Section R4-38-109. License Renewal

A.      The Board shall provide a licensee with at least 30 days’ notice of the need to renew the licensee’s license. It is the responsibil- ity of the licensee to renew timely. Failure to receive notice of the need to renew does not excuse failure to renew timely.

B.       Under A.R.S. § 32-2915(G), a licensee who wishes to continue practicing homeopathic medicine shall submit the license renewal materials described in subsection (E) annually on or before the last day of the month in which the license was ini- tially issued.

C.      A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (E) by the date specified in subsection (B) may apply for license renewal within 60 days after the date specified in subsection (B) by:

1.        Submitting to the Board the license renewal materials described in subsection (E), and

2.        Paying the late renewal penalty prescribed in R4-38-106.

D.      If a licensee fails to comply with either subsection (B) or (C), the licensee’s license expires and the licensee shall immedi- ately cease practicing homeopathic medicine. A licensee whose license expires may obtain licensure only by complying again with R4-38-108 and taking the examination specified in R4-38-107.

E.       To renew a license issued by the Board, a licensee shall submit the following directly to the Board:

1.        A license renewal application that contains the following information about the applicant:

a.        Name;

b.        License number;

c.        Business name and address;

d.        Residential address;

e.        Business telephone number;

f.         E-mail address;

g.        Address and telephone numbers of each location at which the licensee practices;

h.        Number of the active M.D. or D.O. license held by the licensee and name of the state that issued the license; and

i.         A statement indicating whether during the last 12 months:

i.         A licensing authority of another jurisdiction denied the licensee a license to practice allo- pathic, homeopathic, or osteopathic medicine and if so, the name of the jurisdiction, date of the denial, and an explanation of the circum- stances;

ii.        A licensing authority of another jurisdiction revoked, suspended, limited, restricted, or took other action regarding a license of the licensee and if so, the name of the jurisdiction taking action, nature and date of the action taken, and an explanation of the circumstances;

iii.      The licensee has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal charge, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and if so, the name of the jurisdic- tion in which convicted, nature of the crime, date of conviction, and current status;

iv.      A lawsuit was filed or settlement entered into or judgment entered against the licensee alleg- ing professional malpractice or negligence in

the practice of homeopathic, allopathic, or osteopathic medicine and if so, the case num- ber, date of action, the matters alleged, and whether the lawsuit is still pending or the man- ner in which the settlement or judgment was resolved; and

v.        The licensee has or had a mental illness or psy- chological condition that may impair the licensee’s ability to practice homeopathic medi- cine safely and skillfully and if so, the nature of the condition and any accommodations neces- sary;

vi.      The licensee has been charged with or arrested for any felony or misdemeanor involving con- duct that may affect patient safety or a felony as required under A.R.S. § 32-3208.

2.        A  list  of  the  treatment   modalities  the  licensee  makes available under the licensee’s supervision;

3.        If the licensee uses an experimental form of diagnosis or treatment in the licensee’s practice of medicine, a copy of the written informed consent materials that a patient signs before examination or treatment;

4.        A list of any specialty certifications held by the licensee, the certifying entity, and the date the certification expires;

5.        If the licensee dispenses drugs or devices as part of the licensee’s practice of homeopathic medicine:

a.        The licensee’s DEA registration number;

b.        A statement of whether a complaint has been filed or legal action has been taken against the licensee by a court or federal or state agency for dispensing a device, drug, or substance and if so, the name and address of the court or federal or state agency and documentation of the action taken; and

c.        A list of the items dispensed;

6.        An Arizona Statement of Citizenship and documentary evidence of U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status;

7.        An affirmation that the licensee has completed the con- tinuing education required under A.R.S. § 32-2915;

8.        An affirmation that the licensee is in compliance with

A.R.S. § 32-3211 regarding medical records;

9.        The license renewal fee prescribed under R4-38-106; and

10.     The licensee’s dated signature affirming that the informa- tion provided is true, correct, and complete.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 13, 1988 (Supp. 88-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2008, effective July 2, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Former R4-38-109 renumbered to R4- 38-111; new Section made by final rulemaking at 17

A.A.R. 1980, effective November 12, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).