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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1294 - Supervision by dentist; definitions; mouth preparation by dentist; liability; business association

32-1294.
Supervision by dentist;  definitions;  mouth preparation by dentist;  liability;  business association
A. A denturist may practice only in the office of a licensed dentist,  denominated as such.
B. All work by a denturist shall be performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. For the purposes of this section,  " general supervision"  means the dentist is available for consultation in person or by phone during the performance of the procedures by a denturist pursuant to section 32-1293,  subsection B. The dentist shall examine the patient initially,  check the completed denture as to fit,  form and function and perform such other procedures as the board may specify by rule or regulation. For the purposes of this section " completed denture"  means a relined,  rebased,  duplicated or repaired denture or a new denture. Both the dentist and the denturist shall certify that the dentist has performed the initial examination and the final fitting as required in this subsection,  and retain the certification in the patient's file.
C. When taking impressions or bite registrations for the purpose of constructing removable partial dentures or when checking the fit of a partial denture,  all mouth preparation must be done by the dentist. The denturist is specifically prohibited from performing any cutting or surgery on hard or soft tissue in the mouth. By rule and regulation the board may further regulate the practice of the denturist in regard to removable partial dentures.
D. No more than two denturists may perform their professional duties under a dentist's general supervision at any one time.
E. A licensed dentist supervising a denturist shall be personally liable for any consequences arising from the performance of the denturist's duties.
F. A certified denturist and the dentist supervising his work may make any lawful agreement between themselves regarding fees,  compensation and business association.
G. Any sign,  advertisement or other notice displaying the name of the office must include the name of the responsible dentist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1295 - Board of dental examiners; additional powers and duties

32-1295.
Board of dental examiners;  additional powers and duties
A. In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter,  the board shall:
1. As far as applicable,  exercise the same powers and duties in administering and enforcing this article as it exercises under section 32-1207 in administering and enforcing other articles of this chapter.
2. Determine the eligibility of applicants for certification and issue certificates to applicants who it determines are qualified for certification.
3. Investigate charges of misconduct on the part of certified denturists.
4. Issue decrees of censure,  fix periods and terms of probation,  suspend or revoke certificates as the facts may warrant and reinstate certificates in proper cases.
B. The board may:
1. Adopt rules prescribing requirements for continuing education for renewal of all certificates issued pursuant to this article.
2. Hire consultants to assist the board in the performance of its duties.
C. In all matters relating to discipline and certifying of denturists and the approval of examinations,  the board,  by rule,  shall provide for receiving the assistance and advice of denturists who have been previously certified pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1296 - Qualifications of applicant

32-1296.
Qualifications of applicant
A. To be eligible for certification to practice denture technology an applicant shall:
1. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Present to the board evidence of graduation from a recognized denturist school or a certificate of satisfactory completion of a course or curriculum in denture technology from a recognized denturist school.
3. Pass a board-approved examination.
B. A candidate for certification shall submit a written application to the board that includes a nonrefundable Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1297.01 - Application for certification; fingerprint clearance card; denial; suspension

32-1297.01.
Application for certification;  fingerprint clearance card;  denial;  suspension
A. Each applicant for certification shall submit a written application to the board accompanied by a nonrefundable jurisprudence examination fee and obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03.
B. The board may deny an application for certification or for certification renewal if the applicant:
1. Has committed any act that would be cause for censure,  probation,  suspension or revocation of a certificate under this chapter.
2. Has knowingly made any false statement in the application.
3. While uncertified,  has committed or aided and abetted the commission of any act for which a certificate is required under this chapter.
4. Has had a certificate to practice denture technology revoked by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States or Canada for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.
5. Is currently under investigation,  suspension or restriction by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States or Canada for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.
6. Has surrendered,  relinquished or given up a certificate to practice denture technology in lieu of disciplinary action by a regulatory board in another jurisdiction in the United States or Canada for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that constitutes unprofessional conduct pursuant to this chapter.
C. The board shall suspend an application for certification if the applicant is currently under investigation by a denturist regulatory board in another jurisdiction. The board shall not issue or deny certification to the applicant until the investigation is resolved.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1297.03 - Qualification for reexamination

