Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 32-2640. Grounds for refusal to issue or renew an agency license; judicial review; good cause exceptions

A. Except as provided in subsection E of this section, the department may deny the issuance or renewal of an agency license if the individual applicant or, if the applicant is other than an individual, any qualifying party:

B. The denial of the issuance of an agency license or identification card under this chapter shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial. The denial notice shall inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a hearing by the board to contest the denial, the applicant shall submit the request in writing to the department within thirty calendar days after service of the denial. Service is complete on the mailing of the denial to the address listed on the application.

C. Except as provided in § 41-1092.08, subsection H, final decisions of the director are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6. 1

D. If an applicant is denied an agency license, the applicant may petition the board for a good cause exception.

E. If the board granted a licensee a good cause exception pursuant to § 32-2609, the department may not deny the licensee's renewal application based on factors already reviewed by the board when granting the good cause exception.