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Each jurisdiction’s entry for this topic, in alphabetical order, quoted as published with its citation, source and the date we read it.

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Alabama

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  • (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic unless he or she shall have first obtained a valid license as provided in this article and possesses all the qualifications prescribed by the terms of this article. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice chiropractic without such a license or any person who shall buy or fraudulently obtain such a license or shall violate any of the terms of this article, or shall use the title "chiropractic," "D.C.," or any word or title to induce the belief that he or she is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without first complying with the provisions of this article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than one year, either or both, at the discretion of the court. All subsequent offenses shall be separate and distinct offenses and punishable in like manner.Section 34-24-123(a) · chiro.alabama.gov · CodeUPDATED26.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (f) Each licensed chiropractor who is actively engaged in practice or who holds himself or herself out as a chiropractor shall place or cause to be placed in a conspicuous place at the entrance of his or her office or place in which he or she practices a sign in intelligible lettering not less than one inch in height containing the name of the chiropractor and in lettering no smaller than half the size of the name of the chiropractor, the words "CHIROPRACTOR" or "CHIROPRACTIC." The intent of this requirement is that the office of the licensee be clearly identified by name and profession.Section 34-24-161(f) · chiro.alabama.gov · CodeUPDATED26.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) Any permit holder or chiropractor who is actively engaged in the operation of a clinic or the practice of chiropractic is required to place a sign or cause or require a sign to be placed in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the office or place of practice which must include the following information:190-X-5-.13(1) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) The word chiropractor, chiropractic, chiropractors, chiropractic physician or chiropractic physicians. These terms shall be displayed with similar prominence as the name of the practice.190-X-5-.13(1)(b) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (c) If any permit holder or licensed chiropractor is unable to comply with this rule because of circumstances such as being a member of a multi-discipline practice, not owning or controlling the building where the practice is located, etc., the chiropractor shall document and use their best efforts to have their name listed and in similar prominence the word chiropractor, chiropractic, chiropractors, chiropractic physician or chiropractic physicians at the entrance of the office place of practice.190-X-5-.13(1)(c) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Externs performing chiropractic procedures under the supervision and direction of a Preceptor shall not represent themselves to the public as licensed Chiropractors or use terms such as "Chiropractor", "Doctor of Chiropractic" or "D.C."190-X-7-.02(2)(e) · chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Section 34-24-145(a) (chiro.alabama.gov · CodeUPDATED26.pdf); 190-X-5-.13(1)(a) (chiro.alabama.gov · RulesMarch2026WCAG20260225.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: alisondb.legislature.state.al.us · 150994.htm · ROBOTS-UNREACHABLE (robots unreachable:URLError). Not read on 9 October 2026: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · 190 · JavaScript shell, no document.

Alaska

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  • Sec. 08.20.155. Professional designation. Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 08.02.110 relating to specialist designations, a person licensed under this chapter may not designate a specialty unless the person has completed a postgraduate specialty program at an accredited school approved by the board and the person has passed a certification exam for the specialty approved by the board. All specialty designations must include the term “chiropractic”Sec. 08.20.155 · www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Upon approval by the board, the department will issue a new license with the specialty designation.12 AAC 16.046(b) · www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (h) A person may not use the title “Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant” or another designation indicating status, including abbreviations, or hold oneself out directly or indirectly as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant, unless that person has met the requirements under (d), (e), or (f) of this section.12 AAC 16.052(h) · www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 12 AAC 16.046(a) (www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf); 12 AAC 16.047 (www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf); 12 AAC 16.048 (www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf); Sec. 08.20.100(a) (www.commerce.alaska.gov · ChiropracticStatutes.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.commerce.alaska.gov · boardofchiropracticexaminers.aspx · HTTP 403 (bot challenge page, "Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker"). Not read on 9 October 2026: commerce.alaska.gov · BoardofChiropracticExaminers · HTTP 403 (bot challenge page, "Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker").

Arizona

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 32-900(3) (www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00900.htm); 32-922.02 (www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00922-02.htm); 32-924(A)(2) (www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm); 32-926(A)(3) (www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00926.htm); 32-924(A)(3) (www.azleg.gov · viewdocument?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00924.htm). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.azsos.gov · 4-07.htm · HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge page, "Just a moment..."). Not read on 9 October 2026: apps.azsos.gov · CodeTOC.htm · HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge page, "Just a moment..."). Not read on 9 October 2026: chiroboard.az.gov · Laws&Rules.pdf · HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge page, "Just a moment..."). Not read on 9 October 2026: chiroboard.az.gov · HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge page, "Just a moment...").

Arkansas

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 17-81-315(a)(2) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); 17-81-102(5) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); 007.33.8-2-C(3)(a) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); 007.33.8-2-C(3)(d) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); 007.33.8-2-E(8)(e)(3) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); 17-81-303(a) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Statutes_RulesFINAL_02-10-2021.pdf); Frequently Asked Questions: (no section number printed) (healthy.arkansas.gov · Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov · JavaScript shell, no document (search application; the department’s rules page names the Code of Arkansas Rules as the current version).

California

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  • Any person who advertises or promotes, in any manner, the words “doctor” or “chiropractor”, the letters, prefixes or suffixes “Dr.” or “D.C.”, or any other word, title or letters indicating or implying that he or she is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, or who represents or holds himself or herself out as a doctor of chiropractic without having, at the time of so doing, a valid, unrevoked, or unsurrendered license, is in violation of the Chiropractic Initiative Act.§310.2. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (7) A duly licensed chiropractor may only practice or attempt to practice or hold himself or herself out as practicing a system of chiropractic.§302. · www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice chiropractic, or any person who shall buy, sell or fraudulently obtain a license to practice chiropractic, whether recorded or not, or who shall use the title "chiropractor" or "D.C." or any word or title to induce, or tending to induce belief that he or she is engaged in the practice or chiropractic, without first complying with the provisions of this act; "(or any licensee under this act who uses the word "doctor" or the prefix "Dr." without the word "chiropractor," or "D.C." immediately following his or her name) or the use of the letters "M.D." or the words "doctor of medicine," or the term "surgeon," or the term "physician," or the word "osteopath," or the letters "D.O." or any other letters, prefixes or suffixes, the use of which would indicate that he or she was practicing a profession for which he or she held no license from the State of California, or any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment.§ 15. · www.chiro.ca.gov · initiative_act.shtml · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: §311.1. (www.chiro.ca.gov · regulations.pdf); August 26, 1976 – Attorney General Opinion (no section number printed) (www.chiro.ca.gov · opinion_19760826.pdf).

Colorado

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  • A license to practice chiropractic entitles the holder to use the title "Doctor" or "Dr." when accompanied by the word "Chiropractor" or the letters "D.C.", and to use the title of "Doctor of Chiropractic".12-215-117 · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) It is unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice chiropractic in the state of Colorado, or to use in connection with his or her name or business or otherwise to assume, use, or advertise any title or description that will or that reasonably might be expected to mislead the public into believing he or she is a doctor of chiropractic, unless the person has been duly licensed under the provisions of this article 215. Anyone who holds himself or herself out to the public as a doctor of chiropractic without qualifying for proper licensing under this article 215 and without submitting to the regulations provided in this article 215 endangers the public life, health, property, and welfare.12-215-101 (2) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • Only a licensed chiropractor qualified and registered in Colorado to perform animal chiropractic may use the titles "animal chiropractor", "animal adjuster", "equine chiropractor", or "equine adjuster". No chiropractor shall use the titles "veterinary chiropractor" or "veterinary adjuster" unless the chiropractor is also licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a licensed veterinarian from using the titles "animal adjuster" or "equine adjuster".12-215-127 (11) · 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
  • (n) Practicing under an assumed name;12-215-115 (1)(n) · olls.info · crs2026-title-12.htm · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: www.sos.state.co.us · DisplayRule.do?action=ruleinfo&ruleId=2211&deptID=18&agencyID=19&deptName=Department+of+Regulatory+Agencies&agencyName=Division+of+Professions+and+Occupations+-+Board+of+Chiropractic+Examiners&seriesNum=3+CCR+707-1 · current version (effective 09/14/2025) linked only through a JavaScript handler; no document URL on the page, in the eDocket or Register pages, or in WebSearch results on the domain. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.sos.state.co.us · AdoptedRules02025-00265.doc · Word 97-2003 file carrying Rule 1.31 only (the 2025 amendment), not the whole of 3 CCR 707-1; read, and quoted where Rule 1.31 bears on a topic. Not read on 9 October 2026: dpo.colorado.gov · Laws · HTTP 403. Not read on 9 October 2026: dpo.colorado.gov · Chiropractic · board's own site checked: HTTP 403.

