The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the qualifications for registration as a sanitarian in Arizona. Under the new law, the eligibility requirements would be updated to allow applicants to qualify with three years of experience as a sanitarian aide or three years of military service in environmental health, rather than the current five years. Additionally, the educational requirement would change from 30 semester hours in natural sciences to 30 semester hours in relevant subjects, including at least 22 semester hours in natural sciences, as approved by the sanitarians council.

The bill also includes technical changes, such as updating the language to clarify the roles of council members and the registration process. For instance, it specifies that the council will charge a nonrefundable application fee of $25 and an examination fee determined by the director, while also maintaining the annual renewal fee at $10. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the registration process and make it more accessible for potential sanitarians.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-136.01
House Engrossed Version: 36-136.01
Chaptered Version: 36-136.01