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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.09 - Rescindable sale or lease

32-2197.09.
Rescindable sale or lease
A person shall not sell or lease or offer for sale or lease in this state timeshare interests in a timeshare plan without first obtaining a public report or authorization to conduct pre-sales from the commissioner. Unless exempt,  any sale or lease of timeshare interests in a timeshare plan that consists of twelve or more timeshare interests before issuance of the public report or authorization to conduct pre-sales or failure to deliver the public report or evidence of pre-sale authorization renders the sale or lease rescindable by the purchaser or lessee. An action by the purchaser or lessee to rescind the transaction must be brought within three years of the date of the execution of the purchase or lease agreement by the purchaser. In any rescission action,  the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.11 - Developer supervisory duties

32-2197.11.
Developer supervisory duties
The developer shall supervise,  manage and control all aspects of the offering of the timeshare plan,  including promotion,  advertising,  contracting and closing. The developer is responsible for each timeshare plan registered by the developer with the department and for the actions of any sales agent or managing entity used by the developer in the offering or selling of any registered timeshare plan. Any violation of this article that occurs during the offering activities shall be deemed to be a violation by the developer as well as by the sales agent or managing entity who actually committed the violation. The developer is responsible for the actions of the association and managing entity only while they are subject to the developer s control,  as provided in the timeshare instruments or by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.13 - Hearing on denial of public report

32-2197.13.
Hearing on denial of public report
Any applicant objecting to the denial of a public report may,  within thirty days after receipt of the order of denial,  file a written request for a hearing. The commissioner shall hold the hearing within twenty days thereafter unless the party requesting the hearing requests a postponement. If the hearing is not held within twenty days after a request for a hearing is received,  plus the period of any such postponement,  or if a proposed decision is not rendered within forty-five days after submission,  the order of denial shall be rescinded and a public report issued.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.14 - Investigations; orders; hearings

32-2197.14.
Investigations;  orders;  hearings
A. The commissioner,  on the commissioner's own motion,  or if the commissioner has received a complaint and has satisfactory evidence that the owner,  agent or developer is violating any provision of this article or rules of the commissioner or has engaged in any unlawful practice as defined in section 44-1522 concerning the sale of timeshare interests or deviated from the provisions of the public report,  may investigate the timeshare property and examine the books and records of the owner,  agent or developer. For the purpose of examination,  the owner,  agent or developer shall keep and maintain records of all sales transactions and monies received pursuant to such sales transactions and make them accessible to the commissioner upon reasonable notice and demand.
B. The commissioner may conduct an investigation,  issue a summary order as provided in section 32-2157 or hold a public hearing,  on the commissioner's own motion,  or if the commissioner has received a complaint and has satisfactory evidence that:
1. A person has violated any of the provisions of this article or the rules of the commissioner.
2. A person has engaged in any unlawful practice as defined in section 44-1522 concerning the sale of timeshare interests.
3. A person has deviated from the provisions of the public report.
4. The owner,  agent,  developer,  officer or partner,  developer trust beneficiary or,  if a corporation,  any stockholder owning ten per cent or more of the stock in such corporation has participated in,  operated or held an interest in any land development company which is bankrupt or has been indicted for fraud or against whom an information for fraud has been filed or has been convicted of a felony,  before or after the commissioner issues the public report.
C. After such hearing,  the commissioner may issue such order or orders as the commissioner deems necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the law,  or rules or public report,  or may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the person to enjoin the person from continuing such violation or engaging in such violation or doing any act or acts in furtherance of such violation. The court may make such orders or judgments,  including the appointment of a receiver,  as are necessary to prevent the use or employment by a person of any unlawful practices or which are necessary to restore to any person in interest any monies or property,  real or personal,  which has been acquired by means of any practice declared to be unlawful in this article.
D. For any timeshare investigation made under this section of an out-of-state timeshare plan,  or any in-state timeshare plan to which the commissioner issues any order necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with law,  rules or the public report,  the developer shall reimburse the department for travel and subsistence expenses incurred by the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.15 - Order; appointment of receiver; writ of ne exeat

