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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2043 - Supervision; patient care management

32-2043.
Supervision;  patient care management
A. A physical therapist is responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under the physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist may delegate to assistive personnel and supervise selected acts,  tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of physical therapy practice but that do not exceed the education or training of the assistive personnel.
B. A physical therapist assistant certified pursuant to this chapter may perform selected interventions under the general supervision of a physical therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter.
C. A physical therapy aide and other assistive personnel shall perform designated routine tasks only under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist who is present in the facility.
D. A licensed physical therapist must provide on-site supervision of an interim permit holder.
E. A physical therapist student and a physical therapist assistant student must practice under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
F. A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist must provide:
1. The initial evaluation of and documentation for a patient.
2. Periodic reevaluation of and documentation for a patient.
3. The documented discharge of a patient,  including the response to therapeutic intervention at the time of discharge.
G. A physical therapist must verify the qualifications of physical therapist assistants and other assistive personnel under the physical therapist's direction and supervision.
H. For each patient on each date of service,  a physical therapist must provide and document all of the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist and must determine the use of physical therapist assistants and other assistive personnel to ensure the delivery of care that is safe,  effective and efficient. Documentation for each date of service must be as prescribed by the board by rule.
I. A physical therapist assistant must document care provided but may do so without the co-signature of the supervising physical therapist if the physical therapist complies with the requirements of subsections G and H.
J. A physical therapist's responsibility for patient care management includes accurate documentation and billing of the services provided.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2045 - Investigative powers; emergency action

32-2045.
Investigative powers;  emergency action
A. To enforce this chapter the board may:
1. Receive complaints filed against licensees or certificate holders and conduct a timely investigation.
2. Conduct an investigation at any time and on its own initiative without receipt of a written complaint if the board has reason to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter.
3. Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any witness or the production of any documentation relative to a case.
4. Take emergency action ordering the summary suspension of a license or certificate or the restriction of the licensee's practice or certificate holder's employment pending proceedings by the board.
5. Require a licensee or certificate holder to be examined in order to determine the licensee's or certificate holder's mental,  physical or professional competence to practice or work in the field of physical therapy.
B. If the board finds that the information received in a complaint or an investigation is not of sufficient seriousness to merit direct action against the licensee or certificate holder it may take either of the following actions:
1. Dismiss the complaint if the board believes the information or complaint is without merit.
2. Issue an advisory letter. The issuance of an advisory letter is a nondisciplinary action to notify a licensee or certificate holder that,  while there is not sufficient evidence to merit disciplinary action,  the board believes that the licensee or certificate holder should be educated about the requirements of this chapter and board rules. An advisory letter is a public document and may be used in future disciplinary actions against a licensee or certificate holder.
3. Issue a nondisciplinary order requiring the licensee or certificate holder to complete a prescribed number of hours of continuing education in an area or areas prescribed by the board to provide the licensee or certificate holder with the necessary understanding of current standards,  skills,  procedures or treatment.
C. The board shall notify a licensee or certificate holder of a complaint and the nature of the complaint within ninety days after receiving the complaint.
D. Any person may submit a complaint regarding any licensee,  certificate holder or other person potentially in violation of this chapter. Confidentiality shall be maintained subject to law.
E. The board shall keep confidential all information relating to the receipt and investigation of complaints filed against licensees and certificate holders until the information becomes public record or as required by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2046 - Informal and formal hearings

32-2046.
Informal and formal hearings
A. The board may request an informal hearing with a licensee,  a certificate holder or any unlicensed person in order to further its investigation or to resolve a complaint.
B. If at an informal hearing the board finds a violation of this chapter has occurred that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action,  it may take any disciplinary actions prescribed in section 32-2047,  paragraph 1,  2 or 6,  except that a civil penalty may not exceed five hundred dollars.
C. If the results of an informal hearing indicate that suspension,  revocation or a civil penalty might be in order,  the board shall notify the subject of the investigation of the time and place for a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
D. In lieu of or in addition to an informal hearing as provided in subsection A of this section,  the board may serve on a licensee or a certificate holder a summons and complaint setting forth the grounds for disciplinary action and notice of a hearing to be held before the board at least thirty days after the date of the notice. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing.
E. A motion for rehearing or review of the board's decision in a disciplinary action shall be filed pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
F. The service of a summons and complaint and the service of a subpoena shall be as provided for service in civil cases.
G. If a person disobeys a subpoena,  the board may petition the superior court for an order requiring appearance or the production of documents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2047 - Disciplinary actions; penalties

