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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3242 - Subpoenas from member boards or courts in member states

32-3242.
Subpoenas from member boards or courts in member states
(Conditionally Rpld.)
A subpoena issued pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 9 for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from this state shall be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction in this state according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in the court's own proceedings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3243 - Participation in compact as condition of employment; prohibition

32-3243.
Participation in compact as condition of employment;  prohibition
(Conditionally Rpld.)
An employer may not require a physician to seek licensure through the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 as a condition of initial or continued employment as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in this state. An employer may require that a physician obtain and maintain a license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in multiple states,  if the physician 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 › § 32-3244 - Open meeting requirements

32-3244.
Open meeting requirements
(Conditionally Rpld.)
If a meeting,  or a portion of a meeting,  of the interstate commission is closed pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 11,  subsection H,  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. The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in the meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken and the reasons for those actions,  including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in these minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal,  subject to release by a majority vote of the commission or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3245 - Arizona medical board; Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery; notice of commission actions; expenditure of certain monies prohibited

32-3245.
Arizona medical board;  Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery;  notice of commission actions;  expenditure of certain monies prohibited
(Conditionally Rpld.)
The Arizona medical board and the Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery:
1. Within thirty days after an interstate commission action shall post on the board's public website notice of any commission action that may affect a physician's license.
2. May not spend any monies received from physicians 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 › § 32-3246 - Conditional repeal; notification; withdrawal from compact; request for review

32-3246.
Conditional repeal;  notification;  withdrawal from compact;  request for review
(Conditionally Rpld.)
A. This article is repealed if either of the following occurs:
1. The interstate medical licensure compact commission created pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 11 issues a rule or decision that would change the scope of practice of or the definition of unprofessional conduct for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title inconsistent with title 36,  chapter 20,  article 1 or any other statute relating to abortion as defined in section 36-2151.
2. A court issues a ruling relating to the enforcement of the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 that would change the scope of practice of or the definition of unprofessional conduct for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title inconsistent with title 36,  chapter 20,  article 1 or any other statute relating to abortion as defined in section 36-2151.
B. The attorney general shall notify in writing the director of the Arizona legislative council of the date on which either of the actions described in subsection A of this section occurs.
C. The repeal of this article pursuant to this section constitutes this state's immediate withdrawal from the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241. The attorney general shall send written notification to the governor of each other state that has enacted this compact.
D. Any resident of this state or member of the legislature may request in writing that the attorney general review the actions of the interstate medical licensure compact commission or a court ruling relating to the enforcement of the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 consistent with this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3248 - Health professionals; controlled substances; initial prescriptions; limits; exceptions; definition

32-3248.
Health professionals;  controlled substances;  initial prescriptions;  limits;  exceptions;  definition
A. A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe controlled substances shall limit the initial prescription for a patient for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid to not more than a five-day supply,  except that an initial prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid following a surgical procedure is limited to not more than a fourteen-day supply.
B. Subsection A of this section does not apply to initial prescriptions if the patient:
1. Has an active oncology diagnosis.
2. Has a traumatic injury,  not including a surgical procedure.
3. Is receiving hospice care.
4. Is receiving end-of-life care.
5. Is receiving palliative care.
6. Is receiving skilled nursing facility care.
7. Is receiving treatment for burns.
8. Is receiving medication-assisted treatment for a substance use disorder.
9. Is an infant who is being weaned off opioids at the time of hospital discharge.
C. If a health professional's prescribing authority under the relevant chapter of this title for schedule II controlled substances is more restrictive than the limit specified in subsection A of this section,  the health professional's prescribing authority under the relevant chapter of this title applies.
D. An initial prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid that is written for more than a five-day supply is deemed to meet the requirements of an exemption under this section when the initial prescription is presented to the dispenser. A pharmacist is not required to verify with the prescriber whether the initial prescription complies with this section.
E. For the purposes of this section,  " initial prescription"  means a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid that has not covered any portion of the past sixty days before the date the pharmacy dispenses the current prescription as evidenced by the controlled substances prescription monitoring program's central database tracking system.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3248.02 - Health professionals; substance use or addiction continuing education

