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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-802 - State board of podiatry examiners; compensation; employees; immunity

32-802.
State board of podiatry examiners;  compensation;  employees;  immunity
A. The state board of podiatry examiners is established consisting of five members who are appointed by the governor. Each member shall be appointed for a term of five years,  to begin and end on February 1.
B. Before appointment by the governor,  a prospective member of the board shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the governor for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.
C. Three members of the board shall have practiced podiatry continuously in this state for not less than two years immediately preceding appointment and shall have valid licenses to practice podiatry. Two members of the board shall be lay persons. All members of the board shall be citizens of the United States.
D. A vacancy on the board occurring other than by the expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term.
E. All appointments shall be made promptly,  and in the case of the vacancy of a professional member or members,  appointment shall be made no later than ninety days from the expiration of the term or vacancy.
F. The term of any member,  at the discretion of the board,  may end and the office be declared vacant for the member's failure to attend three consecutive meetings of the board.
G. Members of the board shall receive compensation of fifty dollars for each day of actual service in the business of the board.
H. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board may employ personnel,  including trained investigators,  as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
I. Members and personnel of the board are personally immune from suit with respect to all acts done and actions taken in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-803 - Organization; meetings

32-803.
Organization;  meetings
A. The board shall annually elect from its membership a president and a secretary at the annual meeting which shall be held in January.
B. The board shall meet at least twice each year at such times and places as it determines. Special meetings may be called by the president or any three members.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-805 - Secretary of board; duties

32-805.
Secretary of board;  duties
A. The secretary of the board shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
B. The secretary shall:
1. Receive and disburse monies of the board.
2. Keep minutes of board meetings.
3. Keep a record of licenses issued,  refused,  suspended and revoked,  and of applications for licensure.
4. Perform other duties the board prescribes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-806 - Podiatry fund

32-806.
Podiatry fund
A. At the end of each calendar month,  the board shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the ten percent of all monies received by the board in the state general fund and the remaining ninety percent in the podiatry fund.
B. All monies deposited in the podiatry fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-821 - Persons not required to be licensed

32-821.
Persons not required to be licensed
This chapter shall not apply to:
1. Commissioned physicians and surgeons,  osteopaths and podiatrists of a United States military branch of service,  public health or veterans administration personnel in the actual performance of their official duties.
2. Licensed physicians and surgeons,  osteopaths,  chiropractors or naturopaths while lawfully practicing their professions.
3. A visiting podiatrist called into consultation from a state in which he is qualified to practice podiatry.
4. A manufacturer of or dealer in shoes or corrective appliances for prevention,  correction or relief of foot ailments,  if such manufacturer or dealer is not engaged in the practice of podiatry.
5. A student of an accredited podiatry school whose standards are recognized by the American podiatry association who is engaged,  in an official hospital-based or office-based externship or clerkship training program approved by the podiatry school and the board,  in the actual performance of the student's duties.
6. A graduate of an accredited podiatry school whose standards are recognized by the American podiatry association who is engaged,  in an official hospital-based internship or residency training program approved by the American podiatry association,  in the actual performance of such internship or residency duties.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-822 - Application for licensure

32-822.
Application for licensure
A. An applicant for a podiatry license shall file with the state board of podiatry examiners an application that is accompanied by the required fee on a form prescribed and furnished by the board. The application shall contain evidence of the applicant's necessary qualifications as the board requires and shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant.
B. An applicant for a license pursuant to section 32-827 shall file with the board an application for a license pursuant to section 32-827 that is accompanied by the required fee on a form prescribed and furnished by the board. The application shall contain evidence of the applicant's necessary qualifications as the board requires and shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant.
C. Each application submitted pursuant to this section shall contain the oath of the applicant that:
1. All of the information contained in the application and accompanying evidence or other credentials submitted is true and correct.
2. The credentials submitted with the application were procured without fraud or misrepresentation or any mistake of which the applicant is aware and that the applicant is the lawful holder of the credentials.
3. The applicant has read and understands the board's statutes and rules.
D. All applications,  completed or otherwise,  together with all attendant evidence,  credentials and other proof submitted with the applications are the property of the board.
E. The board shall inform an applicant,  promptly and in writing,  of any deficiency existing in the application for licensure under this article that prevents the application from being processed.
F. An applicant who disagrees with the board's denial of a license shall be granted a hearing on request before the board at its next regular meeting. At any hearing granted pursuant to this subsection,  the burden of proof is on the applicant to demonstrate that the alleged deficiencies that are the basis of the denial do not exist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-823 - Qualifications of applicant

