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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-110 - Qualifications of applicants - Educational standards

No person shall be entitled to take any examination for a license unless that person furnishes the board with satisfactory proof that the person is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is of good moral character and has graduated from a college of podiatric medicine which is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1935, ch. 60, § 1; 1949, ch. 152, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.3 (Williams, § 7182.4); Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 2; 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 6; 1973, ch. 393, § 8; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-310; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 8; 2009, ch. 422, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-111 - Contents of examination - Grade requirement - Fee

(a)
(1)
The board may conduct examinations at such times and places as it may designate.
(2)
Examinations shall be in the English language, written and clinical, and shall include subjects of histology, surgery, hygiene, dermatology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, bacteriology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment, materia medica and therapeutics, and clinical podiatry and such additional subjects as are pertinent to podiatry; but such examinations shall be so limited in their scope as to cover only the requirements for podiatry education as provided in this chapter.
(3)
The board may accept the report of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners on any examinee.
(b)
The board shall establish the minimum passing grade by regulation.
(c)
The board may set an examination fee.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.5 (Williams, § 7182.6); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1973, ch. 393, § 9; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-311; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 9; 1990, ch. 886, § 2; 2009, ch. 422, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-112 - Reexamination

An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactory to the board, and is therefore refused a license, is entitled, within six (6) months after such refusal, to a reexamination upon payment of an additional fee as set annually by the board for each such reexamination.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.7 (Williams, § 7182.8); Acts 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-312; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 10; 1986, ch. 675, § 15; 1989, ch. 523, § 65.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-113 - Issuance of licenses

(a)
If an applicant successfully passes the examination provided by this chapter and meets all of the requirements of this chapter, the board shall direct the division to issue the applicable license.
(b)
(1)
When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure from an applicant, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(A)
Render a decision on the application; or
(B)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(2)
As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 2, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1949, ch. 152, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.3 (Williams, § 7182.4); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 7; 1973, ch. 393, § 10; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-313; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-114 - Reciprocity

(a)
The board, in its discretion, may waive the examination required by §
63-3-109(c)(3)
and may issue a license to any applicant who holds or possesses a valid license to practice podiatry in another state; provided, that the requirements for licensure in such state are, in the opinion of the board, at least equivalent to the requirements for licensure provided by this chapter and that such applicant pays a fee as set by the board.
(b)
(1)
When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(A)
Render a decision on the application; or
(B)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(2)
As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 1, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.4 (Williams, § 7182.5); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 8; 1973, ch. 393, § 11; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-314; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 12; 1989, ch. 523, § 66.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-115 - Renewal of license

(a)
Each person licensed to practice as a podiatrist in this state shall biennially apply to the board for renewal of the person's license and shall pay a renewal fee set by the board. A podiatrist who fails to renew the license by the date of expiration of the license shall not continue to practice as a podiatrist in this state.
(b)
A podiatrist who fails to timely renew the license may seek reinstatement from the board. The board may reinstate the license upon good cause shown, upon payment of all past due renewal fees and a late renewal fee and upon compliance with any other reasonable conditions imposed by the board.
(c)
The board may utilize the renewal system described in §
63-1-107
.
(d)
Any licensed podiatrist who has retired from practice in this state shall not be required to renew the license if the person retired from practice files with the board an affidavit of retirement on a form furnished by the board. The affidavit shall state the date on which the person retired from practice and such other facts as the board deems necessary to verify retirement. If the person thereafter wishes to reenter practice in this state, the person shall apply for license reactivation, pay the reactivation fee set by the board and meet such other reasonable requirements deemed necessary by the board.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.16 (Williams, § 7182.17); Acts 1973, ch. 393, § 12; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-315; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 13; 1986, ch. 675, § 16; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 67, 68; 2005, ch. 228, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-116 - Continuing medical education - Exemptions

(a)
As a condition of the biennial renewal of a podiatrist license, every licensed podiatrist must obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing medical education each calendar year in programs approved by the board. The only basis upon which a podiatrist may seek an exemption from this requirement or an extension of time for meeting this requirement is illness or disability.
(b)
Podiatrists who have properly retired their licenses pursuant to §
63-3-115(d)
are exempt from the requirement of subsection (a).
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 5; 1949, ch. 152, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.17 (Williams, § 7182.18); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 9; 1974, ch. 495, § 7; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-316; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 14; 1986, ch. 675, §§ 3, 17; 1988, ch. 600, § 1; 1989, ch. 360, § 17; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 69, 70; 2005, ch. 228, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-117 - Application of health laws