Connecticut

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  • (2) The terms “chiropractic”, “doctor of chiropractic”, “chiropractor” and “chiropractic physician” are synonymous, and mean a practitioner of chiropractic as defined in subdivision (1) of this section.Sec. 20-24. · www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) No licensee under the provisions of this chapter shall use the title “Doctor” or any abbreviation or synonym thereof unless he or she holds the degree of doctor of chiropractic from a chartered chiropractic school or college, in which event the title shall be such as will designate the licensee as a practitioner of chiropractic.Sec. 20-32. · www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • Any person, except a physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic, or any person, including such physician or surgeon, who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice chiropractic, whether recorded or not, or who uses the title “Chiropractor”, “D.C.”, or any word or title to induce the belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any person who violates any provision of this chapter, shall be guilty of a class D felony.Sec. 20-33. · www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.Sec. 20-33. · www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.Sec. 20-33. · www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Sec. 20-32. (www.cga.ct.gov · chap_372.htm). Not read on 9 October 2026: eregulations.ct.gov · Title_20Subtitle_20-32b · JavaScript shell, no document. Not read on 9 October 2026: eregulations.ct.gov · Title_19aSubtitle_19a-9_HTML · JavaScript shell, no document. Not read on 9 October 2026: eregulations.ct.gov · Title_19aSubtitle_19a-14Section_19a-14-40 · JavaScript shell, no document. Not read on 9 October 2026: portal.ct.gov · State-Board-of-Chiropractic-Examiners · board's own site checked; no copy of the rules found (the act is linked on cga.ct.gov and read).

Delaware

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  • (a) No person shall represent himself or herself to the public as a doctor of chiropractic, or display any sign or advertise in any manner as being a doctor of chiropractic or chiropractic physician without first obtaining from the Board the license or licenses required under this chapter.§ 713(a) · delcode.delaware.gov · index.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) “Chiropractor” or “doctor of chiropractic” or “chiropractic physician” means an individual licensed to practice chiropractic under this chapter.§ 701(a)(4) · delcode.delaware.gov · index.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (7) Practice of chiropractic under a false or assumed name;§ 711(b)(7) · delcode.delaware.gov · index.html · read 9 October 2026
  • Unprofessional Conduct in Advertising. Any Licensee who advertises or holds out to the public that he or she is a specialist in any specific chiropractic or adjunctive procedure without having a valid current certification as having special training and/or certification in such procedure or procedures from a recognized certification body is guilty of unprofessional conduct.6.1 · regulations.delaware.gov · bf4de29d-3dcf-4484-8f28-43027a663b11 · read 9 October 2026
  • Willful failure to identify licensee as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractor or Chiropractic Physician.6.2.4 · regulations.delaware.gov · bf4de29d-3dcf-4484-8f28-43027a663b11 · read 9 October 2026
  • Students performing chiropractic procedures at a location other than the premises of the chiropractic college at which the student is enrolled and under the supervision and direction of a Chiropractic Preceptor shall be known as "Chiropractic Interns" and shall not represent themselves to the public as licensed Chiropractors or use terms such as "Chiropractor", "Doctor of Chiropractic" or "D.C."1.3.3 · regulations.delaware.gov · bf4de29d-3dcf-4484-8f28-43027a663b11 · read 9 October 2026

District of Columbia

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  • (c) Unless authorized to practice chiropractic under this chapter, a person shall not use or imply the use of the words or terms “chiropractic,” “chiropractic physician,” “chiropractic orthopedist,” “chiropractic neurologist,” chiropractic radiologist,” “chiropractor,” “Doctor of Chiropractic,” “D.C.”, or any similar title or description of services with the intent to represent that the person practices chiropractic.§ 3–1210.03(c) · code.dccouncil.gov · 3-1210.03 · read 9 October 2026
  • Unless authorized to practice a health occupation under this chapter, a person shall not represent to the public by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice the health occupation in the District.§ 3–1210.02 · code.dccouncil.gov · 3-1210.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Advertising that conveys the impression of professional superiority or other superior attributes that cannot be substantiated. A licensee shall not advertise that he or she has a certification or has attained diplomate status without having been conferred the title of diplomate or having received a certification;17 DCMR § 4809.16(b) · dchealth.dc.gov · DC Regulations - Chiropractic.120916.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 4008.2 A health professional shall not falsely represent that the health professional is certified by, a member of, or otherwise endorsed by, a professional society, association, or other organization.17 DCMR § 4008.2 · dchealth.dc.gov · Chapter 40_Health Occupations_General Rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 4008.3 A health professional shall not communicate the fact that the health professional practices a particular health occupation, or specializes in a particular field of the health occupation, unless the health professional is in fact a specialist in the particular field indicated or possesses any certificate required by the health profession to be a specialist in the field.17 DCMR § 4008.3 · dchealth.dc.gov · Chapter 40_Health Occupations_General Rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 4016.1 An individual holding a license, registration, or certification to practice a health occupation in the District of Columbia shall perform all professional practice in the District under the full name in which his or her license was issued.17 DCMR § 4016.1 · dchealth.dc.gov · Chapter 40_Health Occupations_General Rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • This shall mean displaying the full name in which his or her license was issued on all signage, stationary, and advertisements; and using this name in all oral and written communications with the public or his or her patients.17 DCMR § 4016.1 · dchealth.dc.gov · Chapter 40_Health Occupations_General Rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 4811.6 A student performing chiropractic procedures at a location other than the premises of the chiropractic college at which the student is enrolled and under the supervision and direction of a Chiropractic Preceptor shall be known as a "Chiropractic Intern" and shall not represent him or herself to the public as a licensed Chiropractor or use terms such as "Chiropractor", "Doctor of Chiropractic" or "D.C."17 DCMR § 4811.6 · dchealth.dc.gov · DC Regulations - Chiropractic.120916.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 17 DCMR § 4809.16(f) (dchealth.dc.gov · DC Regulations - Chiropractic.120916.pdf); 17 DCMR § 4809.15(b) (dchealth.dc.gov · DC Regulations - Chiropractic.120916.pdf); § 3–1205.13(a)(3) (code.dccouncil.gov · 3-1205.13); § 3–1205.13(a)(2) (code.dccouncil.gov · 3-1205.13); § 3–1205.14(a)(39) (code.dccouncil.gov · 3-1205.14). Not read on 9 October 2026: dchealth.dc.gov · BOC_Policy_on_Marketing_Advertising.pdf · scan, no text layer.

Florida

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  • (c) Using the name or title “chiropractic physician,” “doctor of chiropractic,” “chiropractic medicine,” or any other name or title which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of chiropractic medicine, unless such person is licensed as a chiropractic physician in this state.460.411(2)(c) · www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (e) The term “chiropractic medicine,” “chiropractic,” “doctor of chiropractic,” or “chiropractor” shall be synonymous with “chiropractic physician,” and each term shall be construed to mean a practitioner of chiropractic medicine as the same has been defined herein.460.403(9)(e) · www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) No chiropractor shall disseminate or cause the dissemination of any advertisement or advertising which is in any way fraudulent, false, deceptive or misleading. Any advertisement or advertising shall be deemed by the Board to be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading if it:64B2-15.001(2) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
  • (e) Conveys the impression that the chiropractor or chiropractors, disseminating the advertising or referred to therein, possess qualifications, skills, or other attributes which are superior to other chiropractors, other than a simple listing of earned professional post-doctoral or other professional achievements. However, a chiropractor is not prohibited from advertising that he has attained Diplomate status in a chiropractic specialty area recognized by the Board of Chiropractic.64B2-15.001(2)(e) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
  • 3. A chiropractor who advertises that he or she has attained recognition as a specialist in any specific chiropractic or adjunctive procedure by virtue of a certification received from an entity not recognized under this rule may use a reference to such specialty recognition only if the board, agency, or other body which issued the additional certification is identified, and only if the letterhead or advertising also contains in the same print size or volume the statement that “The specialty recognition identified herein has been received from a private organization not affiliated with or recognized by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine.”64B2-15.001(2)(e)3. · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
  • (i) Contains any representation regarding a preferred area of practice or an area of practice in which the practitioner in fact specializes, which represents or implies that such specialized or preferred area of practice requires, or that the practitioner has received any license or recognition by the State of Florida or its authorized agents, which is superior to the license and recognition granted to any chiropractor who successfully meets the licensing requirements of Chapter 460, F.S. However, a chiropractor is not prohibited from advertising that he has attained Diplomate status in a specialty area recognized by the Board, or64B2-15.001(2)(i) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
  • (l) Contains a reference to any other degree or uses the initials “M.D.” or “D.O.” or any other initials unless the chiropractic physician has actually received such a degree and is a licensed holder of such degree in the State of Florida. If the chiropractic physician licensee is not licensed to practice in any other health care profession in Florida, the chiropractic physician must disclose this fact, and the letterhead, business card, or other advertisement shall also include next to the reference or initials a statement such as “Not licensed as a medical doctor in the State of Florida” or “Licensed to practice chiropractic medicine only” in the same print size or volume.64B2-15.001(2)(l) · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
  • 4. A chiropractor may use on letterhead or in advertising a reference to an honorary title or degree only if the letterhead or advertising also contains in the same print size or volume the statement “Honorary” or (Hon.) next to the title.64B2-15.001(2)(e)4. · www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 460.411(2) (www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html); 64B2-15.001(2)(e)1. (www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc); 64B2-15.001(2)(e)2. (www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc); 64B2-15.001(2)(h) (www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc); 64B2-15.001(2)(m) (www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-15&caid=917540&type=4&file=64B2-15.doc); 460.4165(7) (www.leg.state.fl.us · index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0460/0460.html); 64B2-18.007(1) (www.flrules.org · readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=0&cno=64B2-18&caid=1585288&type=4&file=64B2-18.doc).

