As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. “Chiropractic” means the adjustment of the articulations of the human body, including ilium, sacrum, and coccyx, and the use of X-ray, provided that the X-ray shall not be used for therapeutical purposes. The term shall also mean that separate and […]
Every person licensed under this chapter shall: Display such license in a conspicuous place in such person’s principal place of business; and Notify the board of any change of business or residence address. History. Code 1981, § 43-9-10.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2333, § 4; Ga. L. 1984, p. 913, § 6.
Every person who receives or has received a license to practice chiropractic from the board shall pay the board on or before the renewal date a fee in an amount established by the board, payment of which shall renew his or her license to practice chiropractic for the ensuing two years, provided that the board […]
The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person licensed by that board or to discipline a person licensed by that board, upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the licensee or applicant has: Failed to […]
The doctor of chiropractic must bring to the exercise of that person’s profession a reasonable degree of care and skill, which shall include the determination of the need for chiropractic care, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-9-1, and shall render treatment, referral to the appropriate health care provider, or both treatment and […]
Upon written presentation to the board of any of the grounds enumerated in Code Section 43-9-12 for revoking or refusing a license, the board shall conduct a hearing in conformance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 166, § 9; Code 1933, § 84-513.
The board may, within such period as is established by the division director following the refusal or revocation or cancellation of registration under this chapter, by a majority vote, issue a new license or grant a license to the person affected, restoring him to or conferring upon him all the rights and privileges of and […]
Chiropractors who have complied with this chapter shall have the right to practice chiropractic as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-9-1 and to evaluate, diagnose, and adjust patients according to specific chiropractic methods in order to correct spinal subluxations or to adjust the articulations of the human body. Chiropractors shall observe all applicable […]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the performance of any chiropractic task by a student enrolled in an approved chiropractic college when such student has successfully completed at least one academic year of schooling therein and when such task is performed under the supervision and direction of an authorized instructor duly licensed […]
No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person’s license; or Permit any person not licensed or authorized under […]
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic unless that person shall have first obtained a license as provided in this chapter and possesses all the qualifications prescribed by the terms of this chapter. Any person who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic without a license, or who buys or fraudulently obtains a […]
There is created and established a board to be known as the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board shall be composed of five practicing chiropractors who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State and confirmation by the Senate. Such members shall be of good moral character, residents […]
The members of the board provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-2 shall be so classified by the Governor that the terms of office of two shall expire in one year, two in two years, and one in three years from the date of appointment. Annually the Governor shall appoint, to fill vacancies […]
The board shall meet at such times as the board determines necessary for the performance of its duties. Called meetings shall be authorized at the discretion of the president. The board shall adopt a seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued and shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as […]
The division director shall keep a true and accurate account of all funds received and all vouchers issued. The members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 166, § 12; Code 1933, § 84-505; Ga. L. 1975, p. 714, § 1; […]
Upon sufficient proof to the Governor of the incompetency, inability, unprofessional conduct, misconduct, or such conduct as in the discretion of the Governor is unbecoming a member of the board, such member shall be dismissed by the Governor. History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 166, § 4; Code 1933, § 84-506.
The board is authorized to: Adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of said chapter; Examine, issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure to practice chiropractic in this state; Deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to […]
Any person wishing to practice chiropractic in this state shall make application to the board through the division director in such form as may be adopted and directed by the board. The application shall recite the history of the applicant’s educational qualifications, how long he or she has studied chiropractic, what collateral branches, if any, […]
The board may, at its discretion, issue a temporary license without examination to an applicant who is a holder of a valid license in good standing in another state which was obtained by examination. Such a temporary license shall be issued under the following provisions: The temporary license shall be valid for a maximum of […]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or prohibiting the practice, services, or activities of: Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a doctor of chiropractic degree, postgraduate training, or training as a chiropractic assistant, which is approved by the board as provided for in this chapter, if such person is […]