Licensed podiatrists shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases and all matters pertaining to public health, making reports to proper health officers in the same manner as other practitioners of the healing arts are required to make.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.20 (Williams, § 7182.21); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-317.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-118 - Services provided by physician assistant or orthopedic physician assistant collaborating with podiatrist

A physician assistant collaborating with a licensed podiatrist shall not provide services that are outside of the scope of practice of a podiatrist as set forth in §
63-3-101
and may prescribe only drugs that are rational to the practice of podiatry. An orthopedic physician assistant collaborating with a licensed podiatrist shall not provide services that are outside of the scope of practice of a podiatrist as set forth in §
63-3-101
.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610,s 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 946,s 2, eff. 4/27/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-120 - Administrative procedure

All proceedings for disciplinary action against a licensee under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.9 (Williams, § 7182.10); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-320; Acts 1985, ch. 120, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-121 - Enjoining violations

(a)
The board, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license and in the matter of the refusal to issue a certificate, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court, having jurisdiction, to enjoin any person who is practicing or attempting to practice podiatry without possessing a valid license to so practice and to enjoin any person, firm or corporation from performing any act or rendering any service that constitutes the practice of podiatry as defined by this chapter. No injunction bond shall be required of the board.
(b)
Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of the state to hear and determine such causes as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.10 (Williams, § 7182.11); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-321.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-122 - District attorneys to assist board

(a)
The board at all times has the power to call upon the district attorneys general for the state in the various districts to assist the board.
(b)
It is hereby declared to be the duty of all district attorneys general throughout the state to assist the board, upon its request, in any suit for injunction or prosecution instituted by the board without charge or additional compensation to the district attorneys general.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1949, ch. 152, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.11 (Williams, § 7182.12); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-322.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-123 - Criminal penalties

(a)
(1)
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(2)
Upon being convicted of any violation of any provision of this chapter, any person who again violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class E felony.
(b)
Any person who has been enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction from performing any acts or rendering any services that constitute the practice of podiatry as defined by this chapter who thereafter willfully violates the terms of the injunction by again performing such acts or rendering such services commits a Class E felony.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.12 (Williams, § 7182.13); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-323; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 79, 80, 112.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-124 - Retail sales of foot appliances and shoes

No part or portion of this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the usual and customary commercial sale and adjustment of foot appliances and remedies or shoes in retail stores.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.22 (Williams, § 7182.23); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-326.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-125 - Regulations relating to X-ray procedures

(a)
(1)
The board shall adopt rules and regulations that establish minimum educational standards and criteria for persons operating X-ray equipment for diagnostic purposes in podiatrist offices.
(2)
These regulations may include, but not be limited to, provisions for grandfathering, waiver, reciprocity, renewal, continuing education, fees, examination and hardship cases.
(b)
After the effective date of the rules and regulations, no person shall perform X-ray procedures in a podiatrist office who does not meet these standards and who has not received a certificate of proficiency from the board.
Acts 1990, ch. 886, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-126 - Cost of prosecution - Administering oaths

