Regulation exists to protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
In the State of Arizona, statute provides for the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to handle the licensing and regulation for the chiropractic profession. The five members of the State of Arizona, Board of Chiropractic Examiners are appointed by the Governor. The Board is comprised of three doctors of chiropractic and two public members. The Board employs staff to carryout the administrative, licensing and investigative functions of the agency. The Board is also represented by an assistant attorney general that provides legal counsel to the Board and staff members.