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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1939 - Civil penalties; enforcement

36-1939.
Civil penalties;  enforcement
A. The director may impose a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.
B. The attorney general and the county attorney may bring an action in the name of this state to enforce civil penalties imposed pursuant to this section. Actions shall be brought in the superior court in the county where the violation occurs.
C. The director may impose penalties assessed pursuant to this section in addition to other penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter.
D. All monies collected from civil penalties collected for violation of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1940.01 - Speech-language pathologist; licensure requirements

36-1940.01.
Speech-language pathologist;  licensure requirements
A. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist shall:
1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as prescribed by section 36-1908.
2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the director that the applicant has:
(a) A master's degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
(b) Completed a supervised clinical practicum in speech-language pathology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state's universities.
(c) Completed postgraduate professional experience in the field of speech-language pathology approved by the director.
3. Pass an examination pursuant to section 36-1902,  subsection G.
4. Not have had a license revoked or suspended by a state within the preceding two years and not be presently ineligible for licensure in any state because of a prior revocation or suspension.
B. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist whose practice is limited to providing services to pupils under the authority of a local education agency or state-supported institution shall:
1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as provided by section 36-1908.
2. Submit proof of an employee or contractor relationship with a local education agency or a state-supported institution.
3. Hold a certificate in speech and language therapy awarded by the state board of education.
C. The director shall adopt rules prescribing criteria for approved postgraduate professional experience.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1940.02 - Waiver of licensure and examination requirements

36-1940.02.
Waiver of licensure and examination requirements
A. The advisory committee appointed under section 36-1902 may recommend to the director a waiver of the educational requirements of sections 36-1940 and 36-1940.01 if an applicant submits proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant received professional education in another country equivalent to the education and practicum requirements of this article.
B. The department shall waive the examination requirements of section 36-1940.01 under either of the following conditions:
1. The applicant presents proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is currently licensed in a state,  district or territory of this country that has standards that are at least equivalent to those of this state.
2. The applicant holds a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology from a nationally recognized speech-language hearing association approved by the department in the field for which the applicant is applying for licensure.
C. The department shall waive the education and clinical rotation requirements of section 36-1940 if an applicant submits proof satisfactory to the director that the applicant either:
1. Is currently licensed in a state that has standards that are at least equivalent to those of this state.
2. Has a master's degree in audiology that was awarded by an accredited program before December 31,  2007 and has completed postgraduate professional experience in audiology as approved by the director.
D. The department shall waive the audiology examination requirements of section 36-1940 if either:
1. The applicant presents proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is currently licensed and practicing audiology in this state or in another state that has standards that are at least equivalent to those of this state.
2. The applicant presents proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is currently practicing audiology under the authority and supervision of an agency of the United States government or of another board,  agency or department of another state and holds a certificate in audiology from a recognized credentialing body approved by the director.
E. The department shall waive the hearing aid dispensing examination requirements of section 36-1940 if:
1. The applicant presents proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant holds a current license that includes dispensing and that is issued by another state that has standards that are at least equivalent to those of this state.
2. The applicant passes an examination approved by the director in jurisprudence and ethics related to this chapter within six months after initial licensure. The director shall offer the examination at least four times each calendar year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1940.03 - Temporary licenses

36-1940.03.
Temporary licenses
A. The department shall issue a temporary license to a person who does not meet the professional experience requirement of section 36-1940.01 if the applicant meets the other requirements of that section and:
1. Includes with the application a plan for meeting the postgraduate professional experience.
2. Submits a fee prescribed by section 36-1908.
B. A person may renew a temporary license only once.
C. A person issued a temporary license shall practice only under the supervision of a person who is fully licensed by this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1941 - Definitions

