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CT Gen Stat § 20-24 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-24 - Definitions.

 As used in this chapter:(1) The practice of chiropractic means the practice of that branch of the healing arts consisting of the science of adjustment, manipulation and treatment of the human body in which vertebral subluxations and other malpositioned articulations and structures that may interfere with the normal generation, transmission and expression of nerve impulse between the brain, organs and tissue cells of the body, which may be a cause of disease, are adjusted, manipulated or treated.(2) The terms “chiropractic”, “doctor of chiropractic”, “chiropractor” and “chiropractic physician” are synonymous, and mean a practitioner of chiropractic as defined in subdivision (1) of this section.(3) The term “accredited chiropractic college or colleges” means only those institutions which are at the time of the applicant's graduation, either (A) accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or other specialized accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or (B) if located outside the United States, deemed by said council to meet its educational standards.(1949 Rev., S. 4386; P.A. 76-83, S. 1; P.A. 80-358, S. 1; P.A. 84-100; P.A. 94-174, S. 6, 12.)History: P.A. 76-83 restated definition of chiropractic practice and added Subsec. (b) defining practitioners; P.A. 80-358 added Subsec. (c) defining chiropractic colleges; P.A. 84-100 amended Subsec. (c) to require an accrediting agency of a chiropractic college to be a “specialized” accrediting agency; P.A. 94-174 made technical changes and added Subdiv. (3)(B) re standards for institutions located outside the United States, effective June 6, 1994.Cited. 211 C. 508; 220 C. 86.
CT Gen Stat § 20-26 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-26 - Meetings of board. Powers and duties.

 Section 20-26 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 4379; June, 1955, S. 2196d; P.A. 77-614, S. 363, 610; P.A. 80-484, S. 175, 176.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-28 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-28 - Examination. Scope of practice.

 (a) The examination provided for in section 20-27 shall consist of both a written and practical examination. The subjects of the written examination shall be as follows: Anatomy, physiology, symptomatology, histology, vertebral palpation, principles of chiropractic and adjusting, chemistry, hygiene, pathology, dietetics and diagnosis. The national board tests of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners may be accepted as the written examination provided it includes physiotherapy. The practical examination shall require the candidate to demonstrate clinical competency in basic chiropractic principles and procedures, including orthopedics, neurology, diagnosis, x-ray, vertebral palpation and adjustment.(b) Any chiropractor who has complied with the provisions of this chapter may:(1) Practice chiropractic as defined in section 20-24, but shall not prescribe for or administer to any person any medicine or drug included in materia medica, except vitamins, or perform any surgery or practice obstetrics or osteopathy;(2) Examine, analyze and diagnose the human living body and its diseases, and use for diagnostic purposes the x-ray or any other general method of examination for diagnosis and analysis taught in any school or college of chiropractic which has been recognized and approved by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;(3) Treat the human body by manual, mechanical, electrical or natural methods, including acupuncture, or by use of physical means, including light, heat, water or exercise in preparation for chiropractic adjustment or manipulation, and by the oral administration of foods, food concentrates, food extracts or vitamins;(4) Administer first aid and, incidental to the care of the sick, advise and instruct patients in all matters pertaining to hygiene and sanitary measures as taught and approved by recognized chiropractic schools and colleges.(1949 Rev., S. 4381; P.A. 76-83, S. 2; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 81-471, S. 12, 71; P.A. 83-17, S. 2, 3; P.A. 96-225, S. 2, 4.)History: P.A. 76-83 divided section into Subsecs., restated actions chiropractors may perform as power to practice chiropractic, allowed them to prescribe vitamins and added Subsec. (b)(2) to (4) re permitted diagnoses, treatments, etc.; P.A. 77-614 replaced department of health with department of health services in Subsec. (a), effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 81-471 deleted requirement that examination questions and answers be retained for six years by department of health services; P.A. 83-17 amended Subsec. (a) to specify requirements of the practical examination and to authorize acceptance of national board tests in lieu of written examination as specified; P.A. 96-225 added acupuncture to the scope of practice in Subsec. (b)(3), effective June 4, 1996.See Sec. 19a-31 re analysis of chiropractic specimens by licensed clinical laboratories.Cited. 220 C. 86.
CT Gen Stat § 20-28a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-28a - Exempt activities.

 No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a student of chiropractic enrolled in an educational program of chiropractic in a regionally accredited chiropractic college or institution approved solely for the purposes of this section by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health, from performing, under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor, such work as is incidental to his course of study at such institution.(P.A. 93-296, S. 4, 10; 93-381, S. 9, 39; 93-435, S. 59, 95; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)History: P.A. 93-296 effective June 29, 1993; P.A. 93-381 and P.A. 93-435 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of public health and addiction services for commissioner and department of health services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
CT Gen Stat § 20-28b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-28b - Professional liability insurance required, when. Amount of insurance. Reporting requirements.

