R3-11-204. Renewal of Veterinary License

A. According to A.R.S. § 32-2218, a license issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 21 expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year unless renewed. B. A licensee shall meet the continuing education requirements of Article 4 of this Chapter as a condition of renewal of a license. C. No later than February 1 of every odd-numbered year, a licensee shall submit to the Board in writing or through the Board’s online renewal process: 1. A renewal application, provided by the Board, that is signed and dated by the licensee and contains: a. The licensee’s name, residence, mailing and veterinary practice addresses, name of veterinary practice, and telephone numbers for residence and veterinary practice; b. A statement of whether the licensee is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any other state of the United States, and if so, the name of the state, license number, license issuance date, and status of the license; c. A statement of whether a complaint has been filed during the two-year period preceding the renewal date against the licensee with a veterinary regulatory authority in another state, and if so, the name of the state, and the date, description, and resolution of the complaint; d. A statement of whether the licensee is currently under investigation by a veterinary regulatory authority in another state, and if so, the name of the state, license number, and the nature and status of the investigation; e. A statement of whether, within the two-year period preceding the renewal date, any disciplinary action has been taken against the licensee’s veterinary license in another state including: i. The name of the state; ii. The license number; iii. The reason for the disciplinary action; iv. Whether the disciplinary action is currently pending; and v. Whether the license has been suspended, revoked, or placed on probation; f. A statement of whether, within the two-year period preceding the renewal date, the licensee has been charged with a felony or any misdemeanor involving conduct that may affect patient health and safety including: i. The charged felony or misdemeanor; ii. The city, county, and state where the felony or misdemeanor took place; iii. The court having jurisdiction over the felony or misdemeanor; iv. Whether the charges were dismissed; v. If applicable, the date of the conviction; vi. Whether the conviction was set aside; vii. Notice of expungement, if applicable; viii. Notice of restoration of civil rights, if applicable; and ix. Probation officer’s name, address, and telephone number, if applicable; g. A statement that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements in Article 4 of this Chapter; and h. A statement by the licensee that the information contained on the renewal application is true and correct; 2. The renewal fee required by the Board; 3. If the documentation previously submitted under R3-11- 203(I) was a limited form of work authorization issued by the federal government, evidence that the work authorization has not expired; and 4. A list of continuing education completed by the licensee that meets the requirements in Article 4 of this Chapter. D. If a licensee fails to submit the materials required under subsection (C) by February 1 of every odd-numbered year, the licensee shall immediately stop engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine until the licensee complies with the requirements in A.R.S. § 32-2218 and this Chapter. E. Continued veterinary practice by an individual who fails to comply with subsection (C) constitutes “probable cause” of criminal violation of A.R.S. § 32-2238(A)(4) for purposes of referral to the County Attorney’s Office or the Office of the Attorney General for criminal prosecution, injunctive relief, or any other action provided by law.