32-2047.
Disciplinary actions;  penalties
On proof that any grounds prescribed in section 32-2044 have been violated or that any requirements in section 32-2030 have been violated,  the board may take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination:
1. Issue a decree of censure.
2. Restrict a license,  certificate or registration. The board may require a licensee,  certificate holder or registrant to report regularly to the board on matters related to the grounds for the restricted license or certificate.
3. Suspend a license,  certificate or registration for a period prescribed by the board.
4. Revoke a license,  certificate or registration.
5. Refuse to issue or renew a license,  certificate or registration.
6. Impose a civil penalty of at least two hundred fifty dollars but not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter. In addition the board may assess and collect the reasonable costs incurred in a disciplinary hearing when action is taken against a person's license or certificate.
7. Accept a voluntary surrendering of a license,  certificate or registration pursuant to an order of consent by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2048 - Unlawful practice; classification; injunctive relief; deposit of civil penalties

32-2048.
Unlawful practice;  classification;  injunctive relief;  deposit of civil penalties
A. It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner to claim to practice physical therapy or for a person to claim the designation of a physical therapist unless that person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who engages in an activity requiring a license pursuant to this chapter or who uses any word,  title or representation in violation of section 32-2042 that implies that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. The board may investigate any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of physical therapy. If an investigation indicates that a person may be practicing physical therapy unlawfully,  the board shall inform the person of the alleged violation. The board may refer the matter for prosecution regardless of whether the person ceases the unlawful practice of physical therapy.
C. The board,  through the appropriate county attorney or the office of the attorney general,  may apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter. Injunction proceedings are in addition to,  and not in lieu of,  all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter.
D. The board shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  all monies it collects from civil penalties pursuant to this chapter in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2050 - Substance abuse recovery program

32-2050.
Substance abuse recovery program
In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding prescribed by this article the board may permit a licensee or certificate holder to actively participate in a board approved substance abuse recovery program if:
1. The board has evidence that the licensee or certificate holder is an impaired professional.
2. The licensee or certificate holder has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other territory or country.
3. The licensee or certificate holder enters into a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies with all of the terms of the agreement,  including making satisfactory progress in the program and adhering to any limitations on the licensee's practice imposed by the board to protect the public. Failure to enter into such an agreement shall activate an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings by the board.
4. As part of the agreement established between the licensee or certificate holder and the board,  the licensee or certificate holder signs a waiver allowing the substance abuse program to release information to the board if the licensee or certificate holder does not comply with the requirements of this section or is unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2054 - Participation in compact as condition of employment; prohibition

32-2054.
Participation in compact as condition of employment;  prohibition
An employer may not require a physical therapist to seek licensure through the physical therapy licensure compact enacted by section 32-2053 as a condition of initial or continued employment as a physical therapist in this state. An employer may require that a physical therapist obtain and maintain a license to practice physical therapy in multiple states,  if the physical therapist is free to obtain and maintain the licenses by any means authorized by the laws of the respective states.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2055 - Open meeting requirements

32-2055.
Open meeting requirements
If a meeting,  or a portion of a meeting,  of the physical therapy compact commission is closed pursuant to section 32-2053,  section 7,  subsection E,  the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision consistent with title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2056 - Board of physical therapy; notice of commission actions; expenditure of certain monies prohibited

32-2056.
Board of physical therapy;  notice of commission actions;  expenditure of certain monies prohibited
The board of physical therapy:
1. Within thirty days after a physical therapy compact commission action shall post on the board's public website notice of any commission action that may affect a physical therapist's license.
2. May not spend any monies received from physical therapists or applicants for licensure who are not applying for licensure through this compact on any activities,  obligations or duties required by this compact.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2062 - Board; qualifications; appointments; terms; compensation; immunity

