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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not otherwise licensed by the board to own, in whole or in part, any chiropractic practice unless he or she shall have first obtained a valid permit in the name of the chiropractic practice or office. Each applicant must pass an examination administered by the board on this article and the rules of the board. Upon completion of all requirements and passage of the examination, a permit shall be issued. Employment of a chiropractor by a hospital, as defined in Section 22-21-7, shall be excluded from the requirements of this subsection. The board shall establish a reasonable fee for the issuance and renewal of the permit, which shall be renewable annually and shall provide a grace period for any permit to be renewed in the same manner as provided for licensees in Section 34-24-165. The holder of a permit issued pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to this article and any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto.Section 34-24-123(b) · chiro.alabama.gov · CodeUPDATED26.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(1) Definition. For the purpose of this rule, practice shall mean an office, clinic or other place that offers or provides chiropractic services which is owned in whole or in part by a non-licensed person or entity.190-X-2-.17(1) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(a) A practice shall not offer or provide chiropractic services without all non-licensed owners’ first obtaining a permit or renewal permit from the Board.190-X-2-.17(2)(a) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(d) As a condition of the issuance of the initial non-licensed permit, the applicant if an individual(s) or if an entity the person(s) who will be most directly involved in the operation of the practice shall successfully pass a jurisprudence examination to be administered by the Board.190-X-2-.17(2)(d) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(f) Practice permits shall not be required for licensed hospitals as defined in Code of Ala. 1975, §22-21-7.190-X-2-.17(2)(f) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(3) Any licensed chiropractor who offers or provides chiropractic services for or in a practice as defined in this rule without said practice having first obtained a permit or a timely renewal shall be considered in violation of the Alabama Chiropractic Practice Act. A practice permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Alabama Chiropractic Practice Act in regard to issuance and renewal of the permit or the acts or omission of any licensed chiropractor employed or otherwise engaged to offer or provide chiropractic services.190-X-2-.17(3) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(2) The Board finds and declares that licensees who are employed by clinics or other facilities owned by non-licensees jointly and severally accept the professional responsibility and strict liability under the laws governing the practice of chiropractic and/or these rules and regulations for any violations which may be committed by the non-licensed owner(s), or committed by any non-licensed agent or employee acting at the direction of a non-licensed owner(s), or committed by any non-licensed agent or employee at the direction of another non-licensed agent or employee of a clinic or other facility owned by a non-licensee.190-X-5-.11(2) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · 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
(b) The practicing of chiropractic within the State of Arkansas as a partner, agent, or employee of, or in any other manner in joint venture with a person not licensed to practice chiropractic by this State, or any person whose license to practice chiropractic has been suspended or revoked shall be deemed unprofessional conduct.007.33.8-2-C(1)(b) · healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(c) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit or prevent professional affiliation in any legitimate manner with duly licensed or registered institutions, hospitals, or nursing homes, or the practicing of chiropractic in association with other health care professionals who are themselves duly licensed or registered by this State.007.33.8-2-C(1)(c) · healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf · read 9 October 2026
No unlicensed individual may own a chiropractic practice regardless of the form in which the practice is established (individual ownership, partnership, corporation, etc.). This does not preclude a layperson from owning the facilities in which the practice is conducted, and the equipment provided. It does prohibit a layperson from being in a position of making and/or influencing decisions relating to diagnosis, or treatment of patients which are matters requiring chiropractic licensure.§312.1. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
