This chapter does not apply to: 1. Chiropractors from the District of Columbia, or other states, territories, or countries who are in actual consultation in this state. 2. Students enrolled in an approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program, who qualify for the preceptorship program. Under this exception: a. The student shall perform the duties of an intern under the supervision of a chiropractor licensed in the state of North Dakota. b. The student and the licensed chiropractor shall meet the requirements established for the preceptorship by an approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program and must be approved by the program and by the board. 3. A graduate of a program who has not completed the examination requirements in section 43-06-10.1 who applies for a graduate internship under this exception: a. The graduate, under the supervision of a North Dakota licensed chiropractor, shall perform the duties of an intern.
b. The graduate shall submit an initial application for North Dakota licensure. c. The graduate must be sponsored by a chiropractor with a current and valid North Dakota license in good standing, including no active complaints, with at least three years of experience. d. The graduate and the licenseholder shall provide proof of malpractice insurance. e. The graduate intern authorization granted by the board terminates within fifteen months from the date issued by the board. 4. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to impinge upon the practice of medicine by a physician and surgeon or an osteopathic physician and surgeon who has adequate training in the use of manipulative and adjustive procedures of the spine and appendicular skeleton. 5. A chiropractor who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice chiropractic in another country if that chiropractor is teaching, demonstrating, or providing chiropractic in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar in the state for no more than sixty days in a calendar year. 6. A chiropractor who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice chiropractic in another country if that chiropractor is practicing chiropractic in North Dakota as a member of the health care team for a sports, cultural, or performing arts group. Treatment may only be performed on members of the team or group the chiropractor is traveling with, for no more than sixty days in a calendar year.
43-06-03. State board of chiropractic examiners - Members - Appointment - Qualifications. 1. The state board of chiropractic examiners consists of seven members appointed by the governor. The members are: a. Five doctors of chiropractic; b. One certified chiropractic clinical assistant; and c. One consumer member. 2. Each doctor of chiropractic appointed must: a. Have a license to practice chiropractic in North Dakota. b. Have been a resident of this state and have practiced chiropractic in this state for at least five consecutive years immediately before appointment to the board. c. Remain a resident of this state and continue in active practice in this state during the term of office. d. Be a licensee in good standing and must not be the subject of a pending investigation by the board for violations under this chapter. 3. Each certified chiropractic clinical assistant appointed must: a. Be certified as a chiropractic clinical assistant and meet the requirements of section 43-06-16.1. b. Be actively engaged in the practice of a certified chiropractic clinical assistant in the state for at least one year immediately preceding appointment to the board. 4. Each consumer member appointed: a. Must be a resident of the state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment to the board. b. May not have personal or familial financial relationships to the chiropractic profession. c. May not be, and may not be a spouse of, a doctor of chiropractic, certified chiropractic clinical assistant, or licensed health care professional. 5. An individual appointed to the board as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant may not participate in any activities related to the clinical examination of chiropractic licensure applicants. 6. An individual appointed to the board as a consumer may not participate in any activities related to the clinical examination of chiropractic or certified chiropractic clinical assistant licensure applicants.