32-3231. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. ' Administer' means the direct application of or dispensing or furnishing a prescription medication or a prescription-only device, whether by injection or any other means, to the body of a patient by a health professional or by the health professional's authorized agent at the direction of the health professional. 2. ' Aesthetician' has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-501. 3. ' Cosmetic purpose' means for the purpose of beautifying, preserving or conferring comeliness, excluding therapeutic massage and manipulations. 4. ' Department' means the department of health services. 5. ' Directly supervised' means a health professional who is licensed in this state and whose scope of practice allows the supervision supervises the use of a laser or IPL device for cosmetic purposes while the health professional is present at the facility where and when the device is being used. 6. ' Indirect supervision' means supervision by a health professional who is licensed in this state, whose scope of practice allows the supervision and who is readily accessible by telecommunication. 7. ' Indirect supervision' means supervision by a health professional who is licensed in this state, whose scope of practice allows the supervision and who is readily accessible by telecommunication. 7. ' IPL device' has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516. 8. ' Laser' has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516. 9. ' Laser technician' means a person who is or has been certified by the department pursuant to its rules and this article. 10. ' Registrant' means a person or entity that owns or operates a laser or IPL device for which the application for registration is on file with the department and that is in compliance with department rules.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 32.3231
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/03231.htm· Version 2026