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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 1 1/2 yearsup to $150,000
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 4 monthsup to $750
For details, see § 13-702 and § 13-707

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.