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...it is in the public interest, the state chiropractic board may issue, without examination, a special limited license to practice chiropractic as follows: (1) To a person who is seeking to participate in an internship, residency, preceptorship, or clinical fellowship in this state in preparation for the practice of chiropractic; (2) To a nonresident person who plans to provide chiropractic services in connection w...

...As used in sections 4734.28 to 4734.286 of the Revised Code: (A) "Acupuncture" means a form of health care performed by the insertion and removal of specialized needles, with or without the application of moxibustion or electrical stimulation, to specific areas of the human body. (B) "Moxibustion" means the use of an herbal heat source on one or more acupuncture points.

...n application on a form prescribed and supplied by the board. The application shall include all of the following: (1) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant's license is current and valid and that the applicant is in good standing with the board; (2) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed a course of study in acupuncture approved by the board in accordance with sec...

...If the state chiropractic board determines under section 4734.282 of the Revised Code that an applicant meets the requirements for a certificate to practice acupuncture, the executive director of the board shall issue to the applicant a certificate to practice acupuncture. A certificate to practice acupuncture expires biennially in accordance with a schedule the board shall establish. The certificate may be renewe...

...A chiropractor seeking to renew a certificate to practice acupuncture shall follow the standard renewal procedures of Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code and do all of the following: (A) Furnish the state chiropractic board with satisfactory evidence that the chiropractor completed, during the twenty-four months immediately preceding renewal, at least twelve hours of acupuncture continuing education provided by...

...A chiropractor who holds a certificate to practice acupuncture issued under this chapter may represent or advertise the chiropractor to be a "chiropractor certified by the state chiropractic board to practice acupuncture." Unless the chiropractor holds a license issued under section 4762.04 of the Revised Code, the chiropractor shall not represent or advertise the chiropractor as holding any of the titles listed in s...

...(A) A chiropractor who holds a certificate to practice acupuncture issued under this chapter who intends not to practice acupuncture in this state for an extended period of time may send to the state chiropractic board written notice to that effect on or before the certificate renewal date. If the chiropractor's certificate is in good standing and the chiropractor is not under disciplinary review pursuant to se...

...n of an act that constitutes a criminal offense, unless the refusal is in accordance with section 9.79 of the Revised Code.

... 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the state chiropractic board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license to practice chiropractic or certificate to practice acupuncture issued pursuant to this chapter.

... disciplinary action is taken against a chiropractor by any health care facility, including a clinic, hospital, or similar facility, the chief administrator or executive officer of the facility shall file a report with the state chiropractic board not later than sixty days after the disciplinary action is imposed. The report shall include the name of the individual, the action taken by the facility, and a summary of...

...ent revocation of a license to practice chiropractic or certificate to practice acupuncture, may apply to the state chiropractic board to have the individual's license or certificate restored to good standing. The board shall consider the moral character and the activities of the applicant since the board's action was taken, in accordance with the standards for issuance of a license, as established under section ...

... of the chiropractor, the nature of the offense for which the action was taken, and the certified court documents recording the action. The board may prescribe and provide forms for prosecutors to make reports under this section. The form may be the same as the form required to be provided under section 2929.42 of the Revised Code.

...uncture is suspended under this section fails to make a timely request for an adjudication, the board shall enter a final order revoking the individual's license and, if applicable, certificate to practice acupuncture.

...after completion of its adjudication. A failure to issue the order within sixty days shall result in dissolution of the summary suspension order but shall not invalidate any subsequent, final adjudicative order.

...as been granted a license to practice chiropractic and, if applicable, certificate to practice acupuncture under this chapter is adjudged by a probate court to be mentally ill or mentally incompetent, the person's license and, if applicable, certificate shall be automatically suspended until the person has filed with the state chiropractic board a certified copy of an adjudication by a probate court of being r...

...ation and who is chosen by the board. Failure to submit to a mental or physical examination ordered by the board constitutes an admission of the allegations against the individual unless the failure is due to circumstances beyond the individual's control. A default and final order may be entered without the taking of testimony or presentation of evidence. If the board determines that an individual's ability to pr...

...(A) The state chiropractic board may adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code establishing standards for approving treatment providers for impaired chiropractors. If rules are adopted, the rules shall include standards for both inpatient and outpatient treatment. The rules shall provide that to be approved, a treatment provider must be capable of making an initial examination to determine the t...

...(A) As used in this section: (1) "Chemical dependency" means either of the following: (a) The chronic and habitual use of alcoholic beverages to the extent that the user no longer can control the use of alcohol or endangers the user's health, safety, or welfare or that of others; (b) The use of a controlled substance as defined in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code, a harmful intoxicant as defined in sectio...

...Pursuant to the state chiropractic board's investigative authority established under this chapter, the board shall develop and implement a quality intervention program designed to improve the practice and communication skills of individuals authorized to practice chiropractic under this chapter. In developing and implementing the quality intervention program, the board shall do all of the following: (A) Offer in app...

...(A) The state chiropractic board shall investigate evidence that appears to show that a person has violated any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under it. Any person may report to the board in writing or by other means any information the person has that appears to show a violation of any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under it. In the absence of bad faith, a person who reports to the bo...

... inquiries, and hearings that the state chiropractic board is empowered to hold or undertake: (A) An investigation, inquiry, or hearing may be held or undertaken by or before any member of the board. (B) The board may appoint an examiner who is an attorney to conduct an investigation, inquiry, or hearing. The findings or order of the hearing examiner or a member who holds or undertakes an investigation, inquiry, ...

...A) The executive director of the state chiropractic board shall function as the chief enforcement officer of the board and shall enforce the laws relating to the practice of chiropractic and acupuncture under this chapter. If the executive director has knowledge or notice of a violation of those laws, the executive director shall investigate the matter or cause the matter to be investigated. On probable cause ap...

... or other tangible objects. If a person fails to cooperate in an interrogatory or deposition or fails to comply with a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum, the board may apply to the court of common pleas of Franklin county for an order compelling the person to cooperate in the interrogatory or deposition or to comply with the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum or, for failure to do so, be held in contempt of court. The b...

...rosecuting attorney of the county in which a violation of this chapter is committed or is threatened to be committed or in which the offender resides, the state chiropractic board, or any other person having knowledge of a person committing or threatening to commit a violation of this chapter may, in accordance with the provisions of the Revised Code governing injunctions, maintain an action in the name of this state...

...This chapter does not require the state chiropractic board to act on minor violations of this chapter or the rules adopted under it, if the violations are committed by individuals licensed to practice chiropractic or certified to practice acupuncture under this chapter and the board determines that the public interest is adequately served by issuing a notice or warning to the alleged offender.