Definitions

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 7 CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT 54-703. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning: (1)  "Acceptable school of chiropractic" means any school of chiropractic that meets the standards or requirements of a national chiropractic school accrediting organization acceptable to the board or that has status as a candidate for accreditation before such organization. (2)  "Board" means the state board of chiropractic physicians. (3)  "License to practice chiropractic" means a license issued by the board to a person who has graduated from an acceptable school of chiropractic and who has fulfilled the licensure requirements of this chapter. (4)  "Person" means a natural person. (5)  "Physician" means any person who holds a license to practice chiropractic; provided further, that others authorized by law to use the term "physician" shall not be considered physicians for the purpose of this chapter. (6)  The "practice of chiropractic" means: (a)  To investigate, examine, and diagnose for any human disease, ailment, injury, infirmity, deformity, or other condition; and (b)  To apply principles or techniques of chiropractic practice as set forth in section 54-704 , Idaho Code, in the prevention or treatment of any of the conditions listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection; or (c)  To offer, undertake, attempt to do or hold oneself out as able to do any of the acts prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.