32-3248.02.
Health professionals;  substance use or addiction continuing education
A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related,  substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle. The three hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education that is approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3248.03 - Health professionals; hospitals; dispensing controlled substances; opioids; definition

32-3248.03.
Health professionals;  hospitals;  dispensing controlled substances;  opioids;  definition
A. A hospital or a health professional who is working in a hospital that is not within fifty miles of a twenty-four-hour pharmacy,  when discharging a patient with an acute illness or injury after regular pharmacy business hours,  may dispense a twelve-hour supply of a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid to the patient.
B. For the purposes of this section,  " health professional"  means a person who is licensed pursuant to chapter 7,  13,  15,  17 or 25 of this title and who holds a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3249 - Definitions

32-3249.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Board"  means a health profession regulatory board that provides licensure,  certification or registration and regulation pursuant to chapter 13,  15,  17,  19,  19.1 or 33 of this title.
2. " Database"  means the health professionals workforce database that is developed from designated database information and maintained by the department in the health care professionals workforce data repository established pursuant to title 36,  chapter 1,  article 3.
3. " Department"  means the department of health services.
4. " Designated database information" :
(a) Means information that is collected by a board pursuant to section 32-3247.01.
(b) Does not include identification materials and information required to determine qualifications of an applicant for licensure,  certification or registration.
5. " Director"  means the director of the department.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3249.01 - Designated database information; collection; transfer; confidentiality

32-3249.01.
Designated database information;  collection;  transfer;  confidentiality
A. Beginning January 2,  2021,  each board shall request from applicants for initial or renewal licensure,  certification or registration or otherwise on an annual basis the designated database information prescribed in rule by the director pursuant to section 36-104. Each board shall transfer the designated database information to the department on an annual basis.
B. To protect the privacy and security of health professionals who provide information pursuant to this section,  the information unique to the designated database that is collected pursuant to this section is confidential and is not a public record pursuant to title 39,  chapter 1,  article 2 and may be distributed,  redistributed or transferred only pursuant to subsection C of this section and title 36,  chapter 1,  article 3.
C. Each board may maintain and use but may not distribute the data collected pursuant to this section that is unique to the designated database,  except a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents may request and the health profession regulatory board may distribute designated database information collected by the health profession regulatory board,  including personally identifiable information. The university may redistribute the designated database information received from the board only if both of the following apply:
1. The data is deidentified pursuant to the published standards of the United States department of health and human services.
2. The data is incorporated in research and analysis by the university that is generated using the data.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3252 - Board of behavioral health examiners; appointment; qualifications; terms; compensation; immunity; training program

32-3252.
Board of behavioral health examiners;  appointment;  qualifications;  terms;  compensation;  immunity;  training program
A. The board of behavioral health examiners is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor:
1. The following professional members:
(a) Two members who are licensed in social work pursuant to this chapter,  at least one of whom is a licensed clinical social worker.
(b) Two members who are licensed in counseling pursuant to this chapter,  at least one of whom is a licensed professional counselor.
(c) Two members who are licensed in marriage and family therapy pursuant to this chapter,  at least one of whom is a licensed marriage and family therapist.
(d) Two members who are licensed in substance abuse counseling pursuant to this chapter,  at least one of whom is a licensed independent substance abuse counselor.
2. Four public members.
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 professional board member shall:
1. Be a resident of this state for not less than one year before appointment.
2. Be an active licensee in good standing.
3. Have at least five years of experience in an area of behavioral health licensed pursuant to this chapter.
D. Each public member shall:
1. Be a resident of this state for not less than one year before appointment.
2. Be at least twenty-one years of age.
3. Not be licensed or eligible for licensure pursuant to this chapter unless the public member has been retired from active practice for at least five years.
4. Not currently have a substantial financial interest in an entity that directly provides behavioral health services.
5. Not have a household member who is licensed or eligible for licensure pursuant to this chapter unless the household member has been retired from active practice for at least five years.
E. The term of office of board members is three years to begin and end on the third Monday in January. A member shall not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
F. The board shall annually elect a chairman and secretary-treasurer from its membership.
G. Board members are eligible to receive compensation of not more than eighty-five dollars for each day actually and necessarily spent in the performance of their duties.
H. Board members and personnel 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.
I. Each board member must complete a twelve-hour training program that emphasizes responsibilities for administrative management,  licensure,  judicial processes and temperament within one year after appointment to the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3254 - Board of behavioral health examiners fund