32-2062.
Board;  qualifications;  appointments;  terms;  compensation;  immunity
A. The state board of psychologist examiners is established consisting of ten members appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.
B. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state at the time of appointment. Seven members shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter,  and three shall be public members who are not eligible for licensure. The board shall have at all times,  except for the period when a vacancy exists,  at least two members who are licensed as psychologists and who are full-time faculty members from universities in this state with a doctoral program in psychology that meets the requirements of section 32-2071,  at least three members who are psychologists in professional practice and at least two members who are behavior analysts in professional practice and who are members of the committee on behavior analysts. The public members shall not have a substantial financial interest in the health care industry and shall not have a household member who is eligible for licensure under this chapter.
C. Each member shall serve for a term of five years beginning and ending on the third Monday in January.
D. A vacancy on the board occurring other than by the expiration of term shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term as provided in subsection C of this section. The governor,  after a hearing,  may remove any member of the board for misconduct,  incompetency or neglect of duty.
E. Board members shall receive compensation in the amount of one hundred dollars for each cumulative eight hours of actual service in the business of the board and reimbursement of all expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
F. Members of the board and its employees,  consultants and test examiners 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 › § 32-2064 - Meetings; committees; quorum

32-2064.
Meetings;  committees;  quorum
A. The board shall hold regular quarterly meetings at a time and place determined by the chairman. The board shall hold special meetings the chairman determines necessary to carry out the functions of the board.
B. The chairman may establish committees from the board membership necessary to carry out the functions of the board. The board may establish committees of licensed psychologists to act as consultants to the board. Members of consultant committees are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
C. A majority of board members constitutes a quorum and a majority vote of a quorum present is necessary for the board to take any action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2065 - Board of psychologist examiners fund; separate behavior analyst account

32-2065.
Board of psychologist examiners fund;  separate behavior analyst account
A. The board of psychologist examiners fund is established.
B. Except as provided in section 32-2081 and section 32-2091.09,  subsection I,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten percent of all monies collected pursuant to this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety percent in the board of psychologist examiners fund.
C. All monies deposited in the board of psychologist examiners fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
D. All monies deposited in the board of psychologist examiners fund pursuant to section 32-2067 and any monies received pursuant to section 32-2063,  subsection C for psychologist licensing and regulation must be used only for the licensing and regulation of psychologists pursuant to this article and articles 2 and 3 of this chapter and may not be used for the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts pursuant to article 4 of this chapter.
E. All monies deposited in the board of psychologist examiners fund pursuant to article 4 of this chapter and any monies received pursuant to section 32-2063,  subsection C for behavior analyst licensing and regulation must be used only for the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts pursuant to article 4 of this chapter and may not be used for the licensing and regulation of psychologists pursuant to this article and articles 2 and 3 of this chapter.
F. The board shall establish a separate account in the fund for monies transferred to the fund pursuant to article 4 of this chapter and any monies received pursuant to section 32-2063,  subsection C for behavior analyst licensing and regulation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2066 - Directory; change of address; costs; civil penalty

32-2066.
Directory;  change of address;  costs;  civil penalty
A. The board shall compile and publish on its web site a directory containing:
1. The names and addresses of the officers and members of the board.
2. The names and addresses of all licensees.
3. The current board rules.
4. A copy of this chapter.
5. Additional information the board deems of interest and importance to licensees.
B. A licensee shall inform the board in writing of the licensee's current residence address,  office address and telephone number within thirty days of each change in this information. The board may assess the costs incurred by the board in locating a licensee and may assess a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars against a licensee who fails to notify the board within thirty days from the date of any change of information required to be reported under this subsection.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2067 - Fees; alternative payment methods

32-2067.
Fees;  alternative payment methods
A. The board,  by a formal vote at its annual fall meeting,  may establish fees and penalties that do not exceed:
1. Four hundred dollars for an application for an active license to practice psychology.
2. Two hundred dollars for an application for a temporary license to practice psychology.
3. Two hundred fifty dollars for reapplication for an active license.
4. Five hundred dollars for issuing an initial license. The board shall prorate this fee pursuant to subsection D of this section.
5. Fifty dollars for a duplicate license.
6. Five hundred dollars for biennial renewal of an active license.
7. Eighty-five dollars for biennial renewal of an inactive license.
8. Three hundred dollars for the reinstatement of an active or inactive license.
9. Three hundred fifty dollars for any additional examination.
10. Two hundred fifty dollars for delinquent compliance with continuing education requirements.
11. Five dollars for the sale of a duplicate renewal receipt.
12. Five dollars for the sale of a copy of the board's statutes and rules.
13. Two dollars for verification of a license.
14. Ten dollars for the sale of each audiotape of board meetings.
15. Five cents per name for the sale of computerized discs that contain the name of each licensee.
16. Twenty-five cents per name for the sale of computerized discs that contain the name and address of each licensee.
17. Thirty-five cents per name for the sale of customized computerized discs that contain additional licensee information that is not required by law to remain confidential.
18. Twenty-five cents per page for copying records,  documents,  letters,  minutes,  applications,  files and policy statements. This fee includes postage.
B. The board may charge additional fees for services the board deems necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter. These fees shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the service.
C. The board shall not refund fees except as provided in section 32-2073,  subsection G. On special request and for good cause the board may return the license renewal fee.
D. The board shall prorate the fee for issuing an initial license by dividing the biennial renewal fee by twenty-four and multiplying that amount by the number of months that remain until the next biennial renewal date.
E. Subject to the requirements of section 41-2544,  the executive director may enter into agreements to allow licensees to pay fees by alternative methods,  including credit cards,  charge cards,  debit cards and electronic funds transfers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2071.01 - Requirements for licensure; remediation; credentials