Georgia

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 100-7-.04(1)(b)1. (rules.sos.ga.gov · Download_pdf.aspx?st=GASOS&year=2026&dept=Departments&pdf=Department%20100%20RULES%20OF%20GEORGIA%20BOARD%20OF%20CHIROPRACTIC%20EXAMINERS). Not read on 9 October 2026: advance.lexis.com · container?config=00JAAyNDIyN2JjNC04NzBkLTRiNGQtYjcyNC04MjIxYTA1ZmI1OGYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2fj2wGx7D8FlWJs9VMmJTXe&crid=54ad7447-d946-448c-82fa-eab313e37135 · JavaScript shell, no document. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.lexisnexis.com · gacode · JavaScript shell, no document. Not read on 9 October 2026: sos.ga.gov · faq-board-chiropractors · 403 (Cloudflare challenge page). Not read on 9 October 2026: sos.ga.gov · rules-and-regulations-board-chiropractors · 403 (Cloudflare challenge page).

Hawaii

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  • (b) Advertising material shall not contain false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive statements or claims. A false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive statement or claim includes, but shall not be limited to, a statement or claim which:§16-76-57(b) · cca.hawaii.gov · har_76-c2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (6) Contains advertisements that the licensee specializes, or is a specialist in, any particular field, aspect, or area of practice unless the licensee possesses special certification in that field, aspect, or area of practice from an accredited college, university, or from a§16-76-57(b)(6) · cca.hawaii.gov · har_76-c2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • national professional association, and provided the licensee retains qualifications necessary to that specialty;§16-76-57(b)(6) · cca.hawaii.gov · har_76-c2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: §16-76-21 (cca.hawaii.gov · har_76-c2.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.capitol.hawaii.gov · HRS_0442-.htm · 403 (Cloudflare block page). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.capitol.hawaii.gov · HRS_0436B-.htm · 403 (Cloudflare block page). Not read on 9 October 2026: cca.hawaii.gov · chiropractor · board's own site checked; no copy of the act found (the board links HRS chapter 442 only on capitol.hawaii.gov). Not read on 9 October 2026: cca.hawaii.gov · statute_rules · board's own site checked; no copy of the act found (the board links HRS chapter 442 only on capitol.hawaii.gov). Not read on 9 October 2026: cca.hawaii.gov · hawaii-revised-statutes · board's own site checked; no copy of the act found (the board links HRS chapter 442 only on capitol.hawaii.gov).

Idaho

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  • (3) It is unlawful for any person to assume or use the title or designation "chiropractor," "chiropractic physician," "doctor of chiropractic," the initials "D.C.," or any word, title or abbreviation thereof calculated to induce the belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic or to indicate to the public that such person is licensed to practice chiropractic pursuant to this chapter unless such person is so licensed, and upon conviction thereof, such person shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than three thousand dollars ($3,000), or imprisoned for not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.54-705(3) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · read 9 October 2026
  • (5) "Physician" means any person who holds a license to practice chiropractic; provided further, that others authorized by law to use the term "physician" shall not be considered physicians for the purpose of this chapter.54-703(5) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-703 · read 9 October 2026

Illinois

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 68 Ill. Adm. Code Section 1285.240(a)(2)(C) (www.ilga.gov · EntirePart?titlepart=06801285); 68 Ill. Adm. Code Section 1285.240(a)(2)(K) (www.ilga.gov · EntirePart?titlepart=06801285).

Indiana

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Iowa

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  • Every licensee shall place upon all signs used by the licensee, and display prominently in the licensee’s office the word “chiropractor”.151.6 · www.legis.iowa.gov · 151.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Any person licensed to practice a profession under this subtitle may append to the person’s name any recognized title or abbreviation, which the person is entitled to use, to designate the person’s particular profession, but no other person shall assume or use such title or abbreviation, and no licensee shall advertise in such a manner as to lead the public to believe that the licensee is engaged in the practice of any other profession than the one which the licensee is licensed to practice.147.72 · www.legis.iowa.gov · 147.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 1. Any person who falsely claims by the use of any professional title or abbreviation, either in writing, cards, signs, circulars, advertisements, the internet, or other written or electronic means, to be a practitioner of a profession other than the one under which the person holds a license or who fails to use the designations provided in this section shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.147.74(1) · www.legis.iowa.gov · 147.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 4. A chiropractor may use the prefix “Dr.” or “Doctor”, but shall add after the person’s name the letters, “D. C.” or the word, “chiropractor”.147.74(4) · www.legis.iowa.gov · 147.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 481—845.1(151,272C) Grounds for discipline. The board may impose any of the disciplinary sanctions provided in rule 481—504.3(272C) when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in 481—Chapter 504:481—845.1 · www.legis.iowa.gov · 481.845.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 845.1(1) Knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in the practice of the profession or engaging in unethical conduct or practice harmful or detrimental to the public. This includes representations utilizing the term “physical therapy” when informing the public of the services offered by the chiropractic physician unless a licensed physical therapist is performing such services. Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting a chiropractic physician from making representations regarding physiotherapy that may be the same as, or similar to, physical therapy or physical medicine as long as treatment is appropriate as authorized in Iowa Code chapter 151. Proof of actual injury need not be established.481—845.1(1) · www.legis.iowa.gov · 481.845.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 147.73 (www.legis.iowa.gov · 147.pdf); 481—843.4(3) (www.legis.iowa.gov · 481.843.pdf).

Kansas

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  • No person licensed hereunder shall use a title in connection with such person's name which in any way represents such person as engaged in the practice of any branch of the healing arts for which such person holds no license.65-2885. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0085.html · read 9 October 2026
  • Every licensee, when using the letters or term "Dr." or "Doctor," shall use the appropriate words or letters to identify such licensee with the particular branch of the healing arts in which the licensee holds a license.65-2885. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0085.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (e) No person licensed to practice and actively engaged in the practice of the healing arts shall attach to such person's name any title, or any word or abbreviation indicating that such person is a doctor of any branch of the healing arts other than the branch of the healing arts in which such person holds a license but shall attach to such person's name the degree or degrees to which such person is entitled by reason of such person's diploma.65-2873. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0073.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) "Unprofessional conduct" means:65-2837. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0037.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) The use of any letters, words or terms as an affix, on stationery, in advertisements or otherwise indicating that such person is entitled to practice a branch of the healing arts for which such person is not licensed.65-2837. · www.ksrevisor.org · 065_028_0037.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) On and after January 1, 2004, each licensee who represents to the public that the licensee is credentialed by a specialty board other than a state licensing agency, including through the use of the description “board-certified” in connection with the licensee's name, shall, in the same medium as that in which the representation is made, identify the official name of the specialty board that has granted the credential to the licensee.100-22-4. · www.ksbha.ks.gov · 638672564453800000 · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Each violation of this regulation shall constitute prima facie evidence of dishonorable conduct.100-22-4. · www.ksbha.ks.gov · 638672564453800000 · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: rules.ks.gov · bd59b26c-0985-40d5-a0fa-f9463d7b463e · JavaScript shell, no document (rules.ks.gov, the Secretary of State's online K.A.R.); the regulations were read in the board's own November 2024 compilation and in the 2022 K.A.R. volume.

Kentucky

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  • No person shall engage or attempt to engage in the practice of chiropractic or hold himself out to be a doctor of chiropractic in Kentucky unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.312.018(1) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · statute.aspx?id=48725 · read 9 October 2026
  • The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to volunteer health practitioners providing services under KRS 39A.350 to 39A.366.312.018(2) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · statute.aspx?id=48725 · read 9 October 2026
  • Advertisement of chiropractic specialties shall include the word "chiropractic" with any specialty designation and conform to the standards established in 201 KAR Chapter 21.201 KAR 21:045 Section 4(1) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045 · read 9 October 2026
  • Any designation or certification not recognized by the board may only be advertised if:201 KAR 21:045 Section 4(2) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045 · read 9 October 2026
  • The designation or certification is not abbreviated, but is written out;201 KAR 21:045 Section 4(2)(a) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045 · read 9 October 2026
  • The certifying or conferring college, university, or organization is named; and201 KAR 21:045 Section 4(2)(b) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045 · read 9 October 2026
  • Proof of attainment of the advertised designation or certification is on file at the board office.201 KAR 21:045 Section 4(2)(c) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045 · read 9 October 2026
  • If the word "chiropractic" is not included in the name of the business, then the advertisement shall contain the name of at least one (1) doctor in the office and clearly identify them as a doctor of chiropractic, or clearly state in some manner that the office is a chiropractic office. Words or letters designating the particular doctor degree held by the chiropractor. "D.C." shall designate a doctor of chiropractic.201 KAR 21:065 Section 1(1)(b) · apps.legislature.ky.gov · 065 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 312.021 (apps.legislature.ky.gov · statute.aspx?id=30764); 201 KAR 21:045 (apps.legislature.ky.gov · 045); Specialties (board page) (no section number printed) (kbce.ky.gov · newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=604&menuid=215); 312.991 (apps.legislature.ky.gov · statute.aspx?id=30805); 201 KAR 21:065 (apps.legislature.ky.gov · 065).