36-1941.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Commission"  means the commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing.
2. " Deaf"  means a person who cannot generally understand speech sounds with or without a hearing aid when in optimal listening conditions.
3. " Deafblind"  means a person who is deaf or hard of hearing,  who has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective lenses,  or a field defect such that the peripheral diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than twenty degrees,  or a progressive visual loss having a prognosis leading to one or both of these conditions,  and for whom the combination of the hearing and vision loss described affects the person's ability to communicate and receive environmental information both visually and auditorily.
4. " Hard of hearing"  means a person who has a degree of hearing loss greater than 40dB PTA-2,  but less than 85dB PTA-2,  in the better ear.
5. " Interpreting"  means translating or transliterating English concepts to any necessary specialized vocabulary used by a consumer or translating a consumer specialized vocabulary to English concepts.
6. " Necessary specialized vocabulary"  includes American sign language,  English based sign language,  cued speech and oral interpreting.
7. " PTA-2"  means the average of hearing levels at one thousand,  two thousand and four thousand Hz.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1942 - Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing

36-1942.
Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing
A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor:
1. One member who is selected from the department of economic security.
2. One member who is selected from the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind at Tucson or the Phoenix day school for the deaf.
3. One member who is a dispensing clinical audiologist licensed pursuant to chapter 17 of this title.
4. One member who is a hearing aid dispenser licensed pursuant to chapter 17 of this title.
5. Four members who are deaf persons.
6. One member who is a licensed sign language interpreter.
7. One member who is a parent of a deaf person.
8. Four members who are hard of hearing.
B. Commission members serve three years and may be reappointed once. The governor may remove a commission member for cause.
C. The commission shall meet at least four times a year at the call of the chairman,  who shall be selected by the commission from among its membership.
D. Members of the commission are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1943 - Executive director; duties

36-1943.
Executive director;  duties
A. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the commission shall appoint an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the commission. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the commission may employ other employees as necessary,  determine their compensation pursuant to section 38-611 and prescribe their powers and duties. With the approval of the commission,  the executive director may contract for professional,  technical and clerical services necessary to carry out functions of the commission.
B. The executive director shall be a trained professional experienced in problems of the deaf and the hard of hearing and skilled in the use of manual communication,  commonly referred to as sign language,  and may be either a deaf person,  a person who is hard of hearing or a person with normal hearing. The executive director shall assist the commission to implement its programs and activities and to implement this chapter. The executive director shall not be a commission member. The executive director is eligible to receive compensation set by the commission within the range determined pursuant to section 38-611.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1944 - Duties

36-1944.
Duties
The commission shall act as a bureau of information to the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind,  state agencies and institutions providing services to the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind,  local agencies of government and other public or private community agencies and programs. In this capacity,  the commission shall:
1. Inform the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind of the availability of the programs and activities of the commission and other services available for the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind at all levels of government.
2. Develop and foster a framework for consultation and cooperation with the rehabilitation services bureau of the department of economic security and with all institutions represented on the commission.
3. Study issues relating to the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind,  review the administration and operation of the various programs for the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind in this state and make recommendations concerning these problems and programs to the several agencies and institutions represented on the commission as it deems necessary.
4. Submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature concerning its findings and recommendations.
5. Review the problems of the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind as they relate to the need for effective and appropriate auxiliary aids in public places.
6. Review and compile information on the development of acoustical technology for the hard of hearing and advocate the use of this technology if it deems appropriate.
7. Make recommendations to state agencies,  political subdivisions and institutions on how to meet the needs of the deaf,  the hard of hearing and the deafblind.
8. Make recommendations to the legislature regarding statutory changes needed:
(a) To develop and support statewide newborn child hearing loss screening programs.
(b) To develop and update assessment standards that optimize the language acquisition and literacy development of deaf and hard of hearing newborns,  infants and children.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1945 - Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund; gifts and donations; annual report

36-1945.
Commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund;  gifts and donations;  annual report
A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund is established consisting of fees,  penalties and any legislative appropriations. The commission shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation.
B. The commission may accept and spend federal monies and private grants,  gifts,  contributions and devises to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. These monies do not revert to the state general fund at the end of a fiscal year.
C. The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor on all monies accepted by the commission pursuant to subsection B,  the names of the donors and the respective amounts contributed and the amount of all disbursements from the fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1946 - Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure

36-1946.
Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing;  certification;  licensure
The commission shall:
1. Adopt rules necessary to achieve the purposes of section 12-242.
2. By rule,  classify interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing based on the level of interpreting skills acquired by that person.
3. By rule,  establish standards and procedures for the qualification and licensure of each classification of interpreters.
4. Help establish partnerships with colleges and universities in this state to provide interpreter and support service provider training and degree programs.
5. By rule,  establish standards and procedures to certify sign language teachers to teach American sign language.
6. Beginning on September 1,  2007,  license interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1947 - Telecommunication devices for the deaf and the hearing and speech impaired; fund

36-1947.
Telecommunication devices for the deaf and the hearing and speech impaired;  fund
A. The commission shall establish and administer a statewide program to purchase,  repair and distribute telecommunication devices to residents of this state who are deaf or severely hearing or speech impaired and establish a dual party relay system making all phases of public telephone service available to persons who are deaf or severely hearing or speech impaired.
B. The commission may adopt administrative procedures,  rules,  criteria and forms to establish and administer the telecommunication device program under this section.
C. Telecommunication devices furnished by the commission under this section remain the property of this state. A person who receives a telecommunication device from the commission under this section is liable for the loss of or damage to the device. The commission may impose a civil penalty against the person in an amount equal to the cost of the device or the amount of damage done to the device. If a person objects to the imposition of a civil penalty,  the commission shall conduct a hearing as prescribed in title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. Monies collected by the commission under this subsection shall be deposited in the telecommunication fund for the deaf established by subsection D of this section.
D. The telecommunication fund for the deaf is established. The commission shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund shall be derived from the telecommunication services excise tax revenues distributed pursuant to section 42-5252,  subsection B. Interest accruing to the fund shall be deposited in the fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Subject to legislative appropriation,  the commission shall use fund monies to purchase and repair telecommunication devices,  to administer the program established by this section and for the operating costs of the commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1971 - Licensure; acts and persons not affected

36-1971.
Licensure;  acts and persons not affected
A. A person shall not practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing without a license issued pursuant to this article. The licensure requirements of this article also apply to interpreters who provide services for legal proceedings as prescribed in section 12-242.
B. The commission by rule shall prescribe education,  examination and work history requirements for the following three categories of licenses:
1. Legal.
2. Generalist.
3. Provisional.
C. This article does not apply to:
1. An interpreter who works in this state for less than twenty days if that person registers with the commission to provide interpreting services in nonlegal situations.
2. An interpreter who provides interpreting services at religious activities.
3. An interpreter who provides interpreting services on an emergency basis if the delay necessary to obtain a licensed interpreter is likely to cause injury or loss to the consumer.
4. An interpreter who works without compensation in nonlegal situations.
5. An interpreter who works in a school in this state pursuant to the individual education plan of a deaf or hard of hearing pupil. The qualifications of an interpreter working in a school in this state shall be determined by the individualized education program team. A school district shall inform a parent or guardian of a deaf or hard of hearing pupil of the parent or guardian's right to request a licensed interpreter.
6. Activities and services of an interpreter intern or student in training if both of the following are true:
(a) The interpreter is enrolled in a program of study in interpreting at an accredited institution of higher learning.
(b) The interpreter works under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to this article as part of a supervised program of study and is identified to all consumers as an interpreter intern or student in training.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1972 - Use of title; prohibited acts; violation; classification

36-1972.
Use of title;  prohibited acts;  violation;  classification
A. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this article shall not:
1. Use any title,  abbreviation,  words,  letters,  signs or figures to indicate that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing.
3. Use another person's license.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1973 - Qualifications for licensure

