Section R9-16-315. Disciplinary Actions

A.      The Department may, as applicable:

1.        Take an action under A.R.S. § 36-1934,

2.        Request an injunction under A.R.S. § 36-1937, or

3.        Assess a civil money penalty under A.R.S. § 36-1939.

B.       In determining which disciplinary action specified in subsec- tion (A) is appropriate, the Department shall consider:

1.        The type of violation,

2.        The severity of the violation,

3.        The danger to the public health and safety,

4.        The number of violations;

5.        The number of clients affected by the violations,

6.        The degree of harm to the consumer,

7.        A pattern of noncompliance, and

8.        Any mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

C.      A licensee may appeal a disciplinary action taken by the Department according to A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

D.      The Department shall notify a licensee’s employer within five days after the Department initiates a disciplinary action against a licensee.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2688, effective June 7, 2002 (Supp. 02-2). Section repealed; new Section made by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R.

1998, effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).