 (a) Each person licensed to practice chiropractic under the provisions of section 20-27 who provides direct patient care services shall maintain professional liability insurance or other indemnity against liability for professional malpractice. The amount of insurance which each such person shall carry as insurance or indemnity against claims for injury or death for professional malpractice shall not be less than five hundred thousand dollars for one person, per occurrence, with an aggregate of not less than one million five hundred thousand dollars.(b) Each insurance company which issues professional liability insurance, as defined in subdivisions (1), (6), (7), (8) and (9) of subsection (b) of section 38a-393, shall on and after January 1, 1995, render to the Commissioner of Public Health a true record of the names and addresses, according to classification, of cancellations of and refusals to renew professional liability insurance policies and the reasons for such cancellation or refusal to renew said policies for the year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding.(P.A. 94-71, S. 3; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 96-180, S. 67, 166.)History: P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 96-180 required addresses to be included with the record of names in Subsec. (b), effective June 3, 1996.
CT Gen Stat § 20-33 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 372 - Chiropractic|Section 20-33 - Penalties.

 Any person, except a physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic, or any person, including such physician or surgeon, who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice chiropractic, whether recorded or not, or who uses the title “Chiropractor”, “D.C.”, or any word or title to induce the belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any person who violates any provision of this chapter, shall be guilty of a class D felony. For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.(1949 Rev., S. 4387; P.A. 76-83, S. 3; P.A. 84-526, S. 3; P.A. 96-123, S. 3; P.A. 13-258, S. 71.)History: P.A. 76-83 deleted reference to the title “Ph. C.”; P.A. 84-526 amended section by changing penalty for violation of any provision of chapter to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than five years, and added provisions that each instance of patient contact or consultation shall constitute a separate offense and failure to renew license in timely manner is not a violation for purposes of section; P.A. 96-123 added physicians and surgeons to those prohibited from fraudulent use of term “chiropractor”; P.A. 13-258 changed penalty from fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years to a class D felony.Cited. 141 C. 288; 211 C. 508.
CT Gen Stat § 20-34 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-34 - Practice defined.

 (a) The practice of naturopathy means the science, art and practice of healing by natural methods as recognized by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education and that comprises diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and health optimization by stimulation and support of the body's natural healing processes, as approved by the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners, with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health, and shall include (1) counseling; (2) the practice of the mechanical and material sciences of healing as follows: The mechanical sciences such as mechanotherapy, articular manipulation, corrective and orthopedic gymnastics, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and phototherapy; and the material sciences such as nutrition, dietetics, phytotherapy, treatment by natural substances and external applications; (3) ordering diagnostic tests and other diagnostic procedures as such tests and procedures relate to the practice of mechanical and material sciences of healing as described in subdivision (2) of this subsection; (4) ordering medical devices and durable medical equipment; and (5) removing ear wax, spirometry, tuberculosis testing and venipuncture for blood testing.(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, “natural substances” means substances that are not narcotic substances, as defined in subdivision (30) of section 21a-240, do not require the written or oral prescription of a licensed practitioner to be dispensed and are only administered orally.(1949 Rev., S. 4394; P.A. 84-111, S. 1, 2; P.A. 85-613, S. 53, 154; P.A. 05-288, S. 81; P.A. 14-231, S. 69.)History: P.A. 84-111 redefined the practice of naturopathy and added auxiliary definition of “natural substances”; P.A. 85-613 made technical change; P.A. 05-288 made technical changes in Subsec. (b), effective July 13, 2005; P.A. 14-231 amended Subsec. (a) by redefining the practice of naturopathy, and made technical changes.To engage in naturopathy, one must hold oneself out as a naturopath either by a series of acts or by advertising as such. 130 C. 544.Cited. 3 CA 707.
CT Gen Stat § 20-35 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-35 - Examining board.