32-1297.03.
Qualification for reexamination
An applicant for examination who has previously failed two or more examinations,  as a condition of eligibility to take any further examination,  shall furnish to the board satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed additional training in a recognized denturist school or refresher courses approved by the board or the board's testing agency.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1297.07 - Discipline; procedure

32-1297.07.
Discipline;  procedure
A. After a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  the board may suspend or revoke the license issued to a person under this article or censure or place on probation any person for any of the causes set forth as grounds for censure,  probation,  suspension or revocation in section 32-1263.
B. The board on its own motion may investigate any evidence which appears to show the existence of any of the causes set forth in section 32-1263. The board shall investigate the report under oath of any person which appears to show the existence of any of the causes set forth in section 32-1263. Any person reporting pursuant to this section who provides the information in good faith shall not be subject to liability for civil damages as a result.
C. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  final decisions of the board are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1297.08 - Injunction

32-1297.08.
Injunction
A. An injunction shall issue to enjoin the practice of denture technology by any of the following:
1. One neither certified to practice as a denturist nor licensed to practice as a dentist.
2. One certified as a denturist from practicing without proper supervision by a dentist as required by this article.
3. A denturist whose continued practice will or might cause irreparable damage to the public health and safety prior to the time proceedings pursuant to section 32-1297.07 could be instituted and completed.
B. A petition for injunction shall be filed by the board in the superior court for Maricopa county or in the county where the defendant resides or is found. Any citizen is also entitled to obtain injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction because of the threat of injury to the public health and welfare.
C. Issuance of an injunction shall not relieve the respondent from being subject to any other proceedings provided for by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1297.09 - Violations; classification

32-1297.09.
Violations;  classification
A person is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor who:
1. Not licensed as a dentist,  practices denture technology without certification as provided by this article.
2. Exhibits or displays a certificate,  diploma,  degree or identification of another or a forged or fraudulent certificate,  diploma,  degree or identification with the intent that it be used as evidence of the right of such person to practice as a denturist in this state.
3. Fails to obey a summons or other order regularly and properly issued by the board.
4. Is a licensed dentist responsible for a denturist under this article who fails to personally supervise the work of the denturist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1298 - Dispensing of drugs and devices; conditions; civil penalty; definition

32-1298.
Dispensing of drugs and devices;  conditions;  civil penalty;  definition
A. A dentist may dispense drugs,  except schedule II controlled substances that are opioids,  and devices kept by the dentist if:
1. All drugs are dispensed in packages labeled with the following information:
(a) The dispensing dentist's name,  address and telephone number.
(b) The date the drug is dispensed.
(c) The patient's name.
(d) The name and strength of the drug,  directions for its use and any cautionary statements.
2. The dispensing dentist enters into the patient's dental record the name and strength of the drug dispensed,  the date the drug is dispensed and the therapeutic reason.
3. The dispensing dentist keeps all drugs in a locked cabinet or room,  controls access to the cabinet or room by a written procedure and maintains an ongoing inventory of its contents.
B. Except in an emergency situation,  a dentist who dispenses drugs for a profit without being registered by the board to do so is subject to a civil penalty by the board of not less than three hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars for each transaction and is prohibited from further dispensing for a period of time as prescribed by the board.
C. Before dispensing a drug pursuant to this section,  the patient shall be given a written prescription on which appears the following statement in bold type: " This prescription may be filled by the prescribing dentist or by a pharmacy of your choice."
D. A dentist shall dispense for profit only to the dentist's own patient and only for conditions being treated by that dentist. The dentist shall provide direct supervision of an attendant involved in the dispensing process. For the purposes of this subsection,  " direct supervision"  means that a dentist is present and makes the determination as to the legitimacy or advisability of the drugs or devices to be dispensed.
E. This section shall be enforced by the board,  which shall establish rules regarding labeling,  recordkeeping,  storage and packaging of drugs that are consistent with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title. The board may conduct periodic inspections of dispensing practices to ensure compliance with this section and applicable rules.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " dispense"  means the delivery by a dentist of a prescription drug or device to a patient,  except for samples packaged for individual use by licensed manufacturers or repackagers of drugs,  and includes the prescribing,  administering,  packaging,  labeling and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for delivery.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299 - Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation program; private contract; funding; confidential stipulation agreement

