A.R.S. § 32-516: Aestheticians; cosmetologists; cosmetic laser and IPL device use; certification; definitions

A. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who wishes to perform cosmetic laser procedures and procedures using IPL devices must:

1. Apply for and receive a certificate from the department.

2. Comply with the requirements of this section and department rules.

B. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who has been certified as a laser technician by the department may use a laser or IPL device.

C. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who used laser and IPL devices before November 24, 2009 may continue to do so if the aesthetician or cosmetologist received a certificate pursuant to this section before October 1, 2010.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Department" means the department of health services.

2. "IPL device" means an intense pulse light class II surgical device certified in accordance with the standards of the department for cosmetic procedures.

3. "Laser" means any device that can produce or amplify electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the range of one hundred eighty nanometers to one millimeter primarily by the process of controlled stimulated emission and certified in accordance with the standards for the department for cosmetic procedures.

4. "Laser technician" means a person who is or has been certified by the department pursuant to its rules and chapter 32, article 2 of this title.