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2009 Arizona Health Care Professionals Consequences Chart
Administrative Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Health Care Professionals
Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Acupuncture
Board of Examiners:
Acupuncture Licensee or
Auricular Certificate
Holder
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
1. A.R.S. § 32-3951: The Board of Acupuncture 1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
may deny, revoke or suspend a license for: (1)
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
1
conviction of any felony, or a misdemeanor
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
involving a crime of moral turpitude2; (2)
2703]
violating A.R.S. chapter 32 or Board rules
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
2. Ariz. Admin. Code R4-8-605: the Board may 4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
consider the following factors when
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
determining what level of discipline to apply: 5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
(1) prior conduct; (2) dishonest motive; (3)
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
amount of experience; (4) bad faith
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
obstruction of proceeding; (5) submission of
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
false evidence; (6) refusal to acknowledge
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
wrongful nature of conduct; (7) harm
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 13resulting from conduct; (8) if harm was cured
3406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
Disciplinary Rules
1
Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction or plea of no contest is conclusive evidence of commission.
A "crime of moral turpitude" is defined as a crime that is "deprived and inherently base" or "adversely reflects on one's honesty, integrity, or personal values."
Sebrig v. Pamintuan, 2008 WL 2497746, at *2 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008); Raye v. Jones, 206 Ariz. 189, 191-92, 76 P.3d 863, 865-66 (Ct. App. 2003). Arizona courts
have explicitly labeled only misdemeanor shoplifting, leaving the scene of an accident, false reporting to law enforcement and bottomless dancing as crimes of
moral turpitude. Derendal v. Griffith, 209 Ariz. 416, 424, 104 P.3d 147, 155 (2005). Arizona courts have declined to classify misdemeanor assault classified as
domestic violence, misdemeanor child abuse and possession of marijuana as crimes of moral turpitude. Derendal, 209 Ariz. at 424, 104 P.3d at 155; In re
Marquardt, 161 Ariz. 206, 211, 778 P.2d 241, 246 (1989).
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of Athletic
Training: Athletic Trainer
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-4153: The following are grounds
for disciplinary action: (1) committing any
felony or a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) practicing as an athletic trainer
if the licensee's physical or mental abilities
are impaired by the use of alcohol or any
other substance that interferes with the ability
to safely practice athletic training; (3)
engaging in sexual misconduct which
includes: (a) Engaging in or soliciting sexual
relationships, whether consensual or
nonconsensual, while a provider relationship
exists. (b) Making sexual advances,
requesting sexual favors or engaging in other
verbal conduct or physical contact of a sexual
nature with a person treated by the athletic
trainer. (c) Intentionally viewing a completely
or partially disrobed patient in the course of
treatment if the viewing is not related to
treatment under current practice standards.
2. A.R.S. § 32-4156: On grounds that the
licensee has violated A.R.S. § 32-4153 the
board may revoke a license and impose a civil
penalty of at least two hundred fifty dollars
but not more than ten thousand dollars for
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
9. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
10. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
11. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Disciplinary Rules
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
each violation of this chapter
Arizona Board of
Behavioral Health
Examiners: Behavioral
Health Professional
1. A.R.S. § 32-3281: A credentialing committee,
on its own motion or on a complaint, may
investigate any evidence that appears to show
that a licensee is or may be incompetent, is or
may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or is
or may be mentally or physically unable to
safely engage in the practice of behavioral
health
2. A.R.S. § 32-3201: Unprofessional conduct
includes (1) conviction of a felony; (2) active
habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or
active habitual substance abuse; (3) using a
controlled substance that is not prescribed for
use during a prescribed course of treatment.
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
6. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
7. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
8. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
9. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
10. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
11. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of
Chiropractic Examiners:
Chiropractor
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
Ariz. Admin. Code R4-7-902: Committing a
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
felony, whether or not involving moral
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
turpitude. Any act in A.R.S. § 32-924(A).
2703]
A.R.S. § 32-924(A): (1) Habitual use of
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
alcohol, narcotics or stimulants; (2)
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
Conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
turpitude or a felony; (3) unprofessional
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
conduct likely to deceive or defraud the
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
public or discredit the profession
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
9. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
10. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
11. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
12. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
A.R.S. § 32-1297.07: The Board may censure 1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
or revoke the license of any Denturist for the
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
causes established under A.R.S. § 32-1263
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
A.R.S. § 32-1263: The Board of Dental
2703]
Examiners may invoke disciplinary action
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
against a licensed dentist (1) unprofessional
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
Disciplinary Rules
1.
2.
Arizona Board of Dental
Examiners: Denturists
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
1.