(a)
The board shall promulgate rules governing the assessment of costs against a licensee or other person found by the board to have violated any provision of this chapter. The costs assessed by the board may include only those costs directly related to the prosecution of the charges against the licensee or other person, including investigatory costs where appropriate. The board shall determine the appropriate amount of costs, if any, to be assessed in a contested case. These costs shall be reasonable and proportionate in light of the violation committed by the licensee or other person.
(b)
(1)
Any elected officer of the board, or any duly appointed or elected chair has the authority to administer oaths to witnesses. Upon probable cause being established, the board, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members to which the board is entitled, may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and records.
(2)
Service of a subpoena issued by the board shall be made by the sheriff of the county of residence of the licensee or person upon whom the subpoena is served.
(3)
(A)
A licensee or person served by subpoena shall have thirty (30) days to request in writing a hearing before the board for the sole purpose of making a special appearance to quash or modify the subpoena. The subpoena for attendance of the person or the production of books and records shall be stayed until the board votes upon the request to quash or modify the subpoena. A majority vote of the members to which the board is entitled shall be required to quash or modify a subpoena.
(B)
A motion to appeal from a decision by the board regarding a request to quash or modify a subpoena shall be made to the chancery court in Davidson County within fifteen (15) days of such decision.
(4)
If any witness fails or refuses to obey a subpoena issued by it, the board is authorized to make application to any court of record in this state within the jurisdiction of which the witness is found or resides; and the court shall have power to attach the body of the witness and compel the witness to appear before the board and give testimony or produce books, records or papers as ordered. Any failure to obey the court order may be punished by the court issuing the order as a civil contempt.
(5)
Each witness who appears before the board by order of the board shall receive for attendance the compensation provided by law for attendance of witnesses in a court of record, which shall be paid from the funds of the board in the same manner as all other expenses of the board are paid.
Acts 1999, ch. 437, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-128) › Section 63-3-128 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 3, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 2010 , ch. 795, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-203 - Licensing

(a)
Licenses shall be issued and renewed by the board pursuant to the division's biennial issuance and renewal system.
(b)
Any person who has been issued a license to practice under this part and who wishes to retire that license shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the board, stating the date on which the person retired from such practice and such other facts that tend to verify such retirement, as the board deems necessary. Any person who wishes to reenter practice after retiring such person's license must request reinstatement of licensure.
(c)
Any license issued by the board shall contain the name of the person to whom it is issued, the address of the person, the date and number of the license and such other information as the board deems necessary. The address contained on the license shall be the address where all correspondence and renewal forms from the board shall be sent. Any person whose address changes shall, within thirty (30) days after the address change, notify the board of the address change. The most recent address contained in the board's records for each license holder shall be the address deemed sufficient for purposes of service of process.
(d)
Every person issued a license pursuant to this part shall either keep such license prominently displayed in the office or place in which such person practices or have it stored in a place from which it can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the department.
(e)
Any person whose license has been lost or destroyed may make application to the board for a replacement. Such application shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts concerning the loss or destruction of the original license.
(f)
Any person whose name is changed by marriage or court order may surrender the person's license and apply to the board for a replacement license.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-205 - Application

(a)
On and after January 1, 2008, no person shall practice orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics in this state, or hold out as being able to practice either profession, or dispense an orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device, unless such person is licensed in accordance with the requirements of this part.
(b)
Until January 1, 2008, a person certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., with the title of Certified Orthotist (CO), Certified Prosthetist (CP) or Certified Orthotist-Prosthetist (CPO), or by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification with the title of Board of Orthotic Certification - Orthotist (BOCO) or Board of Certification - Prosthetist (BOCP), or holding similar certifications from other accrediting bodies with equivalent educational requirements and examination standards, may apply for and may be granted orthotic or prosthetic licensure under this part, upon payment of the required fee. After January 1, 2008, any applicant for initial licensure as an orthotist or a prosthetist shall meet the requirements of this part regarding license.
(c)
Until January 1, 2008, a person certified as a Certified Pedorthist (CPED) by the Board of Certification in Pedorthics, Inc., or a person certified as a CO, CP or CPO by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., or certified as a BOCO or BOCP by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification, or holding similar certifications from other accrediting bodies with equivalent educational requirements and examination standards, may apply for and may be granted pedorthic licensure under this part, upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for initial licensure as a pedorthist shall meet the requirements of this part regarding licensure.
(d)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part to the contrary, a person who has practiced full time for a minimum of the past five (5) years in a prosthetic/orthotic facility as an orthotist or prosthetist or in a pedorthic facility as a pedorthist may file an application with the board before January 1, 2007, in order to continue to practice orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics and may be issued a license to practice orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics under this part without examination, upon receipt by the division of payment of the licensing fee required and after the board has completed an investigation of the applicant's work history. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, completion by the applicant of a questionnaire regarding the applicant's work history and scope of practice.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-206 - Order from licensed health care provider required to provide care or services

A licensed orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed health care practitioner authorized to issue such an order.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-207 - Scope of practice