32-1299.
Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation program;  private contract;  funding;  confidential stipulation agreement
A. The board may establish a confidential program for the treatment and rehabilitation of dentists,  dental therapists,  denturists and dental hygienists who are impaired by alcohol or drug abuse. This program shall include education,  intervention,  therapeutic treatment and posttreatment monitoring and support.
B. The board may contract with other organizations to operate the program established pursuant to this section. A contract with a private organization shall include the following requirements:
1. Periodic reports to the board regarding treatment program activity.
2. Release to the board on demand of all treatment records.
3. Periodic reports to the board regarding each dentist's,  dental therapist's,  denturist's or dental hygienist's diagnosis and prognosis and recommendations for continuing care,  treatment and supervision.
4. Immediate reporting to the board of the name of an impaired practitioner whom the treating organization believes to be a danger to self or others.
5. Immediate reporting to the board of the name of a practitioner who refuses to submit to treatment or whose impairment is not substantially alleviated through treatment.
C. The board may allocate an amount of not more than twenty dollars annually or sixty dollars triennially from each fee it collects from the renewal of active licenses for the operation of the program established by this section.
D. A dentist,  dental therapist,  denturist or hygienist who,  in the opinion of the board,  is impaired by alcohol or drug abuse shall agree to enter into a confidential nondisciplinary stipulation agreement with the board. The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on probation if the licensee or certificate holder refuses to enter into a stipulation agreement with the board and may take other action as provided by law. The board may also refuse to issue a license or certificate to an applicant if the applicant refuses to enter into a stipulation agreement with the board.
E. In the case of a licensee or certificate holder who is impaired by alcohol or drug abuse after completing a second monitoring program pursuant to a stipulation agreement under subsection D of this section,  the board shall determine whether:
1. To refer the matter for a formal hearing for the purpose of suspending or revoking the license or certificate.
2. The licensee or certificate holder should be placed on probation for a minimum of one year with restrictions necessary to ensure public safety.
3. To enter into another stipulation agreement under subsection D of this section with the licensee or certificate holder.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299.21 - Definitions

32-1299.21.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Mobile dental facility"  means a facility in which dentistry is practiced and that is routinely towed,  moved or transported from one location to another.
2. " Permit holder"  means a dentist,  dental hygienist,  denturist or registered business entity that is authorized by this chapter to offer dental services in this state or a nonprofit organization,  school district or school or institution of higher education that may employ a licensee to provide dental services and that is authorized by this article to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit.
3. " Portable dental unit"  means a nonfacility in which dental equipment used in the practice of dentistry is transported to and used on a temporary basis at an out-of-office location.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299.22 - Mobile dental facilities; portable dental units; permits; exceptions

32-1299.22.
Mobile dental facilities;  portable dental units;  permits;  exceptions
A. Beginning January 1,  2012,  every mobile dental facility and,  except as provided in subsection B,  every provider,  program or entity using portable dental units in this state must obtain a permit pursuant to this article.
B. A licensee who does not hold a permit for a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit may provide dental services if:
1. Occasional services are provided to a patient of record of a fixed dental office who is treated outside of the dental office.
2. Services are provided by a federal,  state or local government agency.
3. Occasional services are performed outside of the licensee's office without charge to a patient or a third party.
4. Services are provided to a patient by an accredited dental or dental hygiene school.
5. The licensee holds a valid permit to provide mobile dental anesthesia services.
6. The licensee is an affiliated practice dental hygienist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299.23 - Permit application; fees; renewal; notification of changes

