Ariz. Admin. Code § 12-4-202

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R12-4-202 - Complimentary and Reduced-fee Disabled Veteran's License; Reduced-fee Purple Heart Medal License

A. The complimentary and reduced-fee disabled veteran's licenses and Purple Heart Medal license grant all of the hunting and fishing privileges of a combination hunting and fishing license. The disabled veteran's and Purple Heart Medal license are only available at a Department office.

B. The Department offers three types of veteran's licenses:

1. A complimentary license to a disabled veteran who receives compensation from the U.S. government for a permanent service-connected disability rated as 100% disabling.

a. The complimentary license is valid for either a three-year period from the issue date or the license holder's lifetime.

b. If the certification or benefits letter required under subsection (D)(1) indicate the applicant's disability rating of 100% is permanent and:

i. Will not be reevaluated, the disabled veteran's license shall be valid for the license holder's lifetime.

ii. Will be reevaluated in three years, the disabled veteran's license will expire three years from the date of issuance.

c. Eligibility for the complimentary disabled veteran's license is based on the disability rating, not on the compensation received by the veteran.

d. An applicant for a complimentary disabled veteran's license shall have been a resident of Arizona for at least one year immediately preceding application.

2. A reduced-fee license to a disabled veteran who is a resident as defined under A.R.S. § 17-101 and who is receiving compensation from the U.S. government for a service-connected disability.

a. The reduced-fee license is valid for one year from the date of purchase or selected start date provided the date selected is no more than 60 calendar days from and after the date of purchase.

b. The applicant shall pay the fee required under R12-4-102.

3. A reduced-fee license to a person who submits satisfactory proof to the Department that the person is a bona fide Purple Heart Medal recipient.

a. The reduced-fee license is valid for one year from the date of purchase or selected start date provided the date selected is no more than 60 calendar days from and after the date of purchase.

b. An applicant for a reduced-fee Purple Heart Medal license shall have been a resident of Arizona for at least one year immediately preceding application.

C. A person applying for a disabled veteran's or Purple Heart Medal license shall submit an application to the Department. The application form is furnished by the Department and available at any Department office and on the Department's website. The applicant shall provide all of the following information on the application:

1. The applicant's personal information:

a. Name;

b. Date of birth;

c. Physical description, to include the applicant's eye color, hair color, height, and weight;

d. Department identification number, when applicable;

e. Residency status and number of years of residency immediately preceding application, when applicable;

f. Mailing address, when applicable;

g. Physical address;

h. Telephone number, when available; and

i. E-mail address, when available;

2. Affirmation that:

a. The applicant meets the eligibility requirements prescribed under A.R.S. § 17-333(C)(2), (C)(3), or (C)(4),

b. The applicant has been a resident of this state for at least one year immediately preceding application for the license,

and

c. The information provided on the application is true and accurate.

3. Applicant's signature and date.

D. In addition to the requirements established under subsection (B), an applicant for a veteran's license shall, at the time of application, certify eligibility for the license by submitting:

1. For a complimentary or reduced-fee disabled veterans license issued under A.R.S. § 17-333(C)(2) or (C)(3) respectively, an original or facsimile DD-214, certification form, or a benefits letter issued by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) or obtained from the DVA website that meets the requirements specified in subsections (B)(1) and (B)(2). The certification form is furnished by the Department and is available at any Department office and on the Department's website. The certification shall be completed and signed by an agent of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

2. For a Purple Heart Medal license issued under A.R.S. § 17-333(C)(4), an original or facsimile DD-214 or DD-215, service records showing the award, military orders of the award, or other military discharge document such as WD AGO Form. The actual Purple Heart Medal or a certificate of award will not suffice alone for verification purposes.

E. All information and documentation provided by the applicant is subject to Department verification. The Department shall return the original or certified copy of a document to the applicant after verification.

F. The Department shall deny a disabled veteran's or Purple Heart Medal license when the applicant:

1. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § 17-333(C)(2) , (C)(3), or (C)(4),

2. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, or

3. Provides false information during the application process.

G. The Department shall provide written notice to the applicant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

H. A complimentary disabled veteran's license holder may request a no-fee duplicate paper license provided:

1. The license was lost or destroyed,

2. The license holder submits a written request to the Department for a duplicate license, and

3. The Department's records indicate a disabled veteran's license was previously issued to that person.

I. A person issued a disabled veteran's license prior to January 1, 2014 shall be entitled to the privileges established under subsection (A).

J. For the purposes of this Section:

1. "Disabled veteran" means a veteran of the armed forces of the U.S. with a service connected disability.

2. "Veteran" means a person who has served in the U.S. armed forces.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R12-4-202

Amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 3225, effective January 1, 2014. Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 3045, effective 1/3/2015. Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 2550, effective 12/5/2015. Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 1076, effective 8/21/2021. Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3355, effective 9/26/2022.