(a)
The scope of practice of a licensed orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist shall not include the right to diagnose a medical problem or condition or the right to give medical advice as to the nature, cause or treatment for the problem or condition for which the orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic device is being dispensed; however, the scope of practice of a licensed orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist does include the right to provide information or demonstration regarding the proper use and care of the device and to make adjustments to the device as needed.
(b)
No person shall dispense or sell an over-the-counter or off-the-shelf device based upon an image of the customer's limb captured by the person through a mold, cast, scanning device, digital appliance, or pressure sensitive device, unless the customer has first presented to that person a written prescription for that device from a health care practitioner authorized by law to write such a prescription.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-208 - Interpretation of part

(a)
Nothing in this part or in the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this part shall be interpreted to limit or restrict a health care practitioner licensed under this title from engaging in the full scope of practice of such person's profession, training or services. Nothing in this part or in the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this part shall be interpreted or permitted to limit or restrict individuals acting under the supervision and control of a pharmacist or pharmacy licensed under this title or home medical equipment provider licensed under title 68 from measuring, fitting or adjusting any non-custom-fabricated and fitted device, including, but not limited to, over-the-counter or off-the-shelf devices, so long as such individual does not create a cast, mold or scan of a part of the human body for the purpose of constructing a medical device to treat a patient's medical condition and so long as such individual meets one (1) of the following criteria for such device:
(1)
Documented training from a manufacturer or training from a licensed or certified orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist;
(2)
Certification or registration as a fitter of orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic devices from a nationally recognized board or association such as the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC), the Board of Certification for Pedorthists, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) or the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC); or
(3)
Direct supervision by a trained and experienced, or certified or registered, fitter of orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic devices.
(b)
Nothing in this part or in the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this part shall be interpreted or permitted to limit or restrict individuals acting under the supervision and control of a pharmacist or pharmacy licensed under this title or home medical equipment provider licensed under title 68 from measuring, fitting or adjusting any non-custom-fabricated and fitted pedorthic devices, including, but not limited to, diabetic shoes, so long as such individual meets the criteria of either subdivision (a)(2) or (a)(3) and so long as the individual does not create a cast, mold or scan of a part of the human body for the purpose of constructing a medical device to treat a patient's medical problem.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-209 - Construction of part

Nothing in this part shall be construed to restrict:
(1)
The practice of orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics by a person who is employed by the federal government or any bureau, division or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties;
(2)
The practice of orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics by:
(A)
A student enrolled in a school of orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics;
(B)
A resident continuing such resident's clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; provided, that such person has first registered as a resident with the board; or
(C)
A student in a qualified work experience program or internship in pedorthics; or
(3)
The measuring, fitting or adjusting of an orthotic device by an employee or authorized representative of an orthosis manufacturer registered with the federal food and drug administration, when such employee or representative is supervised by a licensed health care professional authorized by law to prescribe, measure or fit such device, and the measuring, fitting or adjusting of such device occurs in the office of such licensed health care professional or in a health care facility.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 167,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-210 - Violation of part

(a)
Any person who practices in this state without having first complied with this part commits a Class C misdemeanor; provided, however, that, for a period of one (1) year after January 1, 2006, an offense under this section shall only result in a warning and such person shall have thirty (30) days to comply with this part.
(b)
The board of registration in podiatry shall inform persons to be regulated by this part of the regulations to be imposed by this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-211 - Injunction - Jurisdiction

(a)
The board is authorized to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction over any person who is practicing without a license, or to whom a license has been denied or whose license has been suspended or revoked by action of the board to enjoin such person from continuing to practice within this state.
(b)
Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of this state to hear and determine all such causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-212 - Screening panels in investigative and disciplinary process

(a)
The board may utilize one (1) or more screening panels in its investigative and disciplinary process, to assure that complaints filed and investigations conducted are meritorious and to act as a mechanism for resolution of complaints or diversion to professional peer review organizations or impaired professionals' associations or foundations of those cases that the board, through established guidelines, deems appropriate.
(b)
The screening panel has the authority to administer oaths to witnesses.
(c)
Members of a screening panel may be drawn from the membership of the board or may be appointed by the board. Nonboard members shall meet the requirements of membership on the board and may include a consumer member. A board member serving on a panel shall not participate in a contested case involving any matter heard by the panel.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-213 - Appointments to the board

