§ 17-81-101. Short title

This chapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act”.

§ 17-81-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) “Analysis” includes physical examination, the use of X-ray and other analytical instruments, and procedures generally used in the practice of chiropractic; (2) “Board” means the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; (3) “Chiropractic” means that science and art which utilizes the inherent recuperative powers of the body and deals […]

§ 17-81-103. Effect on existing licenses

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or affect the license of any person holding a valid unrevoked or unsuspended license to practice chiropractic in this state on July 19, 1971. Persons holding valid licenses shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter except as provided in this chapter.

§ 17-81-104. False advertising

No person defined in § 17-81-102(5) as a physician may solicit for patronage or advertise for patronage by any means whatever which is misleading, fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest.

§ 17-81-105. Prosecution of violations

(a) Subject to reasonable prosecutorial discretion, it is the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of the State of Arkansas to prosecute to final judgment every criminal violation of this chapter committed within their jurisdictions when requested and authorized by the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (b) (1) The board may also take administrative action […]

§ 17-81-106. Health and police rules applicable

Chiropractic practitioners licensed under this chapter shall be bound by all applicable health and police rules of the state. They shall be qualified to sign death certificates, insurance certificates, and all other certificates pertaining to public health with like effect as other licensed physicians.

§ 17-81-107. Use of a procurer — Definitions

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) “Procurer” means a person or entity who for pecuniary benefit procures or attempts to procure a client, patient, or customer by directly contacting the client, patient, or customer in person, by telephone, or by electronic means at the direction of, request of, employment of, or in cooperation […]

§ 17-81-108. Rulemaking and enforcement

The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall establish rules to enforce the requirements of this chapter.