Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations
Section 148.01 — Chiropractic.

Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of sections 148.01 to 148.10:
(1) "chiropractic" means the health care discipline that recognizes the innate recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery by identifying and caring for vertebral subluxations and other abnormal articulations by emphasizing the relationship between structure and function as coordinated by the nervous system and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health;
(2) "chiropractic services" means the evaluation and facilitation of structural, biomechanical, and neurological function and integrity through the use of adjustment, manipulation, mobilization, or other procedures accomplished by manual or mechanical forces applied to bones or joints and their related soft tissues for correction of vertebral subluxation, other abnormal articulations, neurological disturbances, structural alterations, or biomechanical alterations, and includes, but is not limited to, manual therapy and mechanical therapy as defined in section 146.23;
(3) "abnormal articulation" means the condition of opposing bony joint surfaces and their related soft tissues that do not function normally, including subluxation, fixation, adhesion, degeneration, deformity, dislocation, or other pathology that results in pain or disturbances within the nervous system, results in postural alteration, inhibits motion, allows excessive motion, alters direction of motion, or results in loss of axial loading efficiency, or a combination of these;
(4) "diagnosis" means the physical, clinical, and laboratory examination of the patient, and the use of diagnostic services for diagnostic purposes within the scope of the practice of chiropractic described in sections 148.01 to 148.10;
(5) "diagnostic services" means clinical, physical, laboratory, and other diagnostic measures, including diagnostic imaging that may be necessary to determine the presence or absence of a condition, deficiency, deformity, abnormality, or disease as a basis for evaluation of a health concern, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, further examination, or referral;
(6) "therapeutic services" means rehabilitative therapy as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 2500.0100, subpart 11, and all of the therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive sciences and procedures for which the licensee was subject to examination under section 148.06. When provided, therapeutic services must be performed within a practice where the primary focus is the provision of chiropractic services, to prepare the patient for chiropractic services, or to complement the provision of chiropractic services. The administration of therapeutic services is the responsibility of the treating chiropractor and must be rendered under the direct supervision of qualified staff;
(7) "acupuncture" means a modality of treating abnormal physical conditions by stimulating various points of the body or interruption of the cutaneous integrity by needle insertion to secure a reflex relief of the symptoms by nerve stimulation as utilized as an adjunct to chiropractic adjustment. Acupuncture may not be used as an independent therapy or separately from chiropractic services. Acupuncture is permitted under section 148.01 only after registration with the board which requires completion of a board-approved course of study and successful completion of a board-approved national examination on acupuncture. Renewal of registration shall require completion of board-approved continuing education requirements in acupuncture. The restrictions of section 147B.02, subdivision 2, apply to individuals registered to perform acupuncture under this section; and
(8) "animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment" means treatment that includes identifying and resolving vertebral subluxation complexes, spinal manipulation, and manipulation of the extremity articulations of nonhuman vertebrates. Animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment does not include:
(i) performing surgery;
(ii) dispensing or administering of medications; or
(iii) performing traditional veterinary care and diagnosis.
Subd. 1a. Animal chiropractic practice. A licensed chiropractor may engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if registered to do so by the board, and if the animal has been referred to the chiropractor by a veterinarian.
Subd. 1b. Scope of practice; animal chiropractic. Criteria for registration to engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment must be set by the board, and must include, but are not limited to: active chiropractic license; education and training in the field of animal chiropractic from an American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, International Veterinary Chiropractic Association, or higher institution-approved course consisting of no less than 210 hours, meeting continuing education requirements; and other conditions and rules set by the board. The board shall consult with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine in preparing proposed rules on animal chiropractic.
Subd. 1c. Titles. Notwithstanding the limitations established in section 156.12, subdivision 4, a doctor of chiropractic properly registered to provide chiropractic care to animals in accordance with this chapter and rules of the board may use the title "animal chiropractor."
Subd. 1d. Provisional interim status. Upon approval by the board, a licensed chiropractor who has already taken and passed the education and training requirement set forth in subdivision 1b may engage in the practice of animal chiropractic during the time that the rules are being promulgated by the board. Enforcement actions may not be taken against persons who have completed the approved program of study by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association until the rules have been adopted by the board.
Subd. 2. Exclusions. The practice of chiropractic is not the practice of medicine, surgery, osteopathic medicine, or physical therapy.
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2014 c 291 art 4 s 59]
Subd. 4. Practice of chiropractic. An individual licensed to practice under section 148.06 is authorized to perform chiropractic services, acupuncture, and therapeutic services, and to provide diagnosis and to render opinions pertaining to those services for the purpose of determining a course of action in the best interests of the patient, such as a treatment plan, appropriate referral, or both.
(5725, 5731(c)) 1919 c 64 s 2,8; 1927 c 230; 1975 c 362 s 1; 1983 c 346 s 1; 2008 c 297 art 1 s 24-28; 2009 c 86 art 1 s 19; 2014 c 291 art 4 s 4-6; 2016 c 119 s 7

Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 144 - 159 — Health

Chapter 148 — Public Health Occupations

Section 148.01 — Chiropractic.

