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What Minnesota’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 state Board of Chiropractic Examiners may refuse to grant, or may revoke, suspend, condition, limit, restrict or qualify a license to practice chiropractic, or may cause the name of a person licensed to be removed from the records in the office of the court administrator of the district court for:Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(1) advertising that is false or misleading; that violates a rule of the board; or that claims the cure of any condition or disease;Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(1) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
All advertisements, of any nature whatsoever, including office designation and business displays, must bear the name of the licensee or licensees. All advertisements which solicit patronage without disclosing the name or names of the practitioner or practitioners to the reader so that the public may know who is soliciting their patronage are wrongful.Minn. R. 2500.0200, subp. 1 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
The terms "cure" or "guarantee to cure" or similar terms in advertisements are fraudulent and misleading to the general public.Minn. R. 2500.0400 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
The advertising by any means of chiropractic practice or treatment or advice in which untruthful, improbable, misleading, or impossible statements are made is prohibited.Minn. R. 2500.0400 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
All advertising must use the word "chiropractor" or "chiropractic" in the name of the clinic or incorporate it into the body of the advertisement as follows:Minn. R. 2500.0510 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
all written advertisements must make the chiropractic reference in a print size or emphasis equal to the average print size or emphasis utilized in the rest of the advertisement; andMinn. R. 2500.0510, item A · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
all verbal advertisements must make the chiropractic reference in a form as audible as the rest of the advertisement.Minn. R. 2500.0510, item B · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Any person who practices, or attempts to practice, chiropractic or who uses any of the terms or letters "Doctors of Chiropractic," "Chiropractor," "DC," or any other title or letters under any circumstances as to lead the public to believe that the person who so uses the terms is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without having complied with the provisions of sections 148.01 to 148.104 , is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; and, upon conviction, fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than six months or punished by both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.Minn. Stat. 148.105, subd. 1 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
A licensee must in all forms of professional reference include one or more of the following designations: doctor of chiropractic, D.C., chiropractor, or any other title or letters that leads the public to believe that the person who uses the title or letters is engaged in the practice of chiropractic. The designation shall be in an emphasis, whether written or verbal, equal to the emphasis of the written or verbal material which contains the designation.Minn. R. 2500.0550 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
A licensee who represents in any advertisement the possession of any credential, certification, or registration shall identify the board, agency, or other body which issued the additional credential, certification, or registration.Minn. R. 2500.0600 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Any arrangement or agreement between a chiropractor and a patient for a course of future treatment for which funds in an amount of $1,000 or more are collected in advance of these services shall be considered a prepay plan within the meaning of this part.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 1 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
All funds received in connection with prepay plans shall be deposited into a designated escrow account insured by the FDIC, and shall not be commingled with a chiropractor's personal or business account.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 2, item A · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Funds may only be transferred out of the escrow account for the following reasons:Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 2, item B · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
After services, goods, or appliances have been provided to the patient, and only in the amounts specifically related to the services, goods, or appliances provided.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 2, item B(1) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
To reimburse the patient any amounts owed following a notice by either the patient or the chiropractor to terminate the prepay plan. Any amounts shall be transferred according to the written agreement.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 2, item B(2) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
All prepay plans shall be in writing, signed by both the chiropractor and the patient, with a copy provided to the patient and a copy maintained in the patient's record, and shall include at least the following:Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 3 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
A statement that the patient has the right to cancel the prepay plan without penalty within three business days of entering into the plan by submitting a written and signed cancellation notice, and upon the chiropractor's receipt of the cancellation notice, the chiropractor shall have seven days to fully refund any unused funds to the patient. This right of cancellation shall not be waived or otherwise surrendered.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 3, item G · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
No prepay plan may be based upon a package which would exceed 50 visits per individual.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 4, item A · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(a) The state Board of Chiropractic Examiners may refuse to grant, or may revoke, suspend, condition, limit, restrict or qualify a license to practice chiropractic, or may cause the name of a person licensed to be removed from the records in the office of the court administrator of the district court for:Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(16) splitting fees, or promising to pay a portion of a fee or a commission, or accepting a rebate;Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(16) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Unprofessional conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the following acts of a chiropractor:Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(e) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(8) accepting for services rendered assigned payments from any third-party payer as payment in full, if the effect is to eliminate the need of payment by the patient of any required deductible or co-payment applicable in the patient's health benefit plan, except as hereinafter provided; andMinn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(e)(8) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(a) Free or discounted examinations must provide sufficient information to allow for a diagnosis and initiation of treatment, with the exception of examinations clearly identified as for the purpose of screening. Free or discounted chiropractic treatments shall be comparable to similar nondiscounted chiropractic treatments.Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1a(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(b) When using the word "free," or any other term with essentially the same meaning in reference to delivering any service, examination, or treatment, the following statement must be presented to the patient or guardian for signature and kept on file: "I understand that one or more services provided have been or will be free of charge. Any subsequent services provided will be provided at the fees that have been or will be explained to me."Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1a(b) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 148 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a health care provider may provide care to a patient at a discounted payment amount, including care provided for free.Minn. Stat. 62J.83(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 62J.83 · read 9 October 2026