36-1973.
Qualifications for licensure
A. To receive a license to practice as an interpreter pursuant to this article a person shall submit an application and application fee as prescribed by the commission.
B. The applicant shall document to the commission's satisfaction that the applicant has successfully completed the education,  examination and work history requirements for the specific category of license for which the licensee is applying.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1974 - Issuance and renewal of license; continuing education

36-1974.
Issuance and renewal of license;  continuing education
A. The executive director shall issue a license if the applicant has satisfied all of the requirements for licensure under this article.
B. A license issued pursuant to this article is subject to renewal one year after the date it was issued and terminates thirty days after the renewal date unless it is renewed.
C. Each licensee shall renew the license not earlier than sixty days before and not later than thirty days after the license expires by submitting the renewal fee and a completed renewal form. A licensee who does not renew a license as required by this article must also pay a penalty fee as prescribed by the commission for late renewal. A person who practices interpreting in this state after that person's license has expired is in violation of this article.
D. A person whose license terminates shall submit an application and application fee as an original applicant for licensure.
E. The commission by rule may prescribe continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1975 - Denial of licensure

36-1975.
Denial of licensure
The commission may refuse to issue or renew a license if the commission finds that any of the following is true:
1. The applicant committed fraud or misrepresentation in applying for a license in this state or another state.
2. The applicant was convicted of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude.
3. The applicant does not meet minimum qualifications as prescribed by this article.
4. The applicant was adjudicated insane or incompetent.
5. The applicant engaged in fraud,  dishonesty or corruption on a certification examination in another state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1976 - Revocation or suspension of license

36-1976.
Revocation or suspension of license
A. The commission may revoke or suspend a license issued under this article,  place a licensee on probation,  issue a reprimand or impose a civil penalty for any of the following reasons:
1. Unprofessional conduct.
2. A violation of this article.
3. Gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of duties.
4. Fraud,  dishonesty or corruption.
5. Inability to perform the duties of an interpreter at a level of skill that is required by the commission.
6. Conviction of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude.
7. Failing to meet minimum qualifications as prescribed by this article.
8. Adjudication of insanity or incompetency.
B. Before it takes disciplinary action pursuant to this section,  the commission shall give a licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to its rules.
C. The commission may issue subpoenas,  examine witnesses and administer oaths pursuant to a hearing held under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1977 - Right to examine and copy evidence

36-1977.
Right to examine and copy evidence
In connection with a commission investigation conducted pursuant to section 36-1976,  the commission at all reasonable times has the right to examine and copy any documents,  reports,  records or other physical evidence of any person being investigated or reports,  records and any other documents maintained by and in the possession of any public or private agency if the commission believes this information is related to unprofessional conduct or the mental or physical ability of a licensee to practice pursuant to this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-1978 - Injunctive relief; bond; service of process

36-1978.
Injunctive relief;  bond;  service of process
A. In addition to all other available remedies,  if the commission has any reason to believe that a person has violated this article or a commission rule,  the commission through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may apply to the superior court in that county for an injunction restraining that person from engaging in the violation.
B. The court shall issue a temporary restraining order,  a preliminary injunction or a permanent injunction without requiring the commission to post a bond.
C. Service of process may be on the defendant in any county of this state where the defendant is found.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2003 - Powers and duties