32-1299.23.
Permit application;  fees;  renewal;  notification of changes
A. An individual or entity that seeks a permit to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit must submit an application on a form provided by the board and pay an annual registration fee prescribed by the board by rule. The permit must be renewed annually not later than the last day of the month in which the permit was issued. Permits not renewed by the expiration date are subject to a late fee as prescribed by the board by rule.
B. A permit holder shall notify the board of any change in address or contact person within ten days after that change. The board shall impose a penalty as prescribed by the board by rule if the permit holder fails to notify the board of that change within that time.
C. If ownership of the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit changes,  the prior permit is invalid and a new permit application must be submitted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299.25 - Informed consent; information for patients

32-1299.25.
Informed consent;  information for patients
A. The permit holder of a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit must obtain appropriate informed consent,  in writing or by verbal communication,  that is recorded by an electronic or digital device from the patient or the parent or guardian of the patient authorizing specific treatment before it is performed. The signed consent form or verbal communication shall be maintained as part of the patient's record as required in section 32-1264.
B. If services are provided to a minor,  the signed consent form or verbal communication must inform the parent or guardian that the treatment of the minor by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit may affect future benefits the minor may receive under private insurance,  the Arizona health care cost containment system or the children's health insurance program.
C. At the conclusion of each patient's visit,  the permit holder of a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit shall provide each patient with an information sheet that must contain:
1. Pertinent contact information as required by this section.
2. The name of the dentist or dental hygienist,  or both,  who provided services.
3. A description of the treatment rendered,  including billed service codes,  fees associated with treatment and tooth numbers if appropriate.
4. If necessary,  referral information to another dentist as required by this article.
D. If the patient or the minor patient's parent or guardian has provided written consent to an institutional facility to access the patient's dental health records,  the permit holder shall provide the institution with a copy of the information sheet provided in subsection C.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1299.26 - Disciplinary actions; cessation of operation

32-1299.26.
Disciplinary actions;  cessation of operation
A. A permit holder for a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit that provides dental services to a patient shall refer the patient for follow-up treatment with a licensed dentist or the permit holder if treatment is clinically indicated. A permit holder or licensee who fails to comply with this subsection commits an act of unprofessional conduct or unethical conduct and is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to section 32-1263,  subsection A,  paragraph 1 or subsection C.
B. The board may do any of the following pursuant to its disciplinary procedures if a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit violates any statute or board rule:
1. Refuse to issue a permit.
2. Suspend or revoke a permit.
3. Impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars for each violation.
C. If a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit ceases operations,  the permit holder must notify the board within thirty days after the last day of operation and must report on the disposition of patient records and charts. In accordance with applicable laws and rules,  the permit holder must also notify all active patients of the disposition of records and make reasonable arrangements for the transfer of patient records,  including copies of radiographs,  to a succeeding practitioner or,  if requested,  to the patient. For the purposes of this subsection,  " active patient"  means any person whom the permit holder has examined,  treated,  cared for or consulted with during the two year period before the discontinuation of practice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1302 - Advisory committee; members; appointment; terms; compensation; meetings; duties; annual evaluation