(b) This section does not apply in a situation in which the discounted payment amount is not permitted under federal law.Minn. Stat. 62J.83(b) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 62J.83 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The state Board of Chiropractic Examiners may refuse to grant, or may revoke, suspend, condition, limit, restrict or qualify a license to practice chiropractic, or may cause the name of a person licensed to be removed from the records in the office of the court administrator of the district court for:Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(14) improper management of health records, including failure to maintain adequate health records as described in clause (18), to comply with a patient's request made under sections 144.291 to 144.298 or to furnish a health record or report required by law;Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(14) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(18) failing to keep written chiropractic records justifying the course of treatment of the patient, including, but not limited to, patient histories, examination results, test results, and x-rays. Unless otherwise required by law, written records need not be retained for more than seven years and x-rays need not be retained for more than four years;Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(18) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
All items in this section should be contained in the patient record, including, but not limited to, clauses (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), and (9).Minn. Stat. 148.107 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
The examiner's notes and a copy of the final written report must be retained for at least four years following the examination.Laws 2026, chapter 127, article 4, Sec. 8 (148.09, Subdivision 1(b)) · www.revisor.mn.gov · laws.4.12.0 · read 9 October 2026
The chiropractor shall cause a reconciliation of the escrow account to be made no less than quarterly, and shall retain a copy of the reconciliations and all supporting documents for no less than seven years.Minn. R. 2500.6060, subp. 2, item C · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(a) The state Board of Chiropractic Examiners may refuse to grant, or may revoke, suspend, condition, limit, restrict or qualify a license to practice chiropractic, or may cause the name of a person licensed to be removed from the records in the office of the court administrator of the district court for:Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(13) aiding or abetting an unlicensed person in the practice of chiropractic, except that it is not a violation of this clause for a doctor of chiropractic to employ, supervise, or delegate functions to a qualified person who may or may not be required to obtain a license or registration to provide health services if that person is practicing within the scope of the license or registration or delegated authority;Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(13) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
(21) delegating professional responsibilities to a person when the licensee delegating such responsibilities knows or has reason to know that the person is not qualified by training, experience, or licensure to perform them.Minn. Stat. 148.10, subd. 1(a)(21) · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
"Qualified staff" means a person who has specific training in an area of rehabilitative therapy and who will administer rehabilitative therapies to a patient.Minn. R. 2500.0100, subp. 10 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Therapeutic services must be performed within a practice where the primary focus is the provision of chiropractic services, preparing the patient for chiropractic services, or complementing the provision of chiropractic services. The administration of therapeutic services is the responsibility of the treating chiropractor and must be rendered under the direct supervision of qualified staff.Laws 2026, chapter 127, article 4, Sec. 3 (148.01, Subd. 5) · www.revisor.mn.gov · laws.4.12.0 · read 9 October 2026
"Extern" means a graduate of a board-approved chiropractic college who does not hold a current Minnesota license, and who assists in the care of patients under the authority of the graduate preceptorship program. This definition does not apply to a person providing appropriately supervised care provided during a course of training provided by an accredited chiropractic college or care provided pursuant to the exceptions granted in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.105 , subdivision 2.Minn. R. 2500.0100, subp. 5a · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Ownership interests in a professional firm may not be owned or held, either directly or indirectly, except by any of the following:319B.07, Subdivision 1 · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(1) professionals who, with respect to at least one category of the pertinent professional services, are licensed and not disqualified;319B.07, Subdivision 1(1) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(2) general partnerships, other than limited liability partnerships, authorized to furnish at least one category of the professional firm's pertinent professional services;319B.07, Subdivision 1(2) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(3) other professional firms authorized to furnish at least one category of the professional firm's pertinent professional services;319B.07, Subdivision 1(3) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(4) a voting trust established with respect to some or all of the ownership interests in the professional firm, if (i) the professional firm's generally applicable governing law permits the establishment of voting trusts, and (ii) all the voting trustees and all the holders of beneficial interests in the trust are professionals licensed to furnish at least one category of the pertinent professional services;319B.07, Subdivision 1(4) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(5) an employee stock ownership plan as defined in section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if (i) all the voting trustees of the plan are professionals licensed to furnish at least one category of the pertinent professional services, and (ii) the ownership interests are not directly issued to anyone other than professionals licensed to furnish at least one category of the pertinent professional services; and319B.07, Subdivision 1(5) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
(6) sole ownership by a surviving spouse of a deceased professional who was the sole owner of the professional firm at the time of the professional's death, but only during the period of time ending one year after the death of the professional.319B.07, Subdivision 1(6) · www.revisor.mn.gov · 319B.07 · read 9 October 2026
"Private practice" means a privately owned chiropractic business held individually or by incorporation operating without the interest of any hospital, teaching facility, or insurance company.2500.0100, Subp. 9c · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · read 9 October 2026
Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.
not found Not found in what we read on 9 October 2026. Pages read: www.revisor.mn.gov · full · www.revisor.mn.gov · 148 · www.revisor.mn.gov · full · www.revisor.mn.gov · 2500 · mn.gov · chiropractic-examiners · mn.gov · statutes-and-rules.jsp · mn.gov · index.jsp. Searched the text of Minnesota Statutes sections 148.01 to 148.108, Minnesota Rules chapter 2500 (full text) and the board's home, statutes-and-rules and license-requirements pages for telehealth, telemedicine, electronic, remote and virtual; no chiropractic-specific telehealth provision was found. Reach: the chiropractic statute, the board's rules and the board's own pages; general statutes are read only where these cite or link them, and none that they cite or link concerns telehealth. Absence in what we read is not absence in the jurisdiction’s law.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.