2.
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of Dental
Examiners: Dental
Hygienist
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
conduct; or (2) conviction of a felony or
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
3. A.R.S. § 32-1201: Unprofessional conduct
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
means using controlled substances or alcohol 7. Theft of property or services valued more than
to the extent it affects the ability of the
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
dentist, denturist or dental hygienist to
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
practice that person's profession
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. § 32-1290: The Board may censure or 1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
revoke the license of any Dental Hygienist for
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
the causes established under A.R.S. § 32-1263 2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2. A.R.S. § 32-1263: The Board of Dental
2703]
Examiners may invoke disciplinary action
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
against a licensed dentist (1) unprofessional
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
conduct; or (2) conviction of a felony or
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
Disciplinary Rules
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Disciplinary Rules
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
3. A.R.S. § 32-1201: Unprofessional conduct
means using controlled substances or alcohol
to the extent it affects the ability of the
dentist, denturist or dental hygienist to
practice that person's profession
Arizona Board of
Dispensing Opticians:
Dispensing Optician
1. A.R.S. § 32-1696: (1) Obtain or attempt to
obtain a license by fraud or misrepresentation
or by knowingly taking advantage of a
mistake of another person or agency; (2) hire,
procure or induce a person to act as a licensed
dispensing optician if the person is not
licensed to practice as a dispensing optician;
(3) give, pay or receive, or offer to give, pay
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. No specific crimes are mentioned by the
relevant statutes, however the board has
authority to investigate and discipline board
members if there are any grounds for
disciplinary action [A.R.S. §§ 32-1691.01,
1693]
2. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
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Professional Title
Disciplinary Rules
or receive, directly or indirectly, any gift,
premium, discount, rebate or remuneration to
or from any physician or optometrist in return
for the referral of patients or customers.
Arizona Board of
Homeopathic Medical
Examiners: Homeopathic
Physicians
1. A.R.S. § 32-2934: The board on its own
motion may investigate any evidence that
appears to show that a homeopathic physician
is or may be medically incompetent, guilty of
unprofessional conduct or mentally or
physically unable to engage safely in the
practice of medicine
2. A.R.S. § 32-2933: Unprofessional conducts
includes (1) commission of a felony, whether
or not involving moral turpitude, or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (2)
habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or
habitual substance abuse; (3) prescribing a
controlled substance for other than accepted
therapeutic purposes; (4) immorality or
misconduct that tends to discredit the
profession; (5) using a controlled substance
unless it is prescribed by another physician
for use during a prescribed course of
treatment.
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
3. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of Massage
Therapy: Massage
Therapist
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-4254: If the board finds that the
public health, safety or welfare requires
emergency action and incorporates a finding
to that effect in its order, the board may
restrict, limit or order a summary suspension
of a license pending proceedings for
revocation or other action.
2. A.R.S. § 32-4253: Disciplinary action may
be taken for: (1) use of drugs or alcohol to the
extent that it affects competence; (2) conduct
that could harm the public; (3) violating
written rules of the Board; (4) conviction of
any felony, or misdemeanor that involves
moral turpitude
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of Nursing:
Registered Nurse
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. § 32-1663: After affording a request
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
for an administrative hearing the Board of
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
Nursing may revoke or suspend a license after 2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
finding unprofessional conduct occurred
2703]
2. A.R.S. § 32-1601(16): Unprofessional
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
conduct includes (1) conviction of a felony or 4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (2)
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
having a license denied or revoked in another 5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
jurisdiction; (3) committing an act that
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
deceives, defrauds or harms the public; or (4) 7. Theft of property or services valued more than
violating a rule adopted by the Nursing Board
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Obtaining, possessing, administering, or using
any narcotic, controlled substance, or illegal
drug in violation of any federal or state criminal
law, or in violation of the policy of any health
care facility, school, institution, or other work
location at which the nurse practices [Ariz.
Admin. Code R4-19-404]
12. A pattern of using or being under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or a similar substance to the
Disciplinary Rules
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of Nursing:
Certified Nursing Assistant
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
extent that judgment may be impaired and
nursing practice detrimentally affected [Ariz.
Admin. Code R4-19-404]
13. Being charged with a felony or a misdemeanor
involving conduct that may affect patient safety,
failing to notify the Board in writing, as
required under A.R.S. § 32-3208, within 10
days of being charged, or failing to notify the
Board, in writing, of a conviction for a felony or
an undesignated offense within 10 days of the
conviction [A.R.S. § 32-3208(D); Ariz. Admin.