32-1302.
Advisory committee;  members;  appointment;  terms;  compensation;  meetings;  duties;  annual evaluation
A. An advisory committee is established to collaborate with and assist the director in performing the duties prescribed in this chapter. The advisory committee consists of seven members who are appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211. Advisory committee members serve at the pleasure of the governor for staggered terms of four years beginning and ending on January 1 unless removed by the governor. The governor shall appoint a member for the unexpired portion of a term to fill a vacancy occurring during a term of office. The advisory committee shall include:
1. Two members who are funeral directors licensed under this chapter.
2. One member who is an embalmer licensed under this chapter.
3. One member who is a cremationist licensed under this chapter.
4. Three public members who are residents of this state,  one of whom is an owner or manager of a business that has no pecuniary or proprietary interest in a funeral establishment or crematory or in the sale of funeral goods and services. The public members shall not be licensed under this chapter currently or have been licensed under this chapter in the five years preceding appointment.
B. Members of the advisory committee shall not receive compensation but shall be reimbursed for subsistence expenses pursuant to section 38-624 and travel expenses pursuant to section 38-623.
C. The advisory committee shall annually select from its membership a chairperson for the advisory committee.
D. The advisory committee shall hold meetings:
1. Twice per year at a time and place designated by the chairperson.
2. At the director's request.
E. The advisory committee shall:
1. Provide the director with such recommendations as it deems necessary and beneficial to the best interests of the public.
2. Provide recommendations on specific questions or proposals as the advisory committee deems necessary or as requested by the director.
F. The advisory committee shall annually present to the governor an evaluation of the performance of the director and the department relating to enforcing and administering this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1307 - Powers and duties of department

32-1307.
Powers and duties of department
A. The department shall:
1. Administer and enforce this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
2. Maintain a record of the name and the mailing or employer's business address of each licensee.
3. Investigate alleged violations of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
4. In accordance with title 41,  chapter 6,  adopt rules that include provisions relating to the following:
(a) The keeping and disposition of records by licensees.
(b) Standards of practice,  professional conduct,  competence and consumer disclosure relating to owning or operating a funeral establishment or crematory,  funeral directing,  embalming and cremation.
(c) The prohibition of deceptive,  misleading or professionally negligent practices in advertising,  offering or selling funeral goods and services by funeral establishments,  crematories and licensees and agents of funeral establishments,  crematories and licensees. The rules shall specifically prohibit misrepresentation of the legal requirements concerning preparing and interring dead human bodies.
(d) Standard price disclosure formats and price list requirements and definitions to facilitate price comparisons by members of the public.
(e) Guidelines to enable members of the public to determine the substantial equivalency of funeral goods available for sale to the public.
(f) Administrative and investigative procedures.
(g) The efficient administration of the department's affairs and the enforcement of this chapter.
(h) The inspection of all funeral establishments,  crematories and alkaline hydrolysis facilities at least once every five years.
(i) Any other matters the department deems necessary to carry out this chapter.
B. The department may:
1. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ investigative,  professional and clerical employees as it deems necessary to carry out this chapter. Compensation of these employees shall be determined pursuant to section 38-611.
2. In connection with investigations or administrative hearings,  issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books,  papers,  contracts,  agreements and other documents or records in any form,  administer oaths and take testimony and evidence concerning all matters within its jurisdiction. The department may pay the fees and expenses of witnesses who appear in any proceeding before the department. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the department,  the department may invoke the aid of any court in this state to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence.
3. Contract with other state and federal agencies as it deems necessary to carry out this chapter.
4. Charge reasonable fees to distribute materials that the department prints or has printed at its expense and for the costs of mailing these materials.
5. Charge the reasonable costs of a fingerprint background check to an applicant for licensure.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1308 - Fees and monies collected; civil penalties

32-1308.
Fees and monies collected;  civil penalties
A. The department shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  all fees and other monies collected under this chapter in the health services licensing fund established by section 36-414.
B. All civil penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1309 - Fees