In the event of the death of a chiropractic licensee, or the legal declaration of the mental incompetency of the licensee to practice, the unlicensed heirs or trustees of the chiropractor must dispose of the practice within six (6) months. At all times during that period the practice must be supervised by a licensed chiropractor. The board will consider a petition to extend this period if it is submitted within four (4) months after the death or the declaration of incompetence of the licensee, including identification of any extenuating circumstances that will prevent compliance.§312.2. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(a) The shares of a chiropractic corporation may be issued only to a licensed person and may be transferred only to a licensed person or to the issuing corporation.§367.9. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(e) No applicant corporation shall hold itself out or engage in nor shall it render any professional services unless and until a Certificate of Registration has been issued.§367.5. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(b) Each chiropractic corporation shall file a special report, on a form provided by the Board, within 30 days of any change of the officers, directors, shareholders, employees rendering professional services, and articles of incorporation.§367.10. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Nothing in the laws or rules relating to chiropractic corporations alters the duties and responsibilities of a licensed person to and professional relationships with his clients and others; nor do such laws or rules in any way impair the disciplinary powers of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners over licensed persons; nor do such laws or rules impair any other law or rule pertaining to the standards of professional conduct of licensed persons.§367.3. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(1) Persons licensed to practice chiropractic by the board may form professional service corporations for the practice of chiropractic under the "Colorado Business Corporation Act", articles 101 to 117 of title 7, if the corporations are organized and operated in accordance with the provisions of this section. The articles of incorporation of the corporations shall contain provisions complying with the following requirements:12-215-124 (1) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(a) The name of the corporation shall contain the words "professional company" or "professional corporation" or abbreviations thereof.12-215-124 (1)(a) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(b) The corporation shall be organized solely for the purposes of conducting the practice of chiropractic only through persons licensed by the board to practice chiropractic in the state of Colorado.12-215-124 (1)(b) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(d) All shareholders of the corporation shall be persons licensed by the board to practice chiropractic in the state of Colorado, and who at all times own their shares in their own right. They shall be individuals who, except for illness, accident, and time spent in the armed services, on vacations, and on leaves of absence not to exceed one year, are actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in the offices of the corporation.12-215-124 (1)(d) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(f) The president shall be a shareholder and a director, and to the extent possible, all other directors and officers shall be persons having the qualifications described in subsection (1)(d) of this section. Lay directors and officers shall not exercise any authority whatsoever over professional matters.12-215-124 (1)(f) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(5) Except as provided in this section, corporations shall not practice chiropractic.12-215-124 (5) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(1) Upon any of the following grounds, the board may take disciplinary or other action as specified in section 12-20-404 or impose conditions on a licensee's license:12-215-115 (1) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(t) Permitting the practice of chiropractic, the holding out of the practice, or the maintenance of an office for the practice by an unlicensed person in association with himself or herself;12-215-115 (1)(t) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
(17) Engaging directly or indirectly in the division, transferring, signing, rebating or refunding of fees received for professional services or profiting by means of a credit or other valuable consideration such as wages, an unearned commission, discount or gratuity with any person who referred a patient, or with any relative or business associate of the referring person. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as prohibiting the members of any regularly or properly organized entity recognized under Delaware law and comprised solely of chiropractors from making any division of their total fees among themselves as they determine by contract necessary to defray their joint operating costs. This paragraph shall not apply to chiropractic positions held by chiropractors employed by or contracted with a Delaware licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy that works in the State a minimum of 10 hours per week. It will also not apply to any Delaware-licensed hospitals. The estate of a licensed chiropractor shall have 1 year to divest of the chiropractic business.§ 711(b)(17) · delcode.delaware.gov · index.html · read 9 October 2026
(2) A person other than a chiropractic physician licensed under this chapter may not direct, control, or interfere with a chiropractic physician’s clinical judgment regarding the medical necessity of chiropractic treatment. For purposes of this subsection, a chiropractic physician’s clinical judgment does not apply to chiropractic services that are contractually excluded, the application of alternative services that may be appropriate given the chiropractic physician’s prescribed course of treatment, or determinations that compare contractual provisions and scope of coverage with a chiropractic physician’s prescribed treatment on behalf of a covered person by an insurer, health maintenance organization, or prepaid limited health service organization.460.4167(2) · www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html · read 9 October 2026
