1. A. An out-of-state adoption agency or an adoption agency that conducts foreign adoptions that wishes to become licensed in Arizona as an adoption agency shall comply with all requirements of R21-9-202.

2. B. In addition to the documentation required by R21-9-202, the out-of-state or foreign adoption agency applicant shall file the following documents with OLR:

   1. 1. A copy of each license or authorization to perform adoption services the adoption agency applicant holds in states other than Arizona or in a foreign country;
   2. 2. A signed, written consent allowing any out-of-state or foreign licensing authority to release information on the adoption agency applicant to OLR; and

   3. 3. A written description of any license suspension or revocation proceedings pending, filed, or brought against:

      1. a. The adoption agency applicant;
      2. b. The adoption agency applicant’s owner, if the adoption agency applicant is acting as an individual or a sole proprietor;
      3. c. The partners of the adoption agency applicant, if the adoption agency applicant is a partnership; and
      4. d. The directors, officers, and shareholders holding more than a 10 percent ownership interest in the adoption agency applicant, if the adoption agency applicant is a corporation.

Historical Note

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3524, effective January 24, 2016 (Supp. 15-4).