapter 25 of this title.
2. " Self-administered hormonal contraceptive" :
(a) Means a self-administered hormonal contraceptive that is approved by the United States food and drug administration to prevent pregnancy.
(b) Includes an oral hormonal contraceptive,  a hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring and a hormonal contraceptive patch.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1979.02 - Oral fluoride varnish; prescription and administration authority; requirements

32-1979.02.
Oral fluoride varnish;  prescription and administration authority;  requirements
A. A pharmacist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who meets the requirements of this section may prescribe and administer oral fluoride varnish.
B. A pharmacist who wishes to administer oral fluoride varnish pursuant to this section shall successfully complete a course of training accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education on the use of a caries risk assessment and oral fluoride varnish application,  or other board-approved training that complies with American dental association guidelines.
C. A pharmacist who administers oral fluoride varnish pursuant to this section shall do all of the following:
1. Perform a caries risk assessment with each patient and make any necessary referrals to a dentist or physician for moderate or high-risk patients within five business days.
2. Provide each patient with a fluoride record card to be shared with other providers to track fluoride treatments.
3. Inform each patient that fluoride varnish is not sufficient dental care and encourage each patient to see a dentist on a regular basis.
4. Make and keep records for at least one year following the administration of oral fluoride varnish.
D. A pharmacist may not give or receive,  either directly or indirectly,  a payment,  kickback,  rebate,  bonus or other remuneration for a referral to a dentist or physician pursuant to subsection C of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1979.03 - Tobacco cessation drug therapies; prescription authority; requirements; definition

32-1979.03.
Tobacco cessation drug therapies;  prescription authority;  requirements;  definition
A. A pharmacist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who meets the requirements of this section may prescribe and dispense tobacco cessation drug therapies to a qualified patient. Prescriptive authority is limited to nicotine-replacement tobacco cessation drug therapies,  including prescription and nonprescription therapies.
B. A pharmacist who wishes to prescribe and dispense tobacco cessation drug therapies pursuant to this section shall successfully complete a course of training accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education in the subject area of tobacco cessation and successfully complete two hours of accreditation council for pharmacy education accredited tobacco cessation continuing education programs on license renewal. The course of training shall include all of the following:
1. Epidemiology and health consequences of tobacco-containing products.
2. Biological,  psychological and sociocultural components of tobacco dependence.
3. Assessment of a patient's willingness to quit.
4. Development of a quit plan.
5. Relapse prevention strategies.
6. Approved medications used for nicotine addiction and the effectiveness of current drug therapies for smoking cessation.
7. Nonpharmacological and behavioral interventions.
C. A pharmacist who prescribes and dispenses prescription nicotine-replacement tobacco cessation drug therapies pursuant to this section shall:
1. Notify the qualified patient's designated primary care provider within seventy-two hours after the medication is prescribed.
2. Keep records that include the qualified patient's initial assessment information,  the education provided and the medication plan,  and any drug therapies prescribed. The records shall be made available to the qualified patient's designated primary care provider on request.
D. This section does not apply to pharmacists who are either:
1. Filling or refilling prescriptions for tobacco cessation products written by another provider.
2. Recommending nonprescription tobacco cessation therapies to a patient without a prescription.
E. For the purposes of this section,  " qualified patient"  means a patient who:
1. Is at least eighteen years of age.
2. Is enrolled in a structured tobacco cessation program consisting of an initial evaluation and appropriate follow-up visits with the pharmacist or primary care provider if prescribing a prescription nicotine replacement.
3. Has been educated on symptoms of nicotine toxicity and when to seek medical treatment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1981 - Definitions

