2017 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 - Professions and Occupations
§ 32-3279 Probationary and temporary licenses
32-3279. Probationary and temporary licenses
A. If an applicant does not meet the basic requirements for licensure prescribed in section 32-3275, the board may issue a probationary license that is subject to any of the following:
1. A requirement that the licensee's practice be supervised.
2. A restriction on the licensee's practice.
3. A requirement that the licensee begin or continue medical or psychiatric treatment.
4. A requirement that the licensee participate in a specified rehabilitation program.
5. A requirement that the licensee abstain from alcohol and other drugs.
B. If the board offers a probationary license, the board shall notify the applicant in writing of the:
1. Applicant's specific deficiencies.
2. Probationary period.
3. Applicant's right to reject the terms of probation.
4. Applicant's right to a hearing on the board's denial of the application.
C. The board by rule may prescribe a procedure to issue temporary licenses. At a minimum, these rules must include the following provisions:
1. A person issued a temporary license may practice behavioral health only under the direct supervision of a licensee.
2. A temporary license expires on the date specified by the board and not more than one year after the date of issuance.
3. A temporary license may contain restrictions as to time, place and supervision that the board deems appropriate.
4. The board may summarily revoke a temporary license without a hearing.
5. The board's denial of a licensure application terminates a temporary license.