32-3254.
Board of behavioral health examiners fund
A. A board of behavioral health examiners fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies received by the board in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of behavioral health examiners fund.
B. All monies deposited in the board of behavioral health examiners fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3255 - Executive director; compensation; duties

32-3255.
Executive director;  compensation;  duties
A. On or after January 31,  2014 and subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The executive director is eligible to receive compensation set by the board within the range determined under section 38-611.
B. The executive director shall:
1. Perform the administrative duties of the board.
2. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ personnel as the executive director deems necessary,  including professional consultants and agents necessary to conduct investigations. An investigator must complete a nationally recognized investigator training program within one year after the date of hire. Until the investigator completes this training program,  the investigator must work under the supervision of an investigator who has completed a training program.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3256 - Executive director; complaints; dismissal; review

32-3256.
Executive director;  complaints;  dismissal;  review
A. If delegated by the board,  the executive director may dismiss a complaint if the investigative staff's review indicates that the complaint is without merit and that dismissal is appropriate.
B. At each regularly scheduled board meeting,  the executive director shall provide to the board a list of each complaint the executive director dismissed pursuant to subsection A of this section since the last board meeting.
C. A person who is aggrieved by an action taken by the executive director pursuant to subsection A of this section may file a written request that the board review that action. The request must be filed within thirty-five days after that person is provided written notification of the executive director's action. At the next regular board meeting,  the board shall review the executive director's action and,  on review,  shall approve,  modify or reject the executive director's action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3257 - Written notifications and communications; methods of transmission

32-3257.
Written notifications and communications;  methods of transmission
For the purposes of this chapter,  notifications or communications required to be written or in writing may be transmitted or received by mail,  electronic transmission,  facsimile transmission or hand delivery and shall not be transmitted or received orally.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3272 - Fees

32-3272.
Fees
A. For issuance of a license pursuant to this chapter,  including application fees,  the board shall establish and charge reasonable fees not to exceed five hundred dollars.
B. For renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter,  the board shall establish and charge reasonable fees not to exceed five hundred dollars. The board shall not increase fees pursuant to this subsection more than twenty-five dollars each year.
C. The board by rule may adopt a fee for applications for approval of educational curricula pursuant to section 32-3253,  subsection A,  paragraph 14.
D. The board shall establish fees to produce monies that approximate the cost of maintaining the board.
E. The board shall waive the application fee for an independent level license if an applicant has paid the fee for an initial or renewal associate level license in this state and within ninety days after payment of the fee the applicant applies for an independent level license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3273 - License renewal; continuing education

32-3273.
License renewal;  continuing education
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a license issued pursuant to this chapter is renewable every two years by paying the renewal fee prescribed by the board and submitting documentation prescribed by the board by rule of completion of relevant continuing education experience as determined by the board during the previous twenty-four-month period.
B. The board shall send notice in writing of required relevant continuing education experience to each licensee at least ninety days before the renewal date.
C. A licensee must satisfy the continuing education requirements that are prescribed by the board by rule and that are designed to provide the necessary understanding of ethics,  cultural competency,  current developments,  skills,  procedures and treatments related to behavioral health and to ensure the continuing competence of licensees. The board shall adopt rules to prescribe the manner of documenting compliance with this subsection.
D. At the request of a licensee who has been issued two or more licenses,  the board shall establish the same renewal dates for those licenses. The board may prorate any fees due as necessary to synchronize the dates.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3274 - Licensure by endorsement