32-823.
Qualifications of applicant
A. An applicant shall prove to the board that the applicant:
1. Is a graduate of an accredited podiatry school whose standards are recognized by the American podiatry medical association.
2. Has the physical and mental capability to engage safely in the practice of podiatry.
3. Has a professional record that indicates that the applicant has not committed any act or engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee under this chapter if the applicant has previously engaged in the practice of podiatry.
4. Has a professional record that indicates that the applicant has not had a license to practice podiatry refused,  revoked,  suspended or restricted in any way by any other state,  federal jurisdiction or country for reasons that relate to the ability to competently and safely practice podiatry if the applicant has previously engaged in the practice of podiatry.
5. Has passed a national board written examination.
B. The board may require an applicant to submit such credentials or other evidence,  written and oral,  and may investigate as it deems necessary to adequately inform itself with respect to the applicant's ability to meet the requirements prescribed by this section,  including a requirement that the applicant for licensure undergo a physical examination,  a mental evaluation or an oral competence examination and interview,  or any combination thereof,  as the board deems proper.
C. Beginning September 1,  2022,  an applicant for initial licensure,  license renewal,  license reinstatement or temporary licensure shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-826 - Issuance of license

32-826.
Issuance of license
A. The board shall issue a license to practice podiatry to every person who pays the required fee and furnishes satisfactory proof of successfully completing a thirty-six-month residency program.
B. Each license shall be signed by the president and secretary of the board and bear the seal of the board.
C. The board shall deny a license to an applicant who satisfies all of the licensing requirements of this article if that applicant does not submit the license issuance fee within twelve months after the date of application. An applicant who fails to submit the fee within this time shall reapply for licensure pursuant to this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-827 - Comity

32-827.
Comity
The board may issue a license to an applicant if the applicant has been licensed to practice podiatry in another state or country from which the applicant applies if:
1. The requirements in the other state or country,  at the date of registration or licensing,  were substantially equal to those then in force in this state.
2. The applicant has lawfully practiced podiatry in the other state or country for at least five years within the seven years immediately preceding the application for a license in this state.
3. The applicant complies with all other requirements set forth in this chapter for a license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-829 - Renewal or cancellation of license; change of address; continuing education

32-829.
Renewal or cancellation of license;  change of address;  continuing education
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a license to practice podiatry expires on June 30 of each year. To renew the license the licensee shall submit the renewal fee prescribed in section 32-830 and present evidence satisfactory to the board that in the year preceding the application for renewal the licensee attended at least twenty-five hours of board approved continuing education courses or programs. A licensee who does not renew a license on or before July 30 shall also pay a penalty fee as prescribed in section 32-830 for late renewal. The board shall cancel a license if the licensee does not renew it on or before August 31. A person who practices podiatry in this state after the person's license is cancelled is in violation of this chapter.
B. A person whose license is cancelled may reapply for a license to practice podiatry as provided in this chapter.
C. On written application the board may waive the requirement provided in subsection A of this section for those licensees who submit satisfactory proof that they were prevented from attending educational programs because of disability,  military service or absence from the continental United States.
D. Each licensee shall promptly and in writing inform the board of the licensee's current office address and of each change in office address within thirty days.
E. If the board finds that an applicant for license renewal has not met the board's continuing education requirements,  it may allow the licensee an additional sixty days to meet those requirements after which time the applicant is ineligible for license renewal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-830 - Fees

32-830.
Fees
A. The board shall establish and collect fees not to exceed:
1. For initial application for licensure,  which includes the initial registration to dispense drugs and devices,  $1, 000.
2. For application for a license pursuant to section 32-827 by a podiatrist from another state or country,  which includes the initial registration to dispense drugs and devices,  $500.
3. For issuing a license,  $500.
4. For annual renewal of a license,  which includes the annual renewal of registration to dispense drugs and devices,  $500.
5. For certifying a licensed podiatrist to authorities of another state or country,  $50.
6. For late renewal of a license after July 30 through August 31,  $150.
B. The board may establish and collect fees for the following:
1. Providing a duplicate wallet card.
2. Providing a duplicate wall certificate.
3. Copying records,  documents,  letters,  minutes,  applications,  files and policy statements.
4. Providing a licensee list.
5. Providing audio files.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-851 - Practicing podiatry without license prohibited

