A. An injunction shall issue to enjoin the practice of denture technology by any of the following:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1297.08

  • Board: means the state board of dental examiners. See Arizona Laws 32-1201
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Denturist: means a person practicing denture technology pursuant to article 5 of this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-1201
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Licensed: means licensed pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-1201

1. One neither certified to practice as a denturist nor licensed to practice as a dentist.

2. One certified as a denturist from practicing without proper supervision by a dentist as required by this article.

3. A denturist whose continued practice will or might cause irreparable damage to the public health and safety prior to the time proceedings pursuant to Section 32-1297.07 could be instituted and completed.

B. A petition for injunction shall be filed by the board in the superior court for Maricopa county or in the county where the defendant resides or is found. Any citizen is also entitled to obtain injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction because of the threat of injury to the public health and welfare.

C. Issuance of an injunction shall not relieve the respondent from being subject to any other proceedings provided for by law.