Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-4-201

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-4-201 - Definitions

In this Article, unless otherwise specified:

1. "Cluster illness" means pesticide illness in two or more individuals that is caused by or may be related to one pesticide exposure incident.

2. "Documented" means evidenced by written information such as pesticide applicator reports, statements of individuals with pesticide illness, or medical records.

3. "Health care professional" means a physician, a registered nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, or any other individual who is authorized by law to diagnose human illness.

4. "Medical director" means the individual designated by a poison control center as responsible for providing medical direction for the poison control center or for approving and coordinating the activities of the individuals who provide medical direction for the poison control center.

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5. "Pesticide" means the same as in A.R.S. § 3-361, but does not include an antimicrobial agent, such as a disinfectant, sanitizer, or deodorizer, used for cleaning.

6. "Pesticide illness" means any sickness reasonably believed by a health care professional or medical director to be caused by or related to documented exposure to any pesticide, based upon professional judgment and:

a. The history, signs, or symptoms of the sickness;

b. Laboratory findings regarding the individual; or

c. The individual's response to treatment for the sickness.

7. "Poison control center" means an organization that is a member of and may be certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-4-201

Adopted effective August 15, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Amended effective April 9, 1993 (Supp, 93-2). Former Section R9-4-201 renumbered to R9-4-202; new Section R9-4-201adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2948, effective July 18, 2000 (Supp. 00-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 3429, effective 1/1/2020.