(a)
To assist in the implementation and administration of this part, the governor shall initially appoint to the board one (1) person who is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, or prosthetist or pedorthist.
(b)
That person's term of office on the board shall be three (3) years. Upon expiration of that person's term, the governor shall appoint a person licensed under this part to fill this position on the board.
(c)
A person may serve more than one (1) term in this position on the board.
(d)
The governor may remove this member of the board from office for neglect of duties, malfeasance in office, incompetence or professional misconduct.
(e)
The governor may fill a vacancy in this position upon the member's resignation or death.
(f)
In making appointments to this position on the board, the governor shall consider persons recommended by the professional organization of orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists in Tennessee.
(g)
The person filling this position on the board shall receive the same per diem and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses that is received by other members of the board.
(h)
The person filling this position shall have the right to vote on all matters considered by the board.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 3 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 63-3-101 — 63-3-214) › Part 2 - TENNESSEE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 63-3-201 — 63-3-214) › Section 63-3-214 - Use of non-licensed persons

A licensed orthotist or prosthetist may utilize one (1) or more non-licensed persons to assist in:
(1)
The performance of minor repairs on devices which have been previously dispensed to patients; and
(2)
The performance of other tasks approved by the board of podiatric medical examiners.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 167, s 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-103 - Powers and duties of board

It is the duty of the board to:
(1)
Examine applicants and have licenses issued to practice chiropractic to all applicants who have successfully passed the examination approved by the board or whose applications for license by reciprocity have been acted upon favorably by the board;
(2)
Conduct hearings to revoke or suspend any license or certificate under the authority of this or any previous laws authorizing the holder thereof to practice chiropractic for violations by the licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter;
(3)
Sponsor, conduct or approve such educational programs as are necessary to carry out and make effective this chapter; and
(4)
[deleted by 2024 amendment].
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 944,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455, s 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3654a116; mod. Code 1932, § 7009; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7009; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 31; 1976, ch. 781, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-404; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 16; 1998, ch. 973, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-104 - Meetings of board

The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting in each year and such additional meetings at such times and places as it may determine.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 3654a117; Code 1932, §7010; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7010; impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 113, §36; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-405.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-105 - Disposition of fees - Operating expenses - Compensation

(a)
All fees and moneys from whatever source coming into the hands of the board shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund.
(b)
The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments out of the general fund for the proper expenditures of the board, and no expenditure may be made by the board until the allotment for the expenditure has been made by the commissioner. The allotments for the operation of the board shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
(c)
Each member of the board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of that member's official duties and, in addition, be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses. The secretary of the board shall, in lieu of the per diem provided by this section, receive a salary not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per month as set annually by the board. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 455,s 5, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 32; Shan. Supp., § 3654a129; Code 1932, § 7023; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 7023; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 36; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1976, ch. 781, § 5; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-406.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-106 - Rules and regulations

The board is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out and enforce this chapter and that are consistent with this chapter. Rules and regulations of the board shall be subject to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 16; Shan. Supp., § 3654a130; Code 1932, §7024; Acts 1976, ch. 781, §§ 6, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-407.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-107 - License requirement

It is unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic within this state without having procured a license.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 3654a126; Code 1932, §7020; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7020; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-408.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-108 - Eligibility for licensure

Any person of good moral character is eligible for licensure, if that person:
(1)
Is a graduate of a chiropractic college having status with the commission on accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its successor, or graduated from an international chiropractic college approved by the board;
(2)
Has attended a chiropractic college for four (4) school years of not less than nine (9) months each; and
(3)
Submits to the board proof of additional parachiropractic education as follows:
(A)
For applicants matriculating in a chiropractic college prior to year 2000, the applicant must provide a transcript of grades showing a minimum of two (2) full academic years of college or university work of at least sixty (60) semester hours or its equivalent from an accredited institution; or
(B)
For applicants matriculating in a chiropractic college in year 2000 and beyond, proof that a bachelor's level education or its equivalent has been obtained from an accredited college or university.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a119; Code 1932, §7012; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 3; 1941, ch. 29, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7012; Acts 1975, ch. 229, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-409; Acts 2000, ch. 618, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-109 - Application for licensure