32-1981.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Chain pharmacy warehouse"  means a physical location for prescription-only drugs that acts as a central warehouse and that performs intracompany sales or transfers of the prescription-only drugs to a group of pharmacies that are under common ownership or control. A chain pharmacy warehouse is not limited to the distribution of prescription-only drugs under this article.
2. " Company under common ownership"  has the same meaning as affiliated group as defined in 26 United States Code section 1504.
3. " Intracompany transaction"  means any sale,  transfer or trade between a division,  subsidiary,  parent or affiliated or related company under the common ownership of a person.
4. " Normal distribution channel"  means the chain of custody for a prescription-only drug that begins with the delivery of the drug by a manufacturer to a wholesale distributor who then delivers the drug to a pharmacy or a practitioner for final receipt by a patient. Normal distribution channel includes the receipt of a prescription-only drug by a common carrier or other delivery service that delivers the drug at the direction of a manufacturer,  full service wholesale permittee or pharmacy and that does not purchase,  sell,  trade or take title to any prescription-only drug.
5. " Wholesale distribution"  means distribution of a drug to a person other than a consumer or patient. Wholesale distribution does not include:
(a) Any transaction or transfer between any division,  subsidiary,  parent or affiliated or related company under common ownership and control of a corporate entity.
(b) Selling,  purchasing,  distributing,  transferring or trading a drug or offering to sell,  purchase,  distribute,  transfer or trade a drug for emergency medical reasons. For the purposes of this subdivision,  " emergency medical reasons"  includes transferring a prescription drug by a community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy to another community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy to alleviate a temporary shortage.
(c) Drug returns if conducted by a hospital,  health care entity,  retail pharmacy or charitable institution in accordance with 21 Code of Federal Regulations section 203.23.
(d) The sale of prescription drugs by a pharmacy,  not to exceed five percent of the pharmacy's gross sales,  to practitioners for office use.
(e) Dispensing by a retail pharmacy of prescription drugs to a patient or patient's agent pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner.
(f) Distributing a drug sample by a manufacturer's representative.
(g) Selling,  purchasing or trading blood or blood components intended for transfusion.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1982 - Full-service wholesale permittees; bonds; designated representatives; fingerprinting requirements

32-1982.
Full-service wholesale permittees;  bonds;  designated representatives;  fingerprinting requirements
A. A full-service wholesale permittee that engages in the wholesale distribution of prescription-only drugs into,  within or from this state must maintain a bond as required by federal law and have a designated representative. If the full-service wholesale permittee changes its designated representative,  the new designated representative must possess and submit a valid fingerprint clearance card before the change in representation is made.
B. The designated representative of a full-service wholesale permittee must:
1. Be at least twenty-one years of age.
2. Be employed by the full-service wholesale permittee in a managerial level position.
3. Be actively involved in the daily operation of the wholesale distribution of prescription-only drugs.
4. Be physically present at the full-service wholesale permittee facility during regular business hours unless the absence of the designated representative is authorized.
5. Serve as a designated representative for only one full-service wholesale permittee.
6. Not have any criminal convictions under any federal,  state or local laws relating to wholesale or retail prescription-only drug distribution or distribution of controlled substances.
7. Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
C. For the purposes of this article,  a full-service wholesale permittee does not include a hospital,  chain pharmacy warehouse or third-party logistics provider.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1983 - Restrictions on transactions

32-1983.
Restrictions on transactions
A. A full service wholesale permittee may accept prescription-only drug returns or exchanges from a pharmacy or chain pharmacy warehouse pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the full service wholesale permittee and the pharmacy or chain pharmacy warehouse. The full service wholesale permittee shall not accept as returns or exchanges from the pharmacy or chain pharmacy warehouse:
1. Adulterated or counterfeited prescription-only drugs.
2. An amount or quantity of a prescription-only drug that exceeds the amount or quantity that the full service wholesale permittee or another full service wholesale permittee under common ownership sold to the pharmacy or chain pharmacy warehouse.
B. A full service wholesale permittee may furnish prescription-only drugs only to a pharmacy or medical practitioner. The full service wholesale permittee must first verify that person holds a valid license or permit.
C. The full service wholesale permittee must deliver prescription-only drugs only to the premises listed on the license or permit. A full service wholesale permittee may furnish prescription-only drugs to an authorized person or agent of that premises if:
1. The full service wholesale permittee properly establishes the person's identity and authority.
2. Delivery to an authorized person or agent is used only to meet the immediate needs of a particular patient of the authorized person.
D. A full service wholesale permittee may furnish prescription-only drugs to a pharmacy receiving area if a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel sign,  at the time of delivery,  a receipt showing the type and quantity of the prescription-only drug received. Any discrepancy between receipt and the type and quantity of the prescription-only drug actually received must be reported to the full service wholesale permittee by the next business day after the delivery to the pharmacy receiving area.
E. A full service wholesale permittee shall not accept payment for or allow the use of a person or entity's credit to establish an account for the purchase of prescription-only drugs from any person other than the owner of record,  the chief executive officer or the chief financial officer listed on the license or permit of a person or entity legally authorized to receive prescription-only drugs. Any account established for the purchase of prescription-only drugs must bear the name of the licensee or permittee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1985 - Injunctive relief