32-3274.
Licensure by endorsement
A. The board may issue a license by endorsement to a person in that person's behavioral health discipline if the person is licensed or certified by the regulatory agency of one or more other states or federal jurisdictions at a substantially 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. The person is currently licensed or certified in behavioral health by the regulatory agency of one or more other states or federal jurisdictions and each license or certification is current and in good standing.
2. The person has been licensed or certified for at least three years in one or more jurisdictions in the discipline and practice level for which an application is submitted. The practice level of the jurisdictions must be substantially equivalent,  as determined by the board,  to the practice level for which the application is submitted.
3. The person meets the basic requirements for licensure prescribed by section 32-3275.
4. The person submits to the board all of the following:
(a) A listing of every jurisdiction in the United States in which the person has been licensed or certified in the practice of behavioral health and any disciplinary action taken by any regulatory agency or any instance in which a license has been surrendered in lieu of discipline.
(b) Verification of licensure or certification from every jurisdiction in which the person is licensed or certified for the discipline and practice level for which the person applies.
(c) Any other procedural application requirements adopted by the board in rule.
B. In addition to the requirements of subsection A of this section,  a person seeking license by endorsement for the following practice levels must have earned a master's or higher degree in the applicable field of practice granted by a regionally accredited college or university:
1. Licensed clinical social worker.
2. Licensed professional counselor.
3. Licensed marriage and family therapist.
4. Licensed independent substance abuse counselor.
C. Except for licenses by endorsement issued in the practice levels prescribed in subsection B of this section,  a person issued a license pursuant to this section shall practice behavioral health only under the direct supervision of a licensee.
D. The board by rule may prescribe a procedure to issue licenses pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3276 - Notice of address and telephone number changes; penalties

32-3276.
Notice of address and telephone number changes;  penalties
A. A licensee must provide the board with the licensee's current home address and telephone number and office address and telephone number and promptly and in writing inform the board of any change in this information.
B. The board may assess the costs it incurs in locating a licensee and impose a penalty of not to exceed one hundred dollars against a licensee who does not notify the board pursuant to subsection A of this section within thirty days after the change of address or telephone number.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3277 - Expired licenses; reinstatement

32-3277.
Expired licenses;  reinstatement
A. A person who does not renew a license is ineligible to practice pursuant to this chapter.
B. The board may reinstate an expired license if the person submits an application for reinstatement within ninety days after the expiration of the license. The application must document to the board's satisfaction that the applicant has met the renewal requirements prescribed by this chapter and include a late renewal penalty prescribed by the board by rule.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3278 - Inactive license

32-3278.
Inactive license
A. The board by rule may establish procedures for a licensee to delay renewal of the license for good cause and to place the licensee on inactive status. A person on inactive status shall not practice behavioral health or claim to be a licensee.
B. A licensee on inactive status may request reinstatement of the license to active status by submitting a license renewal application.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3279 - Probationary and temporary licenses

32-3279.
Probationary and temporary licenses
A. If an applicant does not meet the basic requirements for licensure prescribed in section 32-3275,  the board may issue a probationary license that is subject to any of the following:
1. A requirement that the licensee's practice be supervised.
2. A restriction on the licensee's practice.
3. A requirement that the licensee begin or continue medical or psychiatric treatment.
4. A requirement that the licensee participate in a specified rehabilitation program.
5. A requirement that the licensee abstain from alcohol and other drugs.
B. If the board offers a probationary license,  the board shall notify the applicant in writing of the:
1. Applicant's specific deficiencies.
2. Probationary period.
3. Applicant's right to reject the terms of probation.
4. Applicant's right to a hearing on the board's denial of the application.
C. The board by rule may prescribe a procedure to issue temporary licenses. At a minimum,  these rules must include the following provisions:
1. A person issued a temporary license may practice behavioral health only under the direct supervision of a licensee.
2. A temporary license expires on the date specified by the board and not more than one year after the date of issuance.
3. A temporary license may contain restrictions as to time,  place and supervision that the board deems appropriate.
4. The board may summarily revoke a temporary license without a hearing.
5. The board's denial of a licensure application terminates a temporary license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3280 - Fingerprinting

32-3280.
Fingerprinting
A. An applicant for licensure under this article other than for a temporary license must submit a full set of fingerprints to the board,  at the applicant's own expense,  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.
B. The board shall waive the records check required in subsection A of this section for an applicant who provides evidence acceptable to the board that the applicant holds a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the department of public safety.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3283 - Confidential relationship; privileged communications; clients with legal guardians; treatment decisions

