Section R17-7-206. Corrective Action

A.      The following definitions apply to this Section:

1.        “Cancellation”  means  a   Department  action   that  with- draws  an   authorization  or  certification  issued   under

A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 13.

2.        “Suspension”  means  a   Department  action   that,  for  a stated period, prohibits:

a.         An authorized third party from:

i.         Providing at least one type of third-party activ- ity, or

ii.        Operating as an authorized third party.

b.        A certified individual from:

i.         Performing  at  least  one  type  of  third-party activity, or

ii.        Working for an authorized third party.

B.       An authorized third party’s noncompliance with federal or state laws, rules, or the terms and conditions of its authoriza- tion agreement requirements may result in corrective action.

C.      The Department shall send a notice of any corrective actions by regular mail to the mailing address listed in the authoriza- tion agreement.

D.      Corrective actions that the Department may take include pro- bation, suspension, or cancellation of a third-party authoriza- tion based on:

1.        History of noncompliance,

2.        Frequency and severity of the violation, or

3.        Failure to maintain good standing.

Historical Note

New Section R17-7-206 renumbered from R17-7-706 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1138, effective May 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).