32-2197.15.
Order;  appointment of receiver;  writ of ne exeat
A. If it appears to the commissioner that a person has engaged in or is engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful by this article,  and that such person is concealing assets or self,  or has made arrangements to conceal assets or is about to leave this state,  the commissioner may apply to the superior court,  ex parte,  for an order appointing a receiver of the assets of such person or for a writ of ne exeat,  or both.
B. The court,  upon receipt of an application for the appointment of a receiver or for a writ of ne exeat,  or both,  shall examine the verified application of the commissioner and such other evidence that the commissioner presents to the court. If satisfied that the interests of the public require the appointment of a receiver or the issuance of a writ ne exeat without notice,  the court shall issue an order appointing the receiver or issue the writ,  or both. If the court determines that the interests of the public will not be harmed by the giving of notice,  the court shall set a time for a hearing and require such notice be given as the court deems satisfactory.
C. If the court appoints a receiver without notice,  the court shall further direct that a copy of the order appointing a receiver be served upon the person engaged in or engaging in a practice declared to be unlawful under this article by delivering such order to the last address of the person which is on file with the real estate department. The order shall inform the person that he has the right to request a hearing within ten days of the date of the order,  and if requested,  the hearing shall be held within thirty days from the date of the order.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.18 - Recording of actions

32-2197.18.
Recording of actions
A. If the commissioner issues a cease and desist order,  obtains a court order enjoining further sales,  issues an order of prohibition or suspends approval of a timeshare plan,  the action shall be recorded in the book of deeds in the office of the county recorder in any county in which the timeshare property is located.
B. In the event of revocation of any of the orders which require recording in subsection A,  an order of release shall be recorded in the same manner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.20 - Civil penalty

32-2197.20.
Civil penalty
A. Any developer who is subject to the jurisdiction of the department and who has violated any provision of this article or any rule or order adopted by the commissioner,  who has deviated substantially from the provisions of a public report or who has engaged in any unlawful practices defined in section 44-1522 with respect to the sale or lease of timeshare interests may be assessed a civil penalty by the commissioner,  after a hearing,  in an amount of at least one thousand dollars and not more than five thousand dollars per infraction.
B. Actions to recover penalties pursuant to this section shall be brought by the attorney general in the name of this state in the superior court in the county in which the violation occurred or in a county in which the commissioner maintains an office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.21 - Payment of finder fees; limits; prohibited activities; records; definition

32-2197.21.
Payment of finder fees;  limits;  prohibited activities;  records;  definition
A. Notwithstanding sections 32-2155,  32-2163 and 32-2165 or any other provision of this chapter,  a developer or managing entity may pay a finder fee to a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter and who owns a timeshare interest in the developer s timeshare plan or in the timeshare plan managed by that managing entity.
B. A finder fee paid pursuant to this section shall not exceed one thousand dollars in credit or nonmonetary compensation during any twelve month period.
C. This section does not permit a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter to advertise or promote the person s services in procuring or assisting to procure prospective timeshare interest purchasers.
D. The developer or managing entity shall keep records of all finder fees paid pursuant to this section for three years after the payment is made.
E. For purposes of this section,  " finder fee"  means credit or nonmonetary compensation paid to a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter,  who owns a timeshare interest and who provides the name and address of a prospective purchaser to the developer or managing entity of the timeshare plan in which the owner previously purchased a timeshare interest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.23 - Power of commissioner to exempt timeshare plans

32-2197.23.
Power of commissioner to exempt timeshare plans
A. The commissioner may by special order exempt from the provisions of this article timeshare plans upon written petition and upon a showing by the petitioner,  satisfactory to the commissioner,  that compliance with the provisions of this article is not essential to the public interest or for the protection of purchasers by reason of the special characteristics of the timeshare plan.
B. Special orders issued pursuant to this section shall relate to specific timeshare plans.
C. A petition filed under this section shall be accompanied by an initial fee of three hundred dollars. A fee is not returnable irrespective of the nature of the action upon the petition.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2197.24 - Applicability of article