Louisiana

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  • 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
  • (15) Using the title "Doctor", "Dr.", or its equivalent, without using the term "chiropractor", or its equivalent, as a suffix or in connection therewith, under such circumstances as to induce the belief that the practitioner is entitled to practice any portion of the healing arts other than chiropractic as defined herein.§2816 · legis.la.gov · LawPrint.aspx?d=93797 · read 9 October 2026
  • C. Every person duly licensed and registered pursuant to this Chapter shall have the right: to practice chiropractic as defined herein; to use the title "Doctor of Chiropractic" or "D.C." Licensed chiropractors shall include "Doctor of Chiropractic", "Chiropractic Physician", "D.C.", or "of the chiropractic profession" on all billing statements and advertising.§2818 · legis.la.gov · Law.aspx?d=93799 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: §320 (wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov · 9_RULES.pdf); §2818 (legis.la.gov · Law.aspx?d=93799).

Maine

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  • An individual who practices or attempts to practice or use the science or system of chiropractic in treating diseases of the human body; an individual who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains a diploma, license or record to practice chiropractic, or who aids or abets in that selling or fraudulent obtaining; an individual who practices chiropractic, under cover of a diploma, license or record to practice chiropractic, illegally obtained, or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representations; or an individual who, after conviction of felony, practices chiropractic, or who uses any of the forms of letters, "Chiropractic," "Chiropractor," "Chiropractic Practitioner," "Doctor of Chiropractic," "D.C." or any other titles or letters, either alone or with qualifying words or phrases, under circumstances that induce the belief that the individual who uses those terms is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without having complied with this chapter, is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.§454 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec454.html · read 9 October 2026
  • This section may not be construed to prohibit a lawfully qualified chiropractor in any other state meeting with a licensed chiropractic practitioner in this State for consultation.§454 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec454.html · read 9 October 2026
  • When the board grants to an individual the license mentioned in section 552, the license must designate the holder as a doctor of chiropractic or a chiropractor.§554 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec554.html · read 9 October 2026
  • A chiropractic intern may not use any title or initials other than the term "chiropractic intern" with respect to the provision of chiropractic services.§563 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec563.html · read 9 October 2026
  • The sanctions of sections 454 and 503‑B apply to individuals who render any ancillary services under section 555 and who:§557 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec557.html · read 9 October 2026
  • Misrepresentation. Profess to be or permit themselves to be represented as licensed chiropractors;§557 · legislature.maine.gov · title32sec557.html · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 02-297 Chapter 8, section 1(R) (www.maine.gov · 297c008.doc). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.maine.gov · 297c007.doc · Word file (.doc/.docx) as the Secretary of State serves 02-297 Chapter 7; the text was read, but the gate reads HTML and PDF and not Word files, so no quotation from it was byte-compared. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.maine.gov · 297c008.doc · Word file (.doc/.docx) as the Secretary of State serves 02-297 Chapter 8; the text was read, but the gate reads HTML and PDF and not Word files, so no quotation from it was byte-compared. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.maine.gov · laws-rules · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found on the board's pages (the Laws & Rules page links the Legislature for the act and the Secretary of State's Word files for the rules).

Maryland

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  • (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
Further provisions in the same documents: §3–313(3) (mgaleg.maryland.gov · gho.pdf); COMAR 10.43.09.04B(1) (regs.maryland.gov · index.full.html).

Massachusetts

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  • Section 95. Whoever, not being lawfully authorized to practice chiropractic in this commonwealth, practices or attempts to practice chiropractic, or holds himself out as a practitioner of, or as being able to practice, chiropractic, or uses the science or system of chiropractic, or uses any of the titles, words or letters, ''chiropractic'', ''chiropractor'', ''chiropractic physician'', ''doctor of chiropractic'', ''D.C.'', or any other titles or letters, either alone or with qualifying words or phrases, in such manner or under such circumstances as to indicate that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, or whoever practices chiropractic under a false or assumed name or under a name other than that by which he is registered, or whoever personates another practitioner of chiropractic, or whoever buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma, license, license renewal certificate, or record or registration to practice chiropractic, or aids or abets in such selling or fraudulent obtaining, or whoever practices chiropractic under cover of any diploma, license, license renewal certificate, record or registration to practice chiropractic illegally obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representations or whoever being licensed to practice chiropractic in this commonwealth uses any title, words or letters which do not indicate that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not less than thirty days nor more than one year, or both.M.G.L. c.112, Section 95 · malegislature.gov · Section95 · read 9 October 2026
  • Said certificate shall entitle the person to whom it is issued to practice chiropractic in this commonwealth, shall designate him as a chiropractor and shall be publicly displayed at his principal office so long as he shall continue to practice chiropractic.M.G.L. c.112, Section 94 · malegislature.gov · Section94 · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · download · HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · 233cmr2.pdf · HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · download · HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · statutes-and-regulations-chiropractors · board's own site refused us: HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · board-policies-and-guidelines-chiropractor · board's own site refused us: HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.mass.gov · board-of-registration-of-chiropractors · board's own site refused us: HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403).

Michigan

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  • (a) "Chiropractor", "chiropractic physician", "doctor of chiropractic", or "d.c." means an individual licensed under this article to engage in the practice of chiropractic.Sec. 16401(1)(a) · www.legislature.mi.gov · mcl-368-1978-15-164.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (5) The following words, titles, or letters or a combination thereof, with or without qualifying words or phrases, are restricted in use only to those persons authorized under this part to use the following terms and in a way prescribed in this part: "chiropractic", "doctor of chiropractic", "chiropractor", "d.c.", and "chiropractic physician".Sec. 16411(5) · www.legislature.mi.gov · mcl-368-1978-15-164.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) An individual licensed under this article to engage in the practice of chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine and surgery, podiatric medicine and surgery, psychology, or veterinary medicine shall not use the terms "doctor" or "dr." in any written or printed matter or display without adding thereto "of chiropractic", "of dentistry", "of medicine", "of optometry", "of osteopathic medicine and surgery", "of podiatric medicine and surgery", "of psychology", "of veterinary medicine" or a similar term, respectively.Sec. 16265(1) · www.legislature.mi.gov · MCL-368-1978-15-161.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) An individual shall not announce or hold himself or herself out to the public as limiting his or her practice to, as being specially qualified in, or as giving particular attention to a health profession specialty field for which a board issues a specialty certification or a health profession specialty field license, without first having obtained a specialty certification or a health profession specialty field license.Sec. 16261(2) · www.legislature.mi.gov · MCL-368-1978-15-161.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (3) An individual shall not announce or hold himself or herself out to the public as being able to perform a chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic manipulation, or other chiropractic services or chiropractic opinion, unless the individual is a chiropractor licensed under this article.Sec. 16261(3) · www.legislature.mi.gov · MCL-368-1978-15-161.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Sec. 16261(1) (www.legislature.mi.gov · MCL-368-1978-15-161.pdf); Sec. 16264 (www.legislature.mi.gov · MCL-368-1978-15-161.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.michigan.gov · chiro · board's own site refused us: HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403).

Minnesota

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  • 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
Further provisions in the same documents: Minn. Stat. 148.032, subd. 1c (www.revisor.mn.gov · full).