32-1309.
Fees
A. The department shall establish and collect application fees in an amount to be determined by the department for each of the following:
1. A funeral director license.
2. An embalmer license.
3. A funeral director or embalmer license for a person who does not reside in this state.
4. A funeral establishment license:
(a) For a new establishment,  new owner or new location.
(b) For a change of name.
5. A crematory license:
(a) For a new crematory,  new owner or new location.
(b) For a change of name.
6. A cremationist license.
7. An alkaline hydrolysis facility license:
(a) For a new alkaline hydrolysis facility.
(b) For a change of name or location.
8. An alkaline hydrolysis operator license.
9. An interim alkaline hydrolysis facility permit.
10. An extension of an interim alkaline hydrolysis facility permit.
B. The department shall establish and collect license issuance fees in an amount to be determined by the department for each of the following:
1. A funeral director license.
2. An embalmer license.
3. A cremationist license.
4. An alkaline hydrolysis facility license.
5. An alkaline hydrolysis operator license.
C. The department shall establish and collect renewal fees in an amount to be determined by the department for each of the following:
1. A funeral director license.
2. An embalmer license.
3. An establishment license for each disposition performed by the establishment during the immediately preceding calendar year. For the purposes of this paragraph,  a funeral establishment performs a disposition each time the establishment files a death certificate pursuant to section 36-325.
4. A crematory license,  per retort.
5. A cremationist license.
6. An alkaline hydrolysis facility license.
7. An alkaline hydrolysis operator license.
D. The department shall establish and collect fees in an amount to be determined by the department for each of the following:
1. A duplicate license.
2. A reexamination for a state laws and rules examination.
3. Late renewal of a licensee.
4. Late renewal of an establishment license.
5. Inactive licensure.
6. Reinstatement of an inactive license.
7. An interim funeral establishment permit.
8. Filing an annual trust report.
9. Filing a late or incomplete annual trust report.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1310 - Confidentiality; limited release to public

32-1310.
Confidentiality;  limited release to public
A. All examination materials,  records of examination grading and performance,  and transcripts of educational institutions concerning applicants and licensees are confidential and are not public records.
B. Complaints,  investigative reports,  documents,  exhibits and other materials relating to an investigation are not public records and shall remain confidential except as provided in subsections C and E of this section.
C. On written request,  the department shall release confidential information to the subject of an informal interview and to the public after the department sends a case to an informal interview.
D. After receiving a complaint,  the department shall inform the licensee of the name of the complainant and the general nature of the complaint.
E. During an investigation,  after the department issues a formal hearing or informal interview notice and notifies the licensee,  the department may release the name of the complainant and the general nature of the complaint to the public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1311 - Immunity

32-1311.
Immunity
A. Employees and agents of the department are immune from personal liability with respect to acts done and actions taken in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
B. Any person who reports or provides information to the department in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1321 - License requirement; persons not required to be licensed; nontransferability; display

32-1321.
License requirement;  persons not required to be licensed;  nontransferability;  display
A. A person shall not advertise or engage in funeral directing or embalming without having a valid license issued by the department.
B. This article does not prohibit:
1. A person from performing removals or arrangements or from directing funeral services if the person is under the direction of and accountable to a licensed funeral director.
2. A licensed cemetery employee from selling burial or final disposition items or from arranging or directing cemetery services.
C. A license issued by the department is not transferrable or subject to sale or assignment,  whether by a voluntary or involuntary process.
D. A licensee shall conspicuously display the person's license at the person's place of employment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1322 - Embalmers and funeral directors; qualifications for licensure

32-1322.
Embalmers and funeral directors;  qualifications for licensure
A. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer shall:
1. Pass the funeral service science section of the national board examination.
2. Pass the embalmer state laws and rules examination.
3. Be a graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science.
4. Have successfully assisted in embalming at least twenty-five dead human bodies.
B. An applicant for licensure as a funeral director shall:
1. Pass the funeral service arts section of the national board examination.
2. Pass the funeral director state laws and rules examination.
3. Be a graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science.
4. Have successfully assisted in arranging and directing at least twenty-five funerals.
C. An applicant for licensure under this section may not have a disqualifying criminal history as determined by the department pursuant to section 41-1093.04.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1323 - Embalmers and funeral directors; application for licensure

32-1323.
Embalmers and funeral directors;  application for licensure
A. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer or funeral director shall submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall be subscribed under oath and shall be accompanied by:
1. Any educational,  professional and employment information required by the department in its rules.
2. A completed fingerprint card and the prescribed fingerprint background check fee.
3. Any other information required by the department.
4. All applicable fees pursuant to section 32-1309.
B. If the department finds that the applicant meets the criteria for licensure under this article and rules adopted by the department,  the department shall issue the appropriate license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1324 - Multiple funeral director license; display; nontransferrability