32-2197.24.
Applicability of article
A. This article applies to all of the following:
1. A timeshare property located in this state.
2. Timeshare plans with an accommodation or component site in this state if those timeshare plans are sold or offered to be sold to any individual located in this state.
3. Timeshare plans without an accommodation or component site in this state if the timeshare plans are sold or offered to be sold to any individual located in this state.
B. This article does not apply to the following:
1. An exchange program except as provided in subsection C.
2. Timeshare plans consisting of fewer than twelve timeshare interests whether or not an accommodation is located in this state.
3. Timeshare plans the use of which extends over any period of less than three years.
4. Timeshare plans,  whether or not an accommodation is located in this state,  under which the prospective purchaser s total financial obligation will be less than one thousand five hundred dollars during the entire term of the timeshare plan.
C. A method,  arrangement or procedure that meets the definition of an exchange program pursuant to section 32-2197 shall be regulated as a timeshare plan in accordance with this article if the purchaser's total contractual financial obligation exceeds three thousand dollars for any individual,  recurring timeshare period.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198 - Unlawful offer or sale of membership camping contract

32-2198.
Unlawful offer or sale of membership camping contract
It is unlawful for any person to offer to sell or to sell within or from this state a membership camping contract unless a final membership camping public report has been issued by the commissioner. Any sale of a membership camping contract before the issuance of the final public report is voidable by the purchaser.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.02 - Issuance of public report; representations prohibited

32-2198.02.
Issuance of public report;  representations prohibited
A. On examination of a membership campground,  the commissioner,  unless there are grounds for denial,  shall issue to the owner or operator a public report authorizing the sale in or from this state of membership camping contracts. The report shall contain the data obtained in accordance with section 32-2198.01 and any other information which the commission determines is necessary to implement the purposes of this article. The commissioner shall require the owner or operator to reproduce the report and furnish each purchaser with a copy,  taking a receipt. The owner and licensed broker shall each retain a receipt for at least five years from the date of its taking.
B. The issuance of a public report is not deemed to be an endorsement by the commissioner of the membership camping contract,  the operator or the campground. It is unlawful for a person to make or use any statement or promotional device which tends to indicate that issuance constitutes an endorsement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.03 - Exemptions

32-2198.03.
Exemptions
A. The following transactions are exempt from the provisions of section 32-2198:
1. An offer,  sale or transfer by any one person of not more than one membership camping contract in any twelve month period any agent for the person,  participating in more than one transaction in a twelve-month period is not exempt from registration as a membership camping salesperson under this chapter if he receives a commission or similar payment for the sale or transfer.
2. An offer or sale by a government or subdivision of a government agency.
3. An offer,  sale or transfer by a membership camping operator of a membership camping contract previously authorized if the offer,  sale or transfer constitutes a transfer to an owner other than the original owner of the contract.
B. The commissioner may by special order exempt from the provisions of section 32-2198 the offer for sale or the sale of membership camping contracts on written petition and a showing by the petitioner satisfactory to the commissioner that compliance with this chapter is not essential to the public interest or for the protection of purchasers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.04 - Examination of project by commissioner

32-2198.04.
Examination of project by commissioner
The commissioner,  pursuant to an investigation conducted under section 32-2108 or an application for public report pursuant to section 32-2198.01,  may examine any membership campground project offered or sold in this state and make his findings public. The total cost of travel and subsistence expenses incurred by the department in the examination shall be borne by the owner of the project on the basis of the actual cost to the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.05 - Contracts; cancellation

