1. A. The overall time-frame described in A.R.S. § 41-1072(2) for each type of license, certification, or approval granted by the Board is listed in Table 1. The applicant and the Executive Director of the Board may agree in writing to extend a substantive review and overall time-frame by no more than 25 percent of the overall time-frame listed in Table 1.

2. B. The administrative completeness review time-frame described in A.R.S. § 41-1072(1) for each type of license, certification, and approval granted by the Board is listed in Table 1.

   1. 1. The administrative completeness review time-frame begins on the day the Board receives the application form and the appropriate fee.
   2. 2. If the application packet is incomplete, the Board shall send to the applicant a written notice specifying the missing document or incomplete information.
   3. 3. The administrative completeness review time-frame and the overall time-frame are suspended from the date on the Board’s notice until the date the Board office receives all missing information.

3. C. The substantive review time-frame described in A.R.S. § 41-1072(3) for each type of license, certification, and approval granted by the Board is listed in Table1.

   1. 1. The substantive review time-frame begins on the date of the Board’s notice of administrative completeness.
   2. 2. If the Board determines that additional information or documentation is required, the Board shall send to the applicant a written request for that additional information or documentation.
   3. 3. The time-frame for the substantive review is suspended from the date the request for additional information or documentation is sent to the applicant, until the date on which all of the requested information is received.
   4. 4. The Board shall notify the applicant of the dates of all Board meetings at which the application will be considered.
   5. 5. The Board shall send a written notice of approval or denial to applicants within ten working days of the Board meeting at which the decision is made. An applicant may request a hearing on the decision within 30 days of the Board’s action.

4. D. The Board shall consider an application withdrawn if within 360 days from the date of application the applicant fails to:

   1. 1. Supply the missing information requested under subsection (B)(2) or (C)(2); or
   2. 2. If applicable, take and obtain a minimum score of 75% on the Arizona Naturopathic Jurisprudence Examination.
5. E. During the administrative review period, an applicant may withdraw an application by requesting withdrawal in writing. During the substantive review period, the Board shall decide whether to grant a request to withdraw.
6. F. An applicant shall send written notice to the Board within 10 days from the date of any change of applicant’s address.

Table 1. Time-frames

Certificate to Engage in a Clinical, Preceptorship, Internship, or Postdoctoral Training Program

Annual Renewal of Certificate to Engage in a Clinical, Preceptorship, Internship, or Postdoctoral Training Program

Certificate to Conduct a Clinical, Preceptorship, Internship, or Postdoctoral Training Program

Historical Note

New Table made by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3702, effective August 9, 2002 (Supp. 02-3).

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3702, effective August 9, 2002 (Supp. 02-3).