The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order of the board or a court of law or the voluntary surrender of a license does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to do any of the following:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2276

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Board: means the Arizona state veterinary medical examining board. See Arizona Laws 32-2201
  • 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.

1. Proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee.

2. Render a decision suspending or revoking the license or denying the renewal or right of renewal of the license.

3. Assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 32-2233 or section 32-2237, subsection E.