32-2198.05.
Contracts;  cancellation
A membership camping contract may be cancelled by a resident purchaser for any reason at any time before midnight of the third business day after the purchaser has signed and received a copy of the contract. A membership camping contract may be cancelled by a nonresident purchaser for any reason at any time before midnight of the seventh calendar day after the purchaser has signed and received a copy of the contract. To cancel a contract the purchaser may notify the campground operator of the cancellation in writing,  by certified mail return receipt requested,  or personal delivery,  to an address in this state as specified in the contract. Proof of timely cancellation is satisfied if the certified letter is postmarked on or before midnight of the seventh day. All monies paid pursuant to the cancelled contract shall be fully refunded within thirty days of receipt of the notice of cancellation. If the purchaser executed any credit or loan agreement through the campground operator to pay all or part of the camping services,  the debt and security instruments shall also be returned within thirty days. The contract shall contain a conspicuous notice printed in at least ten point bold-faced type as follows:
Notice to purchaser
You are entitled to a copy of this contract at the time you sign it.
You may cancel this contract at any time,  if a resident of this state,  before midnight of the third business day or if a nonresident of this state before midnight of the seventh calendar day after receiving a signed copy of this contract. If you choose to cancel this contract,  you must either:
1. Send a signed and dated written notice of cancellation by certified mail,  return receipt requested.
2. Personally deliver a signed and dated written notice of cancellation to:
____________________(Name of Campground)
____________________(Address of Campground)
If you cancel this contract within the time periods set forth above,  you are entitled to a full refund of your money. If the last day for giving notice falls on a Sunday or holiday,  notice is timely given if it is mailed or delivered as specified on the next business day. Refunds must be made within thirty days of receipt of the cancellation notice by the campground operator.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.06 - Execution of notes; assignment; purchaser's defenses retained

32-2198.06.
Execution of notes;  assignment;  purchaser's defenses retained
A. A membership camping contract shall not require the execution of any note or series of notes by the purchaser which if separately negotiated would terminate as to third parties any right of action or defense which the customer has against the campground operator.
B. A right of action or defense arising out of a membership camping contract which the customer has against the campground operator shall not be terminated by assignment of the contract whether or not the assignee acquires the contract in good faith and for value.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.09 - Fees

32-2198.09.
Fees
A. Each application for a membership camping public report shall be accompanied by a fee of five hundred dollars.
B. Each application for amendment or renewal of a public report shall be accompanied by a fee of three hundred dollars.
C. Each application for a special order of exemption shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.11 - Purchaser's remedies

32-2198.11.
Purchaser's remedies
A. A membership camping contract entered into in substantial reliance on any false,  fraudulent or misleading information,  representation,  notice or advertisement of the campground operator or its agents is voidable at the option of the purchaser. Reasonable attorney fees shall be awarded to the prevailing party in any action under this chapter.
B. Any waiver of the provisions of this article by the purchaser is void.
C. A purchaser who is injured by a violation of this article may bring an action for the recovery of damages,  reasonable attorney fees and,  if the violation is wilful,  punitive damages in the amount of five thousand dollars per violation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2198.14 - Advertising availability of campgrounds to campground members; blanket encumbrances

32-2198.14.
Advertising availability of campgrounds to campground members;  blanket encumbrances
A. No membership campground may be advertised or promoted in any way that guarantees the unimpeded use of or access to the campground's properties unless the membership camping operator applies for and receives approval by filing information satisfactory to the department guaranteeing that the purchasers of membership camping contracts cannot be denied access to and use of campground properties pursuant to the membership camping contracts. The department may require the applicant to pay for any costs of experts hired by the department to evaluate the application,  nondisturbance clause or financial condition of the applicant. No lien or encumbrance may be construed to deny access and use.
B. The applicant shall include satisfactory evidence that purchasers of campground memberships acquire an unimpeded and irrevocable right of access to and use of campground properties by means acceptable to the department,  including:
1. A duly recorded nondisturbance agreement from each holder of a lien or encumbrance on a membership campground that provides minimally for:
(a) Enforcement of the agreement by individual campground members.
(b) Effectiveness of the agreement notwithstanding insolvency,  bankruptcy of the membership campground operator or sale of the campground.
(c) Binding successors in interest of both the campground membership operator and each holder of a lien or encumbrance.
(d) Alternative means to continue operation of the campground if the campground operator,  holder of a lien or encumbrance or purchaser who obtains title or possession of the campground ceases to act as operator.
2. A bond or irrevocable letter of credit posted by the membership camping operator in an aggregate principal amount sufficient to cover the indebtedness remaining under any lien or encumbrance.
3. Other financial assurances reasonably acceptable to the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2199 - Administrative adjudication of complaints