 The State Board of Naturopathic Examiners shall continue to consist of three members, two of whom shall be practicing natureopathic physicians of this state and one of whom shall be a public member. The Governor shall appoint the members of said board subject to the provisions of section 4-9a. Said board shall meet at least once during each calendar quarter and at such other times as the chairman deems necessary. Special meetings shall be held on the request of a majority of the board after notice in accordance with the provisions of section 1-225. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. Members shall not be compensated for their services. Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or who fails to attend fifty per cent of all meetings held during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from office. Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by the board. No member shall participate in the affairs of the board during the pendency of any disciplinary proceedings by the board against such member. No professional member shall be an elected or appointed officer of a professional society of naturopathic physicians or have been such an officer during the year immediately preceding his appointment. Said board shall (1) hear and decide matters concerning suspension or revocation of licensure, (2) adjudicate complaints against practitioners and (3) impose sanctions where appropriate.(1949 Rev., S. 4388; P.A. 77-614, S. 367, 610; P.A. 80-484, S. 170, 174, 176; P.A. 81-471, S. 14, 71; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-12, S. 17, 55; P.A. 98-143, S. 6, 24.)History: P.A. 77-614 changed composition of board from three naturopathic physicians to two physicians and one public member and simplified statement of governor's appointment powers, deleting reference to specific date of appointment and length of term; P.A. 80-484 deleted requirement that physician members have practiced continuously in state for three years, made appointments subject to Sec. 4-9a and added provisions re meetings, expense reimbursement, members' attendance, duties, etc.; P.A. 81-471 changed “elected official” to “elected or appointed officer” as of July 1, 1981; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-12 eliminated expense reimbursement for board members; P.A. 98-143 added quorum provision, effective July 1, 1998.See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.See Secs. 19a-8 to 19a-12, inclusive, re powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Public Health.Cited. 220 C. 86.
CT Gen Stat § 20-36 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-36 - Meetings. Powers and duties of examining board.

 Section 20-36 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 4389, 4395; 1955, S. 2199d; 1959, P.A. 616, S. 12; P.A. 77-614, S. 73, 368, 610; P.A. 80-484, S. 175, 176.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-37b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-37b - License by endorsement.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20-37, the Department of Public Health may grant a license by endorsement to a naturopathic physician who presents evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Health that the applicant is licensed or certified as a naturopathic physician, or as a person entitled to perform similar services under a different designation, in another state or jurisdiction whose requirements for practicing in such capacity are substantially similar to or higher than those of this state. The department may require such applicant to provide evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant understands Connecticut laws and regulations relating to the practice of naturopathy. The fee for such license shall be four hundred fifty dollars. No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.(P.A. 03-252, S. 7.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-38 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-38 - Receipts to be credited to General Fund.

 Section 20-38 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 4395; 1955, S. 2199d; 1959, P.A. 616, S. 14; P.A. 80-484, S. 175, 176.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-39 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-39 - Subjects of examination.

 Each applicant for the certificate of registration provided for in section 20-37 shall take a written examination on the following subjects: Anatomy, physiology, histology, psychology, chemistry, hygiene, public health, dietetics, jurisprudence, naturopathic pathology, diagnosis and theory and practice of naturopathic therapeutics.(1949 Rev., S. 4391; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 81-471, S. 15, 71.)History: P.A. 77-614 replaced department of health with department of health services, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 81-471 eliminated requirement that examination questions and answers be retained for six years by the department of health services.Cited. 15 CS 468.
CT Gen Stat § 20-39a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-39a - Professional liability insurance required, when. Amount of insurance. Reporting requirements.

 (a) Each person licensed to practice naturopathy under the provisions of section 20-37 who provides direct patient care services shall maintain professional liability insurance or other indemnity against liability for professional malpractice. The amount of insurance which each such person shall carry as insurance or indemnity against claims for injury or death for professional malpractice shall not be less than five hundred thousand dollars for one person, per occurrence, with an aggregate of not less than one million five hundred thousand dollars.(b) Each insurance company which issues professional liability insurance, as defined in subdivisions (1), (6), (7), (8) and (9) of subsection (b) of section 38a-393, shall on and after January 1, 1995, render to the Commissioner of Public Health a true record of the names and addresses, according to classification, of cancellations of and refusals to renew professional liability insurance policies and the reasons for such cancellation or refusal to renew said policies for the year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding.(P.A. 94-71, S. 4; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 96-180, S. 68, 166.)History: P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 96-180 required addresses to be included with the record of names in Subsec. (b), effective June 3, 1996.
CT Gen Stat § 20-41 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-41 - Renewal of licenses. Fee.

 Section 20-41 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 4393; 1959, P.A. 616, S. 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-42 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 373 - Naturopathy|Section 20-42 - Penalties.

 Any person, except a licensed naturopath or a physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, who practices or attempts to practice naturopathy, or any person who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice naturopathy whether recorded or not, or any person who uses the title “naturopath” or any word or title to induce the belief that he is engaged in the practice of naturopathy, without complying with the provisions of this chapter, or any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a class D felony. For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.(1949 Rev., S. 4397; P.A. 84-526, S. 4; P.A. 13-258, S. 72.)History: P.A. 84-526 amended section by changing penalty for violation of any provision of chapter to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than five years, and added provisions that each instance of patient contact or consultation shall constitute a separate offense and failure to renew license in timely manner is not a violation for purposes of section; P.A. 13-258 changed penalty from fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years to a class D felony and made technical changes.Complaint of a single treatment, standing alone, was not a violation of statute. 130 C. 546. Cited. 141 C. 288.