Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4734 | Chiropractors
Section 4734.17 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.

Effective: April 12, 2021
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 276 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) An individual whom the state chiropractic board licenses to engage in the practice of chiropractic or certifies to practice acupuncture may render the professional services of a chiropractor or chiropractor certified to practice acupuncture within this state through a corporation formed under division (B) of section 1701.03 of the Revised Code, a limited liability company formed under Chapter 1705. or 1706. of the Revised Code, a partnership, or a professional association formed under Chapter 1785. of the Revised Code. This division does not preclude a chiropractor from rendering professional services as a chiropractor or chiropractor certified to practice acupuncture through another form of business entity, including, but not limited to, a nonprofit corporation or foundation, or in another manner that is authorized by or in accordance with this chapter, another chapter of the Revised Code, or rules of the state chiropractic board adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(B) A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or professional association described in division (A) of this section may be formed for the purpose of providing a combination of the professional services of the following individuals who are licensed, certificated, or otherwise legally authorized to practice their respective professions:
(1) Optometrists who are authorized to practice optometry, under Chapter 4725. of the Revised Code;
(2) Chiropractors who are authorized to practice chiropractic or acupuncture under this chapter;
(3) Psychologists who are authorized to practice psychology under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code;
(4) Registered or licensed practical nurses who are authorized to practice nursing as registered nurses or as licensed practical nurses under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code;
(5) Pharmacists who are authorized to practice pharmacy under Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code;
(6) Physical therapists who are authorized to practice physical therapy under sections 4755.40 to 4755.56 of the Revised Code;
(7) Occupational therapists who are authorized to practice occupational therapy under sections 4755.04 to 4755.13 of the Revised Code;
(8) Mechanotherapists who are authorized to practice mechanotherapy under section 4731.151 of the Revised Code;
(9) Doctors of medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery who are authorized for their respective practices under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code;
(10) Licensed professional clinical counselors, licensed professional counselors, independent social workers, social workers, independent marriage and family therapists, or marriage and family therapists who are authorized for their respective practices under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code.
This division shall apply notwithstanding a provision of any code of ethics established or adopted under section 4734.16 of the Revised Code that prohibits an individual from engaging in the practice of chiropractic or acupuncture in combination with an individual who is licensed, certificated, or otherwise authorized for the practice of optometry, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mechanotherapy, medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, podiatric medicine and surgery, professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, but who is not also licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic.
Last updated September 9, 2021 at 2:43 PM

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4734 | Chiropractors

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 4734.07 | Immunity.

Section 4734.08 | Membership in Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.

Section 4734.09 | Contracts.

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 4734.40 | Establishing Standards for Approving Treatment Providers for Impaired Chiropractors.

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 4734.53 | Fines.

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.

Section 4734.60 | Telehealth Services.

Section 4734.99 | Penalty.