32-3283.
Confidential relationship;  privileged communications;  clients with legal guardians;  treatment decisions
A. The confidential relationship between a client and a licensee,  including a temporary licensee,  is the same as between an attorney and a client. Unless a client waives this privilege in writing or in court testimony,  a licensee shall not voluntarily or involuntarily divulge information that is received by reason of the confidential nature of the behavioral health professional-client relationship.
B. A licensee shall divulge to the board information the board requires in connection with any investigation,  public hearing or other proceeding.
C. The behavioral health professional-client privilege does not extend to cases in which the behavioral health professional has a duty to:
1. Inform victims and appropriate authorities that a client's condition indicates a clear and imminent danger to the client or others pursuant to this chapter.
2. Report information as required by law.
D. A client's legal guardian may make treatment decisions on behalf of the client,  except that the client receiving services is the decision maker for issues:
1. That directly affect the client's physical or emotional safety,  such as sexual or other exploitative relationships.
2. That the guardian agrees to specifically reserve to the client.
3. Where the right to seek behavioral health services without parental or guardian consent is established by state or federal law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3284 - Cease and desist orders; injunctions

32-3284.
Cease and desist orders;  injunctions
A. The board may issue a cease and desist order or request that an injunction be issued by the superior court to stop a person from engaging in the unauthorized practice of behavioral health or from violating or threatening to violate a statute,  rule or order that the board has issued or is empowered to enforce. If the board seeks an injunction to stop the unauthorized practice of behavioral health,  it is sufficient to charge that the respondent on a day certain in a named county engaged in the practice of behavioral health without a license and without being exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter. It is not necessary to show specific damages or injury. The cease and desist order must state the reason for its issuance and give notice of the person's right to request a hearing under applicable procedures prescribed in title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
B. Violation of an injunction shall be punished as for contempt of court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3286 - Unlawful practice; unlawful use of title; violations; classification; civil penalty; exception

32-3286.
Unlawful practice;  unlawful use of title;  violations;  classification;  civil penalty;  exception
A. Except as prescribed in section 32-3271,  a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not engage in the practice of behavioral health.
B. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use any of the following designations or any other designation that indicates licensure status,  including abbreviations,  or claim to be licensed pursuant to this chapter:
1. Licensed professional counselor.
2. Licensed associate counselor.
3. Licensed marriage and family therapist.
4. Licensed associate marriage and family therapist.
5. Licensed clinical social worker.
6. Licensed master social worker.
7. Licensed baccalaureate social worker.
8. Licensed independent substance abuse counselor.
9. Licensed associate substance abuse counselor.
10. Licensed substance abuse technician.
C. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter and who practices or attempts to practice or who holds himself out as being trained and authorized to practice behavioral health,  including diagnosing or treating any mental ailment,  disease or disorder or other mental condition of any person,  without being authorized by law to perform the act is engaging in the unauthorized practice of behavioral health,  is in violation of this chapter,  is guilty of a class 6 felony and is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each offense.
D. A person who conspires with or aids and abets another to commit any act described in subsection C of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony and is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each offense.
E. The board shall notify the department of health services if a licensed health care institution employs or contracts with a person who is investigated pursuant to this section.
F. Each day that a violation is committed constitutes a separate offense.
G. All fees received for services described in this section shall be refunded by the person found guilty pursuant to this section.
H. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section and based on circumstances presented to the board,  the board may sanction a person's failure to timely renew a license while continuing to engage in the practice of behavioral health as an administrative violation rather than as a violation of this section or grounds for unprofessional conduct and may impose a civil penalty of not more than $500. The board shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  monies collected pursuant to this subsection in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3291 - Licensed baccalaureate social worker; licensure; qualifications; supervision

32-3291.
Licensed baccalaureate social worker;  licensure;  qualifications;  supervision
A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of social work as a licensed baccalaureate social worker shall:
1. Furnish documentation as prescribed by the board by rule that the person has earned a baccalaureate degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the council on social work education or a degree from a foreign school based on a program of study that the board determines is substantially equivalent.
2. Pass an examination approved by the board.
B. A licensed baccalaureate social worker shall only engage in clinical practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3292 - Licensed master social worker; licensure; qualifications; supervision