36-2003.
Powers and duties
A. The Arizona health care cost containment system administration may:
1. Accept grants,  matching funds and direct payments from public or private agencies for the conduct of programs and activities.
2. Make contracts and incur obligations as are reasonably necessary to perform the duties and functions of addictive behavior services.
3. Employ and specify the duties of administrative,  secretarial and clerical assistants,  and contract for services of outside consultants,  advisors and aides as are necessary to perform such duties and functions.
4. Use funds,  facilities and services to provide matching contributions under federal or other programs that further the objectives and programs of the administration.
5. Make such rules as are necessary or desirable to carry out assigned responsibilities.
6. Provide for appropriate programs of treatment and rehabilitation consisting of halfway house treatment centers,  detoxification centers,  recovery centers and inpatient and outpatient and traveling clinics.
B. The Arizona health care cost containment system administration shall:
1. Provide for and implement a uniform training and educational program for persons who are associated with control of alcohol abuse and drug abuse,  prevention,  rehabilitation,  treatment or enforcement. Only for the purpose of funding such training and educational programs,  " alcohol abuse"  and " drug abuse"  shall be considered to be one and the same.
2. Formulate policies,  plans and programs designed to effectuate the purposes of this article.
3. Stimulate and encourage all local,  state,  regional and federal governmental agencies,  and all private persons and enterprises that have similar and related objectives and purposes,  and cooperate with such agencies,  persons and enterprises and correlate Arizona health care cost containment system plans,  programs and operations with those of such agencies,  persons and enterprises.
4. Conduct research on the administration's own initiative or at the request of the governor,  the legislature or state or local agencies pertaining to any of the section objectives.
5. Provide information and advice on request by local,  state and federal agencies and by private citizens and business enterprises on matters within the scope of section activities.
6. Advise with and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature on all matters concerning the administration's objectives.
7. Provide for an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of state and local services in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse prevention,  treatment,  rehabilitation,  education and enforcement.
8. Evaluate and make recommendations on improving the coordination and cooperation between state and local agencies and programs for prevention,  treatment,  rehabilitation,  enforcement and other areas of control of drug abuse and alcohol abuse.
9. Prepare a state plan or state plans to discharge assigned responsibilities. The plan or plans shall include programs for alcohol abuse control and drug abuse control.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2005 - Substance abuse services fund; purpose; administration

36-2005.
Substance abuse services fund;  purpose;  administration
A. The substance abuse services fund is established. The fund shall consist of monies collected pursuant to section 12-116.02 and distributed pursuant to section 36-2219.01.
B. Subject to legislative appropriation,  the Arizona health care cost containment system administration shall administer the fund and may expend monies in the fund for administration of the fund and for alcohol and other drug screening,  education or treatment for persons who have been ordered by the court to attend pursuant to sections 5-395.01,  8-343,  28-1381,  28-1382 and 28-1383 and who do not have sufficient financial ability to pay. Monies deposited pursuant to section 36-2219.01,  subsection B,  paragraph 4 are subject to legislative appropriation and shall be accounted for separately for use in administering section 36-141.
C. Monies in the substance abuse services fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2006 - Department of health services monitoring of screening, education and treatment programs

36-2006.
Department of health services monitoring of screening,  education and treatment programs
A. The department of health services shall monitor the alcohol and other drug screening,  education or treatment programs and facilities that are used pursuant to sections 5-395.01,  8-249,  28-1381,  28-1382 and 28-1383.
B. The department of health services shall:
1. Adopt rules establishing the standards for approval of alcohol and other drug screening,  education and treatment facilities.
2. Approve alcohol and other drug screening,  education and treatment facilities.
3. Adopt rules establishing the standards for referrals to alcohol and other drug screening,  education and treatment facilities.
4. Establish a standardized screening assessment.
5. Establish reporting and record keeping requirements for alcohol and other drug screening,  education and treatment facilities.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2022 - Establishment of facilities

36-2022.
Establishment of facilities
A. The administration shall develop,  encourage and foster statewide,  county and local plans and programs for the prevention of alcoholism and treatment of alcoholics and intoxicated persons in cooperation with public and private agencies,  organizations and individuals and provide technical assistance and consultation services for these purposes.
B. Counties may establish a public treatment facility or facilities for the evaluation and treatment of alcoholics and intoxicated persons by resolution of the board of supervisors.
C. Counties may contract with other counties for the services of a public treatment facility or may contract with a private treatment facility.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2024 - Treatment of alcoholics