32-2199.
Administrative adjudication of complaints
Pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  an administrative law judge shall adjudicate complaints regarding and ensure compliance with:
1. Title 33,  chapter 9 and condominium documents.
2. Title 33,  chapter 16 and planned community documents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2199.02 - Orders; penalties; disposition

32-2199.02.
Orders;  penalties;  disposition
A. The administrative law judge may order any party to abide by the statute,  condominium documents,  community documents or contract provision at issue and may levy a civil penalty on the basis of each violation. All monies collected pursuant to this article shall be deposited in the condominium and planned community hearing office fund established by section 32-2199.05 to be used to offset the cost of administering the administrative law judge function. If the petitioner prevails,  the administrative law judge shall order the respondent to pay to the petitioner the filing fee required by section 32-2199.01.
B. The order issued by the administrative law judge is binding on the parties unless a rehearing is granted pursuant to section 32-2199.04 based on a petition setting forth the reasons for the request for rehearing,  in which case the order issued at the conclusion of the rehearing is binding on the parties. The order issued by the administrative law judge is enforceable through contempt of court proceedings and is subject to judicial review as prescribed by section 41-1092.08.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2199.04 - Rehearing; appeal

32-2199.04.
Rehearing;  appeal
A. A person aggrieved by a decision of the administrative law judge may apply for a rehearing by filing with the commissioner a petition in writing pursuant to section 41-1092.09. Within ten days after filing such petition,  the commissioner shall serve notice of the request on the other party by mailing a copy of the petition in the manner prescribed in section 32-2199.01 for notice of hearing.
B. The filing of a petition for rehearing temporarily suspends the operation of the administrative law judge's action. If the petition is granted,  the administrative law judge's action is suspended pending the decision on the rehearing.
C. In the order granting or denying a rehearing,  the commissioner shall include a statement of the particular grounds and reasons for the commissioner's action on the petition and shall promptly mail a copy of the order to the parties who have appeared in support of or in opposition to the petition for rehearing.
D. In a rehearing conducted pursuant to this section,  a corporation may be represented by a corporate officer or employee who is not a member of the state bar if:
1. The corporation has specifically authorized such officer or employee to represent it.
2. Such representation is not the officer's or employee's primary duty to the corporation but is secondary or incidental to such officer's or employee's duties relating to the management or operation of the corporation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2199.05 - Condominium and planned community hearing office fund

32-2199.05.
Condominium and planned community hearing office fund
A. The condominium and planned community hearing office fund is established in the department to be administered by the commissioner. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. On notice from the commissioner,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
B. Monies in the condominium and planned community hearing office fund shall be used to reimburse the actual costs of the office of administrative hearings in conducting hearings pursuant to section 32-2199.01. Monies remaining in the fund may be used by the department to offset the costs of administering cases filed pursuant to section 32-2199.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2202 - Board; appointment; term; qualifications; officers; compensation

32-2202.
Board;  appointment;  term;  qualifications;  officers;  compensation
A. There shall be an Arizona state veterinary medical examining board consisting of nine members appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.
B. Each member shall serve for a term of four years. A member shall not serve more than two full terms. After notice and a hearing before the governor,  a member of the board may be removed on a finding by the governor of continued neglect of duty,  incompetence or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. The term of any member automatically ends on written resignation submitted to the board or to the governor.
C. Five members shall be licensed veterinarians who have an established practice location in this state or are employed by a university or a political subdivision of the state and who have resided and practiced in the state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment,  no more than three of whom shall be from the same veterinary college. Three members shall not be veterinarians,  two representing the general public and one representing the livestock industry. One member shall be a certified veterinary technician who has held the designation for at least five years,  is currently employed in the veterinary field in this state and has practiced and resided in this state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment. Except as provided in subsection F of this section,  a person who has been convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter is ineligible for appointment.
D. The board shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. The term of each officer shall be one year ending June 30,  or until the officer's successor is elected and qualifies.
E. Each member of the board shall receive compensation at a rate not exceeding one hundred dollars for each day engaged in the service of the board.
F. The governor may appoint a person to the board who has previously been sanctioned pursuant to section 32-2233,  subsection B.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2203 - Reports