Section 148.02 — Chiropractors; State Board Of Examiners.

Section 148.03 — Appointment.

Section 148.031 — Continuing Education.

Section 148.032 — Registration In Animal Chiropractic Diagnosis And Treatment.

Section 148.033 — Animal Chiropractic Continuing Education Hours.

Section 148.035 — Separate Treatment Room Required.

Section 148.04 — Procedure.

Section 148.05 — License And Fee.

Section 148.06 — Application; Examination; License; Fee.

Section 148.07 — Renewal Fees; Expenses.

Section 148.08 — Rules.

Section 148.09 — Independent Examination.

Section 148.10 — Licenses Revoked; New Licenses.

Section 148.102 — Reports Of State Or Local Societies.

Section 148.103 — Immunity For Reporting Or Investigating.

Section 148.104 — Cooperation During Investigations.

Section 148.105 — Violation.

Section 148.106 — Peer Review Of Services And Fees.

Section 148.107 — Record Keeping.

Section 148.108 — Fees.

Section 148.171 — Definitions; Title.

Section 148.181 — Board Of Nursing Membership, Vacancies, Disclosure.

Section 148.191 — Officers; Staff; Powers.

Section 148.211 — Licensing.

Section 148.212 — Temporary Permit.

Section 148.231 — Registration; Failure To Register; Reregistration; Verification.

Section 148.233 — Identification Of Certified Registered Nurses.

Section 148.234 — State Boundaries Consideration.

Section 148.235 — Prescribing Drugs And Therapeutic Devices.

Section 148.241 — Expenses.

Section 148.242 — Fees.

Section 148.243 — Fee Amounts.

Section 148.251 — Nursing Program.

Section 148.261 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.

Section 148.262 — Forms Of Disciplinary Action; Automatic Suspension; Temporary Suspension; Reissuance.

Section 148.263 — Reporting Obligations.

Section 148.264 — Immunity.

Section 148.265 — Nurse Cooperation.

Section 148.266 — Disciplinary Record On Judicial Review.

Section 148.267 — Reports To Commissioner Of Health.

Section 148.271 — Exemptions.

Section 148.281 — Violations; Penalty.

Section 148.283 — Unauthorized Practice Of Professional, Advanced Practice Registered, And Practical Nursing.

Section 148.285 — Transfer Of Assets.

Section 148.511 — Scope.

Section 148.512 — Definitions.

Section 148.513 — Licensure; Protected Titles And Restrictions On Use; Exemptions.

Section 148.514 — General Licensure Requirements; Procedures And Qualifications.

Section 148.515 — Qualifications For Licensure.

Section 148.516 — Licensure By Equivalency.

Section 148.5161 — Clinical Fellowship Licensure Or Doctoral Externship Licensure.

Section 148.517 — Licensure By Reciprocity.

Section 148.5175 — Temporary Licensure.

Section 148.518 — Licensure Following Lapse Of Licensure Status.

Section 148.519 — Licensure Procedures.

Section 148.5191 — Licensure Renewal.

Section 148.5192 — Speech-language Pathology Assistants.

Section 148.5193 — Continuing Education Requirements.

Section 148.5194 — Fees.

Section 148.5195 — Investigation Process And Grounds For Disciplinary Action.

Section 148.5196 — Speech-language Pathologist And Audiologist Advisory Council.

Section 148.5197 — Hearing Aid Dispensing.

Section 148.5198 — Restriction On Sale Of Hearing Aids.

Section 148.52 — Board Of Optometry.

Section 148.53 — Powers Of Board.

Section 148.54 — Board; Seal.

Section 148.56 — Optometrists.

Section 148.57 — License.

Section 148.574 — Prohibitions Relating To Legend Drugs.

Section 148.575 — Certificate Required For Use Of Legend Drugs.

Section 148.577 — Standard Of Care.

Section 148.59 — License Renewal; License And Registration Fees.

Section 148.595 — Temporary Military Permit; Fee.

Section 148.60 — Expenses.

Section 148.603 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.

Section 148.604 — Reporting Obligations.

Section 148.605 — Immunity.

Section 148.606 — Optometrist Cooperation.

Section 148.607 — Disciplinary Actions.

Section 148.61 — Penalty.

Section 148.62 — Application.

Section 148.621 — Definitions.

Section 148.622 — Board Of Dietetics And Nutrition Practice.

Section 148.623 — Duties Of The Board.

Section 148.624 — Licensure; Renewal.

Section 148.625 — Application.

Section 148.626 — Continuing Education Required.