32-1985.
Injunctive relief
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 article. Injunctive proceedings are in addition to all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1991 - Enforcement of chapter

32-1991.
Enforcement of chapter
The state board of pharmacy,  the division of narcotics enforcement and criminal intelligence within the department of public safety,  all officers exercising police powers,  and county attorneys shall enforce the provisions of this chapter,  unless such enforcement is otherwise specifically delegated,  and they shall cooperate with all officers and agencies charged with enforcement of laws of other states and the United States pertaining to the subject matter of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1992 - Provisions of marijuana, prescription-only drugs, narcotics, dangerous drugs or controlled substances laws not invalidated by this chapter; medicated feed not included

32-1992.
Provisions of marijuana,  prescription-only drugs,  narcotics,  dangerous drugs or controlled substances laws not invalidated by this chapter;  medicated feed not included
A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any person from any requirement prescribed by or under authority of law with respect to marijuana,  prescription-only drugs,  narcotics,  dangerous drugs or controlled substances as defined in the applicable federal and state laws relating to these drugs or substances.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to include medicated feed for veterinary use.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1993 - Authorization to seize certain drugs, counterfeit drugs and equipment; disposition of seized equipment

32-1993.
Authorization to seize certain drugs,  counterfeit drugs and equipment;  disposition of seized equipment
A. The following may be seized by the division of narcotics enforcement and criminal intelligence within the department of public safety and its designated agents and all officers exercising police powers when they have reasonable grounds to believe it is:
1. A drug that is a counterfeit.
2. A container of such counterfeit drug.
3. Equipment used in manufacturing,  compounding,  or processing a drug with respect to which drug a prohibited act within the meaning of section 32-1965 has occurred.
4. Any punch,  die,  plate,  stone,  labeling,  container or other thing used or designed for use in making a counterfeit drug.
5. Any conveyance being used to transport,  carry or hold a counterfeit drug in violation of section 32-1965,  paragraph 4.
B. When any article,  equipment,  conveyance,  or other thing is seized pursuant to this chapter the peace officer shall,  within five days thereafter,  cause to be filed in the proper court in whose jurisdiction the merchandise is seized or detained a complaint for condemnation of such merchandise as provided in this chapter.
C. Any person,  firm,  or corporation having an interest in the alleged article,  equipment,  or other thing proceeded against,  or any person,  firm or corporation against whom a civil or criminal liability would exist if the merchandise is in violation of section 32-1965,  paragraph 4 may,  within twenty days following the seizure,  serve and file an answer or responsive pleading to the complaint which shall allege the interest or liability of the party filing it.
D. Any article,  equipment,  conveyance or other thing condemned under this section shall,  after entry of the decree,  be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and the proceeds thereof,  if sold,  less the legal costs and other charges shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  with the state treasurer.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1994 - Authorization to embargo adulterated or misbranded drugs or devices; condemnation; destruction; costs