32-2203.
Reports
The chairman of the board shall make an annual report to the governor on or before October 1 of each year. The report shall include a summary of licenses or certificates denied,  suspended or revoked and licensees censured and placed on probation and a financial statement for the preceding fiscal year. Any member of the board may submit a separate report to the governor on or before October 1 of each year that includes the member's comments on the board's licensing and disciplinary activities for the preceding fiscal year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2204 - Meetings; quorum

32-2204.
Meetings;  quorum
A. The board shall hold one annual meeting and other meetings as necessary. Special meetings may be called by the chairman of the board. The time and place of the annual meeting and the method of giving notice of special meetings shall be fixed by the rules adopted by the board.
B. At each board meeting the board shall make a call to the public informing attendees that any member of the public may address the board regarding any matter that appears on the board's agenda.
C. The board shall tape record all discussions of complaints that are not conducted in executive session. The board shall retain the tapes for at least two years.
D. A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2205 - Veterinary medical examining board fund

32-2205.
Veterinary medical examining board fund
A. The veterinary medical examining board fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all fees and other revenue accruing to the board in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the veterinary medical examining board fund.
B. All monies deposited in the veterinary medical examining board fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2206 - Board personnel

32-2206.
Board personnel
Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board may employ personnel as it deems necessary to provide investigative,  professional and clerical assistance as required to perform its duties under this article. Personnel are eligible to receive compensation in an amount as determined pursuant to section 38-611. The board may contract with other state or federal agencies as required to carry out this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2207 - Veterinary board; powers and duties

32-2207.
Veterinary board;  powers and duties
The primary duty of the board is to protect the public from unlawful,  incompetent,  unqualified,  impaired or unprofessional practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in this state. The powers and duties of the board include:
1. Administering and enforcing this chapter and board rules.
2. Regulating disciplinary actions,  the granting,  denial,  revocation,  renewal and suspension of licenses and certificates and the rehabilitation of licensees and certificate holders pursuant to this chapter and board rules.
3. Prescribing the forms,  content and manner of application for licensure and certification and renewal of licensure and certification and setting deadlines for the receipt of materials required by the board.
4. Keeping a record of all licensees and certificate holders,  board actions taken concerning all applicants,  licensees and certificate holders and the receipt and disbursal of monies.
5. Adopting an official seal for attestation of licenses,  certificates and other official papers and documents.
6. Investigating charges of violations of this chapter and board rules and orders.
7. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employing an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board.
8. Adopting rules pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6 that relate to the qualifications and regulation of doctors of veterinary medicine,  certified veterinary technicians,  veterinary premises,  mobile veterinary clinics and crematories and other rules that the board deems necessary for the administration of this chapter. The rules may include continuing education requirements for licensees and certificate holders and shall include:
(a) Minimum standards of veterinary practice.
(b) Provisions to ensure that the public has reasonable access to nonconfidential information about the licensing or certification status of persons regulated under this chapter and about resolved complaints against licensees and certificate holders.
(c) Provisions to ensure that members of the public have an opportunity to evaluate the services that the board provides to the public.
(d) A provision that licensed veterinary faculty members are not subject to continuing education requirements.
9. Establishing by rule fees and penalties as provided in this chapter,  including fees for the following:
(a) Reproduction of documents.
(b) Verification of information about a licensed veterinarian at the request of a veterinary licensing board in another jurisdiction.
(c) Return of checks due to insufficient funds,  an order to stop payment or a closed account.
(d) Provision of a list of the names of veterinarians,  certified veterinary technicians or veterinary premises licensed or certified by the board.
10. Adopting rules that require the board to inform members of the public about the existence of the office of the ombudsdman-citizens aide established by section 41-1375.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2209 - Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation plan; private contract; funding

