A.R.S. § 31-322: Approval of programs

A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to conduct a program of medical research or plasmapheresis and whole blood program employing prisoners shall submit to the director a written proposal containing a detailed statement of the purpose and nature of the proposed program.

B. The director shall submit any proposal received pursuant to subsection A to the chief of health services for review and recommendation.

C. Upon a favorable recommendation from the chief of health services, the director may approve the proposed program subject to such conditions as the director or the chief of health services may prescribe.

D. The director may grant to the person, firm or corporation conducting an approved program of medical research or plasmapheresis and whole blood program a revocable license to enter upon the state prison and conduct the approved program.