32-1994.
Authorization to embargo adulterated or misbranded drugs or devices;  condemnation;  destruction;  costs
A. When the board or its authorized agent finds or has probable cause to believe that any drug,  device,  poison,  or hazardous substance is adulterated,  or so misbranded as to be dangerous or fraudulent,  within the meaning of this chapter,  he shall affix to such article an appropriate marking,  giving notice that such article is,  or is suspected of being,  adulterated or misbranded and has been detained or embargoed,  and warning all persons it is unlawful to remove or dispose of such article by sale or otherwise until permission for removal or disposal is given by the board or the court.
B. When an article detained or embargoed under subsection A of this section has been found by the board to be adulterated or misbranded,  it shall petition the court in whose jurisdiction the article is detained or embargoed for condemnation of such article,  or if feasible,  the board may permit the article to be brought into compliance with this chapter.
C. If the court finds that a detained or embargoed article is adulterated or misbranded,  and it is not feasible to bring it into compliance with this chapter,  such article shall be destroyed at the expense of the claimant who shall also pay all court costs,  fees,  storage and other proper expenses.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1995 - Injunctions; restraining orders

32-1995.
Injunctions;  restraining orders
In addition to other remedies provided,  the board may apply to the proper court for,  and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown,  to grant a temporary restraining order,  or a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1996 - Violations; classification; civil penalty

32-1996.
Violations;  classification;  civil penalty
A. Except as provided in this section,  a person who violates this chapter:
1. Without the intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2. With the intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a class 5 felony.
B. A person who violates section 32-1965,  paragraph 4 or article 3.1 of this chapter is guilty of a class 2 felony.
C. Any person who secures a license or permit for that person or for another person by knowingly making a false representation,  who fraudulently claims to be licensed as a pharmacist or pharmacy intern within the meaning of this chapter or who knowingly engages in the practice of pharmacy without a license is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. A person who secures a license as a pharmacy technician or a registration as a pharmacy technician trainee for that person or for another person by knowingly making a false representation,  who fraudulently claims to be licensed as a pharmacy technician or registered as a pharmacy technician trainee or who knowingly performs the duties of a pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician trainee without a license or registration is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
E. A person who dispenses a human growth hormone in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class 6 felony.
F. A court convicting any person for a violation of this chapter shall,  immediately after the date of conviction,  send a complete copy of the record of the conviction,  including the person's name and offense committed,  to the executive director of the board.
G. A person who violates section 32-1978 shall be issued a civil penalty only as set forth in that section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1997 - Misbranding; promotion of off-label use; definitions

32-1997.
Misbranding;  promotion of off-label use;  definitions
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  a pharmaceutical manufacturer or its representative may engage in truthful promotion of an off-label use of a drug,  biological product or device.
B. This section does not require a health care insurer,  other third-party payor or other health plan sponsor to provide coverage for the cost of any off-label use of a drug,  biological product or device as a treatment.
C. Notwithstanding any other law,  an official,  employee or agent of this state may not enforce or apply section 32-1967 against or otherwise prosecute a pharmaceutical manufacturer or its representative for engaging in truthful promotion of an off-label use of a drug,  biological product or device.
D. Notwithstanding any other law,  the Arizona state board of pharmacy,  the Arizona medical board,  the Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery and the department of health services may not revoke,  fail to renew or take any other action against the license of a pharmaceutical manufacturer or its representative,  a health care institution or a physician solely for engaging in truthful promotion of an off-label use of a drug,  biological product or device.
E. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Biological product"  has the same meaning prescribed in 42 United States Code section 262.
2. " Misbranding"  has the same meaning described in section 32-1967 or 21 United States Code section 352.
3. " Off-label use"  means the use of a United States food and drug administration-approved drug,  biological product or device in a manner other than the use approved by the United States food and drug administration.
4. " Truthful promotion"  means the sharing of information that is not misleading,  not contrary to fact,  and consistent with generally accepted scientific principles,  between pharmaceutical manufacturers and licensed professionals who can prescribe medication within the provider's scope of practice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2002 - Board of physical therapy; appointment; qualifications

