Arizona legal term

Practitioner in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Practitioner” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Practitioner” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Practitioner" means a person licensed to prescribe and administer drugs. 26. (A.R.S. § 13-3401)

Statutes defining or using this term

A.R.S. § 13-3401

Charges using this term

Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors
Aggravated assault
Promoting prison contraband
Driving or actual physical control while under the influence

Related terms in the same statutes

Services
Department
Possession
Treatment
License
Employee
Distribute
Controlled substance
Dispense
Offense
Victim
Unlawful

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