Code R4-19-404]
14. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
15. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. § 32-1663: After affording a request
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
for an administrative hearing the Board of
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
Nursing may revoke or suspend a license after 2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
finding unprofessional conduct occurred
2703]
2. A.R.S. § 32-1601(16): Unprofessional
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
conduct includes (1) conviction of a felony or 4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (2)
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
having a license denied or revoked in another 5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
jurisdiction; (3) committing an act that
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
deceives, defrauds or harms the public; or (4) 7. Theft of property or services valued more than
violating a rule adopted by the Nursing Board
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
3. Ariz. Admin. Code R4-19-814:
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
Unprofessional conduct for certified Nursing
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 13Assistant includes the same actions as
3406(B)(1)]
Disciplinary Rules
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Disciplinary Rules
unprofessional conduct for Registered Nurse
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Obtaining, possessing, administering, or using
any narcotic, controlled substance, or illegal
drug in violation of any federal or state criminal
law, or in violation of the policy of any health
care facility, school, institution, or other work
location at which the nurse practices [Ariz.
Admin. Code R4-19-814]
12. A pattern of using or being under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or a similar substance to the
extent that judgment may be impaired and
nursing practice detrimentally affected [Ariz.
Admin. Code R4-19-814]
13. Being charged with a felony or a misdemeanor
involving conduct that may affect patient safety,
failing to notify the Board in writing, as
required under A.R.S. § 32-3208, within 10
days of being charged, or failing to notify the
Board, in writing, of a conviction for a felony or
an undesignated offense within 10 days of the
conviction [A.R.S. § 32-3208(D); Ariz. Admin.
Code R4-19-814]
14. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
15. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Board of
Occupational Therapy
Examiners: Occupational
Therapist
Arizona Board of
Optometry: Optometric
Doctor (O.D.)
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
1. A.R.S. § 32-3442(K): Any licensee who, after 1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
a hearing, is found guilty of unprofessional
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
conduct or incompetence is subject to the
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
following … suspension or revocation of the
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license.
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
2. A.R.S. § 32-3401: Unprofessional conduct
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
includes the following: (1) habitual
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
intemperance in the use of alcohol; (2)
5. Theft of property or services valued more than
habitual use of narcotic or hypnotic drugs; (3)
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
committing a felony, whether or not involving 6. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 13moral turpitude; (4) engaging in the assault or
3406(B)(1)]
battery of a client.
7. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
8. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
9. Assault or battery of a client [A.R.S. § 13-1202]
10. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
11. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
12. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. §32-1743: After notice and a hearing
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
the board suspend or revoke the license of a
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
doctor of optometry for: (1) Conviction of a
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
felony or any offense involving moral
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turpitude; (2) Procuring or attempting to
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
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procure a license to practice optometry or a
certificate to use pharmaceutical agents by
fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or knowingly
taking advantage of the mistake of another
person or agency; (3) Conduct likely to
deceive or defraud the public; (4)
Unprofessional conduct.
2. A.R.S. §32-1701: Unprofessional conduct
includes addiction to, or illegal use of,
narcotic drugs or use of intoxicating
beverages to excess
Arizona Board of
Osteopathic Examiners:
Osteopathic Physician /
Surgeon
1. A.R.S. § 32-1855: The board on its own
motion may investigate any information that
appears to show that an osteopathic physician
and surgeon is or may be guilty of
unprofessional conduct or is or may be
mentally or physically unable safely to
engage in the practice of medicine.
2. A.R.S. § 32-1854: Unprofessional conduct
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
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includes (1) conviction of a felony or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (2)
practicing medicine while under the influence
of alcohol, narcotic or hypnotic drugs or any
substance that impairs or may impair the
licensee's ability to safely and skillfully
practice medicine; (3) prescribing, dispensing
or administering controlled substances or
prescription-only drugs for other than
accepted therapeutic purposes; (4) using
controlled substances or prescription-only
drugs unless they are provided by a medical
practitioner, as defined in section 32-1901, as
part of a lawful course of treatment; (5) nontherapeutic use of injectable amphetamines;
Any conduct or practice that impairs the
licensee's ability to safely and skillfully
practice medicine or that may reasonably be
expected to do so.
Arizona Board of
Pharmacy: Pharmacist,
Pharmacy Intern, Graduate
Intern
1. Ariz. Admin. Code R4-23-901: In addition, a
license or permit issued under the provisions
of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 18 is subject to
suspension or revocation for violation of 4
A.A.C. 23.
