Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a system for licensed chiropractors to become registered ‘animal chiropractic practitioners’ in California. It requires these practitioners to hold a chiropractic license and a specific certification from an approved credentialing organization, and mandates registration of their premises. The bill also stipulates that animal chiropractic practice must occur under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian unless certain initial exceptions apply, and includes requirements for informed consent and record-keeping. Importantly, it exempts animal chiropractic practitioners from certain provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
Key provisions
- Establishes a registration process for animal chiropractic practitioners with specific certification requirements.
- Requires animal chiropractic practice to be supervised by a licensed veterinarian, with limited exceptions.
- Mandates registration of animal chiropractic premises.
- Requires animal chiropractic practitioners to obtain informed consent from animal owners.
- Requires maintenance of medical records for treated animals.
- Establishes fees for registering animal chiropractic premises.
- Exempts animal chiropractic practitioners from certain provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
- Requires continuing education for registered practitioners.
Who is affected
- Chiropractors
- Veterinarians
- Animal Owners
- State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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