32-1324.
Multiple funeral director license;  display;  nontransferrability
A. An applicant for a license as a funeral director who is proposing to manage and supervise the operations of more than one funeral establishment shall apply on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee for the additional funeral establishment.
B. The department shall review the application for a multiple funeral director license,  and,  if it is reasonable to believe that the funeral establishments can be adequately supervised and managed by the applicant,  the department shall issue the license.
C. A funeral director who holds a multiple funeral director license shall display the license at the funeral establishment to which the license is issued. Unless otherwise stated in this article,  a multiple funeral director license is renewable at the same time as the funeral establishment license. A multiple funeral director license is not transferable without prior approval of the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1326 - Embalmers and funeral directors; temporary licenses

32-1326.
Embalmers and funeral directors;  temporary licenses
The department may issue a temporary embalmer or funeral director license to a person who is not licensed in this state in cases of emergency or public disaster or for educational purposes if the person holds an active license in good standing issued by the funeral services licensing authority of another jurisdiction. The department shall issue a license under this section only for the category of licensure for which the person holds an active license issued by another jurisdiction. A temporary license issued under this section is valid for thirty days. The department may renew a temporary license once for a period of thirty or fewer days.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1327 - National board examination

32-1327.
National board examination
A. A person who desires to take the national board examination shall submit to the department:
1. An examination application on a form prescribed by the department.
2. Documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
3. Documentation of the person's graduation from an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science.
4. All applicable fees pursuant to section 32-1309.
B. A person who takes the national board examination must achieve a passing score according to the standards of the international conference of funeral service examining boards.
C. The department shall accept a passing score that an applicant achieved on the national board examination taken within the five years immediately preceding the date that the applicant filed a license application with the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1328 - State laws and rules examination

32-1328.
State laws and rules examination
A. The department shall administer a state laws and rules examination at least once every three months. When the department receives a license application,  it shall schedule the applicable state laws and rules examination for the applicant.
B. Each state laws and rules examination shall contain at least fifty questions on the following subjects:
1. The provisions of this chapter and rules adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter.
2. The applicable provisions of title 36 and rules adopted by the department pursuant to the applicable provisions of title 36.
C. A score of seventy-five or more is required to pass the state laws and rules examination.
D. The department shall accept the passing score of an applicant achieved on a state laws and rules examination taken within one year immediately preceding the date that the applicant filed a license application with the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1329 - Reexamination

32-1329.
Reexamination
A. An applicant who fails to pass the national board examination or the state laws and rules examination may retake the examination within one year after the date that the applicant filed a license application with the department. A person who desires to retake the state laws and rules examination shall request that the department schedule a second examination and shall submit the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309.
B. An applicant who fails to pass the national board examination or the state laws and rules examination within one year after the date that the applicant originally filed a license application shall submit a new license application and the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1331 - Renewal of licenses

32-1331.
Renewal of licenses
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  each license issued under this article expires on August 1 of each year.
B. A licensee shall submit a renewal application and the applicable renewal fee pursuant to section 32-1309 on or before July 1 of each year. A license renewal fee is nonrefundable.
C. A licensee who submits a renewal application and the applicable renewal fee after July 1 but before August 1 shall pay a late fee pursuant to section 32-1309 in addition to the renewal fee.
D. A licensee who fails to submit a renewal application and the applicable fee on or before August 1 shall apply for licensure as an original applicant. A person who submits a license application within three years after the date that the person's license expires is not required to pass the national board examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1333 - Notice of change in employment

32-1333.
Notice of change in employment
A. An embalmer or funeral director who is licensed under this article shall notify the department in writing within ten business days after a change in employment. The notice shall include the names of the former and the new establishment.
B. A responsible funeral director who is licensed under this article shall notify the department in writing within five business days after a change in employment,  excluding Saturdays,  Sundays and other legal holidays.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1334 - Inactive status