32-2002.
Board of physical therapy;  appointment;  qualifications
A. The board of physical therapy is established consisting of members appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. Four members shall be physical therapists who are residents of this state,  possess an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in this state and have been practicing in this state for at least five years before their appointment. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant who is a resident of this state,  possesses an unrestricted certificate issued pursuant to this chapter and has been performing selected interventions in this state for at least five years before the person's appointment. The governor shall also appoint two public members who are residents of this state and who are not affiliated with,  and do not have a financial interest in,  any health care profession but who have an interest in consumer rights.
B. Board members serve staggered four year terms. Board members shall not serve for more than two successive four year terms or for more than ten consecutive years. By approval of a majority of the board,  a member's service may extend at the completion of a four year term until a new member is appointed or the current member is reappointed.
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 immune from civil liability.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2003 - Board; powers and duties

32-2003.
Board;  powers and duties
A. The board shall:
1. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and certification.
2. Provide for national examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for these examinations.
3. Issue licenses,  permits and certificates to persons who meet the requirements of this chapter.
4. Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this chapter.
5. Adopt and revise rules to enforce this chapter.
6. Meet at least once each quarter in compliance with the open meeting requirements of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1 and keep an official record of these meetings.
7. Establish the mechanisms for assessing continuing professional competence of physical therapists to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the competence of physical therapist assistants to work in the field of physical therapy.
8. At its first regular meeting after the start of each calendar year,  elect officers from among its members and as necessary to accomplish board business.
9. Provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public appointees to the board regarding board licensing and disciplinary procedures,  this chapter,  board rules and board procedures.
10. Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under this chapter. This list shall include the person's name,  current business and residential addresses,  telephone numbers and license or certificate number.
11. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ necessary personnel to carry out the administrative work of the board. Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.
12. Enter into contracts for services necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter.
13. Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee or a certificate holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board.
14. Publish,  at least annually,  final disciplinary actions taken against a licensee or a certificate holder.
15. Publish,  at least annually,  board rulings,  opinions and interpretations of statutes or rules in order to guide persons regulated pursuant to this chapter.
16. Not later than December 31 of each year,  submit a written report of its actions and proceedings to the governor.
17. Establish and collect fees.
18. Provide information to the public regarding the board,  its processes and consumer rights.
B. The board may establish a committee or committees to assist it in carrying out its duties for a time prescribed by the board. The board may require a committee appointed pursuant to this subsection to make regular reports to the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2004 - Board of physical therapy fund; appropriation; deposit of receipts by board

32-2004.
Board of physical therapy fund;  appropriation;  deposit of receipts by board
A. The board of physical therapy fund is established. The board shall administer the fund.
B. Except as provided in section 32-2048,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies collected under this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of physical therapy fund.
C. Monies deposited in the physical therapy fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2021 - Persons and activities not required to be licensed

32-2021.
Persons and activities not required to be licensed
A. This chapter does not restrict a person who is licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not claim to be a physical therapist or a provider of physical therapy.
B. This chapter does not restrict the use of physical agents,  modalities or devices by persons qualified under this title to personally render or delegate the use of this treatment.
C. The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter:
1. A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education while under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist.
2. A physical therapist who is practicing or a physical therapist assistant who is working in the United States armed services,  United States public health service or veterans administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers.
3. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or a foreign educated physical therapist credentialed in another country if that person is performing physical therapy in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar for not more than sixty days in any twelve month period.
4. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or who is credentialed in another country if that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to persons who are affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams,  athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing,  competing or performing in this state for not more than sixty days in a calendar year.
5. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States and who enters this state to provide physical therapy to victims of a declared local,  state or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for the duration of the declared emergency but not longer than sixty days. The physical therapist must also register with the board before practicing.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2023 - Application; denial; hearing

