New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Applications shall be awarded a maximum of 26 points based on the criteria in (b) through (m). (b) Up to 2 points for the ranking of adjusted median household income as described in Cdfa 310.05, shall be awarded as follows: (1) A score of 2 points if the points for adjusted m…

In accordance with RSA 162-L:16, I, the authority and the grantee shall enter into contractual relationships which shall contain provisions that: (a) Govern the use of CDBG funds and project activities which shall state that: (1) The grantee shall comply with all applicable feder…

These rules implement the statutory responsibilities of the New Hampshire board of chiropractic examiners created by RSA 316-A:2 which include, but are not limited to: (a) Examination and licensure of chiropractors; (b) Oversight and discipline of licensees; and (c) The developme…

The following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (a) "Active movement" means unassisted movement. (b) "Adjustment" means any of a wide variety of specific manual or mechanical interventions by a doctor of chiropractic directed at joints or anatomic regions that: (1) Potenti…

The board consists of 5 members who meet the eligibility requirements of RSA 316-A:2. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.01 #5624, eff 5-18-93, EXPIRED: 5-18-99 New. #7516, eff 6-27-01

The board has a chairperson and a secretary-treasurer elected by the board at an election held, at a minimum, once every 2 years. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.02 #5624, eff 5-18-93, EXPIRED: 5-18-99 New. #7516, eff 6-27-01; ss by #8971, eff 9-11-07

There is an administrative assistant designated by the board and there are such other staff members as are necessary to perform the record-keeping and other statutory functions of the board and to oversee the board's day-to-day operations. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.03 #5624…

Committees shall consist of one or more board members who are directed by the chairperson to investigate and make recommendations to the board on any matter which is within the authority of the board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.04 #7516, eff 6-27-01

The board shall meet quarterly, and at such additional times as may be called for by the chairperson or by vote of the board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.05 #7516, eff 6-27-01

(a) Minutes shall be kept of board meetings and of official actions taken by the board. (b) Such minutes shall record those members who participate in each vote, and shall separately record the position of members who choose to dissent, abstain or concur. Notes N.H. Admin. Code §…

Pursuant to RSA 91-A members of the public shall have the right to attend and record all board meetings which are public sessions and not authorized by RSA 91-A:3, II to be closed to the public. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 103.07 #7516, eff 6-27-01

(a) The board's office is located in the Health and Welfare Building at 29 Hazen Drive in Concord, New Hampshire. (b) The office telephone number is (603) 271-4560. (c) In-state TTY/TDD users may reach the office by calling Relay New Hampshire at 711 or 1 (800) 735-2964. (d) Requ…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:4 members of the public shall have the right to inspect and copy the public records of the board, including all meeting minutes not confidential pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, III. (b) Members of the public may inspect such public records at the office of the bo…

The Plc 200 rules shall govern with regards to all procedures for: (a) Adjudicatory proceedings; (b) Rulemaking submissions, considerations, and dispositions of rulemaking petitions; (c) Public comment hearings; (d) Declaratory rulings; (e) All statements of policy and interpreta…

(a) The board shall initiate a waiver of a substantive rule upon its own motion by providing affected parties with notice and opportunity to be heard, and issuing an order which finds that waiver would be necessary to advance the purpose of the rules of the board. (b) Individuals…

(a) "Notify in writing" means: (1) Notify by written communication sent by mail to the mailing address furnished by the applicant; or (2) Notify by electronic means using the electronic address furnished by the applicant. (b) "National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)" mean…

The board shall grant an initial license to practice chiropractic to any applicant who complies with the application process specified by Ch 302.02, meets the qualifications set forth in Ch 303, and has paid the license fee specified by Ch 306.01. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 302.…

Persons who wish to apply for an initial license to practice chiropractic shall do so by submitting or arranging to be submitted to the board the following material: (a) A signed and completed "Application for a License to Practice Chiropractic" form, effective October 2017, prov…

(a) An application shall be effective on the date assigned by the board as the filing date. (b) The board shall assign as the filing date of an application the date that the board has received the materials specified in Ch 302.02. (c) If the board for the purpose of determining t…

An applicant for initial licensure shall supply the following information on the "Application for a License to Practice Chiropractic" form, effective October 2017: (a) The applicant's full name, physical address, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address, if any; (b) T…

An applicant for initial licensure shall sign and date the following statement preprinted on the application form: "I herewith apply for a license to practice chiropractic in accordance with RSA 316-A and the rules of the New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners. I am the ap…

The effect of the applicant's signing the statement described in Ch 302.05 shall be that the applicant: (a) States that he or she is applying for a license to practice chiropractic in accordance with RSA 316-A and the rules of the New Hampshire board of chiropractic examiners; (b…

The applicant shall attach to the application form the following items: (a) An original, recent photograph of the applicant; (b) An official transcript from each post secondary educational institution, including chiropractic colleges, attended by the applicant; and (c) Photocopie…

