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What Maryland’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 Board shall adopt rules and regulations to establish standards for advertising or soliciting by chiropractors.§3–401(a) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, with or without conditions, or suspend or revoke a license, or any combination thereof, if the applicant or licensee:§3–313 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(7) Solicits or advertises in a false or misleading manner or in any other manner not approved by the Board;§3–313(7) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
An advertisement may not contain statements that:COMAR 10.43.03.03 · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
C. Intend to, or are likely to, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;COMAR 10.43.03.03C · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A. A chiropractor may not engage in solicitation, including but not limited to, in-person, telephone, or direct mail solicitation which:COMAR 10.43.03.04A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(1) Amounts to fraud, undue influence, intimidation, or overreaching;COMAR 10.43.03.04A(1) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(2) Contains statements which would be improper under Regulation .03 of this chapter .COMAR 10.43.03.04A(2) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) Unless authorized to practice chiropractic under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice chiropractic in this State.§3–502(a) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(b) Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “chiropractor”, or “D.C.”, or any other term or title with the intent to represent that the person practices chiropractic.§3–502(b) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
The provisions of § 13-402 of this article do not prohibit a chiropractor who is licensed to practice chiropractic with the right to practice physical therapy from representing that the licensee holds that license.§3–403 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, with or without conditions, or suspend or revoke a license, or any combination thereof, if the applicant or licensee:§3–313 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(26) Misrepresents qualifications, education, training, or clinical experience;§3–313(26) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
B. In an advertisement, a chiropractor may state the name of the chiropractor's specialty only if that specialty is approved by the Board.COMAR 10.43.03.02B · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
D. A chiropractor or chiropractic assistant may not:COMAR 10.43.13.03D · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(1) Misrepresent credentials, qualifications, or affiliations and shall attempt to correct others who misrepresent the chiropractor's or the chiropractic assistant's credentials, qualifications, or affiliations;COMAR 10.43.13.03D(1) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractor shall:COMAR 10.43.13.06 · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
D. Provide sufficient information to a patient to allow the patient to make an informed decision regarding treatment, including:COMAR 10.43.13.06D · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(4) The estimated cost of treatment and alternatives to treatment;COMAR 10.43.13.06D(4) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(5) The right of the patient to:COMAR 10.43.13.06D(5) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) Withdraw from treatment at any time, including the risks associated with withdrawing from treatment;COMAR 10.43.13.06D(5)(a) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(b) Decline to participate in treatment if an aspect of the treatment will be recorded, documented, photographed, observed, or otherwise used in an educational program; orCOMAR 10.43.13.06D(5)(b) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(6) Terminate any treatment contract at any time, for any or no reason, with no fee or penalty incurred;COMAR 10.43.13.06D(6) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, with or without conditions, or suspend or revoke a license, or any combination thereof, if the applicant or licensee:§3–313 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(15) Pays or agrees to pay any sum to any person for bringing or referring a patient;§3–313(15) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
B. A chiropractor may not:COMAR 10.43.13.04B · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(2) Receive remuneration from, or provide remuneration to, or split a fee, for either making or accepting a referral of the patient to or from another health care provider;COMAR 10.43.13.04B(2) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
An advertisement may not contain statements that:COMAR 10.43.03.03 · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
I. Promise payment, compensation, prizes, or remuneration of any intrinsic value.COMAR 10.43.03.03I · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A. A chiropractor shall:COMAR 10.43.13.04A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(4) Maintain a written record of treatment of the patient under the chiropractor's care for at least:COMAR 10.43.13.04A(4) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) 5 years after the termination of treatment; andCOMAR 10.43.13.04A(4)(a) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(b) 5 years after the patient becomes 18 years old, if applicable;COMAR 10.43.13.04A(4)(b) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
(b) Except for a minor patient, unless a patient is notified, a health care provider may not destroy a medical record or laboratory or X–ray report about a patient for 7 years after the record or report is made.§4–403(b) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · StatuteText?article=ghg§ion=4-403&enactments=false · read 9 October 2026
(c) In the case of a minor patient, a medical record or laboratory or X–ray report about a minor patient may not be destroyed until the patient attains the age of majority plus 7 years, unless:§4–403(c) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · StatuteText?article=ghg§ion=4-403&enactments=false · read 9 October 2026
(1) The parent or guardian of the minor patient is notified; or§4–403(c)(1) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · StatuteText?article=ghg§ion=4-403&enactments=false · read 9 October 2026
(2) If the medical care documented in the record was provided under § 20–102(c) or § 20–103(c) of this article, the minor patient is notified.§4–403(c)(2) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · StatuteText?article=ghg§ion=4-403&enactments=false · read 9 October 2026
A licensed chiropractor may delegate duties to an assistant to the extent permitted by the rules and regulations of the Board if the assigned duties do not require the professional skill and judgment of a licensed chiropractor.§3–404 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
The rules and regulations shall also establish qualifications for the position of chiropractic assistant.§3–404 · mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(2) “Chiropractic assistant” means an individual who is registered by the Board to perform the duties authorized under this chapter.COMAR 10.43.07.01B(2) · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a chiropractic assistant in this State unless registered by the Board.COMAR 10.43.07.15A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A. Only a supervising chiropractor may work with or train a chiropractic assistant or applicant.COMAR 10.43.07.04A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractic applicant or assistant may not engage in any of the following activities:COMAR 10.43.07.09 · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
B. Perform an act requiring the professional skill or judgment of a licensed chiropractor;COMAR 10.43.07.09B · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
A. A chiropractic assistant may perform the duties of a chiropractic assistant with X-ray privileges only as directed by a supervising chiropractor.COMAR 10.43.07.11A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.
quotedA. This chapter governs the practice of chiropractic using telehealth as an adjunct to, or replacement for, in-person patient visits.COMAR 10.43.17.01A · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
C. A telehealth practitioner shall be held to the same standards of practice and documentation as those applicable for in-person chiropractic practice appointments.COMAR 10.43.17.04C · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
B. A telehealth practitioner may not treat a patient based solely on an online questionnaire.COMAR 10.43.17.05B · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
B. The failure of a telehealth practitioner to comply with this chapter shall constitute unprofessional conduct and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.COMAR 10.43.17.06B · regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html · read 9 October 2026
The jurisdiction is the authority on everything here. These pages quote what the statute, the rules and the board publish and the date we read them; they do not interpret it. Laws and rules change. Confirm anything you intend to act on with the board.