36-2024.
Treatment of alcoholics
A. An alcoholic may apply for evaluation and treatment directly to any approved public or private treatment facility. If the applicant is a minor or incompetent person,  either the applicant or a parent,  legal guardian or other legal representative of the applicant shall apply for evaluation and treatment.
B. Subject to rules adopted by the department,  the administrator in charge of any approved public or private treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for evaluation and treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved private treatment facility because of financial reasons,  the administrator in charge,  subject to rules established by the department,  shall refer the person to an approved public treatment facility for treatment,  if possible and appropriate.
C. If a patient who is receiving inpatient care leaves an approved treatment facility,  the patient shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient treatment or intermediate treatment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2025 - Treatment and services for intoxicated persons and persons incapacitated by alcohol

36-2025.
Treatment and services for intoxicated persons and persons incapacitated by alcohol
A. An intoxicated person may come voluntarily to an approved local alcoholism reception center for emergency alcoholism treatment.
B. A person who voluntarily comes or is brought to a local alcoholism reception center and is in need of immediate medical treatment shall be referred to an approved treatment facility and shall be examined by a licensed physician as soon as possible and may be admitted as a patient or referred to another approved treatment facility or program.
C. A person who is not admitted to an approved local alcoholism reception center and who is not referred to an approved treatment facility or program and who has no funds may be taken to his home by personnel at the local alcoholism reception center. If he has no home,  the approved local alcoholism reception center personnel shall assist him in obtaining shelter.
D. If the patient is admitted to an approved local alcoholism reception center for initial evaluation and processing,  his family or next of kin shall be notified as promptly as possible. If an adult patient who is not incapacitated by alcohol requests that there be no notification,  his request shall be respected.
E. If the administrator in charge of the approved local alcoholism reception center determines that it is for the patient's benefit,  the patient shall be encouraged to agree to assignment for further evaluation or to agree to assignment into a treatment program.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2027 - Evaluation and treatment of persons charged with a crime

36-2027.
Evaluation and treatment of persons charged with a crime
A. A court may order an evaluation and treatment at an approved treatment facility of a person who is brought before the court and charged with a crime if:
1. It appears that such person is an alcoholic,  and
2. Such person,  after being advised of his privilege to undergo evaluation and treatment,  chooses the evaluation and treatment procedures. The court shall in no event order the person to undergo treatment and evaluation for in excess of thirty days.
B. The court shall fully apprise the person charged with the crime of the options available and the consequences which may occur.
C. The person charged with the crime has the right to legal counsel at proceedings held pursuant to this section.
D. If the court issues an order for evaluation and treatment as provided in this section,  proceedings on the criminal charge or charges then pending in the court from which the order for evaluation and treatment issued shall be suspended until such time as the evaluation and treatment of the defendant and the subsequent detention of the defendant,  if any,  are completed. Upon completion of the evaluation and treatment,  and detention,  if any,  the defendant shall be returned to the court where the order for evaluation and treatment was made and proceedings on the criminal charge or charges shall be resumed or dismissed. No charge or charges shall be dismissed based on defendant's failure to receive a speedy trial.
E. The cost of evaluation and treatment of an indigent patient treated pursuant to court order shall be a charge to the county,  city,  town or charter city whose court issued the order for evaluation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2028 - Payment for treatment; financial ability of patient or guardian

36-2028.
Payment for treatment;  financial ability of patient or guardian
A. A patient who is being treated by an approved treatment facility or the estate of the patient,  or a person who is obligated to provide the cost of the evaluation and treatment and having sufficient financial ability,  is liable to the approved treatment facility for the cost of evaluation and treatment of the patient. For a person who is determined to be eligible for coverage through the Arizona health care cost containment system,  financial liability shall be established in accordance with the rules established by the administration.
B. The administration shall adopt rules governing financial ability that take into consideration the income,  savings and other personal and real property of the person required to pay as well as any support being furnished by that person to any person as required by law. The rules shall comply with applicable federal requirements for cost sharing.
C. Each approved treatment facility shall furnish the administration with such information as it requires to enable it to establish and maintain a cost reporting system of the cost of the evaluation and treatment. Each approved treatment facility shall ensure that records are maintained containing such information and in such form as the administration requires for the purposes of this section.
D. The administration shall prepare and adopt patient fee schedules to be used by approved treatment facilities for services rendered to each patient who is determined to be eligible for coverage through the Arizona health care cost containment system and who is afflicted with alcoholism. In preparing patient fee schedules,  the administration shall take into account the existing charges for available services. The administration is not prohibited from including the amount of expenditures for capital outlay in its determination of the fee schedules.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2029 - Funding of facilities; contracts; limitations