32-851.
Practicing podiatry without license prohibited
It is unlawful for a person to practice podiatry,  or to hold himself out to be or assume or attempt to act as a podiatrist,  without a valid unrevoked license to practice podiatry.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-852 - Revocation or suspension of or refusal to issue license; civil penalty

32-852.
Revocation or suspension of or refusal to issue license;  civil penalty
A. The board,  after notice and a hearing,  may suspend,  revoke or refuse to issue a license on proof against the applicant or licensee of any of the following:
1. That the applicant or licensee wilfully revealed a privileged communication except as required by law. This paragraph does not prevent members of the board from the full and free exchange of information with licensing and disciplinary boards of other states or jurisdictions of the United States,  with foreign countries or with any podiatry society of this state or any other state,  county,  district,  territory or country.
2. That the applicant or licensee knowingly made a false or fraudulent statement,  written or oral,  required for application or licensing or in connection with the practice of podiatry.
3. That the applicant or licensee had a professional association with or loaned the use of the applicant's or licensee's name to an unlicensed podiatrist or an illegal practitioner of any of the healing arts.
4. That the licensee violated a provision of section 32-854.
5. That the applicant or licensee is guilty of other conduct that disqualifies the applicant or licensee to practice podiatry with regard to the safety and welfare of the public.
6. That the licensee is guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined in section 32-854.01.
B. The board may impose against a licensee determined by the board to be in violation of this section a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars. The board shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  all monies it collects from civil penalties it imposes pursuant to this section in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-853 - Certain acts exempt from chapter

32-853.
Certain acts exempt from chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the fitting,  recommending,  advertising,  adjusting or sale of appliances,  foot remedies or foot gear by retail dealers or manufacturers,  provided that they shall not be made or fabricated by means of plaster casts or molds or by any other means for specific individual persons except on the prescription of a licensed podiatrist or physician.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-855 - Violations; classification; injunctive relief

32-855.
Violations;  classification;  injunctive relief
A. A person is guilty of a class 5 felony who:
1. Practices or advertises or holds himself out as practicing or entitled to practice podiatry,  or who in a sign or advertisement uses the term " chiropodist" ,  " foot specialist" ,  " podiatrist"  or " practapedist"  or any other term or letter indicating or implying that the person practices podiatry or foot correction,  without having at the time a valid unrevoked license to practice podiatry.
2. Otherwise violates this chapter.
B. The superior court is vested with jurisdiction to restrain any actual or threatened violation of this chapter by an action filed by the board in the county where the cause of action arises.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-871 - Dispensing of drugs and devices; conditions; civil penalty; definition

32-871.
Dispensing of drugs and devices;  conditions;  civil penalty;  definition
A. A podiatrist may dispense drugs,  except schedule II controlled substances that are opioids,  and devices kept by the podiatrist if:
1. All drugs are dispensed in packages labeled with the following information:
(a) The dispensing podiatrist'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 podiatrist enters into the patient's medical record the name and strength of the drug dispensed,  the date the drug is dispensed and the therapeutic reason.
3. The dispensing podiatrist 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 podiatrist 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 podiatrist or by a pharmacy of your choice."
D. A podiatrist shall dispense for profit only to the podiatrist's own patient and only for conditions being treated by that podiatrist. The podiatrist shall provide direct supervision of a nurse or attendant involved in the dispensing process. For the purposes of this subsection,  " direct supervision"  means that a podiatrist is present and makes the determination as to the legitimacy or the 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 podiatrist 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 › § 32-900 - Definitions