Mississippi

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Missouri

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  • 2. The board may cause a complaint to be filed with the administrative hearing commission as provided by chapter 621 against any holder of any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required by this chapter or any person who has failed to renew or has surrendered his certificate of registration or authority, permit or license for any one or any combination of the following causes:331.060.2 · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.060 · read 9 October 2026
  • (14) Use of any advertisement or solicitation which is false, misleading or deceptive to the general public or persons to whom the advertisement or solicitation is primarily directed. False, misleading or deceptive advertisements or solicitations shall include, but not be limited to:331.060.2(14) · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.060 · read 9 October 2026
  • (e) Failure to use the term "chiropractor", "doctor of chiropractic", "chiropractic physician", or "D.C." in any advertisement, solicitation, sign, letterhead, or any other method of addressing the public;331.060.2(14)(e) · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.060 · read 9 October 2026
  • Any person who shall practice chiropractic or attempt to practice chiropractic, or who shall use the title of doctor of chiropractic, or any word, title, or letters, to induce belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without first complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any person who shall buy, sell, or fraudulently obtain any diploma or license to practice chiropractic shall be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor.331.080 · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.080 · read 9 October 2026
  • (A) Any advertisement shall include the name of the licensee responsible for the content of the advertisement and the term chiropractor, doctor of chiropractic, chiropractic physician, or D.C.20 CSR 2070-2.060(6)(A) · www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 9. The board may through its rulemaking process authorize chiropractic physicians holding a current Missouri license to apply for certification in a specialty as the board may deem appropriate and charge a fee for application for certification, provided that:331.030.9 · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.030 · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) The board establishes minimum initial and continuing educational requirements sufficient to ensure the competence of applicants seeking certification in the particular specialty; and331.030.9(1) · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.030 · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) The board shall not establish any provision for certification of licensees in a particular specialty which is not encompassed within the practice of chiropractic as defined in section 331.010.331.030.9(2) · revisor.mo.gov · OneSection.aspx?section=331.030 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 20 CSR 2070-2.032(1)(A) (www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf); 20 CSR 2070-2.032 (www.sos.mo.gov · 20c2070-2.pdf).

Montana

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  • (1) Chiropractors licensed under this chapter shall have the right to practice that science defined as chiropractic under 37-12-101 in accordance with the method, thought, and practice of chiropractors, and they shall be permitted to use the prefix "Dr." or "Doctor" as a title but shall not in any way imply that they are medical doctors, osteopaths, or surgeons.37-12-104(1) · leg.mt.gov · 0370-0120-0010-0040.html · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 37-12-309 (leg.mt.gov · 0370-0120-0030-0090.html). Not read on 9 October 2026: rules.mt.gov · ffacabca-2c42-4cb7-aa39-8ff8d8c5d79c · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 894 bytes).

Nebraska

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  • (1) Any credential holder's advertisement for health care services shall identify the type of credential or credentials held by the credential holder pursuant to the definitions, titles, and abbreviations authorized under the practice act applicable to his or her credential or credentials or the examination designations required for a credential under the practice act applicable to his or her credential or credentials. The advertisement shall not include deceptive or misleading information and shall not include any affirmative communication or representation that misstates, falsely describes, or falsely represents the skills, training, expertise, education, board certification, or credential or credentials of the credential holder.38-124(1) · dhhs.ne.gov · UniformCredentialingAct.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • For purposes of section 38-178, unprofessional conduct means any departure from or failure to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of a profession or the ethics of the profession, regardless of whether a person, consumer, or entity is injured, or conduct that is likely to deceive or defraud the public or is detrimental to the public interest, including, but not limited to:38-179 · dhhs.ne.gov · UniformCredentialingAct.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (6) Use of any letters, words, or terms, either as a prefix, affix, or suffix, on stationery, in advertisements, or otherwise, indicating that such person is entitled to practice a profession for which he or she is not credentialed;38-179(6) · dhhs.ne.gov · UniformCredentialingAct.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: rules.nebraska.gov · rules?agencyId=37&titleId=101 · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 803 bytes); the board page links it as 172 NAC 10, Mandatory Reporting, and Practice of Chiropractic. Not read on 9 October 2026: dhhs.ne.gov · Title-172-Complete.pdf · the compilation prints 172 NAC 29 with Effective Date May 8, 2012; the department's Title 172 page lists Chapter 29 as Amended 10/20/2020 (HTTP 200). Not read on 9 October 2026: dhhs.ne.gov · Chiropractic.aspx · board's own site checked; no copy of the current rules found (it links rules.nebraska.gov; the department's Title 172 compilation carries the 2012 edition of chapter 29).

Nevada

quoted
  • 2. A license to practice chiropractic authorizes the licensee to use the term “chiropractic physician.”NRS 634.120 · www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html · read 9 October 2026
  • Except as otherwise provided in NAC 634.515 to 634.565, inclusive, a licensee shall not hold himself or herself out in any advertisement as being:NAC 634.550 · www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html · read 9 October 2026
  • 1. Certified; orNAC 634.550 · www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html · read 9 October 2026
  • 2. An expert or specialist other than an expert witness,NAC 634.550 · www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html · read 9 October 2026
  • in a field of chiropractic unless he or she is registered with and approved by the Board as holding the applicable professional credentials in that field.NAC 634.550 · www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html · read 9 October 2026
  • The failure of a licensee in any advertising to clearly designate himself or herself as a licensee shall be deemed to be false and misleading for the purposes of subsection 4 of NRS 634.018.NAC 634.536 · www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: NRS 634.227 (www.leg.state.nv.us · nrs-634.html); NAC 634.515 (www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html); NAC 634.342 (www.leg.state.nv.us · NAC-634.html). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.chirobd.nv.gov · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.chirobd.nv.gov · forms-resources · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.chirobd.nv.gov · Advertising_Guide.pdf · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/).

New Hampshire

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  • I. Whoever, not being licensed as provided in this chapter, shall advertise oneself or in any way hold oneself out as qualified to practice chiropractic, or whoever does so after receiving notice that the person's license has been revoked, and whoever, being licensed as provided in this chapter, shall advertise or call oneself, or allow oneself to be advertised or called a physician or a doctor, or use any physician's or doctor's insignia as such, except "Doctor (name of chiropractor), chiropractor", shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall, if licensed, have such license revoked.316-A:25 · www.gencourt.state.nh.us · 316-A-mrg.htm · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 316-A:27 (www.gencourt.state.nh.us · 316-A-mrg.htm). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.oplc.nh.gov · chiropractic-laws-rules · HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403); the board’s laws and rules page, where the Chi rules are published. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.oplc.nh.gov · adopted-rules-chiropractic-12122024-1.pdf · HTTP 403 (robots.txt answered 403); the board’s notice of rules adopted under Ch 500, effective February 3, 2025, per the WebSearch result.

New Jersey

unreadable Further provisions in the same documents: 13:44E-1.1 (www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · chiroado_010713.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: lis.njleg.state.nj.us · 1?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 38,749 bytes; the frameset’s table-of-contents frame is also a script shell, HTTP 200, 4,069 bytes); N.J.S.A. 45:9-41.17 et seq. not read. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.lexisnexis.com · njcode · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 3,696 bytes, a cookie-and-redirect script); the Office of Administrative Law page links it as the free public access to the New Jersey Administrative Code; N.J.A.C. 13:44E not read. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · default.aspx · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 212 bytes, an Incapsula script page). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · Law-and-Regulations.aspx · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 212 bytes, an Incapsula script page). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · FAQ.aspx · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 1,148 bytes, a script page with no FAQ text). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · Chapter-44E-State-Board-of-Chiropractic-Examiners.pdf · HTTP 404 (census URL for N.J.A.C. 13:44E).

New Mexico

quoted
  • D. The license, when granted by the board, carries with it the title of doctor of chiropractic and entitles the holder to diagnose using any necessary diagnostic procedures, excluding invasive procedures, except as provided by the board by rule, and treat injuries, deformities or other physical or mental conditions relating to the basic concepts of chiropractic by the use of any methods as provided in this section, including but not limited to palpating, diagnosing, adjusting and treating injuries and defects of human beings by the application of manipulative, manual and mechanical means, including all natural agencies imbued with the healing act, such as food, water, heat, cold, electricity and mechanical appliances, herbs, nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies, but excluding operative surgery and prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs.61-4-6 · nmonesource.com · document.do · read 9 October 2026
  • The terms "chiropractor", "chiropractic physician" or "chiropractic" may be used only by persons licensed pursuant to the Chiropractic Physician Practice Act.61-4-9.3 · nmonesource.com · document.do · read 9 October 2026
  • Only a chiropractic physician included in the advanced practice chiropractic certification registry may use the title certified advanced practice chiropractic physician, and it is unlawful for a person to use the certified advanced practice chiropractic physician title unless the person is included in the advanced practice chiropractic certification registry.61-4-9.1 · nmonesource.com · document.do · read 9 October 2026
  • A. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license or may censure, reprimand, fine or place on probation and stipulation any licensee in accordance with the procedures as contained in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978] upon the grounds that the licensee or applicant:61-4-10 · nmonesource.com · document.do · read 9 October 2026
  • is guilty of practicing or attempting to practice under an assumed name or fails to use the title "doctor of chiropractic", chiropractic physician or the initials "D.C." in connection with the licensee's or applicant's practice or advertisements;61-4-10 · nmonesource.com · document.do · read 9 October 2026
  • I. “Chiropractic physician” includes doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor and chiropractic physician and means a person who practices chiropractic as defined in the Chiropractic Physician Practice Act.16.4.1.7 · www.srca.nm.gov · 16.004.0001.html · read 9 October 2026
  • K. All advertisements by a chiropractor must include the full name of the chiropractor as it appears on his or her chiropractic license followed by the letters D.C. or the designation “chiropractor”, “chiropractic physician” or “doctor of chiropractic”.16.4.20.9 · www.srca.nm.gov · 16.004.0020.html · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 61-4-2 (nmonesource.com · document.do); 16.4.15 (www.srca.nm.gov · 16.004.0015.html); 16.4.18.9 (www.srca.nm.gov · 16.004.0018.html). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.rld.nm.gov · faqs · HTTP 504 on two attempts (first attempt a timeout); the board’s FAQs page.