2. A.R.S. §32-1927: Disciplinary action may be
taken for (1) unprofessional conduct; (2) if
licensee is found to be mentally or physically
unfit to practice
3. A.R.S. §32-1901.01(B): Unprofessional
conduct, whether in Arizona or outside of
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
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Arizona, includes: (1) addiction to or use of
alcohol or other drugs; (2) conviction of, or
plea of no contest to, felony, whether or not
involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor
involving moral turpitude, or any drug related
offense
Arizona Board of
Pharmacy: Pharmacy
Technician, Pharmacy
Technician Trainee
1. Ariz. Admin. Code R4-23-901: In addition, a
license or permit issued under the provisions
of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 18 is subject to
suspension or revocation for violation of 4
A.A.C. 23.
2. A.R.S. §32-1927: Disciplinary action may be
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Conviction of any drug related offense [A.R.S.
§ 32-1901.01(B)]
12. Working under the influence of alcohol [A.R.S.
§ 32-1901.01(B)]
13. Violating any state, federal or administrative
law relating to controlled substances, or
prescription only drugs [A.R.S. § 321901.01(B)]
14. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
15. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
16. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
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taken for (1) unprofessional conduct; (2) if
licensee is found to be mentally or physically
unfit to practice
3. A.R.S. §32-1901.01(C): Unprofessional
conduct, whether in Arizona or outside of
Arizona, includes: (1) addiction to or use of
alcohol or other drugs; (2) conviction of, or
plea of no contest to, felony, whether or not
involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor
involving moral turpitude, or any drug related
offense
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Conviction of any drug related offense [A.R.S.
§ 32-1901.01(C)]
12. Working under the influence of alcohol [A.R.S.
§ 32-1901.01(C)]
13. Violating any state, federal or administrative
law relating to controlled substances, or
prescription only drugs [A.R.S. § 321901.01(C)]
14. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
15. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
16. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
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Professional Title
Arizona Board of Physical
Therapy: Physical
Therapist
Arizona Board of Podiatry
Examiners: Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
1. A.R.S. § 32-2044: The following are grounds
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
for disciplinary action (1) Committing a
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
felony, whether or not involving moral
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral
2703]
turpitude; (2) having had a license or
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
certificate revoked or suspended or other
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
disciplinary action taken or an application for
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
licensure or certification refused, revoked or
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
suspended by the proper authorities of another 6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
state, territory or country; (3) practicing as a
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
physical therapist while mentally or
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
physically impaired
8. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
9. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
10. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
11. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. § 32-852: The Board may revoke or
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
suspend a license for any act of
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
unprofessional conduct.
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2. A.R.S. § 32-852: Unprofessional conduct
2703]
includes: (1) committing a felony, whether or 3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
not involving moral turpitude, or a
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (2)
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or 5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
habitual substance abuse; (3) use of controlled 6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
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substances or prescription-only drugs except
if provided by a physician; (4) providing any
controlled substance or prescription-only drug
for other than accepted therapeutic purposes
Arizona Board of
Psychologist Examiners:
Psychologist
1. A.R.S. § 32-2801: The board, on its own
motion, may investigate evidence that appears
to show that a psychologist is psychologically
incompetent, guilty of unprofessional conduct
or mentally or physically unable to safely
engage in the practice of psychology.
2. A.R.S. § 32-2601: Unprofessional conduct
includes: (1) failing or refusing to maintain
and retain adequate business, financial or
professional records pertaining to the
psychological services provided to a client;
(2) commission of a felony, whether or not
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
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Arizona Board of
Respiratory Care
Examiners: Respiratory
Care Provider
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
involving moral turpitude; (3) practicing
9. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
psychology while impaired or incapacitated to
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
the extent and in a manner that jeopardizes the
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
welfare of the client or renders the
10. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
psychological services provided ineffective.
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
11. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. A.R.S. § 32-3552: The Board may take
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
disciplinary action if the applicant or licensee:
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
(1) commits an act of unprofessional conduct; 2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
(2) is convicted of a felony if the conviction
2703]
has not been set aside by the court.
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
2. A.R.S. § 32-3501: "Unprofessional conduct"
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
includes the following acts: (1) committing a
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
felony, whether or not involving moral
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
turpitude; (2) habitual intemperance in the use 7. Theft of property or services valued more than
of alcohol; (3) illegal use of narcotic or
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
hypnotic drugs or substances; (4) immorality
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
or misconduct that tends to discredit the
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 13respiratory therapy profession; (5) any
3406(B)(1)]
conduct, practice or condition which does or
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
might impair the person's ability to safely and
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
skillfully practice respiratory therapy.