(3) Any lease agreement, rental agreement, or other arrangement between a person other than a licensed chiropractic physician and a chiropractic physician whereby the person other than a licensed chiropractic physician provides the chiropractic physician with chiropractic equipment or chiropractic materials must contain a provision whereby the chiropractic physician expressly maintains complete care, custody, and control of the equipment or practice.460.4167(3) · www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html · read 9 October 2026
(1) For the purposes of this rule only, the term “unlicensed chiropractic physician” means a chiropractic physician whose license has been suspended, relinquished or revoked by the State of Florida or any other state arising out of a disciplinary action.64B2-16.009(1) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
(2) A licensed chiropractic physician shall not continue as, or form a partnership, corporation or any other business association for profit with an unlicensed chiropractic physician if any of the activities of the partnership, corporation, or business association consist of a chiropractic practice if:64B2-16.009(2) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
(a) An unlicensed chiropractic physician owns any interest therein, or64B2-16.009(2)(a) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
(b) An unlicensed chiropractic physician is a corporate director or officer thereof, or64B2-16.009(2)(b) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
(c) An unlicensed chiropractic physician has the right to direct or control the professional judgment of the treating chiropractic physician.64B2-16.009(2)(c) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
(3) A licensed chiropractic physician shall not permit a person acting as an administrator or manager, or who otherwise employs, pays or recommends to the licensed chiropractic physician to render services to a patient, to direct or regulate the chiropractic physician’s professional judgment in rendering services.64B2-16.009(3) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-16&caid=1705180&type=4&file=64B2-16.doc · read 9 October 2026
However, nothing in this Act shall be construed as prohibiting partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, or corporations in accordance with subsection (c) of Section 22.2 of this Act.225 ILCS 60/54, Sec. 54 · www.ilga.gov · Articles?ActID=1309&ChapterID=24&Chapter=PROFESSIONS,%20OCCUPATIONS,%20AND%20BUSINESS%20OPERATIONS&MajorTopic=REGULATION · read 9 October 2026
843.9(5) Chiropractic physicians:481—843.9(5) · www.legis.iowa.gov · 481.843.pdf · read 9 October 2026
a. Who are owners, operators, members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, or managers of a chiropractic clinic will be responsible for the policies, procedures and billings generated by the clinic.481—843.9(5)“a” · www.legis.iowa.gov · 481.843.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a business entity issued a certificate of authorization by the board may employ or contract with one or more licensees of the board for the purpose of providing professional services for which such licensees hold a valid license issued by the board. Nothing in the Kansas healing arts act shall be construed to prohibit a licensee from being employed by or under contract to provide professional services for a business entity granted a certificate of authorization pursuant to this section. Medical care facilities, as defined by K.S.A. 65-425 , and amendments thereto, that are in compliance with department of health and environment licensure requirements are exempt from the provisions of this section. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to allow a corporation to practice optometry or dentistry, except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 17-2706 , and amendments thereto.65-28,134. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0134.html · read 9 October 2026
(1) (A) "Business entity" means an employer located in Kansas that utilizes electronic medical records and offers medicine and surgery or chiropractic services solely for its employees and the dependents of such employees at the employer's work site; an organization that is licensed to sell accident and sickness insurance in the state that is also a mutual or non-profit health carrier that utilizes electronic medical records, or a wholly owned subsidiary of such organization that provides medical services solely for the organization's enrollees and dependents of such enrollees; or an information technology company that designs, utilizes and provides electronic medical records for businesses and worksite medical clinics for employers located in Kansas and offers medicine and surgery or chiropractic services solely to its employees and the dependents of such employees at the employer's work sites in Kansas.65-28,134. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0134.html · read 9 October 2026
(B) "Business entity" does not include medical care facilities under K.S.A. 65-425 , and amendments thereto, corporations licensed under K.S.A. 40-3214 , and amendments thereto, and professional corporations organized pursuant to the professional corporation law of Kansas.65-28,134. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0134.html · read 9 October 2026
(e) A business entity issued a certificate of authorization under this section shall not:65-28,134. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0134.html · read 9 October 2026
(1) In any manner, directly or indirectly, interfere with, diminish, restrict, substitute its judgment for or otherwise exercise control over the independent professional judgment and decisions of its employed licensees as it relates to the care of patients; or65-28,134. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0134.html · read 9 October 2026
(b) "Unprofessional conduct" means:65-2837. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0037.html · read 9 October 2026
