Section R4-8-204. Renewal of an Acupuncture License

A.      An acupuncture license expires 12 months after the date issued.

B.       The Board shall provide a licensee with 60-days notice of the need to renew. It is the responsibility of the licensee to renew timely. Failure to receive notice of the need to renew does not excuse failure to renew timely.

C.      If a licensee fails to submit a renewal application packet as described in subsection (D) on or before the expiration date, the licensee shall cease the practice of acupuncture.

D.      To renew an acupuncture license, a licensee shall submit to the Board:

1.        A renewal application that provides the following infor- mation about the licensee:

a.         Name;

b.        License number;

c.         Business name;

d.        Home, business, and e-mail addresses;

e.         Home, business, and mobile telephone numbers;

f.         A statement of whether during the last 12 months a licensing authority of another state, district, or terri- tory of the United States or another country or subdi- vision of another country denied the licensee a license or certificate to practice acupuncture and if so, the name of the jurisdiction denying a license or certificate, date of the denial, and an explanation of the circumstances;

g.        A statement of whether during the last 12 months a licensing authority of another state, district, or terri- tory of the United States or another country or subdi- vision of another country revoked, suspended, limited, restricted, or took other action regarding the license of the licensee and if so, the name of the jurisdiction taking action against the license, the action taken, date of the action, and an explanation of the circumstances;

h.        A statement of whether during the last 12 months the licensee has been convicted of a crime, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, other than a minor traffic offense, and if so, the name of the jurisdiction in which convicted,  the nature of the crime, date of the conviction, and cur- rent status;

i.         A statement of whether during the last 12 months a claim for malpractice or a lawsuit was filed against the licensee alleging professional malpractice or negligence in the practice of acupuncture, and if so, the claim or case number, date of the claim or law- suit, the matters alleged, and whether the claim or lawsuit is still pending or the manner in which it was resolved;

j.         A statement of whether during the last 12 months the licensee has any condition that may impair the licensee’s ability to practice acupuncture safely and skillfully, and if so, the nature of the condition and any accommodations necessary;

k.        A statement of whether during the last 12 months the licensee resigned, voluntarily or involuntarily, from a health-care facility while under investigation, and if so, the name of the health-care facility, the date of the resignation, and an explanation of the circum- stances; and

l.         A statement of whether during the last 12 months the licensee had a health-care facility terminate, restrict, or take any other action regarding  the licensee’s employment, professional training, or privileges, and if so, the name of the health-care facility, the date of the action, and an explanation of the circum- stances;

2.        An affirmation that the licensee completed the continuing education required under R4-8-206;

3.        An affirmation that the licensee is in compliance with the requirements at A.R.S. § 32-3211;

4.        A completed Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status for State Public Benefits, which is a form available from the Board;

5.        The renewal fee required under R4-8-106(A)(3); and

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

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2534, effective June 12, 2000 (Supp. 00-2). Amended by

final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 690, effective April 5,

2008 (Supp. 08-1).