32-2071.01.
Requirements for licensure;  remediation;  credentials
A. An applicant for licensure shall demonstrate to the board's satisfaction that the applicant:
1. Has met the education and training qualifications for licensure prescribed in section 32-2071 or subsection D of this section.
2. Has passed any examination or examinations required by section 32-2072.
3. Has a professional record that indicates that the applicant has not committed any act or engaged in any conduct that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee pursuant to this chapter.
4. Has not had a license or a certificate to practice psychology refused,  revoked,  suspended or restricted by a state,  territory,  district or country for reasons that relate to unprofessional conduct.
5. Has not voluntarily surrendered a license in another regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or Canada while under investigation for conduct that relates to unprofessional conduct.
6. Does not have a complaint,  allegation or investigation pending before another regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or Canada that relates to unprofessional conduct.
7. Beginning January 1,  2022,  has applied for a fingerprint clearance card pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
B. If the board finds that an applicant committed an act or engaged in conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action in this state,  or if the board or any jurisdiction has taken disciplinary action against an applicant,  the board may issue a license if the board first determines to its satisfaction that the act or conduct has been corrected,  monitored or resolved. If the act or conduct has not been resolved before issuing a license,  the board must determine to its satisfaction that mitigating circumstances exist that prevent its resolution.
C. An applicant for licensure meets the requirements of section 32-2071,  subsection A,  paragraphs 1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6 and 8 if the applicant earned a doctoral degree from a program that was accredited by the American psychological association,  office of program consultation and accreditation,  or the psychological clinical science accreditation system at the time of graduation.
D. An applicant for licensure who is licensed to practice psychology at the independent level in another licensing jurisdiction of the United States or Canada meets the requirements of subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section if the applicant meets any of the following requirements:
1. Holds a certificate of professional qualification in psychology in good standing issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards or its successor.
2. Is currently credentialed by the national register of health service providers in psychology or its successor and submits evidence of having practiced psychology independently at the doctoral level for a minimum of five years.
3. Is a diplomate of the American board of professional psychology.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2072 - Examinations; exemptions

32-2072.
Examinations;  exemptions
A. An applicant for licensure must pass the examination for professional practice in psychology,  which is the national examination established by the association of state and provincial psychology boards. An applicant is considered to have passed the national examination if the applicant's score equals or exceeds either:
1. Seventy per cent on the written examination.
2. A scaled score of five hundred on the computer-based examination.
B. The board may implement an additional examination for all applicants to cover areas of professional ethics and practice consistent with the applicant's education and experience,  state law relating to the practice of psychology or other areas the board determines are suitable.
C. An applicant may not take an examination administered for or by the board until the applicant completes the education requirements of this article. The board may approve an applicant who has obtained a doctoral degree in psychology as required under section 32-2071 to take the national examination before completing the experience requirements of this article. Except as provided in subsection D of this section,  an applicant may not take an additional board examination until the applicant passes the national examination. An applicant who fails the national examination administered for or by any jurisdiction three times is not eligible to take that examination again until the applicant meets additional requirements prescribed by the board.
D. An applicant is exempt from taking the national examination administered pursuant to this section if the applicant either:
1. Is a diplomate of the American board of professional psychology.
2. Holds a certificate of professional qualification in psychology in good standing issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards or its successor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2076 - Unauthorized practice of medicine

32-2076.
Unauthorized practice of medicine
This chapter does not authorize a person to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine pursuant to chapter 13,  17 or 29 of this title,  except that a person licensed as provided in this chapter may diagnose,  treat and correct human conditions ordinarily within the scope of the practice of a psychologist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2082 - Right to examine and copy evidence; subpoenas; right to counsel; appeal

