Effective: November 22, 2020
Latest Legislation: House Bill 151 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) The license provided for in this chapter shall entitle the holder thereof to practice chiropractic in this state. All of the following apply to the practice of chiropractic in this state:
(1) A chiropractor is authorized to examine, diagnose, and assume responsibility for the care of patients, any or all of which is included in the practice of chiropractic.
(2)(a) Subject to division (A)(2)(b) of this section, a chiropractor may administer, sell, distribute, recommend, or provide advice regarding any of the following to restore or maintain the health of the chiropractor's patients: vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, glandular extracts, botanical substances, herbal therapies, homeopathic remedies, drugs that are available without a prescription, or durable and nondurable medical goods and devices other than home medical equipment, as defined in section 4752.01 of the Revised Code.
(b) A chiropractor may engage in the activities described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section only if the product is prepackaged for use by consumers and labeled in accordance with state and federal law.
(c) A chiropractor shall not delegate any of the activities described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section to an individual who is not licensed or otherwise specifically authorized by the Revised Code to engage in the activity.
(d) The authority of a chiropractor to engage in the activities described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section does not affect the authority of any other health care professional, including a dietitian licensed under Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code, to engage in any of the same activities.
(3) The practice of chiropractic does not permit a chiropractor to do any of the following:
(a) Treat infectious, contagious, or venereal disease;
(b) Perform surgery;
(c) Prescribe drugs, as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code;
(d) Administer any drug not described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section, including a dangerous drug, as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.
(4) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the practice of chiropractic does not permit a chiropractor to perform acupuncture.
(5) A chiropractor may use roentgen rays only for diagnostic purposes.
(6) The practice of chiropractic does not include the performance of abortions.
(B) A chiropractor who holds a valid certificate to practice acupuncture issued under section 4734.283 of the Revised Code is authorized to perform acupuncture.
(C) A chiropractor who is an animal chiropractic practitioner, as defined in section 4734.151 of the Revised Code, may practice animal chiropractic in accordance with that section.
(D) An individual holding a valid, current license to practice chiropractic is entitled to use the title "doctor," "doctor of chiropractic," "chiropractic physician," or "chiropractor" and is a "physician" for the purposes of Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Section 4734.01 | Practice of Chiropractic Defined.
Section 4734.02 | Organization of State Chiropractic Board.
Section 4734.03 | Compensation and Expenses of Members.
Section 4734.04 | Meetings - Records.
Section 4734.05 | Officers of Board.
Section 4734.06 | Committees, Groups.
Section 4734.08 | Membership in Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.
Section 4734.10 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4734.14 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 4734.141 | Certificate Required to Practice Acupuncture.
Section 4734.142 | Prohibited Acts by Acupuncture Licensee.
Section 4734.15 | Scope of Practice of Chiropractic - Permissible Titles.
Section 4734.151 | Animal Chiropractic.
Section 4734.16 | Establishing Code of Ethics.
Section 4734.161 | Enabling Person to Retain Handicapped Parking Privileges.
Section 4734.17 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4734.19 | Current Copy of Statutes and Rules.
Section 4734.20 | License Application.
Section 4734.201 | Physiotherapy Defined.
Section 4734.202 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4734.21 | Evaluation and Approval of Schools and Colleges.
Section 4734.211 | Approved Courses of Study in Acupuncture.
Section 4734.22 | Administering Examination on Jurisprudence.
Section 4734.23 | Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 4734.24 | Certificate Holders on 11-3-75.
Section 4734.25 | License Renewal.
Section 4734.26 | Inactive License Classification.
Section 4734.27 | Special Limited License to Practice Chiropractic.
Section 4734.28 | Acupuncture and Moxibustion Defined.
Section 4734.282 | Application for Certificate to Practice Acupuncture.
Section 4734.283 | Issuance of Acupuncture Certificate.
Section 4734.284 | Renewal of Acupuncture Certificate.
Section 4734.285 | Advertisement of Certification to Practice Acupuncture.
Section 4734.286 | Cessation of Acupuncture Practice - Inactive Certificate.
Section 4734.31 | Disciplinary Actions by Board.
Section 4734.311 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4734.32 | Reports of Disciplinary Actions by Health Care Facility.
Section 4734.34 | Applying for Restoration of License.
Section 4734.35 | Prosecutor's Report of Convictions.
Section 4734.36 | Automatic Suspension Upon Guilty Plea or Conviction.
Section 4734.37 | Summary Suspension of License.
Section 4734.38 | Suspension for Mental Illness or Incompetency.
Section 4734.39 | Ability to Practice Impaired.
Section 4734.41 | Establishing Chemical Dependency and Mental Illness Monitoring Program.
Section 4734.42 | Development and Implementation of Quality Intervention Program.
Section 4734.45 | Investigations - Confidential Information.
Section 4734.46 | Hearing and Investigation Procedures.
Section 4734.47 | Enforcement Officer.
Section 4734.48 | Service of Process - Procedure for Discovery.
Section 4734.49 | Injunctions.
Section 4734.50 | Notice or Warnings for Minor Violations.
Section 4734.54 | Depositing Receipts.
Section 4734.55 | Providing Information - Duplicate License.
Section 4734.56 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4734.57 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.