36-5-1. Scope of practice--Limitations--Inapplicability to physicians.
Chiropractic is the science of locating and removing the cause of any abnormal transmission of nerve energy including diagnostic and applied mechanical measures incident thereto. Integral to chiropractic is the treating of specific joints and articulations of the body and adjacent tissues, to influence joints or neurophysiological functions of the body, or both, including the use of examination and treatment by manipulation, adjustment, and mobilization of a joint. No chiropractor may practice obstetrics or treat communicable diseases. The requirements of this section do not apply to those licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4.
Source: SDC 1939, §§27.0501, 27.0510; SL 1939, ch 101, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §27.0508; SL 2007, ch 209, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Section 36-5-1 - Scope of practice--Limitations--Inapplicability to physicians.
Section 36-5-1.1 - Definitions.
Section 36-5-2 - Advertising or practicing without license or annual license renewal--Misdemeanor.
Section 36-5-2.1 - Injunction for violation authorized.
Section 36-5-2.2 - Liability of violators for enforcement expenses.
Section 36-5-3 - Composition of board--Appointment and terms--Vacancies.
Section 36-5-4 - Officers of board--Rules and regulations--Examination of candidates.
Section 36-5-4.1 - Records and reports.
Section 36-5-8 - Educational requirements for license.
Section 36-5-11 - Application for license--Fee.
Section 36-5-12 - Scope of examinations.
Section 36-5-14 - Display of license.
Section 36-5-14.1 - Annual renewal of license--Fee.
Section 36-5-14.2 - Additional requirements for annual license.
Section 36-5-15 - Rules of practice governing chiropractors--Privileges.
Section 36-5-15.1 - Chiropractic physician preceptor program.
Section 36-5-15.5 - Unlicensed practice of chiropractic radiography as misdemeanor.
Section 36-5-16 - Grounds for refusal or revocation of license--Procedure.
Section 36-5-16.1 - Suspension, reprimand, or probation in lieu of revocation--Hearing.
Section 36-5-17 - Appeal from board.
Section 36-5-22 - Criminal background investigation of applicants for licensure.
Section 36-5-24 - Application for certification as chiropractic assistant.
Section 36-5-25 - Minimum educational and training requirements--Continuing education requirements.
Section 36-5-26 - Out-of-state applicants.
Section 36-5-27 - Additional requirements for certification.
Section 36-5-28 - Revocation or suspension of registration.
Section 36-5-29 - Unauthorized practice as chiropractic assistant--Misdemeanor.