Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a framework for chiropractors to practice animal chiropractic in California. It requires chiropractors to register as ‘animal chiropractic practitioners’ with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, meeting specific training and certification requirements. The bill also creates a process for animal owners to consent to animal chiropractic treatment and establishes regulations for practitioners, including consultation with the Veterinary Medical Board to ensure standards of care. Importantly, it exempts registered animal chiropractic practitioners from certain provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
Key provisions
- Establishes registration requirements for animal chiropractic practitioners with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
- Specifies acceptable credentialing organizations (e.g., American Veterinary Chiropractic Association).
- Requires chiropractors to obtain consent from animal owners through a specific application form.
- Mandates the maintenance of medical records for treated animals.
- Requires chiropractors to comply with regulations applicable to licensed chiropractors.
- Creates an exemption for registered animal chiropractic practitioners from certain provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
- Requires consultation with the Veterinary Medical Board on regulations related to animal care standards.
- Defines ‘animal chiropractic’ as the evaluation and treatment of animal vertebral or extremity joint dysfunction.
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