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02-297
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Board of Chiropractic Licensure
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-297
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office
of Licensing & Registration, Board of Chiropractic Licensure
CONTACT PERSON:
Geraldine L. Betts, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035,
(207) 624-8625. Email: jeri.l.betts@state.me.us
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: NONE
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY: The Board may amend the licensing and certification
requirements and procedures for chiropractors, assistants, and temporary
certificates. Amendments to these requirements may require amendments
to other rules, which will be reviewed and updated as may be necessary.
Outdated or duplicative rules that may exist in rules established by
the Office of Licensing and Registration as authorized by 10 MRSA §8003
will be repealed.
CHAPTER 1:
Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §502
PURPOSE: Defines terms used throughout the Board's rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 3:
Licensure Requirement for Chiropractic Doctors
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502, 551, and 552
PURPOSE: Establishes requirements for issuance of a license to practice
chiropractic, including application, education, experience, and references.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 5:
Certification Requirement for Chiropractic Assistants and the Issuance
of Temporary Certificates for Chiropractic Assistants
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502, 555, and 556
PURPOSE: Establishes requirements for issuance of a certificate to function
as a certified chiropractic assistant, and the issuance of a temporary
certificate to function as a certified chiropractic assistant.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 6:
Continuing Professional Education
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502 and 553-A(2)
PURPOSE: Establishes requirements for continuing professional education
to be completed by licensees for licensing renewal.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Enforcement and Disciplinary Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502
PURPOSE: Establishes the enforcement and disciplinary procedures, including
grounds for discipline and clarification of terms.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 8:
Code of Ethics
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502
PURPOSE: Establishes standards of professional practice in the practice
of chiropractic services.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 9:
Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§502, 553-A, and 558
PURPOSE: Establishes fees to be charged for applications and licenses
issued by the Board. The Board may repeal this rule in the event that
fees for this program are established directly by the Office of Licensing
and Registration pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
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