32-900.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Advisory letter"  means a nondisciplinary letter to notify a licensee that either:
(a) While there is insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action,  the board believes that continuation of the activities that led to the investigation may result in further board action against the licensee.
(b) The violation is a minor or technical violation that is not of sufficient merit to warrant disciplinary action.
(c) The violation is a minor or technical violation,  and while the licensee has demonstrated substantial compliance through rehabilitation or remediation that has mitigated the need for disciplinary action,  the board believes that repetition of the activities that led to the investigation may result in further board action against the licensee.
2. " Board"  means the state board of chiropractic examiners.
3. " Certification"  means that a doctor of chiropractic has been certified by the board in a specialty of chiropractic as provided by law.
4. " Chiropractic assistant"  means an unlicensed person who has completed an educational training program approved by the board,  who assists in basic health care duties in the practice of chiropractic under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic and who performs delegated duties commensurate with the chiropractic assistant's education and training but who does not evaluate,  interpret,  design or modify established treatment programs of chiropractic care or violate any statute.
5. " Doctor of chiropractic"  means a natural person who holds a license to practice chiropractic pursuant to this chapter.
6. " License"  means a license to practice chiropractic.
7. " Physical medicine modalities"  means any physical agent applied to produce therapeutic change to biologic tissues,  including thermal,  acoustic,  noninvasive light,  mechanical or electric energy,  hot or cold packs,  ultrasound,  galvanism,  microwave,  diathermy and electrical stimulation.
8. " Therapeutic procedures"  means the application of clinical skills and services,  including therapeutic exercise,  therapeutic activities,  manual therapy techniques,  massage and structural supports,  to improve a patient's neuromusculoskeletal condition.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-901 - Board of chiropractic examiners; removal; immunity

32-901.
Board of chiropractic examiners;  removal;  immunity
A. The state board of chiropractic examiners is established consisting of three licensed chiropractors and two consumer members who are appointed by the governor. One member shall be appointed each year for a term of five years,  to begin and end on July 1.
B. Before appointment by the governor,  a prospective member of the board shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the governor for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.
C. Each member of the board shall be a resident of this state,  and each of the licensed chiropractic members shall have practiced chiropractic in this state for three years or more. The two consumer members of the board shall not be in any manner connected with,  or have an interest in,  any college or school of chiropractic or any person practicing any form of healing or treatment of bodily or mental ailments. A board member shall not receive compensation as an agent or employee of or a contractor for an insurance company. This subsection does not prevent a board member who is a licensed chiropractor from receiving compensation from an insurance company for patient care as provided for in a patient's insurance policy.
D. Before taking office,  each board member shall take an oath prescribed by law and shall affirm by oath that the board member meets the qualifications as prescribed in this section.
E. The governor may remove board members for neglect of duty,  malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Vacancies occurring on the board other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment in the same manner as regular appointments.
F. A member of the board may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
G. A board member who acts within the board member's authority is personally immune from civil liability with respect to all actions taken in good faith pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-902 - Organization; meetings

32-902.
Organization;  meetings
A. The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and vice-chairman.
B. The board shall hold regular meetings at such places as it determines in January and July of each year,  and may hold other meetings at times and places determined by a majority of the board. The board shall notify the public of such dates,  time and place of meetings at least twenty-four hours prior to any meeting as provided by law. Meetings of the board shall be open to the public as provided by law.
C. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum and a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting shall govern all actions taken by the board,  except that licenses shall be issued pursuant to this chapter only upon the vote of a majority of the full board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-903 - Compensation

32-903.
Compensation
The salary of the executive director shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611. The members of the board shall receive compensation in the amount of one hundred dollars for each day of actual service in the business of the board and are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-904 - Powers and duties

32-904.
Powers and duties
A. The board may administer oaths,  summon witnesses and take testimony on matters within its powers and duties.
B. The board shall:
1. Adopt a seal,  which shall be affixed to licenses issued by the board.
2. Adopt rules that are necessary and proper for the enforcement of this chapter.
3. Adopt rules regarding chiropractic assistants who assist a doctor of chiropractic,  and the board shall determine the qualifications and regulation of chiropractic assistants who are not otherwise licensed by law.
4. At least once each fiscal year and before establishing the amount of a fee for the subsequent fiscal year,  review the amount of each fee authorized in this chapter in a public hearing.
C. A copy of the rules shall be filed with the secretary of state upon adoption as provided by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-905 - Executive director of board; duties; other personnel; immunity

32-905.
Executive director of board;  duties;  other personnel;  immunity
A. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board shall appoint an executive director who is not a member of the board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
B. The executive director shall:
1. Keep a record of the proceedings of the board.
2. Collect all monies due and payable to the board.
3. Deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  all monies received by the board in the board of chiropractic examiners fund.
4. Prepare bills for authorized expenditures of the board and obtain warrants from the director of the department of administration for payment of bills.
5. Administer oaths.
6. Act as custodian of the seal,  books,  minutes,  records and proceedings of the board.
7. At the request of the board,  do and perform any other duty not prescribed for the executive director elsewhere in this chapter.
C. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board may employ other personnel as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
D. The executive director and a person acting pursuant to the executive director's direction is personally immune from civil liability for all actions taken in good faith pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-906 - Board of chiropractic examiners fund