32-2209.
Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation plan;  private contract;  funding
A. The board may establish a plan for the treatment and rehabilitation of licensees or certificate holders who are impaired by alcohol or drug abuse. The plan shall include education,  intervention,  therapeutic treatment and posttreatment monitoring and support.
B. The board may contract with other organizations to implement the plan established pursuant to subsection A of this section. A contract with a private organization shall require that the private organization do all of the following:
1. Make periodic reports to the board regarding treatment program activity.
2. Pursuant to a written request by the board or its executive director with direction from the chairman,  release all treatment records.
3. Make quarterly reports to the board by case number regarding each participant's diagnosis and prognosis and recommendations for each participant's continuing care,  treatment and supervision.
4. Immediately report to the board the name of an impaired licensee or certificate holder whom the organization believes to be a danger to the licensee or certificate holder or to others.
5. Immediately report to the board the name of a participant who refuses to submit to treatment or whose impairment is not substantially alleviated through treatment.
C. The board may allocate up to five per cent from each fee collected from renewal of licenses pursuant to section 32-2219 for implementation of the plan established by this section.
D. A licensee or certificate holder who is impaired by alcohol or drug abuse may enter into a stipulation order with the board,  or the licensee or certificate holder may be placed on probation or be subject to other action as provided by law. A licensee or certificate holder who is impaired by alcohol or drug abuse and who self-refers before any board investigation or disciplinary action may enter into a nondisciplinary and confidential contract with the plan administrator for participation in the plan.
E. Participants in the plan are either confidential or known. Confidential participants are self-referred and may remain unidentified to the board,  subject to maintaining compliance with their nondisciplinary and confidential contract with the plan administrator. Known participants are under a board order of discipline to complete a minimum tenure in the plan. After a known participant completes the minimum tenure,  the board may terminate the board order and reinstate the participant's license to practice veterinary medicine or certification as a veterinary technician.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2211 - Exceptions from application of chapter

32-2211.
Exceptions from application of chapter
This chapter does not apply to:
1. A commissioned veterinary medical officer of the United States armed services or employees of the animal disease eradication division of the United States department of agriculture.
2. A person who treats an animal belonging to the person or the person's employer while in the regular service of that employer or the animal of another without compensation. Animals consigned by their legal owner for feeding or care to consignment livestock operations shall be considered to be the property of the consignee.
3. A licensed veterinarian of another state or foreign country who consults with a licensed veterinarian in this state.
4. A veterinary student who performs acts of health care or prescribed veterinary procedures as a part of the veterinary student's educational experience if both of the following apply:
(a) The acts are assigned by a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member who is responsible for the animal's care.
(b) The veterinary student works under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member.
5. A veterinary assistant who is employed by a licensed veterinarian and who performs duties other than diagnosis,  prognosis,  prescription or surgery under the direct supervision or indirect supervision of the licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary assistant's performance.
6. An emergency medical care technician who provides emergency treatment pursuant to section 36-2230.
7. A physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title and who provides administrative medical direction as defined in section 36-2201 or online medical direction within the emergency medical services and trauma system to an emergency medical care technician who is providing emergency treatment pursuant to section 36-2230.
8. A rabies vaccinator who is certified in the administration of rabies vaccines pursuant to section 32-2240.02.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2212 - Issuance of license; previous licenses qualified; use of designations

32-2212.
Issuance of license;  previous licenses qualified;  use of designations
A. If an applicant for a veterinary license satisfactorily passes the examination given by the board,  demonstrates a scientific and practical knowledge of the art and science of veterinary medicine and complies with this chapter,  the board shall issue a license to the applicant to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
B. If an applicant for a veterinary faculty member license complies with this chapter and is approved by the board,  the board shall issue a veterinary faculty member license to the applicant to practice veterinary medicine as a faculty member of the veterinary college where the applicant is employed. A licensed veterinary faculty member may practice veterinary medicine only under the licensee's official academic responsibilities.
C. The board shall deny licensure to an applicant who has satisfied all licensing requirements but who has not submitted the license issuance fee within twelve months after the date of the examination or,  for a veterinary faculty member license applicant,  within twelve months after the date of application. An applicant who fails to submit the fee within that time forfeits qualification for licensure,  and the applicant shall reapply for licensure pursuant to sections 32-2213 and 32-2214.
D. All persons presently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arizona who have complied with the provisions of law existing prior to June 12,  1967 shall be considered as licensed veterinarians under this chapter,  and the names of such licensees shall be entered on the official register kept by the board.
E. No person shall append any letters to such person's name indicating a degree in veterinary medicine,  such as D.V.M. or V.M.D.,  or use the word doctor,  veterinary,  veterinarian,  professor,  animal doctor or animal surgeon,  or any abbreviation or combination thereof of similar import in connection with such person's name,  or any trade name in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis or treatment of animal diseases or conditions mentioned in this chapter,  unless such person is licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2213 - Application for license; retention of examination materials