Section 148.628 — Reciprocity.

Section 148.629 — Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation.

Section 148.630 — License Required.

Section 148.631 — Penalty.

Section 148.632 — Exemptions; Voluntary Licensing.

Section 148.633 — Disposition Of Funds.

Section 148.634 — Prescription Protocol.

Section 148.6401 — Scope.

Section 148.6402 — Definitions.

Section 148.6403 — Licensure; Protected Titles And Restrictions On Use; Exempt Persons; Sanctions.

Section 148.6404 — Scope Of Practice.

Section 148.6405 — Licensure Application Requirements: Procedures And Qualifications.

Section 148.6408 — Qualifications For Occupational Therapist.

Section 148.6410 — Qualifications For Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Section 148.6412 — Licensure By Equivalency.

Section 148.6415 — Licensure By Reciprocity.

Section 148.6418 — Temporary Licensure.

Section 148.6420 — Application Requirements.

Section 148.6423 — Licensure Renewal.

Section 148.6425 — Renewal Of Licensure; After Expiration Date.

Section 148.6428 — Change Of Contact Information Or Employment.

Section 148.6430 — Delegation Of Duties; Assignment Of Tasks.

Section 148.6432 — Supervision Of Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Section 148.6435 — Coordination Of Services.

Section 148.6438 — Recipient Notification.

Section 148.6443 — Continuing Education Requirements.

Section 148.6445 — Fees.

Section 148.6448 — Grounds For Denial Of Licensure Or Discipline; Investigation Procedures; Disciplinary Actions.

Section 148.6449 — Board Of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Section 148.65 — Definitions.

Section 148.66 — State Board Of Physical Therapy, Duties.

Section 148.67 — State Board Of Physical Therapy; Membership Appointments, Vacancies, Removals.

Section 148.691 — Officers; Executive Director.

Section 148.70 — Applicants, Qualifications.

Section 148.705 — Application.

Section 148.706 — Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, And Students.

Section 148.71 — Temporary Permits.

Section 148.715 — Fees.

Section 148.721 — Educational Requirements For Licensed Physical Therapist.

Section 148.722 — Educational Requirements For Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Section 148.723 — Examination For Licensed Physical Therapist.

Section 148.724 — Examination For Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Section 148.725 — Requirements For Foreign-educated Applicants.

Section 148.73 — Renewals.

Section 148.735 — Cancellation Of License In Good Standing.

Section 148.736 — Cancellation Of Credentials Under Disciplinary Order.

Section 148.737 — Cancellation Of License For Nonrenewal.

Section 148.74 — Rules.

Section 148.741 — Applicability Of Rules.

Section 148.75 — Disciplinary Action.

Section 148.754 — Examination; Access To Medical Data.

Section 148.755 — Temporary Suspension Of License.

Section 148.76 — Prohibited Conduct.

Section 148.77 — Violations.

Section 148.78 — Prosecution, Allegations.

Section 148.7801 — Citation.

Section 148.7802 — Definitions.

Section 148.7803 — Prohibited Practice Or Use Of Titles; Penalty.

Section 148.7804 — Powers Of The Board.

Section 148.7805 — Athletic Trainers Advisory Council.

Section 148.7806 — Athletic Training.

Section 148.7807 — Limitations On Practice.

Section 148.7808 — Licensure; Requirements.

Section 148.7809 — License Renewal.

Section 148.7810 — Board Action On Applications.

Section 148.7811 — Change Of Address.

Section 148.7812 — Continuing Education Requirements.

Section 148.7813 — Disciplinary Process.

Section 148.7814 — Applicability.

Section 148.7815 — Fees.

Section 148.88 — Citation.

Section 148.881 — Declaration Of Policy.

Section 148.89 — Definitions.

Section 148.90 — Board Of Psychology.

Section 148.905 — Duties Of The Board.

Section 148.9051 — Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (psypact).

Section 148.907 — Licensed Psychologist.

Section 148.9075 — Exemptions To License Requirement.

Section 148.9077 — Relicensure.

Section 148.909 — Licensure For Volunteer Practice.

Section 148.9105 — Emeritus Registration.

Section 148.911 — Continuing Education.

Section 148.915 — Reciprocity.

Section 148.916 — Guest Licensure.

Section 148.925 — Supervision.

Section 148.941 — Disciplinary Action; Investigation; Penalty For Violation.

Section 148.952 — Immunity.

Section 148.96 — Presentation To Public.

Section 148.965 — Test Security.

Section 148.975 — Duty To Warn; Limitation On Liability; Violent Behavior Of Patient.

Section 148.98 — Rules Of Conduct.

Section 148.981 — Fees.

Section 148.995 — Definitions.

Section 148.996 — Registry.

Section 148.9965 — Designation Of Doula Certification Organizations By Commissioner.

Section 148.997 — Fees.