New York

quoted
  • Only a person licensed or exempt under this article shall practice chiropractic or use the title "chiropractor".§6552 · www.op.nysed.gov · article-132 · read 9 October 2026
  • Unprofessional conduct shall also include, in the professions of: acupuncture, athletic training, audiology, certified behavior analyst assistant, registered dental assisting, chiropractic, clinical laboratory technician, clinical laboratory technologist, creative arts therapy, cytotechnologist, dental hygiene, dentistry, dietetics/nutrition, histotechnician, histotechnologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed pathologists' assistants, licensed perfusionist, licensed practical nursing, marriage and family therapy, massage therapy, medicine, mental health counseling, midwifery, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic dispensing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, registered pharmacy technicians, registered professional nursing, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapy technician, social work, specialist assistant, speech-language pathology (except for cases involving those professions licensed, certified or registered pursuant to the provisions of article 131 or 131-B of the Education Law in which a statement of charges of professional misconduct was not served on or before July 26, 1991, the effective date of chapter 606 of the Laws of 1991):§ 29.2 · www.op.nysed.gov · part-29 · read 9 October 2026
  • using the word "Doctor" in offering to perform professional services without also indicating the profession in which the licensee holds a doctorate;§ 29.2 · www.op.nysed.gov · part-29 · read 9 October 2026
  • New York State licensed chiropractors use the title “Doctor of Chiropractic,” the abbreviation “D.C.,” and/or the “Dr.” abbreviation.Frequently Asked Questions — Chiropractic Scope of Practice (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · frequently-asked-questions-chiropractic · read 9 October 2026
  • No, Doctors of Chiropractic are not physicians. In practice, New York State licensed chiropractors use the title “Doctor of Chiropractic” and/or the “Dr.” abbreviation. However, when using “Dr.,” chiropractors must specify that they are chiropractors and not physicians. Chiropractors are not allowed to hold themselves out as physicians in New York State, and doing so could constitute professional misconduct.Frequently Asked Questions — Chiropractic Scope of Practice (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · frequently-asked-questions-chiropractic · read 9 October 2026
  • Avoid claiming professional superiority in any area of practice. You may inform the public of any practice specialization credential(s) you have earned that are generally accepted by the profession.Advertising or Soliciting for Patients (no section number printed) · www.op.nysed.gov · advertising-or-soliciting-patients · read 9 October 2026
  • Anyone not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, and who uses such professional title, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.§6513 · www.op.nysed.gov · article-130-subarticle-4 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: § 29.1 (www.op.nysed.gov · part-29); § 29.2 (www.op.nysed.gov · part-29).

North Carolina

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  • Unethical conduct is defined as:§ 90-154.2 · www.ncleg.gov · Article_8.html · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) Any licensee's failure to use the words Chiropractic Physician, Chiropractor or the initials D.C. in conjunction with the use of his name in his capacity as a Chiropractor on all reports, statements of claim for services rendered and on all signs, letterheads, business cards, advertising, and any other items of identification.§ 90-154.2 · www.ncleg.gov · Article_8.html · read 9 October 2026
  • Prohibited Advertising. The following shall constitute false or misleading advertising, which constitutes unethical conduct pursuant to G.S. 90-154.2:21 NCAC 10 .0302 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (3) Advertising in which the licentiate is identified as a specialist, unless the licentiate has complied with the requirements of 21 NCAC 10 .0304 and any reference to the specialty is immediately preceded by the term "chiropractic." Illustrations are as follows:21 NCAC 10 .0302 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) Advertising which would lead a reasonable person to believe the licensee holds any other licenses authorized under Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes when the licensee does not hold such license, including but not limited to a medical physician, physical therapist, massage therapist, or acupuncturist.21 NCAC 10 .0302 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (c) Any licentiate wishing to request a specialty designation not listed in Paragraph (b) of this Rule shall first submit a written request to the Board and provide evidence that the designation meets the criteria set forth in Paragraph (d) of this Rule. A licentiate shall not publish the specialty designation until the Board has approved, in writing, the specialty designation requested.21 NCAC 10 .0304 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (e) Claim of Specialty. Any published claim of specialization outside the recognized specialties or any published claim of specialization made by or at the behest of a licentiate who has not satisfied all applicable provisions of this Rule constitutes false or misleading advertising.21 NCAC 10 .0304 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Publication of Unrecognized Credentials Unlawful. It shall constitute a violation of the Rules of Ethics of Advertising and Publicity pursuant to G.S. 90-154.2(5) for a licensee to publish a credential that is not recognized by the Board. For purposes of this Rule, "publication" includes representations made in a licensee's print, broadcast or online advertisement, professional stationery, business cards, and office signage.21 NCAC 10 .0306 · reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 21 NCAC 10 .0304 (reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf); 21 NCAC 10 .0306 (reports.oah.state.nc.us · chapter 10 rules.pdf).

North Dakota

quoted
  • A licensed chiropractor may use the title doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic physician, or D.C.43-06-11 · www.legis.nd.gov · t43c06.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • The board may revoke, suspend, or deny a license to any person otherwise qualified or licensed by the board who is found to have committed unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:17-03-01-01 · www.legis.nd.gov · 17-03-01.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 20. Advertising or soliciting for patronage that is not in the public interest, which includes:17-03-01-01 · www.legis.nd.gov · 17-03-01.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • d. Advertising or soliciting which make claims of professional superiority which cannot be substantiated by the licensee.17-03-01-01 · www.legis.nd.gov · 17-03-01.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 17-03-01-01 (www.legis.nd.gov · 17-03-01.pdf); 17-02-04-01 (www.legis.nd.gov · 17-02-04.pdf).

Ohio

quoted Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · chapter-4734 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · 4734 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · chapter-4734-5 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · chapter-4734-6 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · chapter-4734-7 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: codes.ohio.gov · chapter-4734-8 · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/). Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · licence-holders · HTTP 404 (5,276-byte page reading Page not found); robots.txt also answered 404. Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · acupuncture-certification · HTTP 404 (5,276-byte page reading Page not found); robots.txt also answered 404. Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · renewal · HTTP 404 (5,276-byte page reading Page not found); robots.txt also answered 404. Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · contact-us · HTTP 404 (5,276-byte page reading Page not found); robots.txt also answered 404. Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · ce-requirements · HTTP 404 (5,276-byte page reading Page not found); robots.txt also answered 404. Not read on 9 October 2026: dam.assets.ohio.gov · Rules_Binder_Nov_2025.pdf · HTTP 200; a rule-change package (Rules_Binder_Nov_2025) in strike-and-insert markup with rules marked TO BE RESCINDED; the text layer runs deleted and inserted words together (for example chiropractic physicianlicensee), so in-force wording is not separable. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.chirobd.ohio.gov · board home page linked from the board's January 2024 newsletter; board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found (HTTP 404, the same 5,276-byte Page not found page; robots.txt 404). Not read on 9 October 2026: chirobd.ohio.gov · board home page linked from the board's 404 page (Return Home); board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found (HTTP 404; robots.txt 404).

Oklahoma

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  • 6. "Chiropractic physician", "chiropractor", "doctor of chiropractic", "practitioner of chiropractic" and "licensee" are synonymous and mean a person holding an original license to practice chiropractic in this state;Section 161.3(6) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Every chiropractic physician who writes or prints, or causes to be written or printed, his or her name (whether or not the word “doctor” or an abbreviation thereof, is used in conjunction therewith) in any manner in connection with such person engaging in, or in any manner holding himself or herself out to the public as engaging in, the practice of chiropractic, shall append to his or her name so written or printed, in the same size letter as his or her name, one of the following designations: (1) Chiropractic Physician; (2) Doctor of Chiropractic (3) Chiropractor; or (4) D.C.140:15-7-4 · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Failure to properly use the designations listed above may result in the issuance of a field citation.140:15-7-4 · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • No chiropractic physician shall represent to the public that he/she is a specialist in any area unless said chiropractic physician is registered with the Board.140:15-9-1 · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) Any doctor of chiropractic in the State of Oklahoma who desires to hold himself or herself out to the public as being a post-doctorate specialist in an area must first register with the Board.140:15-9-4(a) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Any chiropractic physician who advertises a specialty not recognized by the Board shall prominently include in the advertisement the following disclaimer in capital letters: "(NAME OF ANNOUNCED AREA OF CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE…IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS A SPECIALTY AREA BY THE OKLAHOMA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS"140:15-9-6(b) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Chiropractic physicians may be listed in all publications as: 1. Physicians, Chiropractic; 2. Chiropractors; or 3. Doctors of Chiropractic.Section 161.18 · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 8. Advertising or displaying, directly or indirectly, any certificate, diploma or other document which conveys or implies information that the person is skilled in any healing art other than chiropractic unless the chiropractic physician also possesses a valid current license in said healing art;Section 161.12(B)(8) · oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 140:15-9-2 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-9-5 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-9-6(c)-(d) (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-10-1 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-11-1 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-12-1 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); 140:15-13-2 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf); Section 161.14 (oklahoma.gov · Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act Revised 7.11.2025.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.oscn.net · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/); the board's Practice Act page names this site for the official version of the act. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.sos.ok.gov · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/); the board's Practice Act page names this site for the official rules.