36-2029.
Funding of facilities;  contracts;  limitations
A. The administration may use municipal,  county,  state and federal monies appropriated or otherwise available for the evaluation and treatment of alcoholics to assist in the establishment and maintenance of approved public or private treatment facilities. The monies may be expended for professional fees for services at an approved treatment facility or in contract for advancement or reimbursement of services provided at an approved treatment facility or any other appropriate manner and may be used for any purpose necessary to provide evaluation and treatment at approved treatment facilities. These monies may not be used for salaries or any other purpose within the administration but may be used for consultation services in the interest of approved treatment facilities.
B. A public or private treatment facility providing or intending to provide evaluation and treatment and desiring to contract with the administration for the furnishing of such services shall submit a program,  plan and budget to the administration on the forms and in the manner required by the administration. If such a facility is approved,  the administration may contract with the facility for services as required and on such terms and conditions as the administration requires.
C. Each approved treatment facility shall provide the administration with a record of all federal,  state,  county,  city and private monies received for the previous year and an estimate of monies to be received by the facility for the following year.
D. An approved private or public treatment facility providing evaluation and treatment may receive state funding on complying with the rules established by the department. Any such facility is not eligible for state funding until approved by the administration.
E. This article does not place on the administration or the state any liability for the well-being and care of alcoholics or persons incapacitated by alcohol in a public or private treatment facility or the responsibility for funding such programs beyond the limits of legislative appropriation therefor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2031 - Criminal laws limitations

36-2031.
Criminal laws limitations
A. No county,  municipality or other political subdivision may adopt or enforce any local law,  ordinance,  resolution or rule having the force of law that includes being a common drunkard or being found in an intoxicated condition as one of the elements of the offense giving rise to criminal or civil penalty or sanctions,  but nothing in this article shall affect any laws,  ordinances,  resolutions or rules against drunken driving,  driving under the influence of alcohol or other similar offenses involving the operation of vehicles,  aircraft,  boats,  machinery or other equipment,  or regarding the sale,  purchase,  dispensing,  possessing or using of alcoholic beverages at stated times and places or by particular classes of persons.
B. No county,  municipality or other political subdivision may interpret or apply any law of general application to circumvent the provision of subsection A.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2061 - Definitions

36-2061.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Certifying organization"  means an organization that certifies homes as sober living homes and is affiliated with a national organization recognized by the department whose primary function is to improve access to and the quality of sober living residences through standards,  education,  research and advocacy.
2. " Medication-assisted treatment"  means the use of pharmacological medications that are approved by the United States food and drug administration,  in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies,  to provide a whole patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
3. " Sober living home"  means any premises,  place or building that provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing and that:
(a) Promotes independent living and life skills development.
(b) May provide activities that are directed primarily toward recovery from substance use disorders.
(c) Provides a supervised setting to a group of unrelated individuals who are recovering from substance use disorders.
(d) Does not provide any medical or clinical services or medication administration on-site,  except for verification of abstinence.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2063 - Fees; licensure; inspections; complaints; investigation; civil penalty; sanctions