(15) Allowing another person or organization to use the licensee's license to practice the healing arts.65-2837. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0037.html · read 9 October 2026
Each business entity certificate of authorization issued by the board shall expire on June 30 of each year, beginning June 30, 2021.100-78-1. · www.ksbha.ks.gov · 638672564453800000 · read 9 October 2026
Ownership or operation of a chiropractic facility within this state constitutes the practice of chiropractic requiring licensure. A chiropractic facility using an assumed name shall include the name of the owner or operator, and either the word "chiropractic" or "chiropractors."312.145(3) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · statute.aspx?id=30789 · read 9 October 2026
"Ownership or operation of a chiropractic facility" as established in KRS 312.145(3), means continued, ongoing ownership by a licensee, or in the event of the death or permanent disability of the licensee, ownership or operation of the facility by the licensee's spouse, heirs, successors, or assigns as can be designated by or in the licensee's estate, for up to twelve (12) months.201 KAR 21:001(15) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 001 · read 9 October 2026
Unless prohibited by law, each licensed chiropractor of a business entity shall be allowed to pool or apportion fees received in accordance with a business agreement.201 KAR 21:015 Section 1(4)(b) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 015 · read 9 October 2026
A. After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the board may suspend or revoke any license or certificate, or impose probationary or any other restrictions on any license or certificate, issued to any chiropractor for any of the following causes:§2816 · legis.la.gov · LawPrint.aspx?d=93797 · read 9 October 2026
(11) Professional association with an unlicensed practitioner which in any way furthers or promotes the unlicensed practice of chiropractic.§2816 · legis.la.gov · LawPrint.aspx?d=93797 · read 9 October 2026
E. Any chiropractor whose license has been suspended or revoked may not affiliate or associate with or be involved in any manner with the practice of chiropractic or the business of chiropractic for the period of the suspension or revocation.§2816 · legis.la.gov · LawPrint.aspx?d=93797 · read 9 October 2026
(a) A person shall not engage in the practice of chiropractic except in a licensed chiropractic facility and provided the person is licensed by the board pursuant to section 91 or 92.M.G.L. c.112, Section 94A(a) · malegislature.gov · Section94A · read 9 October 2026
(b) The board may authorize 1 or more licensed chiropractors, or any person employing a licensed chiropractor, to operate a licensed chiropractic facility if the facility satisfies the requirements established by the board by regulations, and upon payment to the board of an annual fee. The board shall promulgate regulations necessary to ensure the safe and lawful practice of chiropractic.M.G.L. c.112, Section 94A(b) · malegislature.gov · Section94A · read 9 October 2026
(c) A chiropractic facility shall not be licensed or operated unless the board has in its records the name and license number of the licensed chiropractor who is the chiropractor of record for that chiropractic facility. The chiropractor of record for the licensed chiropractic facility shall be responsible for operating the chiropractic facility in compliance with the laws of the commonwealth and the rules and regulations of the board.M.G.L. c.112, Section 94A(c) · malegislature.gov · Section94A · read 9 October 2026
(f) This section shall not apply to a chiropractor who owns and operates the practice, does not employ a chiropractor and is not in partnership with any other chiropractor.M.G.L. c.112, Section 94A(f) · malegislature.gov · Section94A · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractor whose license, certificate, registration, or authority relating to the practice is suspended for more than 1 year for professional misconduct with regard to insurance claims shall not own, operate, practice in, or be employed by any chiropractic or physical therapy office, clinic, or other place designated to the practice of chiropractic medicine or physical therapy until the license is reinstated by the board.M.G.L. c.112, Section 95 · malegislature.gov · Section95 · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractor whose license, certificate, registration, or authority relating to the practice is revoked with regard to insurance claims shall not own, operate, practice in, or be employed by any chiropractic or physical therapy office, clinic, or other place designated to the practice of chiropractic or physical therapy.M.G.L. c.112, Section 95 · malegislature.gov · Section95 · 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
18. Can a chiropractor work for a company/business of a non-licensed person?FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, 18. · www.msbce.ms.gov · FAQ.cb_.8.1.2024.pdf · read 9 October 2026
A non-licensed person or entity may not maintain an ownership interest in a Mississippi chiropractic practice.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, 18. · www.msbce.ms.gov · FAQ.cb_.8.1.2024.pdf · read 9 October 2026