32-3292.
Licensed master social worker;  licensure;  qualifications;  supervision
A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of social work as a licensed master social worker shall:
1. Furnish documentation satisfactory to the board that the person has earned a master's or higher degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the council on social work education or a degree from a foreign school based on a program of study that the board determines is substantially equivalent.
2. Pass an examination approved by the board.
B. A licensed master social worker shall only engage in clinical practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3293 - Licensed clinical social worker; licensure; qualifications

32-3293.
Licensed clinical social worker;  licensure;  qualifications
A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of social work as a licensed clinical social worker shall:
1. Furnish documentation as prescribed by the board by rule that the person has:
(a) Earned a master's or higher degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the council on social work education or a degree from a foreign school based on a program of study that the board determines is substantially equivalent.
(b) Received at least twenty-four months of post-master's degree experience in the practice of clinical social work under supervision that includes at least one thousand six hundred hours of direct client contact that meets the requirements prescribed by the board by rule. For clinical supervision,  at least one hundred hours of experience must be as prescribed by the board by rule. For direct client contact hours,  not more than four hundred hours may be in psychoeducation.
2. Provide documentation on a board-approved form completed by the person's supervisor attesting that the person both:
(a) Was observed during supervised hours to have demonstrated satisfactory competency in clinical documentation,  consultation,  collaboration and coordination of care related to clients to whom the person provided direct care.
(b) Has a rating of at least satisfactory in overall performance.
3. Pass an examination approved by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3303 - Licensed associate counselor; licensure; requirements; supervision

32-3303.
Licensed associate counselor;  licensure;  requirements;  supervision
A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of professional counseling as a licensed associate counselor shall satisfy the requirements of section 32-3301,  subsections B,  H and I and pass an examination approved by the board.
B. A licensed associate counselor shall only practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3311 - Licensed marriage and family therapist; licensure; qualifications

32-3311.
Licensed marriage and family therapist;  licensure;  qualifications
A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy as a licensed marriage and family therapist shall furnish documentation as prescribed by the board by rule that the person has:
1. Earned a master's or doctoral degree in behavioral science,  including,  but not limited to,  marriage and family therapy,  psychology,  sociology,  counseling and social work,  granted by a regionally accredited college or university in a program accredited by the commission on accreditation for marriage and family therapy education or a degree based on a program of study that the board determines is substantially equivalent.
2. Completed one thousand six hundred hours of post-master's degree experience in at least twenty-four months in the practice of marriage and family therapy under supervision that meets the requirements prescribed by the board by rule. For the direct client contact hours,  not more than four hundred hours may be in psychoeducation. The one thousand six hundred hours must consist of direct client contact and include at least one thousand hours of clinical experience with couples and families and at least one hundred hours of clinical supervision as prescribed by the board by rule.
3. Passed an examination approved by the board.
4. Provided an attestation from the person's supervisor on a board-approved form that the person both:
(a) Was observed during supervised hours to have demonstrated satisfactory competency in clinical documentation,  consultation,  collaboration and coordination of care related to clients to whom the person provided direct care.
(b) Has a rating of at least satisfactory in overall performance.
B. The curriculum for the master's or doctoral degree in behavioral science accepted by the board pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section shall include a specified number of graduate courses as prescribed by the board by rule and shall be consistent with national standards of marriage and family therapy. Part of this course of study may be taken in a post-master's degree program as approved by the board.
C. The one thousand hours of clinical experience required by subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section may include one year in an approved marriage and family doctoral internship program.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3313 - Licensed associate marriage and family therapist; licensure; requirements; supervision

32-3313.
Licensed associate marriage and family therapist;  licensure;  requirements;  supervision
A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy as a licensed associate marriage and family therapist shall satisfy the requirements of section 32-3311,  subsection A,  paragraphs 1 and 3 and subsection B.
B. A licensed associate marriage and family therapist shall only practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3402 - Board of occupational therapy examiners; members; qualifications; terms; compensation; civil immunity