36-2063.
Fees;  licensure;  inspections;  complaints;  investigation;  civil penalty;  sanctions
A. The department shall establish fees for initial licensure and license renewal and a fee for the late payment of licensing fees that includes a grace period. The department shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  ninety percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section in the health services licensing fund established by section 36-414 and ten percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section in the state general fund.
B. On a determination by the director that there is reasonable cause to believe a sober living home is not adhering to the licensing requirements of this article,  the director and any duly designated employee or agent of the director may enter on and into the premises of any sober living home that is licensed or required to be licensed pursuant to this article at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining the state of compliance with this article,  the rules adopted pursuant to this article and local fire ordinances or rules. Any application for licensure under this article constitutes permission for and complete acquiescence in any entry or inspection of the premises during the pendency of the application and,  if licensed,  during the term of the license. If an inspection reveals that the sober living home is not adhering to the licensing requirements established pursuant to this article,  the director may take action authorized by this article. Any sober living home whose license has been suspended or revoked in accordance with this article is subject to inspection on application for relicensure or reinstatement of license.
C. The director may impose a civil penalty on a person that violates this article or the rules adopted pursuant to this article in an amount of not more than five hundred dollars for each violation. Each day that a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The director may issue a notice that includes the proposed amount of the civil penalty assessment. If a person requests a hearing to appeal an assessment,  the director may not take further action to enforce and collect the assessment until the hearing process is complete. The director shall impose a civil penalty only for those days for which the violation has been documented by the department.
D. The department may impose sanctions and commence disciplinary actions against a licensed sober living home,  including revoking the license. A license may not be suspended or revoked under this article without affording the licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided in title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
E. The department may contract with a third party to assist the department with licensure and inspections.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2064 - Certified sober living homes

36-2064.
Certified sober living homes
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article,  a sober living home in this state that is certified by a certifying organization may operate in this state and receive referrals pursuant to section 36-2065. A sober living home certification is in lieu of licensure until the sober living home is licensed. A certified sober living home shall apply to the department for licensure within ninety days after the department's initial licensure rules are final. The department shall notify the certifying organization when the department's initial licensure rules are final.
B. In lieu of an initial on-site licensure survey and any annual on-site survey,  the department shall issue a license to a sober living home that submits an application prescribed by the department and that meets the following requirements:
1. Is currently certified as a sober living home by a certifying organization.
2. Meets all department licensure requirements.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2065 - Referrals; certified or licensed sober living homes

36-2065.
Referrals;  certified or licensed sober living homes
Beginning January 1,  2019:
1. A state agency or a state-contracted vendor that directs substance abuse treatment shall refer a person only to a certified or licensed sober living home.
2. Only a certified or licensed sober living home may be eligible for federal or state funding to deliver sober living home services in this state.
3. Persons whose substance abuse treatment is funded with federal or state monies may be referred only to a certified or licensed sober living home.
4. A state or county court shall give first consideration to a certified or licensed sober living home when making residential recommendations for individuals under its supervision.
5. A health care institution that provides substance abuse treatment and that is licensed by the department shall refer a patient or client only to a certified or licensed sober living home.
6. A behavioral health provider who is licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 33 shall refer a patient or client only to a certified or licensed sober living home.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2066 - Posting; confidential information

36-2066.
Posting;  confidential information
The department shall post on its public website the name and telephone number of each certified and licensed sober living home and shall update the list quarterly. The department may not disclose the address of a certified or licensed sober living home except to a local jurisdiction for zoning purposes,  local law enforcement and emergency personnel. A sober living home's address is not a public record and is not subject to title 39,  chapter 1,  article 2.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 36 - Public Health and Safety › § 36-2067 - Department; annual report

36-2067.
Department;  annual report
A. Beginning January 2,  2020 and each January 2 thereafter,  the department shall submit to the senate health and human services committee and the house of representatives health committee,  or their successor committees,  a report on licensed sober living homes in this state that includes:
1. The number of licensed sober living homes in each city,  town and county.
2. The number of sober living homes that are licensed each year.
3. The number of complaints against licensed sober living homes that the department investigates annually.
4. The number of enforcement actions the department takes against licensed sober living homes annually.
B. The department shall provide a copy of the report submitted pursuant to subsection A of this section to the secretary of state.