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What Arizona’s statute, administrative rules and chiropractic board publish on eight topics of running a practice, quoted as published, each with its citation as printed, its source and the date we read it. Read on 9 October 2026.
Advertising · Titles and claims · Prepaid care and financial arrangements · Discounts, free services and inducements · Record retention · Assistants and delegation · Corporate practice and ownership · Telehealth
A. The following are grounds for disciplinary action, regardless of where they occur:32-924(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
13. Advertising in a false, deceptive or misleading manner.32-924(A)(13) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
24. Advertising chiropractic services, appliances, tests, equipment, x-ray examinations or other procedures for a specified price without also specifying the services, procedures or items included in the advertised price.32-924(A)(24) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
27. Advertising a specialty or procedure that requires a separate examination or certificate of specialty, unless the licensee has satisfied the applicable requirements of this chapter.32-924(A)(27) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
28. Solicitation by the licensee or by the licensee's compensated agent of any person who is not previously known by the licensee or the licensee's agent, and who at the time of the solicitation is vulnerable to undue influence, including any person known to have experienced any of the following within the last fifteen days:32-924(A)(28) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
L. For the purposes of this section, "solicitation" includes contact in person, by telephone, telegraph or telefacsimile or by other communication directed to a specific recipient and includes any written form of communication directed to a specific recipient.32-924(L) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
A. The following are grounds for disciplinary action, regardless of where they occur:32-924(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
17. Failing to sign the physician's name, wherever required, in any capacity as "chiropractic doctor", "chiropractic physician" or "doctor of chiropractic" or failing to use and affix the initials "D.C." after the physician's name.32-924(A)(17) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
18. Failing to place or cause to be placed the word or words "chiropractic", "chiropractor", "chiropractic doctor" or "chiropractic physician" in any sign or advertising media.32-924(A)(18) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
27. Advertising a specialty or procedure that requires a separate examination or certificate of specialty, unless the licensee has satisfied the applicable requirements of this chapter.32-924(A)(27) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who:32-927 · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00927.htm · read 9 October 2026
3. Uses the title chiropractor, D.C., or any other word or title to induce belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without a license to practice chiropractic.32-927(3) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00927.htm · read 9 October 2026
A. In order to practice a chiropractic specialty a licensee shall be certified in that specialty by the board.32-922.02(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00922-02.htm · read 9 October 2026
A. The following are grounds for disciplinary action, regardless of where they occur:32-924(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
11. Giving or receiving or aiding or abetting the giving or receiving of rebates, either directly or indirectly.32-924(A)(11) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
25. Advertising chiropractic services, appliances, tests, equipment, x-ray examinations or other procedures as free without also disclosing what services or items are included in the advertised service or item.32-924(A)(25) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
26. Billing or charging a patient or third-party payor a higher price than the advertised price in effect at the time the services, appliances, tests, equipment, x-ray examinations or other procedures were provided.32-924(A)(26) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm · read 9 October 2026
G. A business entity must establish a written protocol for the secure storage, transfer and access of the medical records of the business entity's patients. This protocol must include, at a minimum, procedures for:32-934(G) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
1. Notifying patients of the future locations of their records if the business entity terminates or sells the practice.32-934(G)(1) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. Disposing of unclaimed medical records.32-934(G)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
3. The timely response to requests by patients or their representatives for copies of their records.32-934(G)(3) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
K. This section does not apply to:32-934(K) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
1. A facility owned by a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(1) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. A sole proprietorship or partnership that consists of persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
3. A professional corporation or professional limited liability company, the shares of which are owned by persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(3) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:32-900 · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00900.htm · read 9 October 2026
4. "Chiropractic assistant" means an unlicensed person who has completed an educational training program approved by the board, who assists in basic health care duties in the practice of chiropractic under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic and who performs delegated duties commensurate with the chiropractic assistant's education and training but who does not evaluate, interpret, design or modify established treatment programs of chiropractic care or violate any statute.32-900(4) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00900.htm · read 9 October 2026
A. It is unlawful for a person to:32-926(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. Work as a chiropractic assistant except under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic and pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.32-926(A)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm · read 9 October 2026
3. Use the abbreviation "C.A." or the term "chiropractic assistant" unless the person is working under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted by the board.32-926(A)(3) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm · read 9 October 2026
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a chiropractic assistant from assisting a doctor of chiropractic pursuant to rules adopted by the board except the chiropractic specialty of acupuncture by needle insertion.32-930 · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00930.htm · read 9 October 2026
B. This chapter does not prevent:32-926(B) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. Any person from acting at the direction and under the supervision of a doctor of chiropractic licensed pursuant to this chapter if that person is acting in an assistant or technical capacity, is not in violation of this chapter and does not claim to be licensed to practice chiropractic.32-926(B)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm · read 9 October 2026
A. A business entity may not offer chiropractic services pursuant to this chapter unless:32-934(A) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
1. The entity is registered with the board pursuant to this section and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.32-934(A)(1) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. The services are conducted by a doctor of chiropractic who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(A)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
K. This section does not apply to:32-934(K) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
1. A facility owned by a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(1) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
2. A sole proprietorship or partnership that consists of persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(2) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
3. A professional corporation or professional limited liability company, the shares of which are owned by persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter.32-934(K)(3) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
L. A business entity that offers chiropractic services pursuant to this chapter without complying with the registration requirements of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.32-934(L) · www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00934.htm · read 9 October 2026
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