32-1334.
Inactive status
A. A licensed embalmer,  funeral director,  cremationist or alkaline hydrolysis operator who retires from practicing embalming,  funeral directing,  cremation or alkaline hydrolysis and who is not currently practicing embalming,  funeral directing,  cremation or alkaline hydrolysis in this state may request that the department place the person's license on inactive status. The person shall submit the request on a form prescribed by the department and shall pay the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309.
B. A person who holds an inactive license shall not practice:
1. Embalming,  funeral directing or cremation in this state.
2. Alkaline hydrolysis in this state unless there is another individual at the alkaline hydrolysis facility who operates or supervises the alkaline hydrolysis facility and who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
C. A person who holds an inactive license may request that the department reactivate the person's license. If an inactive licensee desires to reactivate a license,  the inactive licensee shall submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the department,  the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309,  a completed fingerprint card and the prescribed fingerprint background check fee. The person shall pass the applicable state laws and rules examination.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1335 - Out-of-state licensees

32-1335.
Out-of-state licensees
A. A person who holds an embalmer or funeral director license in good standing that was issued by the funeral services licensing authority of another jurisdiction and who desires an embalmer or funeral director license in this state shall meet the requirements and qualifications for licensure prescribed in this article.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section,  the department may waive the testing requirements of section 32-1322,  subsection A,  paragraph 1 and subsection B,  paragraph 1 if the person has actively practiced embalming or funeral directing in another jurisdiction within the three years immediately preceding the date that the person applies for a license in this state and the department determines that the requirements for licensure in the other jurisdiction are equal to or more stringent than the requirements prescribed in this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1336 - Department recognition; colleges of funeral service education or mortuary science

32-1336.
Department recognition;  colleges of funeral service education or mortuary science
The department shall recognize any college of funeral service education or mortuary science that is either:
1. Accredited or provisionally accredited by the American board of funeral service education.
2. Approved by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States department of education and the council on postsecondary accreditation and requires a course of instruction in funeral service education or mortuary science that is equivalent to the course of instruction required by the American board of funeral service education.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1338 - Continuing education requirements; waiver

32-1338.
Continuing education requirements;  waiver
A. A person who is licensed pursuant to this article shall complete continuing education designed to educate the person regarding current skills and procedures and developments in the funeral industry. The department may prescribe in its rules the number of hours of continuing education required each year,  not to exceed six hours,  and the subject matter to be covered.
B. The department shall waive the continuing education requirements for persons whose licenses have been placed on inactive status and for persons who are serving in the United States armed forces in time of war. The department may waive the continuing education requirement for good cause shown as prescribed in its rules.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1339 - Fingerprinting of applicants; background checks

32-1339.
Fingerprinting of applicants;  background checks
An applicant for a license under this article other than a temporary license shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the department of health services for the purpose of conducting a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety is authorized to exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-1342 - Alkaline hydrolysis facilities; requirements

32-1342.
Alkaline hydrolysis facilities;  requirements
A. An alkaline hydrolysis facility licensed under this article must meet all of the following:
1. Have a building or structure that complies with applicable local and state building codes,  zoning laws and ordinances and wastewater management and environmental standards and that contains one or more alkaline hydrolysis vessels.
2. Use a method that is approved by the department to dry the hydrolyzed remains and that occurs within the licensed facility.
3. Have a means approved by the department for refrigerating dead human bodies awaiting alkaline hydrolysis.
4. Have an appropriate refrigerated holding facility for dead human bodies awaiting alkaline hydrolysis that maintains dead human bodies at or below thirty-eight degrees fahrenheit.
B. An alkaline hydrolysis facility:
1. Shall employ a licensed alkaline hydrolysis operator to carry out the process of alkaline hydrolysis. This paragraph does not apply if the alkaline hydrolysis facility is operated or supervised by a responsible cremationist.
2. Shall provide proper procedures for all personnel.
3. Shall comply with this chapter and other applicable state and federal laws relating to occupational and workplace health and safety.