Oregon

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 811-010-0005(3) (secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=322244); ORS 684.015(1)(d) (www.oregonlegislature.gov · ors684.html); ORS 684.010(3) (www.oregonlegislature.gov · ors684.html); ORS 676.110(1), (2)(a), (2)(b)(A)-(B), (3) (www.oregonlegislature.gov · ors676.html); 811-035-0015(25) (secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=332456); 811-015-0045(1)(c) (secure.sos.state.or.us · viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=gIAhm15F_7A-t_19vKlBBXHcspHa8ZWm8D8CpQ1m546yC6XNwvfP!-999993626?ruleVrsnRsn=255711); GUIDE TO PRACTICE & POLICY QUESTIONS (no section number printed), PG 004 (www.oregon.gov · 25-10-22_P&P.pdf).

Pennsylvania

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: Section 702(12) (www.palegis.us · view-statute?txtType=PDF&SessYr=1986&ActNum=0188.&SessInd=0); Section 102 (www.palegis.us · view-statute?txtType=PDF&SessYr=1986&ActNum=0188.&SessInd=0). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.pacodeandbulletin.gov · pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter5/chap5toc.html&d= · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/); the board's page links this address as "Regulations" (49 Pa. Code Chapter 5). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.pa.gov · chiropractic · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found (its "Regulations" link leads to pacodeandbulletin.gov, refused above).

Puerto Rico

quoted
  • (e) Los quiroprácticos internos nunca deben presentarse a sí mismos ante el público utilizando ninguno de los siguientes términos: quiroprácticos, quiroprácticos con licencia, doctor en quiropráctica o DC.Artículo 16(A)(e) · www.salud.pr.gov · 5355 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Artículo 17 (20 L.P.R.A. § 167) (www.salud.pr.gov · 5355). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.salud.pr.gov · 4827 · scan, no text layer (28 pages; the board's page links it as "Reglamento General 9303: Junta Examinadora de Quiroprácticos de Puerto Rico"). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.salud.pr.gov · 354 · board's own site checked; no readable copy of the rules found (its only copy of Reglamento General 9303 is the scan above).

Rhode Island

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  • No one may represent himself or herself to be a chiropractic physician, or use the title “Doctor of Chiropractic,” “D.C.,” “Ph.C.,” “M.C.,” or any word or title to induce the belief that he or she is engaged in the practice of chiropractic medicine, without having a certificate and registering as stated in this section.§ 5-30-3 · webserver.rilegislature.gov · 5-30-3.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • All references in the general laws to “chiropractor” or “chiropractors” shall be changed to read “chiropractic physician” or “chiropractic physicians” as appropriate and all references to the practice of “chiropractic” shall be construed to refer to the practice of “chiropractic medicine” as defined in § 5-30-1.§ 5-30-1.05 · webserver.rilegislature.gov · 5-30-1.05.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • A. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-30-13 of the Act, the Division may, after due notice and hearing, deny, revoke or suspend the license of a chiropractic physician. In addition to the definition of “gross unprofessional conduct” as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-30-13 (b), the following activities are grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of a license:17.6.6(A) · rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-40-05-17 · read 9 October 2026
  • 1. The practice of chiropractic medicine under a false or assumed name that shall include the practice of chiropractic medicine under a fictitious name that does not include the name of a chiropractic physician in its advertising;17.6.6(A)(1) · rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-40-05-17 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: § 5-30-13(b)(5) (webserver.rilegislature.gov · 5-30-13.htm). Not read on 9 October 2026: health.ri.gov · chiropractic · HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge page, "Just a moment..."); robots.txt answered 200; the board's chiropractic page.

South Carolina

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  • (1) Accepted terms are Chiropractic Physician, D.C., Chiropractor, Doctor of Chiropractic.25–5(F)(1) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • (2) Chiropractors may not refer to themselves as physical therapists or physiotherapists.25–5(F)(2) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • F. Specialty Certification. Practitioners may not advertise or hold themselves out as a specialist or specializing in any activity unless the practitioner is certified from:25–6(F) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • (1) a specialty council approved by the American Chiropractic Association or International Chiropractors Association;25–6(F)(1) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • (2) a specialty taught by a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its equivalent specialty board or council; or25–6(F)(2) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • (3) a specialty approved by the Board.25–6(F)(3) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • E. Every licensee shall display prominently in the licensee’s office the word chiropractor or D.C.25–8(E) · www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · read 8 October 2026
  • You cannot advertise yourself as a specialist, i.e. Sports Chiropractic, if you are not.FAQ (no section number printed), listed under Recommendations: · llr.sc.gov · faq.aspx · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Frequently Asked Questions (llr.sc.gov · faq.aspx). Not read on 9 October 2026: www.scstatehouse.gov · t40c009.php · error:URLError on three attempts on 2026-10-09 (TLS alert: protocol version; robots.txt answered 200); the board's laws page links this URL as Chiropractic Examiners Practice Act, Chapter 9; a capture made 2026-10-08 through the same robots reader was read. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.scstatehouse.gov · Chapter 25.pdf · error:URLError on three attempts on 2026-10-09 (TLS alert: protocol version; robots.txt answered 200); the board's laws page links this URL as Chiropractic Examiners Regulations, Chapter 25; a capture made 2026-10-08 through the same robots reader was read. Not read on 9 October 2026: llr.sc.gov · laws.aspx · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found (the page links the act and the regulations on www.scstatehouse.gov).

South Dakota

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  • The board may, by rule, specify the minimum educational qualifications general practitioners shall have to present themselves as chiropractic specialists to the public.Board of Chiropractic Examiners Continuing Education Requirements (no section number printed) · doh.sd.gov · continuing-education-requirements · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: sdlegislature.gov · 36-5 · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 5,982 bytes); the board page links it as View SDCL 36-5. Not read on 9 October 2026: sdlegislature.gov · DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=36-5&Type=StatuteChapter · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 5,982 bytes); the department's statutes and rules page links it as SDCL 36-5. Not read on 9 October 2026: sdlegislature.gov · 20:41 · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 5,982 bytes); the board page links it as View ARSD 20:41. Not read on 9 October 2026: sdlegislature.gov · DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=20:41 · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 5,982 bytes); the department's statutes and rules page links it as ARSD 20:41. Not read on 9 October 2026: doh.sd.gov · chiropractic · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found (the board page links SDCL 36-5 and ARSD 20:41 on sdlegislature.gov only).

Tennessee

unreadable Not read on 9 October 2026: publications.tnsosfiles.com · 0260.htm · HTTP 403 (CloudFront "Request blocked"; robots.txt answered 403); the board page links it for Rules and Regulations. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.lexisnexis.com · tncode · JavaScript shell, no document (HTTP 200, 3,702 bytes); the board page links it for the Tennessee Code. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.tn.gov · ceb.html · board's own site checked; it publishes the 2017 rulemaking filing SS-7039 (a scan with an OCR text layer) carrying the amended text of rules 0260-02-.01, .02, .12, .13, .21 and .24 and selected pages of chapter 0260-02; no copy of the full chapter or of T.C.A. title 63 chapter 4 found. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.tn.gov · 7039_as_signed_by_Secretary.pdf · scan; text layer is OCR (HTTP 200); the board page links it as Scope of Practice, Continuing Education, Professional Ethics, Chiropractic Prece...; it carries the 2017 amended text of rules 0260-02-.01, .02, .12, .13, .21 and .24 and selected pages of chapter 0260-02.

