Persons deemed engaged in practice of osteopathy

65-2870. Persons deemed engaged in practice of osteopathy. For the purpose of this act the following persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of osteopathy or to be osteopathic physicians and surgeons: (a) Persons who publicly profess to be osteopathic physicians, or publicly profess to assume the duties incident to the practice of osteopathy, as heretofore interpreted by the supreme court of this state, shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of osteopathy. (b) Osteopathic physicians and surgeons shall mean and include those persons who receive a license to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to the provisions of this act. History: L. 1957, ch. 343, § 70; L. 1969, ch. 299, § 15; L. 1976, ch. 273, § 31; February 13. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Legislative Review of Examining and Licensing Functions of State Boards and Commissions," Stanley D. Elofson, 7 W.L.J. 307, 311 (1968). "Reconsidering the Regulation of Health Professionals in Kansas," Lisa E. Bartra, 5 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. 3, 155, 158, 171 (1996). Attorney General's Opinions: Doctors of chiropractic cannot use the term "chiropractic physician." 87-42. Persons deemed engaged in practice of medicine and surgery; diagnosis of psychological disorders. 92-114. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026