A.R.S. tit. 36 ch. 9 — Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36 Chapter 9 — Regulation Of Alkalies, Acids, Human Blood And Its Derivatives And Poisons

36-1101. Definitions As used in this article unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Dangerous, caustic or corrosive substance" means: (a) Hydrochloric acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized hydrochloric acid (HCl) in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (b) Sulphuric acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sulphuric acid (H2 SO4) in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (c) Nitric acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized nitric acid (HNO3) in a concentration of five per cent or more. (d) Carbolic acid (C6 H5 OH), otherwise known as phenol, or any preparation containing carbolic acid in a concentration of five per cent or more. (e) Oxalic acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized oxalic acid (C2 H2 O4) in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (f) Any oxalic salt in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (g) Acetic acid (HO2 H3 O2) in a concentration of twenty per cent or more. (h) Hypochlorous acid, either free or combined, or any preparation containing hypochlorous acid in a concentration so as to yield ten per cent or more by weight, of available chloride, excluding calx chlorinate, bleaching powder, and chlorine of lime. (i) Potassium hydroxide or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized potassium hydroxide (KOH), including caustic potash and Vienna paste, in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (j) Sodium hydroxide or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sodium hydroxide (NaOH), including caustic soda and lye, in a concentration of ten per cent or more. (k) Silver nitrate, sometimes known as lunar caustic, or any preparation containing silver nitrate (AgNO3) in a concentration of five per cent or more. (l) Ammonia water or any preparation yielding free or chemically uncombined ammonia (NH3), including ammonium hydroxide and "hartshorn" in a concentration of five per cent or more. 2. "Misbranded parcel, package or container" means a retail parcel, package or container of any dangerous, caustic or corrosive substance for household use, not bearing a conspicuous, easily legible label or sticker which bears: (a) The name of the article. (b) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, seller or distributor. (c) The word "poison," running parallel with the main body of reading matter on the label or sticker, on a clear, plain background of a distinctly contrasting color, in uncondensed gothic capital letters not smaller than 24 point size, unless there is on the label or sticker no other type so large, in which case the type shall be not smaller than the largest type on the label or sticker. (d) Directions for treatment in case of accidental personal injury by the dangerous, caustic or corrosive substance. 36-1102. Misbranding of package prohibited No person shall sell, barter or exchange, receive, hold, pack, display, or offer for sale, barter or exchange, in this state any dangerous, caustic or corrosive substance in a misbranded parcel, package or container designed for or suitable to household use. 36-1103. Condemnation and disposal of misbranded articles A. All substances and containers which are misbranded as defined by this article shall, by order of the court, be condemned and ordered destroyed, sold or disposed of as the court directs. B. Proceeds from such sale less the actual costs, charges and expenses of seizure, holding and sale, as fixed by the court, shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the articles were seized, but no such articles shall be sold contrary to the laws of the state. C. Upon payment of the costs and expenses fixed by the court and execution and delivery to the court by the owner of the articles of a bond in an amount and with sureties approved by the court, conditioned that the articles will not be unlawfully sold or otherwise disposed of, the court may by order direct that the substances and articles be redelivered to the owner. 36-1104. Enforcement; registration of brands and labels A. The department of health services shall enforce the provisions of this article. The department may approve and register such brands and labels intended for use under the provisions of this article as are submitted which in its judgment conform to the requirements of this article. B. In any prosecution under this article, the fact that a brand or label involved in the prosecution has not been submitted to the department for approval, or if submitted, has not been approved by it, is immaterial. 36-1105. Violation; classification A person violating the provisions of this article is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. 36-1151. Definition of blood services The procurement, processing, distribution, or use of whole human blood, plasma, blood products and blood derivatives for the purpose of injecting or transfusing them into the human body shall be construed as to the transmission of serum hepatitis to be the rendition of a service by every person participating therein and shall not be construed to be a sale. 36-1161. Poison and drug information centers and Arizona poison control system established; staff; functions A. The department of health services shall establish the Arizona poison control system consisting of the following two poison control centers: 1. The Arizona poison and drug information center. This center shall be located at and affiliated with the university of Arizona college of pharmacy, shall serve the needs of citizens in all counties outside of Maricopa county and shall be affiliated with the toxicology training programs of the Arizona health sciences center. 2. A poison and drug information center that shall serve the needs of citizens of Maricopa county and that shall be located in Maricopa county. This center shall be separate from the center specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection, shall be privately operated and shall be affiliated with an accredited medical toxicology fellowship postgraduate training program for physicians. B. The Arizona poison control system shall provide comprehensive poison and drug information and management of poisoned persons. C. Each poison control center shall employ a full-time staff, including a clinical or medical toxicologist and poison and drug information specialists and treatment consultants. D. Each poison control center shall assume responsibility for the following functions in its respective region: 1. Poison prevention. 2. Data collection. 3. Education. 4. Management of poisoned persons. 5. Drug information services. E. The Arizona poison control system may provide opioid assistance and referral resources through a toll-free telephone service for all communities in this state. 36-1162. Powers and functions of Arizona poison control system The Arizona poison control system shall: 1. Maintain a comprehensive list of poison and drug information resources. 2. Furnish advisory services to health professionals on the toxicity of poisons, drugs and household chemical products and effective and safe treatment of poisoning. 3. Provide information to the public on preventing accidental poisonings and first aid treatment of poisoning. 4. Provide a toll-free telephone service for all communities in this state, including all treatment facilities in this state. 5. Provide expert capability for the rapid identification of toxic agents. 6. Conduct and promote educational programs for professionals and the public on poisoning. 7. Establish, in consultation with the department of health services, physicians and hospitals, procedures for reporting the incidence of poisoning. 8. Procure grants to engage in research to enhance delivery of specialized emergency services in treating poisoning. 9. Establish a teratogen information program. The program shall establish a statewide toll-free telephone number to provide health care providers and the public with up-to-date information and referrals on possible teratogen exposure and shall develop educational programs and materials. For the purposes of this paragraph, "teratogen" means a physical, infectious or chemical agent that causes a change in the normal development of a human embryo or fetus. 10. Assist the department of health services in coordinating public health information regarding a chemical or other toxic fire event, including providing information regarding possible toxic exposures and appropriate health care facility referrals for those exposures. 36-1163. Funding The department of health services shall allocate to the poison and drug information center any monies appropriated to the department of health services for the center or the Arizona poison control system.