32-906.
Board of chiropractic examiners fund
A. All monies,  except civil penalties collected pursuant to section 32-924,  that are received by the board shall be deposited monthly. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of the monies in the general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of chiropractic examiners fund. All monies that are derived from civil penalties collected pursuant to section 32-924 shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
B. Monies that are deposited in the board of chiropractic examiners fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-907 - Additional fees

32-907.
Additional fees
In addition to charging the fees and making the refunds provided by this chapter,  the board may charge fees for services requested but not required to be provided by this chapter and for applications,  certifications,  license issuances,  renewals and reinstatements and preceptor filings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-922 - Examinations; licensure

32-922.
Examinations;  licensure
A. The examination for a license to practice chiropractic required of applicants shall be conducted at a time and place designated by the board at least semiannually. Each applicant to be examined shall first file a completed application found to be true and correct and shall be given at least twenty days' written notice of the time and place of the examination.
B. The examination shall be in English,  practical in character and designed to include subjects that are necessary to ascertain the applicant's knowledge of and fitness to practice chiropractic safely and skillfully as authorized in this state. Examinations shall include material relating to chiropractors and Arizona jurisprudence and the following subjects as taught by accredited chiropractic colleges:
1. Anatomy.
2. Physiology.
3. Pathology.
4. Bacteriology.
5. Symptomatology.
6. Diagnosis,  including physical,  clinical,  x-ray and laboratory subjects.
7. Chiropractic orthopedics.
8. Principles of chiropractic and adjusting.
9. Neurology.
10. Chemistry,  including biochemistry and nutrition.
11. Public health and hygiene.
12. Chiropractic spinal analysis.
C. The board may waive examination in those subjects that the applicant passed previously with the percentage of correct answers prescribed in subsection D of this section in an examination conducted by the national board of chiropractic examiners.
D. The board shall grant a license to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
1. Correctly answers at least seventy-five percent of all questions asked on the subjects identified in subsection B of this section or attains a board approved passing score on all questions asked on the subjects identified in subsection B of this section in an examination administered by a board approved testing facility.
2. Correctly answers at least seventy-five percent of the questions on jurisprudence.
3. Meets all other licensing requirements of this chapter.
4. Pays the original license fee of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars as established by the board.
E. An applicant who fails the examination for the first time may retake the examination within one year if the applicant submits an updated application that meets the requirements of section 32-921.
F. An applicant shall reapply for licensure if the applicant does not pay the original license fee within one year after having been notified by the board that the applicant is eligible to receive a license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-922.01 - Reciprocity; requirements

32-922.01.
Reciprocity;  requirements
A. The board shall issue a license to practice chiropractic under this section to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
1. Holds a current license to practice chiropractic issued after examination by a licensing board in another state or country in which,  in the opinion of the board,  the licensing requirements are at least substantially equivalent to those of this state and the other state or country grants similar reciprocal privileges to chiropractors licensed in this state.
2. Receives a grade of at least seventy-five per cent on the Arizona jurisprudence examination.
3. Pays the original license fee of one hundred dollars.
B. The applicant shall pay the application fee prescribed by section 32-921 and present proof satisfactory to the board that:
1. A license issued by any other state has not been sanctioned for any cause that is a basis of a sanction imposed by the board pursuant to this chapter,  except for failure to pay fees.
2. The applicant has not previously failed to pass the examination in this state.
3. The applicant has been engaged in the practice of chiropractic continuously for not less than three of the five years immediately preceding the application.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-922.02 - Specialties; certification; fees

