Title 43, Occupations and Professions
99 chapters · 1,335 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-01 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program" means a doctor of chiropractic program approved by the board and accredited by a board-approved entity, such as the council on chiropractic educat…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-02 Who is exempt from the provisions of this chapter
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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 precepto…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-03 State board of chiropractic examiners - Members - Appointment - Qualifications
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-04 Board of chiropractic examiners - Members - Term of office
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1. Each member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of civil officers and shall hold office for a term of five years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of office of the members of the board must be so arranged that o…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-04.1 Powers and duties of board
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1. The board shall administer the provisions of this chapter and the administrative rules of the board relating to the practice of chiropractic. The board has all powers, rights, and duties as provided in chapter 28-32. 2. The board shall verify the qualifications of applicants f…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-05 Meetings of board - When held - Place of meeting - Quorum - Officers - Seal - Compensation - Expenses - How paid
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The board shall hold regular meetings twice yearly at approximate six-month intervals and such special meetings as the board may deem necessary. The meetings must be held at such places as the board may designate. Four members of the board constitute a quorum. At the first meetin…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-07 Records of the board
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1. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings and a register of applications for licenses to practice chiropractic showing: a. The name and location of the institution from which each applicant received the applicant's degree of doctor of chiropractic. b. The date when …
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-08 License required - Application - Examination required - Fee
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A person may not practice chiropractic in this state unless that person has a license from the state board of chiropractic examiners. A person who desires a license shall: 1. Apply to the board; 2. Submit an official transcript of successful completion of all required examination…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-09 Chiropractor - Qualifications
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An applicant for licensure to practice chiropractic in this state must have a degree from or be enrolled in the last term of college at an approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program.
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-09.1 Conviction not bar to licensure or certification - Exceptions
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Conviction of an offense does not disqualify a person from licensure or certification under this chapter unless the board determines that the offense has a direct bearing upon a person's ability to serve the public as a chiropractor or certified chiropractic clinical assistant, o…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-10.1 National board examination
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The board shall accept all parts of the national board examination, or its successor or equivalent, providing all other requirements are met.
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-11 License - When issued - Who issues - Title used by licensed chiropractor
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A license to practice chiropractic in this state must be issued by the board to an applicant who has submitted proof of the required qualifications and passed the required examination. A license to practice chiropractic may not be granted except upon the affirmative vote of at le…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-11.1 Criminal history record checks
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The board may require any applicant, licensee, or certificate holder under this chapter to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. All costs asso…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-13 Term of license - Renewal - Fee - Requirements
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1. A license to practice chiropractic in this state is valid for one year and must be renewed on or before the first day of September of each year. 2. A renewal applicant shall pay a fee for renewal of a license. The fee for renewal of a license must be determined by the board fr…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-14.1 Peer review of services and fees
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1. The board, upon receipt of a complaint, may appoint a peer review committee for the purpose of investigation of the matter and rendering an opinion thereon. 2. The peer review committee must be appointed by the board and function as its agent and may consist of different indiv…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-15 Grounds for denial of licensure, revocation, or suspension of license or other action of the board - Signed written statement - Investigation - Hearing
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1. The board may deny an application for licensure and may revoke, suspend, or take such other action as provided in this section regarding the license of any chiropractor in this state who: a. Has a mental or physical condition such that the person is unable to safely engage in …
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-16 Duties of chiropractor
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Every licensed chiropractor practicing in this state shall: 1. Observe all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases. 2. Sign death and birth certificates. 3. Sign certificates pertaining to public health. 4. Report to the prope…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-16.1 Certified chiropractic clinical assistant
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1. A person may not practice as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant or claim to be a chiropractic assistant without certification from the board. The fee for initial certification may not exceed one hundred dollars per year and must be set by the board from time to time. …
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-17 Right of chiropractor to practice in public and private hospitals and institutions
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A licensed chiropractor may practice under the same standards as other health practitioners in any public or private hospital or other institution in this state, when requested so to do by any patient or the guardian of any patient.
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-17.1 Temporary suspension - Appeal
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1. If based on verified evidence the board determines by a clear and convincing standard that the evidence presented to the board indicates that the continued practice by the chiropractor would create significant risk of serious and ongoing harm to the public while a disciplinary…
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-18 State's attorney to enforce law
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The state's attorney of each county in this state shall enforce section 43-06-19 and prosecute all violations of this section, and the executive director of the board, under the direction of the board, shall aid in the enforcement of this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 43-06-19 Penalty
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1. It is a class B misdemeanor for any person who fraudulently procures a license to practice chiropractic or who, without complying with the provisions of this chapter: a. Practices or attempts to practice chiropractic; b. Advertises as a chiropractor; or c. Uses the terms or le…