Texas

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  • (a) The board may refuse to admit a person to examinations and may revoke or suspend a license or place a license holder on probation for a period determined by the board for:Sec. 201.502(a) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (22) advertising using the term "physician" or "chiropractic physician" or any combination or derivation of the term "physician"; orSec. 201.502(a)(22) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(22), the term "chiropractic physician" may be used for the express purpose of filing a claim for necessary services within the definition of chiropractic under this chapter if the billing for the services has universally applied, predetermined coding or description requirements that are a prerequisite to appropriate reimbursement.Sec. 201.502(b) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) A person practices chiropractic under this chapter if the person:Sec. 201.002(b) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) uses the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic," "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms or initials in connection with the person's name.Sec. 201.002(b)(4) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • Sec. 201.003. APPLICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS. (a) This chapter does not apply to a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 301 , a vocational nurse licensed under Chapter 301 , a person who provides spinal screening services as authorized by Chapter 37 , Health and Safety Code, a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453 , or a massage therapist or a massage therapy instructor qualified and registered under Chapter 455 if:Sec. 201.003(a) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) the person does not represent to the public that the person is a chiropractor or use the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic," "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms or initials in connection with the person's name or practice; andSec. 201.003(a)(1) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) the person practices strictly within the scope of the license or registration held in compliance with all laws relating to the license and registration.Sec. 201.003(a)(2) · tcss.legis.texas.gov · OC.201.htm · read 9 October 2026
Not read on 9 October 2026: texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com · rules-and-meetings?interface=VIEW_TAC · JavaScript shell, no document; the Secretary of State's Texas Administrative Code page links this viewer for the current code, which holds the board's rules, 22 TAC Part 3. Not read on 9 October 2026: texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com · rules-and-meetings?interface=SEARCH_TAC · JavaScript shell, no document; linked from the Secretary of State's Texas Administrative Code page as Search the Texas Administrative Code. Not read on 9 October 2026: tbce.texas.gov · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/); the board's own site, checked once in the board-copy pass. Not read on 9 October 2026: www.tbce.state.tx.us · DISALLOWED (robots 200, disallow:/).

Utah

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 58-1-501.8 (le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: adminrules.utah.gov · Current Rules · 404; the board's Laws and Rules page links this address for R156-73. Not read on 9 October 2026: adminrules.utah.gov · Current Rules · 404; the board's Laws and Rules page links this address for R156-1. Not read on 9 October 2026: dopl.utah.gov · laws-and-rules · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found. Not read on 9 October 2026: commerce.utah.gov · laws-and-rules · board's own site checked; no copy of the act or rules found; the same link list as the dopl.utah.gov address.

Vermont

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  • (b) A person shall not use in connection with the person’s name any letters, words, or insignia indicating that the person is a chiropractor, chiropractic physician, or doctor of chiropractic unless the person is licensed under this chapter.§ 522(b) · legislature.vermont.gov · 010 · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) “Chiropractor” or “chiropractic physician” means a person licensed under this chapter.§ 521(4) · legislature.vermont.gov · 010 · read 9 October 2026

Virginia

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  • B. (Effective until July 1, 2027) No person regulated under this chapter shall use the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses words, initials, an abbreviation or designation, or other language that identifies the type of practice for which he is licensed.§ 54.1-2903 B · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29 · read 9 October 2026
  • B. (Effective July 1, 2027) No person regulated under this chapter shall use the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses words, initials, an abbreviation or designation, or other language that identifies the type of practice for which he is licensed.§ 54.1-2903 B · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29 · read 9 October 2026
  • A. Any person shall be regarded as practicing the healing arts who actually engages in such practice as defined in this chapter, or who opens an office for such purpose, or who advertises or announces to the public in any manner a readiness to practice or who uses in connection with his name the words or letters "Doctor," "Dr.," "M.D.," "D.O.," "D.P.M.," "D.C.," "Healer," "N.P.," or any other title, word, letter or designation intending to designate or imply that he is a practitioner of the healing arts or that he is able to heal, cure or relieve those suffering from any injury, deformity or disease.§ 54.1-2903 A · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29 · read 9 October 2026
  • No person shall practice or hold himself out as qualified to practice medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, or podiatry without obtaining a license from the Board of Medicine as provided in this chapter.§ 54.1-2929 · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29 · read 9 October 2026
  • No practitioner shall deliberately make a false or misleading statement regarding the practitioner's skill or the efficacy or value of a medication, treatment, or procedure prescribed or directed by the practitioner in the treatment of any disease or condition.18VAC85-20-28 A 1 · law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter20 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: § 54.1-2900 (law.lis.virginia.gov · chapter29).

Washington

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  • On all cards, books, papers, signs or other written or printed means of giving information to the public, used by those licensed by this chapter to practice chiropractic, the practitioner shall use after or below his or her name the term chiropractor, chiropractic physician, D.C., or D.C.Ph.C., designating his or her line of drugless practice, and shall not use the letters M.D. or D.O.: PROVIDED, That the word doctor or "Dr." or physician may be used only in conjunction with the word "chiropractic" or "chiropractor".RCW 18.25.090 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=18.25&full=true · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) When using their name, a licensed chiropractor must clearly identify oneself as a chiropractor on their office signs, website, business cards, letterhead, electronic and other media with the use of one or more of the following: Doctor of chiropractic; D.C.; D.C., Ph.C.; chiropractor; or chiropractic physician consistent with RCW 18.25.090 .WAC 246-808-520 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) A chiropractor shall identify and present their chiropractic practice in a dignified manner, and not in a sensational or misleading way.WAC 246-808-520 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true · read 9 October 2026
  • (3) A chiropractor practicing in a multidisciplinary setting must identify oneself as a chiropractor.WAC 246-808-520 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) Nothing in this section prohibits the use of a business name that does not include one of the terms in subsection (1) of this section.WAC 246-808-520 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the term "unprofessional conduct" as used in this chapter includes failing to differentiate chiropractic care from any and all other methods of healing at all times.RCW 18.25.112 · app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=18.25&full=true · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: WAC 246-808-600 (app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true); WAC 246-808-580 (app.leg.wa.gov · default.aspx?cite=246-808&full=true).

West Virginia

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  • (b) Every chiropractor who has complied with the provisions of this article is entitled to practice chiropractic in this state. The title of chiropractor shall be doctor of chiropractic and is designated by the letters "D.C." The titles "D.C.," doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic physician are interpreted as the same.§30-16-17 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
  • (c) As contained in this section, the term "specialty" includes, but is not limited to, orthopedics, neurology, chiropractic sports physician, radiology, pediatrics, nutrition, rehabilitation, acupuncture, chiropractic internist, behavioral health, diagnostic imagining and physiotherapeutics. No chiropractor is permitted to practice in a specialty in the chiropractic field or hold himself or herself out as being a specialist in the chiropractic field until the licensee has successfully completed a certified program in that specialty at a chiropractic college approved by the council on chiropractic education or its successor and approved by the board. The program shall consist of a minimum number of hours to be determined by the board. Successful completion of the final certification exam is required.§30-16-20 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) A person shall not engage in the practice of chiropractic or hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice chiropractic or use any title, word or abbreviation to indicate to or induce others to believe that he or she is licensed to chiropractic in this state unless he or she is actually licensed under the provisions of this article. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than three months, or both fined and imprisoned.§30-16-22 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
  • (13) Practicing chiropractic under a false or assumed name;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: §30-16-22 (code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16); §30-16-5 (code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16). Not read on 9 October 2026: apps.sos.wv.gov · readfile.aspx?DocId=25612&Format=PDF · scan, no text layer (4-01 Regulation of Chiropractic Practice, Secretary of State final file, ten pages). Not read on 9 October 2026: boc.wv.gov · 4.01._regulation_of_chiropractic_practice.pdf · scan, no text layer (the board's own copy of 4.01 Regulation of Chiropractic Practice, ten pages). Not read on 9 October 2026: apps.sos.wv.gov · readfile.aspx?DocId=25612&Format=WP · WordPerfect file; the capture tool reads no text from it (4-01 Regulation of Chiropractic Practice, Secretary of State final file).

Wisconsin

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  • Professional title. A licensee shall use the suffix “D.C.” or “Chiropractor” immediately following his or her surname for proper identification. The title “Doctor” or “Dr.” may be used if “Chiropractor” is used following the name.Chir 3.06 · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 3.06 · read 9 October 2026
  • Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct by a chiropractor includes all of the following:Chir 6.02 · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • (15) Advertising in a manner which is false, deceptive, or misleading. An advertisement that does any of the following is false, deceptive, or misleading:Chir 6.02(15) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • (f) Includes reference to or implies specialization or certification in an area of specialty other than nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor has a postgraduate degree in the area of specialty conferred by an institution accredited by either the Council on Chiropractic Education or an accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education, or unless all of the following apply to the chiropractor’s specialty:Chir 6.02(15)(f) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • 1. The specialty is recognized by a council of the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.Chir 6.02(15)(f)1. · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • 2. The specialty requires at least 300 hours of postgraduate credit hours and passage of a written examination approved by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.Chir 6.02(15)(f)2. · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • 3. The title applied to the specialty by the chiropractor is the title applied by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.Chir 6.02(15)(f)3. · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
  • (gm) Includes reference to or implies specialization, advanced training, or certification in nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor is certified under ch. Chir 12 .Chir 6.02(15)(gm) · docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: Chir 6.02(15)(g), (g)1. to 3. (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02); Chir 6.02(13) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Chir 6.02); 446.02(6) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · 446.02); 446.026(1)(b) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · 446.026); 446.025(1)(b) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · 446.025).

Wyoming

quoted Further provisions in the same documents: 33-10-116(a) (www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf). Not read on 9 October 2026: docs.google.com · edit · JavaScript shell, no document (Wyoming Chiropractic Practice Guide, linked from the board's Practice Guidance page as "Wyoming Practice Guidance").

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