However, this prohibition on ownership interest does not extend to the physical facilities wherein chiropractic is practiced.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, 18. · www.msbce.ms.gov · FAQ.cb_.8.1.2024.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(A) A person licensed as a chiropractor in this state may form or be a member of a professional corporation organized under and existing in compliance with Chapter 356, RSMo, which corporation may be composed of any combination of the professions defined as a professional service in section 356.021, RSMo provided, that each person is duly licensed to practice his/her profession in this state under the laws applicable to that profession and provided further that the licensing authority of each profession by rule has authorized the members of that profession to form a professional corporation with a person licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.20 CSR 2070-2.100(1)(A) · www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(B) A chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in Missouri may combine with any of the professions defined as a professional service in section 356.021, RSMo in the same professional corporation to further the providing of health-care services of the respective professions and services ancillary to that profession.20 CSR 2070-2.100(1)(B) · www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(C) The term ancillary services, as used in this rule, shall mean any service directly related to providing primary health care in the form of treatment or therapy to a person.20 CSR 2070-2.100(1)(C) · www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(G) No chiropractor licensed pursuant to Chapter 331, RSMo shall practice in the form of a professional corporation or other business entity where a person who is not a licensed chiropractor has the right to direct or control the professional judgment of the chiropractic physician.20 CSR 2070-2.100(1)(G) · www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
“Business entity” means a sole proprietorship or any lawful fictional entity by which business may be conducted lawfully in this State. The term does not include:NRS 634.0125 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
1. A facility wholly owned by one or more persons licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;NRS 634.0125 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
2. A sole proprietorship or partnership that consists solely of persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;NRS 634.0125 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
3. A professional corporation or professional limited liability company, the shares of which are wholly owned by a person or persons licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;NRS 634.0125 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
To obtain a registration as a business entity that provides chiropractic services, a business entity must submit to the Board an application in the form prescribed by the Board.NRS 634.136 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
2. A registration as a business entity that provides chiropractic services expires on June 1 of each year and may be renewed by submitting to the Board before the expiration of the registration an application for renewal in the form prescribed by the Board.NRS 634.136 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
No. Pursuant to New York State law, one or more individuals duly authorized by law to render the same professional service within this State may organize a professional service corporation for pecuniary profit. However, the law prohibits two professionals who do not hold the same professional license from forming such an entity.Frequently Asked Questions — Chiropractic Scope of Practice (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · frequently-asked-questions-chiropractic · read 9 October 2026
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this article or of any other provision of law to the contrary, the license or registration of a person subject to the provisions of articles one hundred thirty-two, one hundred thirty-three, one hundred thirty-six, one hundred thirty-seven, one hundred thirty-nine, one hundred forty-one, one hundred forty-three, one hundred forty-four, one hundred fifty-six, one hundred fifty-nine and one hundred sixty-four of this chapter may be revoked, suspended or annulled or such person may be subject to any other penalty provided in section sixty-five hundred eleven of this article in accordance with the provisions and procedure of this article for the following:§6509-a · www.op.nysed.gov · article-130-subarticle-3 · read 9 October 2026
Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit such persons from practicing as partners, in groups or as a professional corporation or as a university faculty practice corporation nor from pooling fees and moneys received, either by the partnerships, professional corporations, university faculty practice corporations or groups by the individual members thereof, for professional services furnished by any individual professional member, or employee of such partnership, corporation or group, nor shall the professionals constituting the partnerships, corporations or groups be prohibited from sharing, dividing or apportioning the fees and moneys received by them or by the partnership, corporation or group in accordance with a partnership or other agreement; provided that no such practice as partners, corporations or in groups or pooling of fees or moneys received or shared, division or apportionment of fees shall be permitted with respect to care and treatment under the workers' compensation law except as expressly authorized by the workers' compensation law.§6509-a · www.op.nysed.gov · article-130-subarticle-3 · read 9 October 2026
Generally, licensed professionals may not set up a general business corporation (GBC) to provide professional services.Understanding Differences Between Professional Practice Entities and General Business Entities (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · understanding-differences-between-professional-practice-entities-and-general-business-entities · read 9 October 2026
