Arizona Laws 32-2554. Violation; classification
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A. A person who does any of the following is guilty of a class 6 felony:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 1 1/2 years | up to $150,000 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2554
- Board: means the Arizona regulatory board of physician assistants. See Arizona Laws 32-2501
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. Performs a health care task if that person is not licensed pursuant to this chapter or is not exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter.
2. Secures a license to perform health care tasks by fraud or deceit.
3. Impersonates a member of the board.
B. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use the designation "P.A.", "P.A.-C." or "Physician assistant" or use any other words, initials or symbols in a way that leads the public to believe that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.