32-2023.
Application;  denial;  hearing
A. An applicant for licensure or certification shall file a completed application as required by the board. The applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in section 32-2029.
B. The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant,  a licensee or a certificate holder for any of the following:
1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial application,  renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or certificate.
2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate.
3. Committing a felony,  whether or not involving moral turpitude,  or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission.
4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or the examination process,  including using in any manner recalled or memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity,  failing to comply with all test center security procedures,  communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions.
5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-2044.
C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this section,  the board must inform an applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application,  the board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2025 - Interim permits

32-2025.
Interim permits
A. If a foreign educated applicant satisfies the requirements of section 32-2022,  subsection B,  before the board issues a license it shall issue an interim permit to the applicant for the purpose of participating in a supervised clinical practice period. An applicant who fails the national examination is not eligible for an interim permit until the applicant passes the examination.
B. If an applicant who has been educated in the United States satisfies the requirements of section 32-2022,  subsection A or D,  but the board determines that there is evidence that the applicant lacks the competence to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant,  the board shall issue an interim permit to the applicant to allow that person to participate in a supervised clinical practice.
C. The board may issue an interim permit for at least ninety days but not more than six months.
D. An interim permit holder shall complete,  to the satisfaction of the board,  a period of clinical practice in a facility approved by the board and under the continuous and on-site supervision of a physical therapist who holds an unrestricted license issued pursuant to this chapter.
E. At any time during an interim supervised clinical practice period,  the board may revoke an interim permit because of the permit holder's incompetence or for a violation of this chapter. Pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  the board shall hold a hearing on request of a permit holder whose permit is revoked.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2026 - Licensure or certification by endorsement

32-2026.
Licensure or certification by endorsement
A. The board shall issue a license to a physical therapist who has a valid unrestricted license from another jurisdiction of the United States if that person,  when granted the license,  met all of the requirements prescribed in section 32-2022,  subsection A or B and any applicable board rules.
B. The board shall issue a certificate to a physical therapist assistant who has a valid unrestricted license or certificate from another jurisdiction of the United States if that person,  when granted the license or certificate,  meets all of the requirements prescribed in section 32-2022,  subsection D and any applicable board rules.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2027 - License or certificate renewal; suspension

32-2027.
License or certificate renewal;  suspension
A. A licensee or certificate holder shall renew the license or certificate pursuant to board rules. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a licensee or certificate holder who fails to renew the license or certificate on or before its expiration date shall not practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state.
B. The board shall administratively suspend a license or certificate if the licensee or certificate holder does not submit a complete application for renewal and pay the renewal fee pursuant to board rules.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2028 - Reinstatement of license or certificate

32-2028.
Reinstatement of license or certificate
A. The board may reinstate a license or certificate that it suspended pursuant to section 32-2027,  subsection B on payment of a renewal fee and reinstatement fee and completion of the application process as prescribed by the board.
B. If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32-2027,  subsection B for more than three consecutive years,  the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply for a license or certificate pursuant to section 32-2022 or 32-2026 and pay all applicable fees. The person must also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board:
1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit.
2. Completing remedial courses.
3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license.
4. Passing an examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2029 - Fees

32-2029.
Fees
The board shall establish and collect fees of not more than:
1. Three hundred dollars for an application for an original license or certificate. This fee is nonrefundable.
2. Three hundred dollars for a certificate of renewal of a license or certificate.
3. Three hundred dollars for an application for reinstatement of licensure.
4. Fifty dollars for each duplicate license or certificate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2031 - Retired status; reinstatement to active status

