# A.R.S. § 32-2048: 32-2048 Unlawful practice; classification; injunctive relief; deposit of civil penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2048

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 32-2048
- **Heading:** 32-2048 Unlawful practice; classification; injunctive relief; deposit of civil penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19 / Article 3 / Section 2048

## Text

32-2048. Unlawful practice; classification; injunctive relief; deposit of civil penalties

A. It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner to claim to practice physical therapy or for a person to claim the designation of a physical therapist unless that person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who engages in an activity requiring a license pursuant to this chapter or who uses any word, title or representation in violation of section 32-2042 that implies that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

B. The board may investigate any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of physical therapy. If an investigation indicates that a person may be practicing physical therapy unlawfully, the board shall inform the person of the alleged violation. The board may refer the matter for prosecution regardless of whether the person ceases the unlawful practice of physical therapy.

C. The board, through the appropriate county attorney or the office of the attorney general, may apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter. Injunction proceedings are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter.

D. The board shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, all monies it collects from civil penalties pursuant to this chapter in the state general fund.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 32-2041 32-2041 Lawful practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2041.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2041.01 32-2041.01 Imaging; ordering; requirements; reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2041.01.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2042 32-2042 Use of titles; restrictions; violation; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2042.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2043 32-2043 Supervision; patient care management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2043.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2044 32-2044 Grounds for disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2044.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2045 32-2045 Investigative powers; emergency action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2045.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2046 32-2046 Informal and formal hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2046.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2047 32-2047 Disciplinary actions; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2047.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2048 32-2048 Unlawful practice; classification; injunctive relief; deposit of civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2048.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2049 32-2049 Disclosure prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2049.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2050 32-2050 Substance abuse recovery program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2050.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2051 32-2051 Rights of consumers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2051.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2052 32-2052 Judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2052.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2053 32-2053 Physical therapy licensure compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19_A3_S2053.md)

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