32-922.02.
Specialties;  certification;  fees
A. In order to practice a chiropractic specialty a licensee shall be certified in that specialty by the board.
B. An applicant who wishes to be certified to perform acupuncture shall submit the following to the board:
1. Documentation of successful completion of a minimum of one hundred hours of study in acupuncture at an accredited chiropractic college or postgraduate study with an instructor on the active or postgraduate staff of an accredited chiropractic college.
2. A complete application as prescribed by the board.
3. Documentation of having passed a board-approved acupuncture examination.
C. An applicant who wishes to be certified to perform physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures shall submit the following to the board:
1. A complete application as prescribed by the board.
2. Documentation of successful completion of a minimum of one hundred twenty hours of study in physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures at an accredited chiropractic college or postgraduate study with an instructor on the active or postgraduate staff of an accredited chiropractic college.
3. Documentation of having passed an examination in physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures that is approved by the board.
D. The board shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of this section,  who correctly answers at least seventy-five percent of all questions asked on the specialty examination and who pays a certificate fee of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars as established by the board.
E. On making application,  the applicant shall pay to the executive director of the board a nonrefundable fee of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars as established by the board. The board shall keep a register of all applicants and the result of each examination.
F. A chiropractor who is certified to perform physiotherapy before July 29,  2010 is deemed to be certified in physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-922.03 - Licensure by endorsement; requirements

32-922.03.
Licensure by endorsement;  requirements
A. The board may issue a license to practice chiropractic pursuant to this chapter by endorsement to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
1. Has actively practiced chiropractic in another state or jurisdiction for at least five of the immediately preceding seven years.
2. Has not had an adverse disciplinary action taken against a professional license issued by another state or jurisdiction.
3. Receives a grade of at least seventy-five percent on the Arizona jurisprudence examination.
4. On making application,  pays to the executive director of the board a nonrefundable fee of not more than five hundred dollars as established by the board.
5. Pays the original license fee as prescribed by section 32-922.
B. The applicant shall present proof satisfactory to the board that:
1. A professional license of the applicant issued by any other state or jurisdiction has not been sanctioned for any cause that may be a basis of a sanction imposed by the board pursuant to this chapter,  except for failure to pay fees.
2. The applicant has not previously failed to pass the examination in this state.
3. The applicant qualifies for licensure as prescribed in section 32-921,  except the applicant is not required to submit proof of obtaining a passing score on part III or IV of the examination conducted by the national board of chiropractic examiners.
C. An applicant under this section is not required to pay the fee prescribed in section 32-921,  subsection D.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-923 - Change of address; annual renewal fee; failure to renew; waivers; definition

32-923.
Change of address;  annual renewal fee;  failure to renew;  waivers;  definition
A. Every person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter shall notify the board in writing of any change in residence or office address and telephone number within thirty days after that change. The board shall impose a penalty of $50 on a licensee who does not notify the board as required by this subsection.
B. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  every person who is licensed to practice chiropractic in this state shall annually make a renewal application to the board before the last day of the licensee's birth month after original issuance of a license and shall pay a renewal license fee of not more than $225 as established by the board. The renewal application shall be made on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board. At least thirty days before the renewal application and renewal fee are due,  the board shall send by first class mail a renewal application and notice requiring license renewal and payment of the renewal fee.
C. The board shall administratively suspend a license automatically if the licensee does not submit a complete application for renewal and pay the renewal license fee as required by this section.
D. The board may reinstate a license if the person completes an application for reinstatement as prescribed by the board,  complies with the continuing education requirements for each year that the license was suspended,  pays the annual renewal license fee for each year that the license was suspended and pays an additional fee of $200. An applicant who does not request reinstatement within two years after the date of suspension shall apply for a license as a new candidate pursuant to section 32-921 or 32-922.01.
E. The board may waive the annual renewal license fee if a licensee presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has permanently retired from the practice of chiropractic and has paid all fees required by this chapter before the waiver.
F. During the period of waiver the retired licensee shall not engage in the practice of chiropractic. A violation of this subsection subjects the retired licensee to the same penalties as are imposed in this chapter on a person who practices chiropractic without a license.
G. The board may reinstate a retired licensee to active practice on payment of the annual renewal license fee and presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that the retired licensee is professionally able to engage in the practice of chiropractic and still possesses the professional knowledge required. After a hearing,  the board may refuse to reinstate a retired licensee to active practice under this subsection on any of the grounds prescribed in section 32-924.
H. For the purposes of this section,  " administratively suspend"  means a nondisciplinary action that is imposed for failure to renew a license and that requires the licensee to suspend practice until renewal requirements are met.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-925 - Practice of chiropractic; limitations