32-3402.
Board of occupational therapy examiners;  members;  qualifications;  terms;  compensation;  civil immunity
A. The board of occupational therapy examiners is established and consists of five members appointed by the governor. Each board member shall be a resident of the state at the time of appointment. The governor shall appoint two persons who are not engaged,  directly or indirectly,  in the provision of health care services to serve as public members. The other three members shall have at least three years of experience in occupational therapy or teaching in an accredited occupational therapy education program in this state immediately before appointment and shall be licensed under this chapter. The governor may select board members from a list of licensees submitted by the Arizona occupational therapy association,  inc. or any other appropriate organization.
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. The term of office of board members is three years to begin and end on the third Monday in January. A member shall not serve more than two consecutive terms.
D. The board,  at its first regular meeting after the start of each calendar year and as necessary,  shall elect a chairperson and other officers from among its members. The board shall meet at least once each quarter in compliance with the open meeting requirements of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1 and shall keep an official record of these meetings. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson or the written request of any two board members. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
E. Each member of the board is eligible to receive compensation in the amount of one hundred dollars for each regular or special board meeting the member attends and is eligible for reimbursement for all expenses necessarily and properly incurred in attending board meetings.
F. A board member is immune from civil liability for any actions that are within the scope of the board member's duties if they are taken without malice and in the reasonable belief that they are warranted by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3403 - Executive director; personnel; duties; compensation

32-3403.
Executive director;  personnel;  duties;  compensation
A. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board may employ and discharge an executive director and other officers and employees as it deems necessary and designate their duties. Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
B. The executive director shall:
1. Issue and document licenses approved by the board.
2. Keep a record of the status of licenses and licensees.
3. Keep a record of the status of applicants,  including those whose applications are denied.
4. Perform tasks and duties assigned by the board.
5. Collect fees and maintain accounting records according to generally accepted accounting principles.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3404 - Powers and duties; commissioners; committees

32-3404.
Powers and duties;  commissioners;  committees
A. The board shall:
1. Administer,  coordinate and enforce this chapter.
2. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants.
3. Prescribe examination requirements for licensure.
4. Adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
5. Conduct informal meetings,  formal interviews and hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to carry out its functions.
6. Prescribe educational programs required for licensure pursuant to this chapter.
B. The board may:
1. Appoint commissioners to assist in the performance of its duties.
2. Report any violations of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter to a county attorney,  the attorney general,  a federal agency or a state or national organization.
3. Establish committees to assist in carrying out its duties for a time prescribed by the board. The board may require a committee appointed pursuant to this paragraph to make regular reports to the board.
C. Commissioners appointed pursuant to subsection B,  paragraph 1 of this section shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses that they incur in the performance of their duties.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3405 - Occupational therapy fund; deposit of receipts by board

32-3405.
Occupational therapy fund;  deposit of receipts by board
A. The occupational therapy fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  civil penalties imposed under section 32-3442,  subsection K shall be deposited in the state general fund. The board shall deposit ten per cent of all other monies collected under this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the occupational therapy fund. Monies in the occupational therapy fund may be used by the board for payment of all necessary board expenses,  including compensation and expenses of board members and board staff on claims approved by the board.
B. Monies deposited in the occupational therapy fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 32 - Professions and Occupations › § 32-3421 - Practicing without a license; prohibition; use of titles

32-3421.
Practicing without a license;  prohibition;  use of titles
A. Except as provided by section 32-3422,  a person shall not do any of the following in this state unless licensed pursuant to this chapter:
1. Practice or assist in the practice of occupational therapy.
2. Claim to be an occupational therapist,  an occupational therapy assistant or a provider of occupational therapy services.
3. Render occupational therapy services.
B. A person shall not use any of the following titles,  or any letters,  abbreviations or insignia of these titles,  in connection with that person's name or place of business unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter:
1. Occupational therapist.
2. Licensed occupational therapist.
3. Occupational therapist registered.
4. Occupational therapy assistant.
5. Licensed occupational therapy assistant.
6. Certified occupational therapy assistant.