Avoid employing licensees in medicine or being the controlling entity in a practice with licensees in medicine or any other profession authorized to perform procedures beyond the scope of your chiropractic license, which includes physical therapy or nursing.Multidisciplinary Practices (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · multidisciplinary-practices · read 9 October 2026
With the exception of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, the law allows for licensees in health professions to form a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) or Partnership (PLLP) together as a multidisciplinary practice.Multidisciplinary Practices (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · multidisciplinary-practices · read 9 October 2026
(a) Each partner in a partnership that is engaged in the practice of chiropractic shall be licensed under this Article.§ 90-157.3(a) · www.ncleg.gov · Article_8.html · read 9 October 2026
(b) Each general partner in a limited partnership that is engaged in the practice of chiropractic and each limited partner who takes part in the control of the practice shall be licensed under this Article.§ 90-157.3(b) · www.ncleg.gov · Article_8.html · read 9 October 2026
(c) The provisions of Chapter 55B of the General Statutes shall apply to all business corporations organized under Chapter 55 of the General Statutes and engaged in the practice of chiropractic.§ 90-157.3(c) · www.ncleg.gov · Article_8.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) A chiropractor who seeks to deliver chiropractic services through a professional corporation or professional limited liability company shall first obtain Board approval. Prior to approval, the entity shall submit its Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to the Board for the purpose of verifying the legal name of the entity.21 NCAC 10 .0217 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
All shareholders of a chiropractic corporation must be licensed by this board.Incorporation FAQs (no section number printed) · ncchiroboard.com · incorporation-faqs · read 9 October 2026
A corporate entity that provides professional chiropractic services, must be in the form of a Professional Corporation (PC), Professional Association (PA ), or Professional Limited Liability Corporation (PLLC).Incorporation FAQs (no section number printed) · ncchiroboard.com · incorporation-faqs · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractor may not provide chiropractic services through a for-profit business entity unless the entity is a professional entity that is legally engaged in the practice of chiropractic.POSITION STATEMENT ON INTEGRATED PRACTICE GUIDELINES for DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC (no section number printed) · ncchiroboard.com · Integrated-Practice.pdf · read 9 October 2026
A chiropractor may be employed by MDs or DOs to perform chiropractic, but only in circumstances in which chiropractic clinical decisions are entirely under the direction of a licensed chiropractor and as allowed by statutes and rules pertaining to the practice of medicine.POSITION STATEMENT ON INTEGRATED PRACTICE GUIDELINES for DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC (no section number printed) · ncchiroboard.com · Integrated-Practice.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(a) A chiropractic physician who elects to incorporate his or her practice in a professional corporation pursuant to the Oklahoma Professional Corporation Act, 18 O.S. 1991, §§ 801 et seq., individually or with others, may use the corporate name of such professional corporation in said practice.140:15-7-3(a) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(b) A chiropractic physician who elects to form a limited liability company pursuant to the Oklahoma Limited Liability Act, 18 O.S.Supp. 1992, §§ 2000 et seq., may use any name lawful thereunder.140:15-7-3(b) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(2) The purpose of this rule is to protect the public by ensuring that business entities are organized for the purpose of providing chiropractic health care by majority owned and controlled Oregon licensed chiropractic physicians and/or chiropractic health care in a multi-disciplinary setting which are majority owned and controlled by Oregon licensed health care professionals.811-010-0120(2) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(a) In a business entity organized for the purpose of practicing chiropractic:811-010-0120(2)(a) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(A) The majority ownership interest shall be held by chiropractic physicians licensed in this state to practice chiropractic.811-010-0120(2)(a)(A) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(B) A majority of the principals shall be chiropractic physicians who are licensed in this state to practice chiropractic.811-010-0120(2)(a)(B) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(c) The Board has the discretion to allow business entities to apply for a waiver of the majority ownership requirement provided full disclosure of clinic ownership is provided to the OBCE, a plan and timetable is presented for a transition to meet the requirements of this rule, and the Board finds that the health and welfare of the patient is the first priority of the chiropractic physicians and business entity.811-010-0120(2)(c) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(3) It shall be considered unprofessional conduct for a licensee to own or operate a clinic or practice as a surrogate for, or be employed by, an individual or entity who could otherwise not own and/or operate a chiropractic clinic under this rule.811-010-0120(3) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(b) A general corporation under the provisions of ORS Chapter 60 may not be organized to practice chiropractic.811-010-0120(4)(b) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=323997 · read 9 October 2026