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
Disciplinary Rules
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Arizona Medical Board:
Medical Doctor
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Ariz. Admin. Code R4-16-602, 603: Medical 1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
board has the authority to discipline members,
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
including revoke licensing, for unprofessional 2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
conduct
2703]
2. A.R.S. § 32-1401(27): Unprofessional
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
conduct includes (1) violating any state or
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
federal laws applicable to the practice of
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
medicine; (2) committing a felony, whether or 5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
not involving moral turpitude, or a
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; and
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
(3) using controlled substances except as
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
prescribed
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
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Professional Title
Arizona Medical
Radiologic Technology
Board of Examiners:
Radiologic Technologists
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-2821: The certificate of a
technologist, radiologist assistant or permit
holder may be suspended for a fixed period,
or may be revoked for (1) has been convicted
in a court of competent jurisdiction of a crime
involving moral turpitude; (2) is an habitual
drunkard or is addicted to the use of
morphine, cocaine or other drugs having
similar effect, is insane or uses hallucinogens;
(3) has been guilty of unethical professional
conduct.
2. A.R.S. § 32-2801: Unethical professional
conduct includes (1) Use of controlled
substances as defined in section 36-2501,
narcotic drugs, dangerous drugs or marijuana
as defined in section 13-3401 or hypnotic
drugs, derivatives or any compounds,
mixtures or preparations that may be used for
producing hypnotic effects or use of alcohol
to the extent that it affects the ability of the
certificate or permit holder to practice his
profession; (2) using drugs for other than
accepted therapeutic purposes.
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Use of controlled substances defined in A.R.S.
§ 36-2501, or hypnotic drugs
12. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
13. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Nautropathic
Board of Medical
Examiners: Doctor of
Naturopathic Medicine
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-1551: The Board may revoke the
license of a doctor of naturopathic medicine
for unprofessional conduct after notice and a
hearing.
2. A.R.S. § 32-1501: Unprofessional conduct
includes: (1) dishonorable conduct reflecting
badly on the profession; (2) conviction of any
felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (3) substance abuse; (4) illegal use
of any drug or narcotic substance; (5) use of a
controlled substance unless prescribed
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
14. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Regulatory Board
of Physician Assistants:
Physician Assistant
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-2551: The Board on its own
motion may investigate any evidence that
appears to show that a physician assistant is
or may be medically incompetent, is or may
be guilty of unprofessional conduct or is or
may be mentally or physically unable to carry
out approved health care tasks.
2. A.R.S. § 32-2501: "Unprofessional conduct"
includes the following acts by a physician
assistant that occur in this state or elsewhere:
(1) habitual intemperance in the use of
alcohol or habitual substance abuse; (2) any
conduct or practice that is or might be
harmful or dangerous to the health of a patient
or the public; (3) using controlled substances
that have not been prescribed by a physician,
physician assistant, dentist or nurse
practitioner for use during a prescribed course
of treatment; (4) committing a felony,
whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
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Professional Association:
Professional Title
Arizona Veterinary
Medical Examining Board:
Veterinarian
Disciplinary Rules
1. A.R.S. § 32-2233: The board, by majority
consent, may revoke or suspend a permit or
license for unprofessional or dishonorable
conduct.
2. A.R.S. § 32-2232: Unprofessional conduct
includes (1) conviction of a crime involving
moral turpitude, or conviction of a felony; (2)
distribution of narcotics, dangerous drugs,
prescription-only drugs or controlled
substances for other than legitimate purposes.
By: Michael Harwin
and William Furnish
Common Crimes that May Result in Loss or
Suspension of License
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
1. Domestic Violence if charged for a third time
[A.R.S. § 13-3601(M)(2)]
2. Perjury or False Swearing [A.R.S. §§ 13-2702,
2703]
3. Aggravated Assault [A.R.S. § 13-1204]
4. Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
[A.R.S. § 28-1383]
5. "Hit and run" [A.R.S. § 28-663]
6. Shoplifting [A.R.S. § 13-1805]
7. Theft of property or services valued more than
$1,000 dollars [A.R.S. §13-1802]
8. Unauthorized possession or transportation of a
prescription drug for sale [A.R.S. § 133406(B)(1)]
9. Production, use, transportation, or sale of
marijuana [A.R.S. § 13-3405]
10. Production, possession, transportation for sale,
possession of equipment for manufacture of a
dangerous drug [A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)]
11. Possession, use, administration, acquisition,
sale, manufacture, or transportation of a
narcotic drug [A.R.S. § 13-3408]
12. Failure to notify the Board, within ten days in
writing, that the Professional has been charged
with a misdemeanor that may affect patient
safety, or a felony [A.R.S. 32-3208(D)]
13. Deliberate failure to pay child support for over
six months [A.R.S. § 25-518(F)]
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