Welcome to the Administrative Rules website. This website informs the public about the Arizona Department of Health Services'(Department) rulemakings, substantive policy statements, agency guidance documents, and staff contact information.

We are now collecting feedback on the Behavioral Health Licensure Rulemaking. Please take a moment to give us your feedback.

The rulemaking moratorium has been extended. The Department will not be conducting regular rulemaking activities, unless authorized by an exception, until after June 30, 2012 due to the rulemaking moratorium established by the Governor's Executive Order 2011-05, published on page 1247 in the Arizona Administrative Register on July 1, 2011.

The Administrative Rules Office is composed of the manager, Thomas Salow, J.D., and senior rules analysts. Rules, five-year-review reports, guidance documents, and substantive policy statements are drafted by the senior rules analysts who report to the manager.

Rulemakings in Progress

Regular Rulemakings:

• Phase 1: Group Homes for Individuals Who Are Developmentally Disabled ^01/19/12
• Phase 2: None at this time

Exempt Rulemakings:

• Hospitals Providing Psychiatric Services/Behavior Analysts  ^02/02/12
• Behavioral Health Licensure  ^02/01/12

Rulemakings Completed Within the Past 12 Months

Regular Rulemakings:

• Food and Drink  ^01/13/12

Exempt Rulemakings:

• Emergency Medical Services, Table 1  ^01/13/12
• Child Care Group Homes  ^08/17/11
• Vital Records Fees Rulemaking  ^08/17/11
• Medical Marijuana  ^06/06/11

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