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Utah: the business of practice

What Utah’s statute, administrative rules and chiropractic board publish on eight topics of running a practice, quoted as published, each with its citation as printed, its source and the date we read it. Read on 9 October 2026.

Advertising · Titles and claims · Prepaid care and financial arrangements · Discounts, free services and inducements · Record retention · Assistants and delegation · Corporate practice and ownership · Telehealth

1. Advertising

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  • A person engages in unprofessional conduct if the person:58-73-501 · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (7) fraudulently represents that curable disease, sickness, or injury can be cured in a stated time, or knowingly making any false statement in connection with the practice of chiropractic;58-73-501(7) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) "Unprofessional conduct" means conduct, by a licensee or applicant, that is defined as unprofessional conduct under this title or under any rule adopted under this title and includes when a licensee or applicant:58-1-501(2)(a) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (viii) practices or attempts to practice a profession requiring licensure under this title by any form of action or communication which is false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent;58-1-501(2)(a)(viii) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) This section does not provide authority for a health care provider to advertise the services offered by the health care provider.58-1-501.6(3)(a) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) If a health care provider's licensing authority and professional ethics permit the health care provider to advertise, the provisions of this section apply to any advertisement for the health care provider's services, on or after July 1, 2011.58-1-501.6(3)(b) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) An advertisement for a health care provider's services that includes the health care provider's name shall identify the license type, as used by the division, under which the health care provider is practicing.58-1-501.6(4) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (6) It is unprofessional conduct if a health care provider violates this section.58-1-501.6(6) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 58-1-501(2)(b) (le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf); 58-1-501.6 (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.

2. Titles and claims

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.

3. Prepaid care and financial arrangements

unreadable Further provisions in the same documents: 58-73-603 (le.utah.gov · C58-73_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.

4. Discounts, free services and inducements

quoted 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.

5. Record retention

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  • A person engages in unprofessional conduct if the person:58-73-501 · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) fails to maintain patient records in sufficient detail to clearly substantiate a diagnosis, all treatment rendered to the patient in accordance with the recognized standard of chiropractic care, and fees charged for professional services;58-73-501(4) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (9) willfully and intentionally makes any false statement or entry in any chiropractic office records or other chiropractic records or reports;58-73-501(9) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (14) knowingly fails to transfer a copy of pertinent and necessary medical records or a summary of them to another physician when requested to do so by the subject patient or the patient's designated representative;58-73-501(14) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 58-73-501(15) (le.utah.gov · C58-73_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.

6. Assistants and delegation

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  • (3) "Chiropractic assistant" means an individual who performs activities related to the practice of chiropractic under the supervision of a licensed chiropractic physician in accordance with division rule established in collaboration with the board.58-73-102(3) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (3) In addition to the exemptions provided in Subsections (1) and (2), a chiropractic assistant while working under the supervision of a licensed chiropractic physician is exempt from licensure under this chapter to the extent the chiropractic assistant is engaged in tasks appropriately delegated by the supervisor in accordance with the standards and ethics of the practice of chiropractic and division rule established in collaboration with the board.58-73-304(3) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (2) With regard to Subsections 58-1-307(1)(b) and (c), the only exemption from licensure permitted is a preceptorship which may permit a student to engage in acts or practices included within the definition of the practice of chiropractic, while:58-73-304(2) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (a) performing the duties and activities which are part of the approved program of education and training of a college or university accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education; and58-73-304(2)(a) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) under a form of supervision approved by the division.58-73-304(2)(b) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (1) "Unlawful conduct" means conduct, by any person, that is defined as unlawful under this title and includes when the person:58-1-501(1) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (c) knowingly employs any other person to practice or engage in or attempt to practice or engage in any profession licensed under this title if the employee is not licensed to do so under this title;58-1-501(1)(c) · le.utah.gov · C58-1-P5_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 58-1-501.8(5) (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.

7. Corporate practice and ownership

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  • A person engages in unprofessional conduct if the person:58-73-501 · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • (13) directly or indirectly gives or receives any fee, commission, rebate, or other compensation for professional services not actually rendered or supervised, but this subsection does not preclude the legal relationships within lawful professional partnerships, corporations, or associations;58-73-501(13) · le.utah.gov · C58-73_1800010118000101.pdf · read 9 October 2026
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.

8. Telehealth

Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.

unreadable 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.

Documents read for this entry

The jurisdiction is the authority on everything here. These pages quote what the statute, the rules and the board publish and the date we read them; they do not interpret it. Laws and rules change. Confirm anything you intend to act on with the board.