Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-8-601 - Making a Complaint

A. Anyone, including the Board, may file a complaint that alleges a violation of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 or this Chapter.

B. A complaint may be filed against:

1. An individual licensed under A.R.S. § 32-3921 and R4-8-203;

2. An individual certified under A.R.S. § 32-3922 and R4-8-301;

3. An individual certified under A.R.S. § 32-3926 and R4-8-208; or

4. An individual who is not exempt under A.R.S. § 32-3921(B) and believed to be practicing acupuncture without a license or certificate issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 and this Chapter.

C. To file a complaint, an individual shall provide the following information, either orally or in writing, to the Board:

1. Date;

2. Name, address, and telephone number of the individual complained against;

3. Name, address, and telephone number of the complainant;

4. If the complaint is filed on behalf of a third party, the name and address of the third party;

5. The date on which the complaint was last discussed with the individual complained against or a representative of an involved business:

a. A statement of whether the last discussion of the complaint was by telephone or in person, and

b. The name of the individual with whom the complaint was last discussed; and

6. A detailed description, including dates, of the events alleged to constitute a violation of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 or this Chapter.

D. A complainant shall file a complaint within 90 days of the events alleged to constitute a violation of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 or this Chapter.

E. A complainant may withdraw a complaint at any time by providing notice to the Board.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-8-601

New Section made by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 690, effective April 5, 2008 (Supp. 08-1).