(2) Multidisciplinary practices. A business entity may be organized for the purpose of rendering professional services within two or more health-related licensed professions, provided the majority ownership interest is held by persons licensed in this state in a health-related licensed profession and such licensees are acting only within their license scope of practice and code of professional conduct and are subject to the disciplinary authority of their respective licensing board.811-010-0130(2) · secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=262369 · read 9 October 2026
A person engages in unprofessional conduct if the person:58-73-501 · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(13) directly or indirectly gives or receives any fee, commission, rebate, or other compensation for professional services not actually rendered or supervised, but this subsection does not preclude the legal relationships within lawful professional partnerships, corporations, or associations;58-73-501(13) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(a) In addition to any other provision of law, the following conduct by a licensee constitutes unprofessional conduct. When that conduct is by an applicant or person who later becomes an applicant, it may constitute grounds for denial of a license or other disciplinary action. Any one of the following items or any combination of items, whether the conduct at issue was committed within or outside the State, shall constitute unprofessional conduct:3 V.S.A. § 129a(a) · legislature.vermont.gov · 00129a · read 9 October 2026
(21) Permitting one’s name or license to be used by a person, group, or corporation when not actually in charge of, responsible for, or actively overseeing the professional services provided.3 V.S.A. § 129a(a)(21) · legislature.vermont.gov · 00129a · read 9 October 2026
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit, forbid or prevent (i) any approved school of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or chiropractic from contracting with any licensed practitioner to teach or participate in a preceptorship program in such college on such terms of compensation as may be mutually satisfactory, which contract may prescribe the extent, if any, to which the practitioner may engage in private practice, or (ii) any institution, hospital, treatment center, sanatorium or other similar agency under the management and control of an agency of the Commonwealth from employing or contracting with any licensed practitioner to furnish professional services in the work of the agency, or to persons entitled to receive such care from the agency.§ 54.1-2941 · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29 · read 9 October 2026
The commission doesn't have jurisdiction over business models.Chiropractor, Chiropractic X-Ray Technician - Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · doh.wa.gov · frequently-asked-questions · read 9 October 2026
Chiropractors should seek legal counsel about corporate practice of medicine prohibitions and the Professional Services Corporation Act (PSCA) in RCW 18.100 .Chiropractor, Chiropractic X-Ray Technician - Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · doh.wa.gov · frequently-asked-questions · read 9 October 2026
However, if an unlicensed person interferes with a chiropractor's practice of the profession, it may constitute unlicensed practice under RCW 18.130.190 .Chiropractor, Chiropractic X-Ray Technician - Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · doh.wa.gov · frequently-asked-questions · read 9 October 2026
The secretary of health has jurisdiction over the unlicensed practice of chiropractic.Chiropractor, Chiropractic X-Ray Technician - Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · doh.wa.gov · frequently-asked-questions · read 9 October 2026
As stated above, you should seek legal counsel concerning the PSCA and professions that may set up professional service corporations together.Chiropractor, Chiropractic X-Ray Technician - Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · doh.wa.gov · frequently-asked-questions · read 9 October 2026
(1) An individual or group of individuals duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the same professional services within this state may organize and become a shareholder or shareholders of a professional corporation for pecuniary profit under the provisions of Title 23B RCW for the purpose of rendering professional service. One or more of the legally authorized individuals shall be the incorporators of the professional corporation.RCW 18.100.050 · apps.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=18.100&full=true · read 9 October 2026
(5)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, health care professionals who are licensed or certified pursuant to chapters 18.06 , 18.225, 18.22, 18.25, 18.29, 18.34, 18.35, 18.36A, 18.50, 18.53, 18.55, 18.57, 18.59, 18.64, 18.71, 18.71A, 18.74, 18.79, 18.83, 18.89, 18.108, and 18.138 RCW may own stock in and render their individual professional services through one professional service corporation and are to be considered, for the purpose of forming a professional service corporation, as rendering the "same specific professional services" or "same professional services" or similar terms.RCW 18.100.050 · apps.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=18.100&full=true · read 9 October 2026