32-2082.
Right to examine and copy evidence;  subpoenas;  right to counsel;  appeal
A. In connection with an investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter,  at all reasonable times the board and its authorized agents may examine and copy documents,  reports,  records and other physical evidence wherever located relating to the licensee's professional competence,  unprofessional conduct or mental or physical ability to safely practice psychology.
B. The board and its authorized agents may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents and other physical evidence as prescribed in subsection A of this section. The board may petition the superior court to enforce a subpoena.
C. Within five days of receiving a subpoena,  a person may petition the board to revoke,  limit or modify the subpoena. The board shall take this action if it determines that the evidence demanded is not relevant to the investigation. The person may petition the superior court for this relief without first petitioning the board.
D. A person appearing before the board or its authorized agents may be represented by an attorney.
E. Documents associated with an investigation are not open to the public and shall remain confidential. No documents may be released without a court order compelling their production.
F. Nothing in this section or any other provision of law making communications between a psychologist and client or patient privileged applies to an investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter. The board,  its employees and its agents shall keep in confidence the names of clients or patients whose records are reviewed during an investigation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2083 - Injunction

32-2083.
Injunction
A. The board may petition the superior court for an order to enjoin the following:
1. A person not licensed pursuant to this chapter from practicing psychology.
2. The activities of a licensee that are an immediate threat to the public.
3. Criminal activities.
B. If the board seeks an injunction to stop the unlicensed practice of psychology,  it is sufficient to charge that the respondent on a certain day in a specific county engaged in the practice of psychology without a license and without being exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter. It is not necessary to show specific damages or injury.
C. The issuance of an injunction does not limit the board's authority to take other action against a licensee pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2084 - Violations; classification

32-2084.
Violations;  classification
A. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed pursuant to this chapter to engage in the practice of psychology.
B. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for any person to:
1. Secure a license to practice psychology pursuant to this chapter by fraud or deceit.
2. Impersonate a member of the board in order to issue a license to practice psychology.
C. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed pursuant to this chapter to:
1. Use the designation " psychology" ,  " psychological"  or " psychologist" .
2. Use any combination of words,  initials and symbols that leads the public to believe the person is licensed to practice psychology in this state.
D. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed or not exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter to use the designation " psychotherapist"  or other derivation of the root word " psycho" .
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2085 - Confidential communications

32-2085.
Confidential communications
A. The confidential relations and communication between a client or patient and a psychologist licensed pursuant to this chapter,  including temporary licensees,  are placed on the same basis as those provided by law between an attorney and client. Unless the client or patient waives the psychologist-client privilege in writing or in court testimony,  a psychologist shall not voluntarily or involuntarily divulge information that is received by reason of the confidential nature of the psychologist's practice. The psychologist shall divulge to the board information it requires in connection with any investigation,  public hearing or other proceeding. The psychologist-client privilege does not extend to cases in which the psychologist has a duty to report information as required by law.
B. The psychologist shall ensure that client or patient records and communications are treated by clerical and paraprofessional staff at the same level of confidentiality and privilege required of the psychologist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2087.01 - Participation in compact as condition of employment; prohibition

32-2087.01.
Participation in compact as condition of employment;  prohibition
An employer may not require a psychologist to seek licensure through the psychology interjurisdictional compact enacted by section 32-2087 as a condition of initial or continued employment as a psychologist in this state. An employer may require that a psychologist obtain and maintain a license to practice psychology in multiple states,  if the psychologist is free to obtain and maintain the licenses by any means authorized by the laws of the respective states.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2087.02 - Open meeting requirements

32-2087.02.
Open meeting requirements
If a meeting,  or a portion of a meeting,  of the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission is closed pursuant to section 32-2087,  article X,  subsection B,  the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision consistent with title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2087.03 - State board of psychologist examiners; notice of commission actions

32-2087.03.
State board of psychologist examiners;  notice of commission actions
The state board of psychologist examiners,  within thirty days after a psychology interjurisdictional compact commission action,  shall post on the board's public website notice of any commission action that may affect a psychologist's license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.01 - Fees

