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 modified to allow applicants to qualify with three years of experience instead of five years in either a public health agency or military service related to environmental health. Additionally, the educational requirement would change from 30 semester hours in natural sciences to 30 semester hours in relevant subjects, including a minimum of 22 semester hours in natural sciences, as approved by the sanitarians council.

The bill also includes several technical changes, such as updating the language regarding the composition of the sanitarians council and the fees associated with registration and examination. Specifically, it clarifies that the council will charge a nonrefundable application fee of $25 and an examination fee determined by the director, while the annual renewal fee for registration certificates will be set at $10. These updates aim to streamline the registration process and make it more accessible to potential sanitarians.

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