The bill SB1163 seeks to broaden the eligibility criteria for licensure as homeopathic physicians in Arizona by allowing acupuncturists, physical therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and military-trained emergency medical personnel to qualify. It establishes a pathway for these professionals to obtain licensure after completing an approved training program. Additionally, the bill revises the structure and responsibilities of the Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners, including the appointment of an executive director and the elimination of the secretary-treasurer position. It also introduces new provisions for licensing exams and classifies unlicensed practice of homeopathy as a class 5 felony.

Key changes from current law include the removal of the Board's ability to appoint a temporary secretary, the requirement for annual meetings with the Acupuncture Board of Examiners, and the introduction of new definitions and updated fee structures. The bill modernizes statutory language, clarifies the roles of practitioners, and specifies penalties for violations, including administrative fines. It also allows licensed homeopathic practitioners to use specific titles and empowers the board to regulate these designations, ultimately aiming to enhance the clarity and efficiency of homeopathic practice in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2901, 32-2903, 32-2904, 32-2905, 32-2912, 32-2913, 32-2914, 32-2915, 32-2916, 32-2917, 32-2931, 32-2932, 32-2933, 32-2934, 32-2935, 32-1962, 35-146, 35-147, 32-2907, 38-611, 32-2940, 36-2513, 32-2941, 32-1901, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-401, 32-2906
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-2901, 32-2903, 32-2904, 32-2905, 32-2912, 32-2913, 32-2914, 32-2915, 32-2916, 32-2917, 32-2931, 32-2932, 32-2933, 32-2934, 32-2935, 32-1962, 35-146, 35-147, 32-2907, 38-611, 32-2940, 36-2513, 32-2941, 32-1901, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-401, 32-2906
Chaptered Version: 32-2901, 32-2903, 32-2904, 32-2905, 32-2912, 32-2913, 32-2914, 32-2915, 32-2916, 32-2917, 32-2931, 32-2932, 32-2933, 32-2934, 32-2935, 32-1962, 35-146, 35-147, 32-2907, 38-611, 32-2940, 36-2513, 32-2941, 32-1901, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-401, 32-2906