32-2213.
Application for license;  retention of examination materials
A. A person desiring to practice veterinary medicine or surgery,  including as a faculty member at a veterinary college,  shall apply in writing to the board for a license to practice. The application shall be on a form provided by the board and shall require the following information:
1. The name,  age and address of the applicant.
2. The names of schools of veterinary medicine that the applicant attended,  the dates of attendance and the date of transfer.
3. The degrees held from schools of veterinary medicine.
4. The location and length of time in active practice in other states or territories of the United States,  if any,  and whether or not the applicant is in good standing in each location of practice.
5. An affidavit that the facts recited in the application are accurate,  true,  and complete.
6. An affidavit that no complaint has been filed and is pending,  no investigation is pending and no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending on any veterinary license the applicant holds from another state.
7. For a veterinary faculty member license application,  documentation from an authorized official of a veterinary college in this state that shows that the applicant has been appointed to the faculty of that veterinary college.
8. Any other information that is required by rules adopted by the board.
B. All examination papers,  tapes,  questions and answers shall be maintained in accordance with a retention schedule approved by the Arizona state library,  archives and public records.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2214 - Examination of applicants; confidentiality

32-2214.
Examination of applicants;  confidentiality
A. All applicants for a veterinary license,  not including a veterinary faculty member license,  shall take an examination that consists of the following:
1. A state examination approved by the board.
2. The North American veterinary licensing examination.
B. The state examination shall be both:
1. Held in January and June of each year unless otherwise provided by the board.
2. Conducted so that the members of the board do not know the name of the applicant until the judging or grading is officially completed.
C. A grade of at least seventy-five percent is required to successfully pass the North American veterinary licensing examination. A grade of at least seventy-five percent is required to successfully pass the state examination. The scores of the North American veterinary licensing examination and the state examination shall not be averaged. National board scores that are received from either the national examination committee or the North American veterinary licensing examination committee from another state may be accepted for part of an applicant's passing score.
D. An applicant's score that was received within the preceding five years and that is on record at the national examination service or the North American veterinary licensing examination committee shall be verified through either the national examination service or the North American veterinary licensing examination committee,  unless the applicant is applying for a license by endorsement or a specialty license under section 32-2215,  subsection C or D,  in which case the applicant's score shall be transcribed and received by the board.
E. All examination materials,  records of examination grading and performance and transcripts of educational institutions concerning applicants or licensees are confidential and not public records.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2217 - Employees of the state or political subdivisions; licensure

32-2217.
Employees of the state or political subdivisions;  licensure
The board shall issue a license to any person who is not licensed by examination to practice veterinary medicine in this state and who is employed as a veterinarian by this state or any political subdivision. An applicant for a license under the terms of this section shall apply in writing to the board as required by section 32-2213 and shall meet the qualifications prescribed by section 32-2215 with the exception of section 32-2215,  subsection A,  paragraph 2. The holder of a license issued under the terms of this section shall engage only in such actions of the practice of veterinary medicine as authorized by the board,  and acts of practice may not be performed for any person or firm other than this state or the political subdivision employing the licensee. The licensee is subject to the rules of the board and this chapter relating to unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. A license expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year unless suspended or revoked. A license is renewable for two years on payment of the renewal fee. The fee for issuance of the license shall be $5 in even-numbered years and $10 in odd-numbered years,  and the biennial renewal fee shall be $10. The license shall be revoked on termination of employment of the licensee.