32-925.
Practice of chiropractic;  limitations
A. A doctor of chiropractic is a portal of entry health care provider who engages in the practice of health care that includes:
1. The diagnosis and correction of subluxations,  functional vertebral or articular dysarthrosis or neuromuscular skeletal disorders for restoring and maintaining health.
2. Physical and clinical examinations,  diagnostic x-rays and clinical diagnostic laboratory procedures that are limited to nasal swabs,  oral swabs,  sputum collection,  urine collection,  finger pricks or venipuncture in order to determine the propriety of a regimen of chiropractic care or to form a basis for referring patients to other licensed health care professionals,  or both.
3. Treatment by:
(a) Physical medicine modalities,  therapeutic procedures and adjustment of the spine or bodily articulations.
(b) Procedures related to the correction of subluxations and neuromuscular skeletal disorders.
(c) Prescription of orthopedic supports.
(d) Acupuncture.
B. A doctor of chiropractic who is licensed under this chapter shall not prescribe or administer medicine or drugs,  perform surgery or practice obstetrics.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-926 - Practice of chiropractic without license prohibited; exemptions

32-926.
Practice of chiropractic without license prohibited;  exemptions
A. It is unlawful for a person to:
1. Practice chiropractic in this state without having first obtained a license as provided in this chapter.
2. Work as a chiropractic assistant except under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic and pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
3. Use the abbreviation " C.A."  or the term " chiropractic assistant"  unless the person is working under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted by the board.
4. Practice chiropractic in this state after the board places the person on inactive status pursuant to section 32-933.
B. This chapter does not prevent:
1. A person who is licensed by another state,  territory or district from meeting within this state in consultation with a person licensed pursuant to this chapter if that person does not open an office or appoint a place of meeting to receive patients in this state.
2. Any person from acting at the direction and under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic licensed pursuant to this chapter if that person is acting in an assistant or technical capacity,  is not in violation of this chapter and does not claim to be licensed to practice chiropractic.
3. Any chiropractic student from participating in a preceptorship training program approved by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-927 - Violations; classification

32-927.
Violations;  classification
A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who:
1. Practices chiropractic without a license.
2. Buys,  sells or fraudulently obtains a diploma or license to practice chiropractic.
3. Uses the title chiropractor,  D.C.,  or any other word or title to induce belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic,  without a license to practice chiropractic.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-928 - Injunctive relief

32-928.
Injunctive relief
The board of chiropractic examiners,  the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which a person engages in the practice of chiropractic without having first obtained a license may,  in accordance with the laws governing injunctions maintained in any of the states,  commence an action in the county in which the offense is committed to enjoin such person from so engaging until a license is secured. A person so enjoined who violates the injunction shall be punished as for contempt of court. The injunction shall not relieve the person practicing chiropractic without a license from criminal prosecution,  but shall be in addition to any remedy provided for the criminal prosecution of the offender.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-931 - Continuing education; requirements

32-931.
Continuing education;  requirements
A. The board by rule may require each licensee to complete up to twelve hours of continuing education each calendar year as a condition of licensure renewal.
B. Continuing education shall cover topics listed in section 32-922,  subsection B and section 32-922.02 and shall be taught by a faculty member of a college or university that is accredited by or has status with the council on chiropractic education or is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education or the council on postsecondary accreditation. Beginning July 1,  2012,  the board shall adopt rules to prescribe the continuing education requirements.
C. Compliance with this section shall be documented at the times and in the manner as prescribed by the board in rule.
D. Failure of a person holding a license to practice chiropractic to comply with this section without adequate cause being shown is grounds for probation or suspension of the person's license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-933 - Inactive license; restrictions; reinstatement to active license

32-933.
Inactive license;  restrictions;  reinstatement to active license
A. On written request,  the board shall place a licensee in good standing on inactive status. The request shall state that the licensee is not currently engaged in the practice of chiropractic in this state.
B. If an inactive licensee applies to the board for reinstatement to active licensure within two years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status,  the inactive licensee shall submit the full annual license renewal fee and prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements of section 32-931 and board rules relating to continuing education.
C. In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection B of this section,  a licensee who has been on inactive status and who has not been actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic for more than two years must pass the national board of chiropractic examiners spec examination before reinstatement to active licensure.
D. A licensee who is on inactive status shall meet all of the requirements of section 32-923.
E. The practice of chiropractic in this state during any time that a license is on inactive status is grounds for sanction of the licensee.