32-2091.01.
Fees
A. The board,  by a formal vote,  shall establish fees for the following relating to the licensure of behavior analysts:
1. An application for an active license.
2. An application for a temporary license.
3. Renewal of an active license.
4. Issuance of an initial license.
B. The board may charge additional fees for services it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out this article. These fees shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the service.
C. The board shall not refund fees except as otherwise provided in this article. On special request and for good cause,  the board may return the license renewal fee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.02 - Qualifications of applicant

32-2091.02.
Qualifications of applicant
A person who wishes to practice as a behavior analyst must be licensed pursuant to this article. An applicant for licensure must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Submit an application as prescribed by the board.
2. Be at least twenty-one years of age.
3. Pay all applicable fees prescribed by the board.
4. Have the physical and mental capability to safely and competently engage in the practice of behavior analysis.
5. Not have committed any act or engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee pursuant to this article.
6. Not have had a professional license or certificate refused,  revoked,  suspended or restricted in any regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or in another country for reasons that relate to unprofessional conduct. If the board finds that the applicant committed an act or engaged in conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action in this state,  the board shall determine to its satisfaction that the conduct has been corrected,  monitored and resolved. If the matter has not been resolved,  the board shall determine to its satisfaction that mitigating circumstances exist that prevent its resolution.
7. Not have voluntarily surrendered a license or certificate in another regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or in another country while under investigation for reasons that relate to unprofessional conduct. If another jurisdiction has taken disciplinary action against an applicant,  the board shall determine to its satisfaction that the cause for the action was corrected and the matter resolved. If the matter has not been resolved by that jurisdiction,  the board shall determine to its satisfaction that mitigating circumstances exist that prevent its resolution.
8. Not have a complaint,  allegation or investigation pending before another regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or another country that relates to unprofessional conduct. If an applicant has any such complaints,  allegations or investigations pending,  the board shall suspend the application process and may not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the complaint,  allegation or investigation is resolved.
9. Beginning January 1,  2022,  have applied for a fingerprint clearance card pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  article 3.1.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.03 - Educational and training standards for licensure

32-2091.03.
Educational and training standards for licensure
A. An applicant for licensure as a behavior analyst must meet standards adopted by the state board of psychologist examiners,  including meeting graduate-level education and supervised experience requirements and passing a national examination. The state board of psychologist examiners shall adopt standards consistent with the standards set by a nationally recognized behavior analyst certification board,  except that:
1. The number of hours required for supervised experience must be at least one thousand five hundred hours of supervised work experience.
2. If the experience was obtained in a state that licensed behavior analysts at the time of the supervised work experience,  the supervisor must be licensed in the state where the behavior analysis trainee services were provided.
B. The standards adopted for supervised experience must also be consistent with the standards set by a nationally recognized behavior analyst certification board. If the state board of psychologist examiners does not agree with a standard set by a nationally recognized behavior analyst certification board,  the state board may adopt an alternate standard.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.04 - Reciprocity

32-2091.04.
Reciprocity
The board may issue a license to a person as a behavior analyst if the person is licensed or certified by a regulatory agency of another state that imposes requirements that are substantially equivalent to those imposed by this article at an equivalent or higher practice level as determined by the board,  pays the fee prescribed by the board and meets all of the following requirements:
1. Submits a written application prescribed by the board.
2. Documents to the board's satisfaction proof of initial licensure or certification at an equivalent designation for which the applicant is seeking licensure in this state and proof that the license or certificate is current and in good standing.
3. Documents to the board's satisfaction proof that any other license or certificate issued to the applicant by another state has not been suspended or revoked. If a licensee or certificate holder has been subjected to any other disciplinary action,  the board may assess the magnitude of that action and make a decision regarding reciprocity based on this assessment.
4. Meets any other requirements prescribed by the board by rule.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.08 - Exemptions from licensure