(a)
Application for licensure shall be made to the board in writing or via online application.
(b)
The application shall be accompanied by the applicant's photograph and shall state the name, age, sex and place of residence of the applicant, the name and location of the school or college from which the applicant was graduated, the length of time devoted to the study of chiropractics and the date of graduation.
(c)
All applications shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant.
(d)
(1)
When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure from an applicant, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(A)
Render a decision on the application; or
(B)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(2)
As used in this subsection (d), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 4, eff. 5/11/2023.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 5, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 3654a120 1/2; Code 1932, § 7014; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 7014; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 32; 1976, ch. 781, §§ 7, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-411; Acts 1982, ch. 887, §§ 1, 2; 1983, ch. 205, § 1; 1984, ch. 937, § 17; 1989, ch. 523, § 2; 2000, ch. 618, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-110 - Examination

The examination of applicants for a license to practice chiropractic will consist of the national board examination as directed by the board. Each applicant must successfully pass all examinations before receiving a license to practice.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 3654a121; Code 1932, § 7015; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, §7015; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-412; Acts 1982, ch. 887, §§ 4, 5; 1983, ch. 205, § 2; 1984, ch. 937, §18; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 3, 4; 2000, ch. 618, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-111 - Reciprocity

(a)
Applicants possessing a valid unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in another state or other regulated jurisdiction for a period of two (2) full years are not required to be examined pursuant to §
63-4-110
and may obtain a license by fulfilling the following:
(1)
Providing documentation from the state or jurisdiction of prior practice attesting to the length of time in practice, together with any disciplinary action taken against the licensee while in practice;
(2)
Passing the Special Purposes Examination for Chiropractors (SPEC) by the national board or its successor; and
(3)
Fulfilling all other requirements of this chapter.
(b)
(1)
When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(A)
Render a decision on the application; or
(B)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(2)
As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 3, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 3654a125; Code 1932, §7019; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7019; Acts 1975, ch. 246, § 1; 1976, ch. 781, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-413; Acts 1983, ch. 205, § 3; 2000, ch. 618, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-113 - Applicability of health laws - Birth certificates prohibited

(a)
Chiropractic practitioners shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases and any and all matters pertaining to public health, reporting to proper health officers the same as other practitioners.
(b)
Nothing in this chapter shall permit any chiropractor to make or execute a birth certificate.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 17; Shan. Supp., § 3654a131; Code 1932, §7025; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-415.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-116 - Enjoining violations

(a)
(1)
The board, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license and in the matter of the refusal to issue a certificate, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin any person who is practicing or attempting to practice chiropractic without possessing a valid license to so practice and to enjoin any person, firm or corporation from performing any act or rendering any service that constitutes the practice of chiropractic as defined by this chapter.
(2)
No injunction bond shall be required of the board.
(3)
Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of the state to hear and determine such cases as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings.
(b)
The board is also authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin any person who is violating §
63-4-114(a)(5)
. No injunction bond shall be required of the board in such proceedings, and jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of this state to hear such cases.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 121, s 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 3654a127; Code 1932, §7021; Acts 1939, ch. 116, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7021; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-418.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-117 - Violations

(a)
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b)
Any person who has been enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction from performing any acts or rendering any services that constitute the practice of chiropractic, who thereafter willfully violates the terms of the injunction by again performing such acts or rendering such services commits a Class E felony.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 3654a128; Code 1932, § 7022; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 7022; Acts 1976, ch. 781, § 13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-419; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 81, 112.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 4 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 63-4-101 — 63-4-124) › Section 63-4-118 - Immunity of reviewers from liability

Any chiropractor who serves on any peer review committee or on any other committee, board, commission or other entity constituted by any statewide chiropractic association, local chiropractic society or governmental or quasi-governmental agency for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating chiropractic acts of other chiropractors or chiropractic auxiliary personnel, shall be immune from liability with respect to any action taken by that chiropractor in good faith and without malice as a member of such committee, board, commission or other entity.
Acts 1975, ch. 228, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-421.