Arizona § 32-4223 - Reciprocity
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-4223 — Reciprocity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-4223. Reciprocity
A. An applicant is eligible for reciprocal licensure if either of the following applies:
1. The applicant has been licensed in another state that has comprehensive standards for licensure for massage therapists for at least two of the last five years preceding the filing of the application with the board.
2. The applicant holds a current certification from the national certification board for therapeutic massage and bodywork or another agency that meets the standards of the national organization on competency assurance and received education and training substantially equivalent to that required by this chapter.
B. When an applicant submits an application for reciprocity, the applicant shall also submit a letter or other document acceptable to the board showing whether any jurisdiction that has previously certified or licensed the applicant has instituted disciplinary proceedings or has unresolved complaints pending against the applicant. If a disciplinary proceeding or an unresolved complaint is pending, the applicant shall not be licensed until the proceeding or the complaint has been resolved in the applicant's favor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-4223
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-4223 cover?
Section 32-4223 ("Reciprocity") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 32-4223?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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