32-2091.08.
Exemptions from licensure
A. This article does not limit the activities,  services and use of a title by the following:
1. A behavior analyst who is employed in a common school,  high school or charter school setting and who is certified to use that title by the department of education if the services or activities are a part of the duties of that person's common school,  high school or charter school employment.
2. An employee of a government agency in a subdoctorate position who uses the word " assistant"  or " associate"  after the title and who is supervised by a doctorate position employee who is licensed as a behavior analyst,  including a temporary licensee.
3. A matriculated graduate student,  or a trainee whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study,  practicum,  intensive practicum or supervised independent fieldwork. The practice under this paragraph requires direct supervision consistent with the standards set by a nationally recognized behavior analyst certification board,  as determined by the state board of psychologist examiners. A student or trainee may not claim to be a behavior analyst and must use a title that clearly indicates the person's training status,  such as " behavior analysis student"  or " behavior analysis trainee" .
4. A person who resides outside of this state and who is currently licensed or certified as a behavior analyst in that state if the activities and services conducted in this state are within the behavior analyst's customary area of practice,  do not exceed twenty days per year and are not otherwise in violation of this article and the client,  public or consumer is informed of the limited nature of these activities and services and that the behavior analyst is not licensed in this state.
5. A person in the employ of Arizona state university,  northern Arizona university,  the university of Arizona or another regionally accredited university in this state if the services are a part of the faculty duties of that person's salaried position and the person is participating in a graduate program.
6. A noncredentialed individual who delivers applied behavior analysis services under the extended authority and direction of a licensed behavior analyst. The individual may not claim to be a professional behavior analyst and must use a title indicating the person's nonprofessional status,  such as " ABA technician" ,  " behavior technician"  or " tutor" .
B. This article does not prevent a member of other recognized professions who is licensed,  certified or regulated under the laws of this state from rendering services within that person's scope of practice and code of ethics if that person does not claim to be a behavior analyst.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.10 - Right to examine and copy evidence; subpoenas; right to counsel; confidentiality

32-2091.10.
Right to examine and copy evidence;  subpoenas;  right to counsel;  confidentiality
A. In connection with an investigation conducted pursuant to this article,  at all reasonable times the board and its authorized agents may examine and copy documents,  reports,  records and other physical evidence wherever located relating to the licensee's professional competence,  unprofessional conduct or mental or physical ability to safely practice behavior analysis.
B. The board and its authorized agents may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documents and other physical evidence as prescribed in subsection A. The board may petition the superior court to enforce a subpoena.
C. Within five days of receiving a subpoena,  a person may petition the board to revoke,  limit or modify the subpoena. The board shall take this action if it determines that the evidence demanded is not relevant to the investigation. The person may petition the superior court for this relief without first petitioning the board.
D. A person appearing before the board or its authorized agents may be represented by an attorney.
E. Documents associated with an investigation are not open to the public and shall remain confidential. Documents may not be released without a court order compelling their production.
F. This section or any other provision of law making communications between a behavior analyst and client privileged does not apply to an investigation conducted pursuant to this article. The board,  its employees and its agents shall keep in confidence the names of clients whose records are reviewed during an investigation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.11 - Injunction

32-2091.11.
Injunction
A. The board may petition the superior court for an order to enjoin the following:
1. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this article from practicing behavior analysis.
2. The activities of a licensee that are an immediate threat to the public.
3. Criminal activities.
B. If the board seeks an injunction to stop the unlicensed practice of behavior analysis,  it is sufficient to charge that the respondent on a certain day in a specific county engaged in the practice of behavior analysis without a license and without being exempt from the licensure requirements of this article. It is not necessary to show specific damages or injury.
C. The issuance of an injunction does not limit the board's authority to take other action against a licensee pursuant to this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.12 - Violations; classification

32-2091.12.
Violations;  classification
A. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to engage in the practice of behavior analysis.
B. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for any person to:
1. Secure a license to practice pursuant to this article by fraud or deceit.
2. Impersonate a member of the board in order to issue a license to practice pursuant to this article.
C. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to use any combination of words,  initials and symbols that leads the public to believe the person is licensed to practice behavior analysis in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.13 - Confidential communications

32-2091.13.
Confidential communications
A. The confidential relations and communications between a client and a person who is licensed pursuant to this article,  including temporary licensees,  are placed on the same basis as those provided by law between an attorney and client. Unless the client waives the behavior analyst-client privilege in writing or in court testimony,  a behavior analyst shall not voluntarily or involuntarily divulge information that is received by reason of the confidential nature of the behavior analyst's practice. The behavior analyst shall divulge to the board information it requires in connection with any investigation,  public hearing or other proceeding. The behavior analyst-client privilege does not extend to cases in which the behavior analyst has a duty to report information as required by law.
B. The behavior analyst shall ensure that client records and communications are treated by clerical and paraprofessional staff at the same level of confidentiality and privilege required of the behavior analyst.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-2091.14 - Status as behavioral health professional

32-2091.14.
Status as behavioral health professional
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  the Arizona health care cost containment system administration shall recognize a behavior analyst who is licensed pursuant to this article as a behavioral health professional who is eligible for reimbursement of services.