32-2031.
Retired status;  reinstatement to active status
A. The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on retired status and waive the renewal fee and continuing competence requirements if a licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or certificate holder has retired from the practice of physical therapy or from work as a physical therapist assistant,  is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter before the waiver.
B. During the period of waiver pursuant to subsection A,  the retired licensee or certificate holder may not engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant.
C. A retired licensee or certificate holder must renew the retired license or certificate every two years by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. The board may not charge a fee for renewal of a retired license or certificate.
D. If a licensee or certificate holder fails to renew the retired status of the license or certificate on or before its expiration date,  the retired license or certificate expires. If the person seeks to reinstate the person's retired status after the retired license or certificate has expired,  the person must make a request for retired status pursuant to subsection A.
E. The board may reinstate a retired licensee or certificate holder to active practice or work on payment of the renewal fee and presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that the retired licensee or certificate holder is professionally able to engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant and still possesses the professional knowledge required. If the retired licensee or certificate holder has held a retired license or certificate for more than three consecutive years,  the person must also demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board:
1. Practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit.
2. Completing remedial courses.
3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the retired license or certificate.
4. Passing an examination as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2032 - Inactive status; reinstatement to active status

32-2032.
Inactive status;  reinstatement to active status
A. The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on inactive status and waive the continuing competence requirements if a licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or certificate holder is not currently engaged in the practice of physical therapy or working as a physical therapist assistant in this state,  is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter.
B. During the period of inactive status pursuant to subsection A,  the inactive licensee or certificate holder may not engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state.
C. A licensee or certificate holder on inactive status must renew the inactive license or certificate every two years using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. The board by rule shall prescribe the fee for the renewal of an inactive license or certificate.
D. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification within three years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status must submit the full annual license renewal fee and prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
E. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification and who has not been actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy or working as a physical therapist assistant in this state for more than three consecutive years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status must submit the full annual license renewal fee and demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board:
1. Practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit.
2. Completing remedial courses.
3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the inactive license or certificate.
4. Passing an examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2041 - Lawful practice

32-2041.
Lawful practice
A. A physical therapist shall refer a client to appropriate health care practitioners if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or if physical therapy is contraindicated.
B. A physical therapist shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession and as further established by rule.
C. A physical therapist licensed under this chapter shall practice physical therapy as prescribed by this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2041.01 - Musculoskeletal imaging; ordering; requirements; reporting

32-2041.01.
Musculoskeletal imaging;  ordering;  requirements;  reporting
A. A physical therapist may order musculoskeletal imaging consisting of plain film radiographs. The imaging shall be performed by a health care practitioner who is authorized pursuant to this title to perform the imaging and shall be interpreted by a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13,  14 or 17 of this title and trained in radiology interpretation.
B. A physical therapist shall report results for all imaging tests the physical therapist orders pursuant to subsection A of this section to the patient's health care practitioner of record or the referring health care practitioner,  if designated,  within seven days after receiving the results. If the patient does not have a health care practitioner of record,  the physical therapist shall refer the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that any symptoms or conditions are present that may require services beyond the physical therapist's scope of practice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2042 - Use of titles; restrictions; violation; classification

32-2042.
Use of titles;  restrictions;  violation;  classification
A. A physical therapist shall use the letters " PT"  in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter. A physical therapist on retired status shall use " (retired)"  or " (ret.)"  after the letters " PT"  in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote the physical therapist's retired status pursuant to section 32-2031.
B. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters " PTA"  in connection with that person's name to denote certification pursuant to this chapter. A physical therapist assistant on retired status shall use " (retired)"  or " (ret.)"  after the letters " PTA"  in connection with the physical therapist assistant's name or place of business to denote the physical therapist assistant's retired status pursuant to section 32-2031.
C. 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 " physical therapy" ,  " physical therapist" ,  " physiotherapy" ,  " physiotherapist"  or " registered physical therapist" ,  the letters " PT" ,  " LPT" ,  " RPT" ,  " MPT" ,  " DScPT"  or " DPT"  or any other words,  abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied,  including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy,  unless these services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person or entity that violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
D. A person or business entity shall not advertise,  bill or otherwise promote a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter as being a physical therapist or offering physical therapy services.
E. A person shall not use the title " physical therapist assistant"  or use the letters " PTA"  in connection with that person's name or any other words,  abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that the person is a physical therapist assistant unless that person is certified as a physical therapist assistant pursuant to this chapter. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.