References shall be provided by doctors of chiropractic either in a signed and dated letter providing the information in Ch 302.08(a) and (b) (1) through (b)(3) below or on a "Reference Letter" form, effective October 2017 and supplied by the board which: (a) Contains the stateme…

(a) The board shall issue its decision on the application within 120 days of the filing date or of the date that the board is in receipt of any additional information or documents requested pursuant to Ch 302.03(c). (b) The board shall notify the applicant of its decision in writ…

An applicant shall be qualified for initial licensure if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in this part and passes the examinations specified in Ch 304. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 303.01 (See Revision Note before Chapter heading Ch 100) #4671, eff 9-7-89; ss by #562…

(a) All applicants for initial licensure shall have: (1) Graduated from a degree granting chiropractic college which is accredited by an established chiropractic accrediting body approved by the United States Department of Education; or (2) Completed a chiropractic program at a c…

(a) An applicant shall be disqualified for initial licensure if: (1) The applicant, or someone acting on the applicant's behalf, has knowingly submitted false information to the board in connection with the application; (2) The applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competen…

(a) Before submitting an application for licensure an applicant shall have taken and passed parts I, II, III and IV of the NBCE examinations and have the scores submitted directly to the board by the NBCE. (b) An applicant shall take and pass with a score of at least 70% correct …

(a) The examination fee specified by Ch 306.01: (1) Shall be paid by the applicant before the applicant takes the jurisprudence examination for the first time; and (2) Shall entitle any applicant failing the jurisprudence examination to one re-administration of the examination. (…

An applicant shall be qualified for licensure by endorsement if the applicant: (a) Is currently licensed, permitted or otherwise authorized to practice chiropractic in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (b…

(a) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall be disqualified if: (1) The applicant, or someone acting on the applicant's behalf, has knowingly submitted false information to the board in connection with the application; (2) The applicant cannot be relied upon to practice c…

Persons who wish to apply for licensure by endorsement shall do so by submitting or arranging to be submitted to the board the following materials: (a) A completed "Application for a License to Practice Chiropractic" form, effective October 2017 and provided by the board requirin…

(a) The board shall issue its decision on the application for licensure by endorsement within 120 days of the date that the board is in receipt of: (1) The materials described in Ch 305.03; and (2) Any additional information or documents the board has requested. (b) The board sha…

The fees set by the board pursuant to RSA 316-A:5 shall be as follows: a. The fee for an initial license shall be $300.00; b. The fee for biennial renewal of a license shall be $300.00; and c. The fee for the provision of a mailing list shall be $25.00. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § C…

"Continuing education hour" means an hour that includes at least 50 minutes of active instruction and is credited by the board against the continuing education requirements set forth in Ch 404.01(a). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 401.01 #1488, eff 11-20-79; ss by #2052, eff 6-9-82;…

"Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB)" means a national non-profit organization of chiropractic regulatory boards maintaining a database containing information on both disciplinary actions taken by chiropractic regulatory boards and exclusions from medicare and medi…

"Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPD)" means a data bank created by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services containing information about fraud and abuse by health care practitioners and entities. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 401.03 #5624, …

"National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)" means a nonprofit organization which designs and administers examinations including written and practice components testing proficiency in chiropractic. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 401.04 #5624, eff 5-18-93, EXPIRED: 5-18-99 New. …

"National provider identifier" means a unique identification number for certain health care providers issued by the national Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 401.05 #5624, eff 5-18-93, …

"Preparatory and complementary procedures" means procedures that are currently taught in accredited chiropractic colleges through the professional degree program or at the post-graduate level. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ch 401.06 #9358, eff 1-10-09 (from Ch 401.05) Amended by Volum…

The board shall renew the license to practice chiropractic of a renewal applicant who: (a) Complies with the application process in Ch 402.03; (b) Meets the continuing education requirements of Ch 404; (c) Pays the renewal fee specified by Ch 306.01; and (d) Is not subject to lic…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 316-A:19, initial and renewed licenses shall expire automatically on July 1 of each odd numbered year. (b) An individual whose license has expired and has not been renewed shall not practice chiropractic until a new license has been issued. Notes N.H. Admin. C…

(a) Licensees wishing to renew their licenses shall submit to the office of the board before June 1 of the renewal year the following completed renewal application packet: (1) The completed "Application for Renewal of License" form, effective October 2017, described in Ch 402.05;…

(a) If, after review of the completed renewal application packet, the board requires any additional information the board shall: (1) So notify the applicant within 30 days of the filing date; and (2) Specify the information, which the applicant is required to submit. (b) The boar…

An applicant for licensure renewal shall supply the following information on the "Application for Renewal of License" form, effective October 2017: (a) The renewal applicant's: (1) Full name; (2) New Hampshire license number; (3) Business physical address and business telephone n…

An applicant for renewal licensure shall sign and date the following statement preprinted on the renewal application form: "I herewith apply for renewal of my license to practice chiropractic. I am the applicant identified in the renewal application. I will notify the board in wr…