It is the intent of this chapter, and this chapter shall be so construed, that persons so licensed shall only be authorized by law to charge or receive compensation for professional services rendered if such services are actually rendered by the licensee and not otherwise: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That it is not intended to prohibit two or more licensees who practice their profession as copartners to charge or collect compensation for any professional services by any member of the firm, or to prohibit a licensee who employs another licensee to charge or collect compensation for professional services rendered by the employee licensee.RCW 19.68.040 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=19.68&full=true · read 9 October 2026
(a) One or more individuals, each of whom is licensed to practice chiropractic within this state may organize and become a shareholder or shareholders of a chiropractic corporation. Individuals who may be practicing chiropractic as an organization created otherwise than pursuant to the provisions of this section may incorporate under and pursuant to this section. This section is not intended to amend the statutory or common law as it relates to associations or partnerships, except to allow partnerships of chiropractors to organize as a chiropractic corporation.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(b) A chiropractic corporation may render professional service only through officers, employees and agents who are themselves duly licensed to render chiropractic service within this state. The term "employee" or "agent" as used in this section, does not include secretaries, clerks, typists, paraprofessional personnel or other individuals who are not usually and ordinarily considered by custom and practice to be rendering chiropractic services for which a license is required.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(d) A chiropractic corporation may issue its capital stock only to persons who are duly licensed by the board.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(e) When not inconsistent with this section, the organization and procedures of chiropractic corporations shall conform to the requirements of article one, chapter thirty-one of this code.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
No professional limited liability company shall have as a member anyone other than a person who is duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the professional services for which the professional limited liability company was organized.4CSR4, 3.1. · boc.wv.gov · 4.04._formation_and_approval_of_professional_limited_liability_companies.pdf · read 9 October 2026
The application for business licensing includes a “Verification of Eligibility” form that must be sent to the Board office for verification, and will be returned to you for submission with your business license application to the SOS office.FAQ's (no section number printed) · boc.wv.gov · faqs.html · read 9 October 2026
3.6. Every professional limited liability company in compliance with all the provisions of this rule shall be approved by and remain approved by the Board.4CSR4, 3.6. · boc.wv.gov · 4.04._formation_and_approval_of_professional_limited_liability_companies.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(1) A chiropractor may practice with or in a business that is organized as a limited liability organization under the laws of this state, including a limited liability partnership, a service corporation, and limited liability company.Chir 3.08(1) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 3.08 · read 9 October 2026
(2) A chiropractor may not practice with or in a business organized so that a person other than a chiropractor has the right to direct or control the professional judgment of the chiropractor. This restriction does not prohibit a chiropractor from working with or in a business organized so that someone other than the patient pays the chiropractor’s fee or salary, provided the fee or salary arrangements do not modify the chiropractor’s obligation to his or her patient.Chir 3.08(2) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 3.08 · read 9 October 2026
(3) Nothing in this section shall relieve a chiropractor from personal liability for any acts, errors or omissions of the chiropractor arising out of the performance of professional services.Chir 3.08(3) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 3.08 · read 9 October 2026
(4) Splitting or dividing any fee for chiropractic service with any person except an associate licensed chiropractor.446.04(4) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · 446.04 · read 9 October 2026
(d) No business entity organized under title 17 of the Wyoming statutes shall employ or contract with a chiropractor to provide chiropractic services unless fifty-one percent (51%) of the equity in the entity is owned by persons, and the spouses of persons, licensed pursuant to title 33, chapter 9, 10 or 26 of the Wyoming statutes. This subsection shall not apply to:33-10-105(d) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(i) A health care facility as defined in W.S. 35-2-901(a)(x);33-10-105(d)(i) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(ii) Clinical facilities affiliated with a college of chiropractic which provides training for chiropractic students and which is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation organization;33-10-105(d)(ii) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(iii) A public or private university or college;33-10-105(d)(iii) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(iv) Any agency of federal, state or local government;33-10-105(d)(iv) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(v) Any partnership or other business entity authorized to be formed under title 17 of the Wyoming statutes and which is owned with other health care providers.33-10-105(d)(v) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · 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.